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    Excalibur Hotel

    2.5 (4.8k reviews)
    InexpensiveHotels, Casinos, Resorts
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    Lucy T.

    Besides the cool medieval castle structure on the outside, there wasn't too much special I thought of Excalibur to be honest. It was tough just finding a seat here inside sometimes, and not because it was crowded.

    Winny H.

    I recently visited the Excalibur Hotel and Casino and I can see why this is still a budget friendly option that's located right on the Strip. Very large property with lots ot see. Unfortunately it isn't maintained as well as I remember back in the early 2000s. Restrooms are also not clean. Missing toilet seat covers and toile paper. There were many people checking in and I can tell that the staff was trying to keep their cool with the influx of customers. Parking is available on-site, but it's not free anymore. There is paid self-parking and valet, with in-and-out privileges once you pay, which is convenient if you plan to move around the Strip. As for the casino areas, it is not fully non-smoking. Like most Vegas casinos, smoking is allowed in designated areas, so you may notice cigarette smoke while walking through the gaming floor. I am hoping one day it will be completely non smoking as it is hard walking around the casino and trying not to get 2nd hand smoke. And even harder when I bring kids along. There are some must see events at this hotel that I recommend: 1. Tournament of Kings: This is the most iconic experience at Excalibur--a live medieval dinner show with knights, horses, jousting, and pyrotechnics. You eat with your hands while watching the show, which makes it super interactive and fun. Quite fun if you are bringing kids. 2. Fun Dungeon Arcade: Lots of games located at this arcade. Definitely fun with kids and it is casual and entertaining. 3. 4D rides and attractions: I saw the signs about this immersive 4D experience but didn't have time to try it out. Next time for sure!

    Homie from my old job stayed at Excalibur
    Arnel D.

    Surprisingly a solid option when needing a room on the strip. My friend booked a room for Wrestlemania from Thursday to Monday. The room was clean and had just enough space for two adults. The air conditioning was on point and the TV was a good size. Definitely a place to shower and rest to get back out where all the action is. Though considered a large resort, I found it very convenient to get in and out of. We had a room on the second floor and didn't have a view at all aside from a wall and what appeared to be a forgotten ladder. Fine for me we just kept the curtains closed. There was a desk which was perfect for us to leave our things and a few bottles on. The dresser had room for what might have been a fridge but we didn't use it. The bathroom was clean but dated. The shower door actually didn't close all the way. No biggie for me though. Inside the shower, there were two dispensers of shampoo! No soap, shampoo! I made it work. So my only hair is as smooth and shiny as the hair on my head. Lol The toilet was super low to the ground and flushed on its own. I had to jimmy it to make it stop. Initially I thought the room was haunted. I didn't spend too much time in the room but if I had to I would. The bed was comfy and had three fluffy pillows. Quality you wouldn't expect. Did not dine at the buffet or fancier restaurants but did have Krispy Kreme and Johnny Rockets. Solid but the latter being extremely pricey. If I needed a place to stay and didn't have comps, I wouldn't mind staying here. Location, price and service. Everyone that I interacted with that worked at the property was friendly and welcoming. This time around I did not use the gym or pool but both are solid and available. Be back again soon. Excalibur - an oldie but goodie after some really good renovations.

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    Robert W.

    Where to begin? I've stayed at most of the big name Vegas hotels over the past several decades and I've seen a few of them torn down for less. The once mighty Excalibur is now a shadow of its former self. If you're misguided enough to spend money to stay there, be prepared for filth and dysfunction and nearly every turn. The rooms are grotesque. The "digital" check in and keycard system is broken. Room service includes zero service. And whatever you do, do NOT flush the toilet! It doesn't matter if it's a number 1 or 2, that sucker is going to make your bathroom floor into a slightly cleaner version of the Excalibur swimming pool. I asked for a full refund and actually got it. The staff knows what's up. If this dump is still standing by 2028 i'll be shocked.

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    Carrie M.

    For a cheap hotel on the Strip (we only paid $70 for the night), it mostly met our expectations. The giant castle was fun to look at. The rooms were dingy and outdated, which was fine. The wait time to get a room was frustrating though. They have kiosks for self check-in, which made us think the process would be very efficient. However, we waited at least 20 minutes after we checked in for a room to actually be assigned to us via text. This was very frustrating as it was very late at night, so the rooms should have been ready by then. It was crowded with nowhere to sit, so we sat on the floor waiting. Even though I had booked a room with one king bed, we discovered the room had two queen beds. Parking, as is the same for most hotels nearby, was $20 per day on weekdays.

