The north end of the Strip is having a moment — and it has been having it for a few years now. Resorts World opened in 2021 as the first new Strip resort in a decade, Fontainebleau finally opened after a saga that could fill a Netflix series, and the Sahara reinvented itself from the SLS rebrand. But "North Strip" is still code for "you are going to walk a lot to get to the center of the action." The distance between the STRAT and the Venetian is genuinely far, and the stretch between Circus Circus and Fashion Show Mall still feels underdeveloped compared to center Strip. Monorail access is strong up here (Convention Center and Sahara stations), and the Vegas Loop is building out connections. If you are attending a convention or want a newer property at a slightly lower price point, North Strip is a legitimate choice. Just know that you will be taking rideshares to dinner at Cosmo.
The gold standard for Strip luxury — impeccable rooms, the best casino service on the Strip, and a prestige that no other property has matched. Encore may have the edge on pure experience in 2026, but Wynn still owns the name.
In 2026, Encore is generally viewed as the slightly better overall experience — larger suites, Encore Beach Club, and a vibe that feels a touch more current. Wynn still wins on prestige and classic luxury. It's very close.
The new heavyweight on the north Strip. Massive, ultra-modern, and design-forward — Fontainebleau opened in 2023 and has quickly become the new standard for what a megaresort can look and feel like in 2026.
The ultra-luxury tower within Resorts World — Crockfords brings its London gaming club heritage to Vegas with the most exclusive rooms in the complex.
A non-gaming luxury tower adjacent to the Fashion Show Mall — gold-clad, non-casino, and genuinely luxurious rooms with a polarizing brand.
The mid-tier luxury tower within Resorts World — Hilton's Conrad brand brings a more refined experience to the North Strip's newest mega-resort.
Formerly Delano Las Vegas, rebranded to W Las Vegas in 2021 — Marriott Bonvoy's most personality-forward tower at Resorts World, with bold design and music-and-nightlife DNA.
The first new Strip resort in a decade — home to three hotel brands: Las Vegas Hilton at Resorts World, Conrad Las Vegas, and Crockfords. The pool complex is excellent. The North Strip location is the trade-off.
Reinvented from the SLS rebrand that nobody asked for, the Sahara is back to being the Sahara — and it is better for it.
The tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States is attached to a mid-tier casino resort. The views are exceptional. The walk to the Strip is not.
The only resort on the Strip designed for families. The midway games are still there. The acrobats are still there. The rooms are... there.