Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino

Every now and then a resort earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino, in Las Vegas Strip, is one of those. Las Vegas Strip is doing some of the heavy lifting here: it's within an easy walk of the city centre, and that proximity does change the trip. Inside, the…

Every now and then a resort earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino, in Las Vegas Strip, is one of those. Las Vegas Strip is doing some of the heavy lifting here: it's within an easy walk of the city centre, and that proximity does change the trip. Inside, the rooms are polished, and guests pick out reliable wi-fi, an in-house restaurant and a small spa as the small things that add up over a stay. There's a particular atmosphere to the place, neither overdesigned nor neglected. Service tends to read as attentive without being overbearing in guest write-ups, which usually counts for more than one would expect. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, well over 10,400 reviews, scoring broadly positive on balance. The reputation reads as steady rather than spiking. Recent rates have been hovering around €139 a night, which lands as a premium option for the city. It's the kind of Las Vegas property that rewards a careful comparison, the spec sheet doesn't quite capture what makes it tick.