    Holly W.

    The Excalibur will always have a soft spot in my heart! When we were young and broke this is where we would stay in Vegas. I even got married many moons ago here... But today we came to tiki and play! The new tiki bar is a sight to be seen and tasty drinks. Spacious and decorated to be exotic. Plenty of fruity concoctions and frozen drinks. But the music is nit ehat one would expectbat a tiki bat but beaides that we enjoyed the tiki. The game table minimums were right on par for our Excalibur expectations ($10 roulette at 4pm on a Friday afternoon.) The employees were all nice and friendly. Nothing for new card members (come on Excalibur!) Overall we always have fun at the castle!

    Angela S.

    I've been a House Seats member for about a year on a 2-year membership, and it's been a solid value. I've seen 2-3 shows and the membership more than pays for itself. The shows are fun and entertaining, a great way to enjoy Las Vegas entertainment without breaking the bank. Most recently, we went to see the Australian Bee Gees tribute show at Excalibur, and the show itself was fun. However, what really left a bad taste was Excalibur's decision to charge a flat $30 for parking simply because the Golden Knights were playing at T-Mobile Arena that night. Here's the thing, we weren't going to T-Mobile. We were locals coming to Excalibur for a show provided through House Seats membership. Because of the membership deal, we were there to be customers potentially dining, gambling, and spending money at their hotel after the show. Instead, Excalibur and several other hotels in the proximity of T-Mobile have figured out that they can cash in on event nights by charging everyone a flat $30 parking rate, regardless of where those people are actually headed. Yes, they may be making extra money on parking but they're losing far more in the long run. Because of that unexpected charge, we made the decision to leave right after the show and take our dining and gambling dollars to South Point instead, where we had a great time spending money we had originally planned to leave at Excalibur. If Excalibur thinks they're winning by squeezing locals for parking, they're not seeing the bigger picture. The business they lose from frustrated customers, people who came for shows, dinner, and gambling, far outweighs whatever they're collecting at the parking booth. As a local, I'll now be reconsidering any hotel within proximity of T-Mobile on event nights. There are plenty of other options on the Las Vegas Strip and beyond that actually value the business locals bring. House Seats, still worth it 3 stars. Excalibur, do better, for now you lost my business.

    A cosmo they made me while my friends were playing slots (I was sitting with them)
    Stephanie W.

    Excalibur is a decent place; I came here to frolic in the casino area with my friends because apparently it's less smoky than other casino lobbies. I think that was probably true to some degree, but there were still plenty of people smoking (I'm very sensitive to it/it makes me sick). The waitresses in the lobby area were really friendly though! I appreciated how hard they work. I've never stayed in the hotel rooms here but I'm told they're fairly spacious and that on the whole, this hotel is a little more kid friendly than most others. That generally also seemed true; I heard some folks doing karaoke in a place near the lobby, and saw a decent number of families with small kids going through the area.

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    Tim N.

    If there was a tier list of hotel/casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, Excalibur would probably be a notch or two above Circus Circus. People really stay here because of the affordable prices and to be closer to other casinos.

    Kiosks to check yourself in. No human interaction anymore (except the 3 ladies pointing for you to go to the kiosks).
    Faye A.

    Excalibur was way more magical in my childhood memory.... pretty sure 'kid-me' stayed at a completely different hotel!!! These days, there's zero human interaction at check-in... unless you count the three staff members whose only job seems to be pointing at the kiosks you're already standing in front of. You check yourself in, then immediately go to another kiosk to make your own room keys, bc apparently that's a separate life skill now (being your own front desk clerk). Pro tip: Pay the $20/day flat fee for your vehicle and it connects to your room (your room key doubles as your parking pass and you scan it to get in/out of the parking area). *If not, you will be paying $20 every time you go in and out the gates. You're welcome!! Let's talk about the dogs.... We picked Excalibur bc it's dog-friendly..... great news for your inner Disney princess and Toto. Unfortunately, the south side entrance looks more like a biohazard zone. The turf and sidewalks are generously decorated w dog poop, courtesy of guests who apparently believe poop is a natural landscaping feature. They don't provide the doggy poop bags but I don't think this matters since guests allow their dogs to poop everywhere without picking it up (mind boggling!!). The hallways feel like actual medieval dungeons.... dark, dim, and mildly concerning, while the interior clearly needs a glow-up. That said, the rooms are surprisingly spacious, the bathrooms are huge, beds & room couch were comfy. Housekeeping does a great job tidying up. For the value and location (south of the strip) I would return.

