I knew this hotel was going to be a ways off the Strip; however, I thought the pictures on the website made the drive worth it. Luckily, I was right...and in a BIG way! This hotel is divine! Loved the interior decorating...everywhere! The hotel has a way of making every guest feel 5 star. My financee and I absolutely loved it. We're not sure if we'd stay any other place in Vegas!

We stayed at the Red Rock Resort for 7 days and it was fantastic! Check-in was swift and efficient. I had requested a room by the elevator (helpful because some rooms can be a longer walk to the elevator), and even though a strip view room was not available, they gave us a (more expensive) canyon view room for the same rate. The staff was very helpful and friendly with any requests that we had. (When we checked in our room was missing one bathrobe, and after one phone call, they brought it up within 5 minutes). With the restaurants, casino, movie theater and bowling ally on site, there is so much to do there, and the pool area was magnificant! One tip though is to avoid the severely overpriced food at the pool grill -- $14.00 for a hamburger is ridiculous! However it was otherwise terrific. If you head down Charleston Blvd to the Strip, it's only about a 15-20 min drive...not bad! I highly recommend this resort and would stay there again!

I have been coming to the Red Rock every New Years for the last two years and intend on continuing the tradition. We arrive on New Years Day and the Hotel is fairly empty. The hotel itself is a beautiful resort in a breath-taking location. It is the perfect Vegas experience without the hustle and bustle of the Strip. However, should you love everything the Strip has to offer (which I do!!) you are only 13 miles away. During busy hours it can take 30 minutes with traffic, but I have made it to the Strip from the Red Rock in 12 minutes without traffic. It really is the best of both worlds. Cherry Nightclub is a lot of fun and the pool is great for singles, married couples, teenagers, and children. The Spa is a tranquil and relaxing setting and all the procedures I and friends have had are everything we expected and more. I personally recommend the Ashiatsu massage for those that enjoy an interesting and "harder" massage. The Sports Massage is also great for getting your body feeling loose and relaxed. While the prices aren't cheap for the Spa or Hotel, they are certainly comparable to other luxury resorts and definitely worth the money. The slots can be tighter, but that is expected at a higher dollar establishment. I personally don't gamble very much but the facilities are perfect if gambling is your pasttime. They are many varieties of machines and games. However, the cocktail waitresses do not come around as often as other places. The rooms are extremely modern and even the smallest room is a very decent size. I have had both the Strip and Canyon views separate times and they are equally nice depending on ones preference. The beds are extremely comfortable and the bathroom is large with a bathtub and plasma screen (which I have enjoyed relaxing in, every time I have been to the Red Rock). There is a movie theatre for kids and although it is a upscale hotel, they do have facilities the kids can enjoy. Many people have complained about the $19.95 resort fee. It is mentioned all over the Red Rock website and they make it clear when you book a room over the phone. Although it is not optional, it allows you to use the pool facilities, the trams to and from the Strip, the gym (which is exceptional for a hotel gym), and Spa. I may be forgetting other things that I have not used. Either way, going to the Spa each day to unwind (whether you have a treatment or not) is worth it. For those that don't believe me, just try it! This establishment is my favorite place to stay off the strip. And as much as I love the Strip, I would rather stay at the Red Rock and drive back and forth to the Strip since this hotel is so amazing! Word to the wise: It is not cheap and if you can't afford it, don't bother. There is no point in going to be miserable about spending so much money and not enjoying a cocktail, dinner, gambling, etc. I have had dinner at different restaurants in there and they are delicious. If you are frugal with money I suggest not staying here, as you may not enjoy it.

We stayed at Red Rocks for the first 5 nights of our honeymoon. Overall, the property was clean and gorgeous. The staff went out of their way to help us with anything they needed. The free apples and bottles of water were a nice touch. The casino didn't feel crowded as some do, and the restaurants were awesome (although we stuck to the buffet for breakfast or lunch, which was probably the best we had in a 15 day trip). We also enjoyed the movie theater and bowling alley. It is a really nice alternative to the strip. It was still Vegas, just a laid back cleaner version.

There are a few drawbacks. The pool, while beautiful, was freezing!! Get there early if you want an umbrella. It was $23 for a margarita and a rum runner. The view is of a parking garage, even with the canyon view. Well, a parking garage, some suburbs, and then the rocks. We had a major issue with our keys. By the time we left, I had 5 keys. The first day, they didn't have the smoking king we requested, and we moved the second day. My curling iron disappeared in the move. I called housekeeping, and never got a response back. We were locked out of our room 5 different times. The elevator at the pool didn't go to our floor either, which was extremely frustrating. The hallways were VERY long, and the elevators are on one side. The curved design makes you feel like you are on a neverending quest! Also, the buffet lines were extremely long. Our last day, I waited 30 minutes in line (while my husband checked out).

I gave it a higher rating though because this was a great place. A little tip- there is a CVS about a mile away. Go there and get your drinks. We saved a bundle by doing that! We brought our own to the pool the next day!