OverviewAttached to Ellis Island Casino, about a 15-minute walk to the Las Vegas Strip and a 3-minute drive from the nearest Interstate 15 on-ramp, the Super 8 Las Vegas is popular with travellers who require an economical hotel with easy highway access, a free airport shuttle and an outdoor pool near the Las Vegas Strip.
Each of the hotel's air-conditioned guest rooms comes with free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a coffeemaker, an in-room safe, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer and a desk. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available upon request, and pets are permitted for an additional $15 per pet, per night.
The hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a conference room, a business centre, free coffee in the lobby, guest laundry, vending machines and free parking. A free airport shuttle is also available (please contact the hotel for details). Ellis Island Casino (located next door) provides several on-site restaurants.
The Fremont Experience is roughly a 10-minute drive away, while Fashion Show Mall can be found 5 minutes away by car. The Wynn Golf Club and McCarran International Airport Las Vegas (LAS) are both about a 5-minute drive from the hotel. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, pets permitted for $15/pet/day, wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: September 9, 2013)
The GoodThe majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with praise going to the hotel's value, location, staff and rooms.
Many lodgers were pleased with the hotel's value, and described the rates as budget friendly, reasonable, affordable and excellent. The hotel's lack of resort fee was also cited as contributing to the hotel's value.
The hotel's location was praised by numerous guests, who found it close to The Strip, restaurants, casinos, a convenience store and a gas station. One patron noted, "This hotel is only a block from the Strip and if on a budget would make a great hotel to stay at and walk to the strip".
Several reviewers complimented the hotel's staff, and characterized them as efficient, professional, friendly and accommodating. One guest remarked, "Front desk staff were always available, friendly, helpful, and efficient. Cleaning staff were also friendly, punctual, and provided a consistent high level of service".
The hotel's accommodations were also enjoyed by several patrons. They described their rooms as clean, quiet and spacious, with comfortable beds and fast Wi-Fi. Some guests had complaints about their lodgings, however (see below).
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few common complaints about the rooms and noise transfer.
Although several reviewers were pleased with their clean and comfortable lodgings, some guests had complaints. They reported dated decor and fixtures, worn carpets, no in-room mini-fridges, cigarette odours and a few cleaning issues.
A few lodgers complained of noise disturbances during their stay. They reported noisy in-room air-conditioning units, as well as some street noise and noise from the casino next door.
Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 7.6 out of 10 from 1,050 reviews.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #
117 of 271 Las Vegas hotels with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 from 493 reviews.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 3.5 out of 5 with an 80% recommendation rate from 444 reviews.
The author called the hotel on September 9, 2013 to verify some information.