    Lucy W.

    Oh my god .... I am giving 7/10 as generous, because I know some folks at the hotel work really hard , the front desk saved my entire experience from hell. I am SUPER upset with the cleaning staff. I got to hotel and saw a CUP empty beer cup looking thing dirty outside my room.... I was worried someone was inside. Turns out no, but it was there I leave and 5-6 hours later come back and it's still there ! I slept and next day I see cleaners in the hall and it's still there ! The shower rod also BENT and broken, the carpet was dirty inside my room and outside in hall. Oh man. Sorry will not be back. I hope MGM works on managing the CLEANING STAff better. Video on YT soon. -Living with Luci

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    Ask the Community - Excalibur Hotel

    Which of the rooms or floor would you recommend?

    This is more for which tower. The resort tower has access to the swimming pool the Royal Tower as easy access to the tram and Uber.

    Can we bring a cooler?

    Yes i bring mine every time.

    Which rooms are NOT by the pool?

    The Resort Tower is near the pool, so that's NOT where you want to be. I suggest you phone the hotel for better info.

    Which is cleaner and more updated, the Resort tower or the Royal tower? Is there a free airport shuttle?

    Just as an FYI none of the strip hotels have a free airport shuttle.

    In Vegas where do they have the best pastrami sandwich?

    Broadway Deli at the Luxor

    Where to eat?

    Walk to the Luxor or even better to New York, New York, or take the tram to Mandalay Bay. Only fast food and crap food at Luxor left. I was just there Tuesday night and had a great meal at Gallagher's in New York, New York.

    How much per night?

    The price changes Daily. Check 2 weeks prior to your visit. Check out this site called Hopper.

    Are the pools open in March?

    According to their website, pools are open 10 am - 5:00 pm. Here's the phone # of the pool so you can get more info. 702.597.7774

    Is the pool open in winter?

    It was closed last month when I was there.

    Has anyone had bed bug issues recently?

    From the many times that I have been to Las Vegas and have stayed at the Excalibur that I have never had the experience of seeing bed bugs in the rooms yet they do allot of remodeling of the rooms and upgrades .… 

    Is it necessary to buy the chairs/daybeds or are there plenty of seats available?

    When I was there (June 2021) there were plenty of seats available although the ones with any sort of shade were highly coveted.

    How is the lobby bar here? Good cocktails?

    They're decent Cocktails are mostly an even mix of alcohol and mixer base. If you tip them at least $1, especially the servers going around the entire casino floor asking guests if they'd like to order a drink, you get proportionately more booze… 

    Do they have free parking at excalibur?

    Yes, there is free parking for the majority of the casinos on the strip. There are a few that charge such as Bally's and a few others, but if you are staying, eating, or gambling extensively you are pretty much guaranteed to be comped for your… 

    When did it open?

    It opened in 1990, when Vegas decided to try and be family friendly.

    Do we have to use swim wear(bikini )when we go for a swim at the pool?

    If your implying that you don't feel comfortable in a swim suit and want to wear some shorts and a shirt I haven't seen anyone wearing that , it's Vegas no one cares how you look don't be ashamed or care about what anyone thinks ...

    Do all the rooms have spa tubs?

    No. Just some of the more expensive suites. Just ask to be upgraded for a little bit more.

    Is there anyway to get free parking or anywhere near by?

    I'm fairly certain that all parking is free right now because of the Covid situation. In the event that I am wrong you can get free parking with the MLife players club card. You must be at the pearl level, which can be obtained by applying for their… 

    Do the rooms have a coffee maker?

    They will let you rent one, but it's cheaper to just buy your own especially if you'll be there more than one or two nights.

    What is the height restriction in the parking garage? Is there an outdoor parking area for oversized vehicles?

    There's plenty of outdoor parking. I did not use garage parking.

    Anyone has any issues about the bedbugs recently?

    Hi, no issues when we stayed the weekend of November 16th. But we stayed in one of their "renovated" rooms (# 8212).

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    Review Highlights - Excalibur Hotel

    I stayed in the royal tower, its right next to johnny rockets and the uber pick up.

