Sahara, Las Vegas Details
Location
The Sahara Las Vegas Hotel and Casino located in Las Vegas, Nev. was among the first hotels built on The Strip. This property stands two miles from the Las Vegas Convention Center, downtown and the Fremont Street Experience. McCarran International Airport is five miles away.
Hotel Rooms
Hotel Rooms housed within the Tangiers Tower feature jewel-tone fabrics in amethyst, garnet and mauve. Color schemes include almond-tinted walls and pale wooden furnishings. One-bedroom suites offer rosewood-hued reproduction furniture. Room amenities include cable television. Tech-savvy enhancements include high-speed wired and wireless Internet access for a fee. Refrigerators are available, also for a fee. Select rooms feature separate sitting areas, dining bars and views of The Strip.
Hotel Features
Dining options include the House of Lords that serves steaks and seafood amid a baroque setting. The all-you-can-eat Sahara Buffet hosts champagne brunches on weekends. Paco's Bar & Grill prepares seafood and Mexican fare, while the NASCAR Café features chicken, ribs, steaks and burgers. Room service is available from 6 am until 10 pm daily. A business center contains three computer stations. The Destination Salon & Spa offers treatments such as Oxygen Facials, Shea Butter Scrubs with Aromatherapy and Paraffin Body Wraps. An 80,000-square-foot casino features low-minimum blackjack tables.  The Magic and Tigers of Rick Thomas is performed Tuesday through Saturday. Recreation includes a seasonal Moroccan-themed pool and cabana area designed to resemble a Saharan oasis.


A short guide to The Strip

Glittering, larger-than-life gambling palaces dominate Las Vegas Boulevard South, better known as The Strip. Here, hotels are destinations unto themselves. Within a three-mile stretch, visitors can see the New York City skyline, the Eiffel Tower, an Egyptian pyramid, imperial Rome, a dancing fountain, and an exploding volcano. A monorail links several hotels and the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Recreation

A sundeck, palm trees, and fountains surround the Sahara Las Vegas Hotel's 5,000-square-foot seasonal pool and adjacent spa tub. Poolside bar and towel service is available when the pool is open.

The hotel's fitness center, located on the 27th floor of the Tangiers Tower, features a variety of equipment, including two treadmills, two elliptical machines, two recumbant bikes, and a multi-purpose hydraulic weight unit. Each cardio machine is equipped with an individually remote-controlled 7-inch LCD TV monitor.

An independently owned and operated spa and hair salon within the hotel's shopping area also provides spa services (surcharges). Skydiving and helicopter tours are popular with Las Vegas visitors. Numerous golf courses operate in the Las Vegas area.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding/rental nearby
  • Swimming on site
  • Tennis nearby
    • Dining at Sahara

    House of Lords - One of Las Vegas' oldest steakhouses. Fine dining. Plush booths and cascading waterfalls. Classic steakhouse fare includes bone-in beef rib-eye steak, filet mignon, seafood, and pasta. Adjacent bar serves small plates. Dinner served Monday-Saturday.

    NASCAR Café - Two-level restaurant. Features race cars hanging from ceiling; giant projection screens showcasing televised NASCAR races. Menu includes ribs, chicken, steaks, pasta, and burgers. Open from late morning to late evening; extended hours on weekends.

    Caravan Coffee Show - Casual dining. Complete steak and prime-rib dinners (limited hours), daily all-you-can-eat specials, sandwiches, snacks, and beverages. Open 24 hours.

    The Grind Café - Coffee drinks, pastries, sandwiches, pizzas, hot dogs, and other light fare. Open 24 hours.

    Poolside bar - Open seasonally.

    Resort Fees:

    Resort fees are determined and collected by the hotel and are subject to change.

    Notification and fees

    The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at Check-In or Check-Out.

  • Resort fee: US$ 6 per room, per day

    • Hotel resort fee inclusions:
  • Phone calls (limited local)
  • Use of pool
  • Use of fitness center
  • Self parking
  • Valet parking
  • Parking

    • The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change.

    The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, Check-In, or Check-Out.

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: US$ 12.99 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
  • Refrigerator: US$ 10 per night

    • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

    Terms & conditions

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Guests must show current government-issued proof of identity at the time of Check-In.
    Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at Check-In for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon Check-In and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

    Services
  • Parking garage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Safe-deposit box - front desk
  • Security guard
  • Self parking
  • Spa services on site
  • Spa tub
  • Valet parking
  • Wedding services
  • Arcade/game room
  • ATM/banking
  • Beauty services
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Currency exchange
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Express check- in
  • Express Check-Out
  • Fitness facilities
  • Full-service health spa
  • Hair salon
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Internet access in public areas - surcharge
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Massage - spa treatment room(s)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Parking (free)
  • Parking (secure)
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    Property Facts
  • Check-In time is 3 PM
  • Check-Out time is 11 AM
  • Minimum Check-In age 21
  • Pets not allowed
  • Resort fee charged at hotel/condo $6 Per Day
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    General
  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Ballroom(s);
  • Bar/lounge;
  • Casino;
  • Coffee shop or café;
  • Elevator/lift;
  • Gift shops or newsstand;
  • Number of buildings/towers 1;
  • Number of floors: 14, 27;
  • Number of restaurants 6;
  • Number of rooms: 1710;
  • Patio;
  • Poolside bar;
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel;
  • Shopping on site;
  • Swimming pool - outdoor seasonal;
  • Tours/ticket assistance

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Guests must show current government-issued proof of identity at the time of Check-In.
    Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at Check-In for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon Check-In and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

    • Business & Event
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Banquet facilities
  • Business center
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Event catering
  • Multiple conference/meeting rooms
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
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    Know before you go

    Check-In time starts at:3 PM
    Check-Out time is:11 AM
    Free guest parking only during stay
    Minimum Check-In age is:21
    Pets not allowed
    Resort fee charged at hotel/condo
    Check-In policy:

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Guests must show current government-issued proof of identity at the time of Check-In.
    Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at Check-In for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon Check-In and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

    Things to do


    The Magic and Tigers of Rick Thomas is showing at the Sahara Theater. Showas are performed Tuesday through Sunday at 7 PM. Matinee performances are also held on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 PM. 
    One of Las Vegas' first true lounges, the Casbar Lounge opened in 1954 and continues to present nightly entertainment from smooth jazz to rock and roll. Complimentary performances nightly.
    Comprising 85,000 square feet and featuring an enormous glass chandelier and elaborately decorated columns, the Casino offers slots, video poker, blackjack, craps, roulette, keno, a poker room with daily tournaments, and a race and sports book.


    Club Sahara offers complimentary membership cards that reward slot play with points to earn cash and comp dollars toward rooms, meals, shows, and services.

    Age restrictions may apply to entertainment options. Schedules are subject to change without notice.


     
    Expert Tip
     Speed - The Ride, a thrilling roller coaster that passes through an underground tunnel, circles the hotel's marquee, stops 224 feet above the ground and then reverses. (Sorry, but as of May 1, 2011 this attraction has been closed indefinitely.)