Formerly Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall and Saloon, The Cromwell is a luxury boutique-style hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip.
Settled on the northeast corner of Flamingo Road and Las Vegas Boulevard, The Cromwell is the first stand-alone boutique hotel on the Strip and one of the newest hotels in the city.
The hotel is one of the coolest places to stay in Vegas and is a far cry from the steel and glass mega-resorts.
The Caesars Entertainment property offers everything you would need in a Vegas resort and more.
The Hotel
Unlike the normal giant 4,000 room mega-resorts that tower over the strip, The Cromwell is a 188-room property.
The hotel comes in deluxe room and suite arrangements, with the sizes going up from 360 square feet to 1,730 square feet. Inspired by the chic Costes Hotel in Paris, The Cromwell’s interior is undeniably chic and feels like Parisian lofts.
Inside you will find beautiful distressed hardwood flooring and showers tiled with random phrases in English and French.
There are eight types of luxury rooms available at The Cromwell; Deluxe King, Luxury King, Deluxe Pet Stay King, King Mobility Roll-In, Luxury 2 Queen, Deluxe Queen, Deluxe Pet Stay Queen and NS 2 QUEEN MOBILITY ROLL IN.
All of these standard rooms offer 360 square feet that are equipped with lavish amenities for your comfort and convenience.
The standard rooms feature neutral tones and berry accents, vintage luggage motif furnishings, pillow-top king or queen beds, flat-screen TVs and sitting areas with plush seating. The bathrooms offer rain showers and windows. Some bathrooms offer handheld shower heads.
The suites starts at 723 square feet and take their cue from the Parisian theme with a modern and retro décor. The suites feature deep red, buttoned leather headboards, spacious dining areas and living rooms with plush seating.
The suites also come with flat-screen HDTVs, full size refrigerators, large chest of drawers, wet bars, plush bedding, iPod stereos and bathrooms with steam showers and Muk bath products. Some of
The Cromwell’s suites offer luxurious comforts including eight-seat dining tables, separate tubs and steam showers, fully operational pinball machines and vanity walls with hair and makeup products.
Although the hotel is small, what it lacks in size, it makes up for in pizzazz.
On the 11th floor, you will find the Drai pool area, which offers nine bungalows sharing five private pools. The pool area features plenty of palm trees and well equipped cabanas on the pool level as well as on the upper level that are decked out with large flat-screen TVs, Water Misters and private cold tubs.
Entertainment
You will also find seven DJ tables, a gourmet kitchen, three pools, two full service bars and beautiful views of the entire Strip and beyond. Curios is the hotel’s unique gift retail shop, where you can find everything from beautiful jewelry and accessories to mouthwatering gourmet food and electronics.
When the sun goes down, you can make your way back to the roof to visit Drai’s nightclub, which is a thrilling escape from the ordinary nightlife experience.
This hot party spot features over 14 VIP tables, 2 VIP balconies, massive LED lighting systems, 16 elevated VIP booths, and a towering 80-sided LED disco ball. For some more partying, you will also have Drai’s After Hours, which is located at the original underground spot.
Lit in seductive reds, Drai’s After Hours offers a laid back atmosphere, a private Hip Hop room, wall-to-wall leather tables, plush couches and paintings of icons from the 1920s. The dress code is strictly enforced at Dari’s.
There is no shorts, caps or shirts with offensive graphics, so make sure you are properly attired in something nice, including your shoes, before heading out.
The Cromwell’s other amenities include the 24-hour fitness room that is equipped with state of the art machines.
Food and Drinks
The Cromwell’s trendy restaurant is GIADA, the restaurant from the Emmy-Award winning celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis.
The charming restaurant features open windows overlooking the busy intersection of Flamingo and Las Vegas Boulevard, the Bellagio fountains and Caesars Palace; comfortable furniture, warm colors and natural lighting.
At GIADA, you can choose to dine in the lounge, dining room, or on the outdoor patio. The restaurant’s menu include light Italian fare with refreshing, Californian influences and menu items include vegetable Bolognese rigatoni, chicken cacciatore and lemon ricotta cookies.
Apart from Giada, the hotel sports two full service bars. Interlude is the posh lounge in the middle of the casino that offers a reprieve from the rigors of gambling. The lounge will make you feel like a VIP with its softly lit space and double-sided bar serving a range of enticing drinks, refreshing cocktails and beers.
In the mornings, Interlude offers a daily 7-10 am breakfast buffet, where an assortment of hot dishes, juice, pastries and other morning fare can be enjoyed. The upscale lobby bar Bound, is located near the front desk and offers an intimate space with gold and dark tones, plush seating, subtle lighting and curtains. The bar menu includes signature cocktails and extra special cognacs.
The Casino
The hotel offers a 40,000 square foot casino that is filled with games for your enjoyment. The finely crafted house edge offers 440 slot machines with new themes and popular favorites.
You will find 66 table games where blackjack, roulette, craps, pai gow, and some other popular options can be played. The table games offer bet sizes that are in line with the other upscale properties.
The casino’s HIGH LIMIT ROOM is the hotel’s exclusive, reserved gaming area that features three high-limit tables in a lavish setting for you and other high rollers to enjoy. There’s no poker room at the casino, so you will have to look elsewhere to get in on the action.
A Final Word
Located on one of the busiest intersections on the Strip, The Cromwell got a lot of things right. This is perfect, since it is on the same intersection as Caesars Palace, the Bellagio, and Bally’s.
The hotel is also within walking distance of Paris Las Vegas and Mandalay Bay. The Cromwell’s service is excellent and the ambience is sterling.
Over all, The Cromwell is a quality hotel that is aimed at anyone who is interested in staying at a property with a distinctive ambiance and good food.
The luxurious Cromwell Las Vegas is located at:
3595 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: 702-777-3777