Name: Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Address: 2777 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, USA
Price range: $$

Fodor's Expert Review

Miami Beach has landed on the Las Vegas Strip with this new resort hotel, which at 67 stories is the tallest inhabited building in the state. Along with its neighbor, Resorts World (which opened in 2021), the blue behemoth has brought action and excitement to a part of town that had suffered from a couple of moribund decades. Rooms and suites are subtly decorated (here the blues are soft) and clock in at 488 to 660 square feet, with floor-to-ceiling windows and such amenities as spa-style robe and slippers and personal cooling drawers (although refrigerators are available). Suites, which run from 896 to 937 square feet, have comfortable seating areas, soaking tubs or walk-in showers, and a doorbell and service-request system; the most lavish suites, Fleur de Lys Suites, have a VIP lounge check-in, butler service, and custom Italian linens and are as large as 3,497 square feet. The six-acre Oasis Pool Deck, with six pools, is seasonal.

PROS

One-of-a-kind design
Intriguing secondary attractions
Pool deck that feels like heaven

CONS

Not conveniently located
Lot of walking to get from Point A to Point B
Casino generally way too quiet

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Room

Accommodations at Fontainebleau are among the largest on the Strip. Rooms and suites were designed by John Rawlins, the brand’s executive vice president of design. The color palate is blue and silver, and every room has custom carpeting. Comfortable couches and chairs provide a variety of options to relax or sit and work. The beds are firm enough to provide for a good night’s sleep—and a late morning of laziness.

Bathroom

“Cavernous” is a good word to describe the bathrooms at Fontainebleau. All rooms have at least one bathroom with a tub, shower, vanity, and W.C.

Lobby

Fresh flowers greet guests as they arrive in the high-ceiling lobby at Fontainebleau; a reminder that the experience is always new. Just off to the side, at VIP check-in, guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner presentations throughout the day. Perhaps the only head-scratcher about the lobby here is the rideshare situation; whenever you’re leaving the resort, it’s a schlep to pick up a Lyft or Uber.

Pool

The Oasis Pool is just that: an oasis from the beastly hot summer sun. The rooftop pool deck features six luxury swimming experiences, five bars, one restaurant, a gaming area, and the LIV Beach “daylife” experience. A shade structure on the back side of the pool was designed after the soaring architecture of the La Concha Motel, further connecting the recreation area to the history of the Las Vegas Valley.

Spa

Upon first glance, the two-story Lapis spa is deceiving; despite a small check-in area, the treatment area measures a whopping 55,000 square feet. Highlights of the fancy spa include cold rooms in both the men’s and women’s locker rooms and a treatment menu that spotlights aromatherapy.

Gym

Long considered the best fitness center in Las Vegas, the one at Fontainebleau features Woodway treadmills, Hydrow rowers, VersaClimbers, and Echo bikes alongside traditional cardio equipment. Advanced strength equipment located in the Performance Zone include Jacob’s Ladder, HIIT modular system, and a sled push and tractor tire flip area to diversify the workout experience.

Dining

Fontainebleau prides itself on having 36 first-to-market restaurants and bars. The most anticipated of the bunch, Cantina Contramar, is set to open this summer and unites three legendary women in the Mexican culinary and creative communities: Chef Gabriela Cámara, architect Frida Escobedo, and Tequila Casa Dragones founder Bertha González Nieves. Another stellar restaurant, Ito, has 12 seats and serves multiple courses of Japanese food and sushi in a format known as omakase. Chef Evan Funke’s Mother Wolf also is wildly popular.

Tip Be sure to look for Fontainebleau’s signature bowtie logo into just about everything: draw pulls, floor tiles, even the glass columns of the chandelier in Bleau Bar on the casino floor.

Drinking

There are eight different bars inside Fontainebleau, and each offers a uniquely different experience. Azul, near the event space, highlights tequila and mezcal, while Collins Bar, near the lobby, serves up modern twists on classic cocktails. The bar in the center of the casino, Bleau Bar, is a great spot to tap the energy of the room.

Theater

Fontainebleau has established a bulletproof reputation for sound quality and sightlines in the BleauLive Theater, the performing arts venue where big names such as Jelly Roll, Justin Timberlake, and others have taken the stage. The resort also is renowned for its fine art, a series of pieces by artist Urs Fischer includes Lovers #3, a 46-foot-tall silver-and-gold sculpture in the South Lobby.

Tip The Hall of Excellence, which features sports memorabilia curated by NFL all-star Tom Brady and journalist Jim Gray, opened in late spring with quite a bit of fanfare. Among the items the attraction plans to exhibit: Muhammad Ali’s boxing gloves.

What's Nearby

Getting Around

Fontainebleau is one of the northernmost resorts on the Las Vegas Strip; this means just about everything is a rideshare away. The property sits 100 yards from the Vegas Loop, a subterranean network of tunnels serviced by Teslas. Pick up cars near the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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Quick Facts

Type Resort

Best For Top In This Region

Price $$

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Website: fontainebleaulasvegas.com

HOTEL DETAILS

3,644 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals