"The non-gaming luxury tower above the Shops at Crystals — the most refined hotel on the Strip, with no casino floor and a level of service that stands apart."
Overall Rating
The Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas is the most refined hotel on the Strip. Positioned above the Shops at Crystals at CityCenter, it has no casino, no resort fee, and a level of service that's genuinely different from the mega-resort experience. The rooftop pool is one of the best in Vegas.
The Waldorf Astoria charges no resort fee — a remarkable exception on the Strip. At $400+/night, this is a meaningful saving.
The 23rd-floor rooftop pool has panoramic Strip views and is adults-only. One of the most beautiful pool settings in Vegas.
The rooms are genuinely luxurious — high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, quality linens, and a level of finish that matches the best hotels in New York or London. The Strip views from upper floors are exceptional.
Rooftop pool on the 23rd floor with panoramic Strip views. One of the most beautiful pool settings in Vegas. Adults-only.
How this resort holds up in peak Vegas summer (June–September)
The Waldorf Astoria is the best summer hotel on the Strip. It sits above the Shops at Crystals, giving you direct indoor access to ARIA, Vdara, and the Aria Express Tram without ever going outside. The rooftop pool is small but impeccably maintained and never crowded.
Opened in 2009 as the Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas. Rebranded as Waldorf Astoria in 2020 after Hilton acquired the brand. One of the few non-gaming luxury hotels on the Strip.
High-end travelers who want a true luxury hotel experience without the casino. Business travelers. Couples celebrating special occasions.
Uber / Lyft
Rideshare — fastest option
Taxi (Metered)
Shared Shuttle
Shared shuttle ~$8–$12 per person
The Waldorf Astoria is the best pure luxury hotel on the Strip. No resort fee, exceptional service, and a rooftop pool that's genuinely stunning. If budget is not a constraint and you want the best hotel experience in Vegas, this is it.
Hilton Honors
Waldorf Astoria Spa
2020
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