We stayed three nights at Horseshoe Las Vegas in December 2025 as a base for a Grand Canyon and Antelope Canyon trip. If Horseshoe Las Vegas looks familiar, that is because it is. This used to be Bally’s, and while the name on the sign has changed, plenty of the hotel still feels like the old Bally’s.
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Location
The hotel is right on the Las Vegas Strip, which is the main reason to stay here. It is convenient for getting around, whether you are walking to neighbouring casinos or calling a rideshare when you want to head further out.
From Harry Reid International Airport, our ride took under 15 minutes. That convenience matters in Vegas, especially if you are arriving late or trying to get out early for a day trip. Some tour buses even have a pick-up point here.
Check-in
Check-in was slow, with only two counters staffed and a long queue. It moved slowly enough that we did not bother waiting.
We used the self check-in kiosks instead. The process took a couple of minutes, and we were given two room keys and a slip of paper containing our room number. The obvious downside is that there is no opportunity to try the US$20 trick, which we had some success with years ago.
The room
We booked the Room Type Assigned on Arrival rate, mainly because it was about US$10 cheaper per night. We were assigned a Resort King Room facing the back of the hotel.
The room was large, at around 450 square feet. It had a proper sitting area, a desk, a large TV, and a separate vanity area before the bathroom. Vegas hotels tend to be generous with space, and this room was no exception.
Our room did not have much of a view, since it faced the rear of the property. It was not a big deal for us, since we were out for most of the day anyway.
The bed was comfortable, but unmemorable. Nothing wrong with it, nothing to get excited about either.
One odd design choice was the power socket setup. The room had outlets built into the lamps, which sounds convenient, until you realise the sockets are at the base of the lamp.
With a travel adapter, it became a bit of a wrestling match, and I even bent a pin slightly trying to get it in. I ended up having to tilt the entire lamp over such that the travel adapter could fit.
The work desk was genuinely useful to have. I doubt most people are not in Vegas for work, but if you are in town for a conference, or you just need an hour to catch up on emails, it is better than trying to work off the bed.
Storage was also decent. There was a proper wardrobe, plus a safe and ironing board. The vanity area had a counter, sink, and mirror, which is not something you always see in a standard Strip room, and it made it easier for two people to get ready without taking turns.
The bathroom was very large, with plenty of counter space, though toiletries were pretty basic.
The facilities
The resort fee was US$50 per night. It is a junk fee, and it is hard not to notice it when it adds up quickly over a short stay. In our case, it covered Wi-Fi for two devices, plus access to the gym and pool. That was essentially it.
Gym
We did not use the gym. Though it did look like the usual hotel setup, a few cardio machines and some weights. If you want to squeeze in a workout, you can.
Pool
We did not use the pool either. We were out most of the day, and when we were back at the hotel, we were more interested in showering and sleeping than hanging by the pool. The pool area looks substantial in the hotel’s photos though.
Concluding thoughts
Horseshoe Las Vegas worked for this trip largely because we got it for the right price.
The biggest downside was the crowding. We stayed during a peak period, and check-out morning was chaotic, with long queues in the lobby and a general sense that everyone was leaving at once. The lift situation was especially bad, and it took us around 30 minutes just to get into an elevator, and the elevator was so packed that it actually sank a little when everyone piled in.
Our total was about US$210 SD for three nights, including US$150 in resort fees, which puts the base rate at roughly US$20 per night. At that price, it is hard to complain too much, though I would look elsewhere if the rates were higher.
As a base for day trips to the Grand Canyon and Antelope Canyon, it was okay. The Strip location is convenient, the room is large, and you are not paying luxury hotel pricing for a hotel you will barely be in.
Just make sure you price it out properly, including the resort fee, and if you are travelling during a busy weekend or holiday period, budget extra time for lifts and check-out.
