Review: Paris Hotel and Casino Las Vegas

Monday, August 24th, 2009 at 12:20 am

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Having stayed in Paris, France and visited the Eiffel tower previously, I thought it would be nice to stay in the Paris Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas as it is based on the French theme.

Our Check in was smooth and hassle free, with the staff being very efficient and helpful. We are offered an upgrade which I decline saying I am sure all your rooms are great. We are given an upgrade anyway. Always remember this whether you are hiring a car or checking into a hotel, never take the offer of a paid upgrade. Hold out and you will more than likely get it for free anyway.

Before long we are given our room keys and we set off into the casino to head for the elevators. Our room 2515 is on the 25th floor, and when we look out the window and we have the Eiffel tower right in front of us, and we are overlooking Bellagio’s and the famous Bellagio fountain and Caesars Palace.

Just look at the beautiful reception area. It was continually busy so I had to wait until the early hours of the morning to get a clear shot showing the gorgeous chandeliers.

The Reception Area of the Paris Hotel Las Vegas

This is the guest elevator area. Everything in the Paris hotel is opulent.

Entrance to guest lists

First impressions of room

Large king sized bed
coffee table,
computer desk
TV and cabinet
mini bar
artwork in keeping with the French theme
bedside table with large lamps
1 standard lamp
ironing board and iron
safe
bath
separate shower
comfortable couch in a brushed suede finish
broadband internet which costs $14.95 for 24 hours.
coffee maker
magnifying shaving mirror

We have opted for a non-smoking room with a king sized bed which turns out to be very comfortable. It has a red leather pleated feature headboard, nice linen and large comfortable pillows.

At the end of the bed is a pouffe for sitting on.

The room is very clean and the only thing we are unable to find is a clock radio.

Okay, bags down and cameras out.

King Sized bed with leather feature headboard.

King sized bed Paris hotel Las Vegas

Computer Desk with coffee machine and phone

Computer Table Paris hotel Las Vegas

TV, TV Cabinet, Wardrobes, minibar.
The cabinet is looking a bit worn and the doors stick. The safe, ironing board and iron are inside the wardrobe.

TV Cabinet, mini bar and wardrobe

Comfortable couch, Coffee Table and Pouffe

Couch and pouffe Paris Hotel

Another view of the bed

Vanity Unit showing space for towels

Bathroom unit showing shelves for towels

Vanity unit showing magnifying shaving mirror

Bath

Bathroom

The hallway and guest elevator entrance has a soft luxurious looking decor.

Guest entrance to lifts on 25th floor

Somewhere to sit and to check out that you look ok while waiting for your friends before hitting the Strip in style.

Waiting area on the guest floor

View of the Paris pool from the 25th floor. That shade was welcome relief from the oppressive heat of the sun.

View of the Paris pool from the 25th floor

The public toilets for mademoiselle in the Paris Hotel Las Vegas

One of the mademoiselle toilettes in the Paris Hotel Las Vegas

Public toilets Paris Hotel

Mirrors in the public toilets Paris hotel

Just a couple of the views from the room and the top of the Eiffel Tower.

Caesars Palace from the 25th floor of the Paris Hotel Las Vegas

Looking back over the Paris hotel from the top of the Eiffel Tower. It is too high for me to fit all of the hotel into the picture.

Looking back at the Paris Hotel from the Eiffel Tower

Some background about the Paris Hotel and Casino:

Work began on the construction of the Paris Hotel on April 17, 1997 and at the opening on September 1, 1999 there was a fireworks display from the Eiffel tower and the French Actress Catherine Deneuve turned on the Paris lights for the first time.

Although the project to build Paris was first announced by Bally’s Entertainment, building didn’t commence until after Hilton Hotels purchased Bally’s.

Covering around 24 acres (97,000 m²), Paris cost 785 million USD dollars to build.

The replica of the Paris Eiffel Tower was meant to be built to the full scale of Tower in Paris but because the airport was way too close the tower was reduced in scale to around 5/8ths of the size of the original.

Inside the casino the ceiling has a painted blue sky with white clouds. This is a theme that is also found in other casinos like Caesars palace. The back stands of the Eiffel tower reach down through the ceiling right down to the casino floor.

We went up to the top of the Eiffel Tower in the elevator and had our photo taken to commemorate the event. The trip to the top of the Eiffel Tower costs $10.00 for adults during the day and $12.00 at night. Check your hotel brochures on things to do on the strip. We found a two for one deal so the trip to the top only cost $10.00 for the two of us. Bargain.

There is also the Eiffel Tower restaurant which is around 100 feet above the Strip, where you can experience fine French Cuisine prepared by acclaimed Chef J Joho.

Some of the other places you can dine at Paris are:

Ah Sin – Pan-Asian Parisian dining which has an indoor/outdoor location on the Strip.
Cafe du Par – Pick usp some sandwiches and salads beneath the Eiffel tower.
JJ’s Boulangerie – A working bakery where you can purchase sandwiches made from freshly baked bread, soups, salads and pastries.
Le Burger Brasserie – Gourmet burgers. We didn’t get to try these because there was always a long line waiting to get in, but we were told on a number of occasions that these burgers are the best.
Le Cafe ile St. Louis – a sidewalk cafe that is always open and serves American food with a French touch.
Le Provencal – French-Italian food served to the accompaniment of the singing staff.
Le Village Buffet – Food prepared at live cooking stations
Le Artistes Steakhouse – Enjoy rotisserie food in elegant surroundings with Impressionist art.
Mon Ami Gabi – Another bistro that comes highly recommended that always had a long line to get into. French bistro serving steak frites and a variety of fruits de mer.

So as you can see there are plenty of culinary delights to keep you well fed during your Paris stay.

Entertainment:

Anthony Cools Experience – Raw and Uncensored – Nightly at 9am (Dark Wednesday) – not for the shy and timid.
Ooh La La at Paris - A Topless Revue. Thursday – Tuesday 7pm and 11pm
Jubliee! at Bally’s – Saturday – Thursday 7:30pm and 10:30pm
Jubilee – Backstage Tour – Monday, Wednesday & Saturday 11am
The Price is Right – Live stage show at Bally’s. Costs around $50.oo to participate. Shows run Tuesday – Thursday & Saturday 2:30pm and Friday at 7:30pm

There is also plenty of free entertainment with DJ’s providing music that you can dance along with.

You have the option of checking out using the Video Check- out system on your televison or by telephone. I prefer to wait in line to check out so I can make sure I haven’t been charged for things I haven’t used.

And sure enough there was $48.00 worth of mini bar charges for items we hadn’t used. I explained that we had moved things around to accomodate drinks we had brought at the downstairs shop but that I has put everything back in its place when we were leaving. The charges were removed from the bill and I was only charged for the internet connection. So no hassle and everything was quickly sorted out.

Checkout experience – bit of a wait to checkout, but that is to be expected. Staff friendly, efficient and accommodating.

I purchased a package deal through Expedia.com.au that included the airfare from San Francisco and four nights at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas and you it pays to look out for great last minute Vegas values at Expedia.com!

The beauty for me, of booking through expedia.com.au is that it gives me the prices in Australian dollars so I know exactly how much my trip is going to cost up front. For this trip the return airfare to San Francisco with 4 nights at Paris cost AU$951.02 which is approximately US$793.

So if you are looking for a hotel with maximum exposure to the Strip, Paris is in a great location, the staff are helpful and friendly and the rooms are very comfortable and pleasant to spend time in.