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    (4.1k reviews)
    $$$

    The Wynn Las Vegas is one of my favorite resorts in Las Vegas and a place I visit often. The rooms…read moreare comfortable, spacious, and very well maintained, while the entire property is kept in excellent condition. The shopping options are amazing, and the restaurants offer some of the best dining experiences on the Las Vegas Strip with a wide variety of choices for every taste. My favorite spot at the resort is XS Nightclub, which always delivers a great atmosphere and unforgettable nightlife experience. I've also always admired Steve Wynn and his vision for creating world-class resorts with incredible attention to detail. One of the most underrated parts of Wynn is the art collection throughout the property. The artwork, sculptures, floral displays, and overall design make it feel more like a luxury gallery than a typical resort. Everywhere you look, there is something unique to appreciate. Between the beautiful rooms, outstanding restaurants, luxury shopping, impressive art collection, vibrant casino, and world-class entertainment, Wynn continues to be one of the best and most complete resort experiences in Las Vegas.

    This place costs a veritable faeces-load (*dig that spellin'?), so expectorations (sic) are rather…read morelofty, indeed. So here goes, pardner: You'll get it straight from me - or not at all! PROS: *stayed in a spacious 24th fl. pad with spectacular views of the (brief) fireworks display one night...and the bed was just fine for a post weed 'n booze sleep-off, thankya'verymuch! *many employees - especially those lowest in the caste system - were very friendly. Housekeepers were great. *other Wynn workers (e.g., food/booze servers) were usually good and reasonably personable. *Wing Lei (Chinese Michelin-1 joint) had top-tier service and although we could only sample a small number of dishes, they were all copacetic. *due to last-minute vacancies, the Wynn upgraded us from a $400/night room to a suite that ordinarily sets big-spenders back to the tune of $1,150/night. *Great friggin' ice machine - on my floor - never let me down when flask-time came around! CONS: *the Wynn, even at their extant "nosebleed" rack rates, will effin' nickel 'n dime ya' (*coins on steroids) every gol-durn chance they get: -NO refrigerator in the room unless you want to rent one for $25 a night. (Yep- let's make it hard for guests to bring their own, reasonably-priced booze. And leftovers from "market price" (i.e., "mark-it-up") menu pickin's at various and sundry Vegas kitchens? Meet Sal: Monella! *The pool situation is absurd and offensive: Not only can't you escape the aural pollution that pervades the whole property (more on that later)...but it's actually hard) to find an unoccupied (and unreserved) chaise lounge. -I got KICKED OFF one because it was "reserved"....NO SIGN...NO ONE "claiming it"... *Gotta pay EXTRA for even a G-D pool chair - Hell, $500. $1,000, $1,500 a night - AIN'T ENOUGH! *Booze prices are beyond absurd! Paid $15 or so for a "pour" of ordinary Tito's vodka. Needed an ELECTRON MICROSCOPE to see the likker! (But I only did it once, as my flasks of Toki and Pikesville and a Hamm's 12'er...took care of me.) *The bellhops move at a comatose pace, and when we arrived, we were informed that there'd be a "slight delay" of 45 minutes in bringing up our bags. After an HOUR had passed, we just took the G-D things ourselves. Yeah - now ain't THAT first-class service! *The concierge on duty was a dullard and a do-nothing doofus who couldn't do "jack" for us. Needs a job at the 'Boreyard by Mary Ott.' *NO smoking allowed at the OTB (Sportsbook area) Huh??? Effin' VEGAS and I can't even smoke a good cigar (or even a bad one) while play the races? S-H-I-I-T-E!!! **GOONS everywhere -had to use my key just to take the elevator to my floor, and had to withstand the glaring imprimatur of "security" people every time. (My favorite guy, who appears to have been either a "Blood" or a "Crip,"...received the moniker...'SMILEY!' -Although I wouldn't consider buying the wildly marked-up "luxury" goods peddled in the Wynn shops, I couldn't help but notice the scowling dorks in dark suits who stand outside the portals, arms folded. (No buddy - I ain't buyin' yer' lousy $50K watch; so shove it OK?) __________ Now, neighbor - are ya' ready for the veritable TOP-TWO reasons NOT to wander into the Wynn? 1) NONSTOP high-volume pop-schlock aural excrement THUMPING throughout the place. EVERYWHERE. Pay exorbitant room rates and then be subjected to lowest-common-denominator NOISE? WHO likes that garbage? ("effluencers?") -How about QUIET? -If that's not possible - how about actual MUSIC played at moderate levels? WHY must we endure moron-music and WHY were we not warned that it would be infesting the air? 2) EURO/MIDEAST TRASH guests swarming like maggots, pushing in front of you and invading your space without so much as an "EXCUSE ME!"... ...Mega-wealthy SCUM that shouldn't even be allowed in America - much less catered to by an ostensible "top class" hotel! Thank you for reading my words of timeless wisdom!

    The Cosmopolitan

    The Cosmopolitan

    3.7
    (6.5k reviews)
    $$$

    We stayed across the street, but WOW this place is where it's at. It's absolutely gorgeous!…read more I may be bias because this is the only casino I won money at lol We also watched the UFC fights at the sports book and it was such a vibe. This is definitely a more welcoming and cool environment amongst the hotel casino areas. It's very easy access. Just like Planet Hollywood having shops, the shops here are a little more high end.

    Just finished a Tuesday to Thursday stay at the Cosmo, in a city king room, party of 2. Booked…read morethrough Amex Platinum FHR program for $341 (before the $56 nightly resort fee) through the Amex portal to use our $300 credit. Came with all the benefits of the FHR program, including a daily $60 breakfast credit (that could be used at a choice of 7 different shops/restaurants) and a $100 food credit to be used at a HUGE list of MGM restaurants (it's nice because it doesn't even need to be within the Cosmo ). We checked in around 12noon but our room wasn't available until around 3:30pm. Pros: - overall, a very convenient and central location on the strip for everything we wanted to do - used our $100 credit at Best Friend at Park MGM, was a super easy process to just give them our room number at the Cosmo ( you do have to show your ID to do this and it has to be the name on the hotel reservation) - room has a great view of the strip during the day and night - you can watch the bellagio fountain show at night and it's a beautiful aerial view - comfortable clean room, with good bed, firm pillows, good shower pressure. - used our breakfast credit at District Donuts in the food court downstairs, was a nice touch to not have to pay for breakfast - the Cosmo itself is very fun with lots of lounges and restaurants within it - perfect if you don't want to walk outside in the hot summer sun. We had a great time at Ski Lodge for cocktails - overall all the staff we interacted with were super nice and professional - kind of an upscale very young people vibe inside, with the iconic chandeliers etc - I did like that they have kiosks where you can activate your room keys without standing in line again , once your room is ready (app gives you a QR code ) - easy taxi drop off location , convenient - lots of clean nice bathrooms throughout the hotel so you never have to worry about emergencies - the art everywhere is fun and risqué Cons: - whole hotel definitely smells like smoke - which is kind of to be expected on the strip. However I didn't realize how bad it was until we walked through Park MGM and my asthmatic lungs could breathe better lol - the check in process was disappointing. I understand that a room might not be ready at noon - but they said a text would come when the room was ready. We got the preliminary text telling us a text would come soon to confirm our room, but it never came. We happened to luckily check the MGM app randomly while eating elsewhere and saw the room was ready. I feel like people who weren't as on top of checking the app may have spent the whole day thinking the room wasn't ready, boo. - the checkout process was also crappy - we had late checkout at 4pm, and shortly before that we tried checking out at the kiosks in the lobby - but they didn't work for us or the party next to us also trying to check out and get their folio. Overall it seemed like the system wasn't really up to speed? Also saw other people at the kiosk struggling with checking in as well. - the elevators were VERY hot and stuffy. No AC or fans running. I found myself complaining about this repeatedly like the princess that I am - around 11am checkout time be prepared - there was a ride where it stopped on almost every floor on the way down, and every stranger in the elevator stuffed full of bodies complained about the same thing. AC and air circulation changes the whole elevator experience. - our bathroom toilet room smelled like sewage the entire stay and I'm not sure why. It's also unfortunate because the toilet room door is one that doesn't go to the ceiling or to the floor, so it can feel weird if you're sharing your room with other people. - on the morning of our last day we were running out of toilet paper (having chosen the environmental choice of skipping housekeeping the days before) and called housekeeping to bring a roll. They said it would "be right up", and it never came. - funny complaint that is not that big of a deal but since I'm out here giving feedback I might as well - the toilet room doesn't have any place to place your phone (you know How some toilet paper dispensers have a little tray on top to place your phone? This one doesn't have it ) - I know we shouldn't be taking our phones to the bathroom anyway - but in this scenario I was using it as a flashlight to not wake up my husband LOL so I did the gross thing and put my phone on the back of the toilet Overall - it did the job, and the location was prime for this particular trip and what we wanted to do. Also the Amex platinum credit was very helpful in making this stay feel worth it - I think I would've felt like the experience was subpar had I paid full price. The random weird things about the room like the smell and the elevators really bugged me for some reason. I would be open to staying here again for the right price and event. It definitely did not blow me away.

    Excalibur Hotel - hotels - Updated July 2026

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