The Vanderpump Hotel Las Vegas Review: Is It Worth Booking?

Part 1 of 3 — Arrival & The Room

Check-In: A Warm Welcome and a Surprise Upgrade

I’ve stayed at a lot of hotels on the Strip over the years, and there’s always a moment early on that tells you what kind of stay you’re in for. At The Vanderpump, that moment came at check-in. There’s also a practical perk worth mentioning up front: the hotel sits right at the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road, so you’re not walking miles through a massive casino floor just to hit the street. It’s one of the more efficient locations on the Strip.

Roman checked me in, and he could not have been more welcoming and friendly. Within a few minutes he’d upgraded me to a room with a Strip view — a room that felt noticeably larger than what I’d booked. It’s a small thing, but it set the tone for the whole stay: this felt like a hotel that wanted me to have a good time here, not just process me through the line.

The lobby itself is dramatic in a way that photos don’t fully capture — deep black walls, a striped stone floor, and a lounge area just off the desk with a backlit spirits case, jewel-red velvet chairs, and a heavy tasseled chandelier. It reads more like a members’ club than a casino hotel lobby.

Getting to the Room: Corridors, Key Cards, and Room 616

The guest room corridors carry the same dark, jewel-box aesthetic — art deco light columns lining the hallway, a patterned runner underfoot, and brass room number plaques. Even the key card sleeve has personality: “One key, or two? Or three?” on the front, and “Misbehave accordingly” printed right on the card itself.

The Room: Industrial Romantic, Done Right

Every light was already on when I walked in — a small touch, but it made the room feel like it had been waiting for me rather than just unlocked. The design is where the room really shows off, leaning into what the hotel calls “industrial romantic”: the headboard wall is wrapped in a hand-illustrated forest mural, with a tall channel-tufted black velvet headboard set inside a geometric pewter frame. It’s dramatic without tipping into fussy.

The nightstands are a highlight on their own: marble tops, a brass table lamp with built-in USB ports, and — on one side — a mirrored cabinet with an illuminated portrait glowing inside the glass, a detail that’s very “industrial romantic,” which is exactly the phrase the design team uses to describe the whole property.

Tucked in the corner is a small seating nook: a channel-tufted charcoal velvet bench with brass nailhead trim, mauve pillows, and a framed vintage-style cocktail photo overhead.

And then there’s the personal touch that ties the whole room back to Lisa herself: framed black-and-white photos on the wall, one of her beloved Pomeranian Giggy dressed in a little military coat, and one of Lisa on horseback. Small, but it makes the room feel like an actual extension of her, not just licensed branding.

The Vanity Nook & Closet

Off to the side is a proper vanity — a marble desk, a round mirror ringed in gold beading, and a matching brass table lamp reflected in a mirrored étagère. The closet is well stocked too: monogrammed robes, slippers, plenty of hangers, and a Conair garment steamer tucked on the shelf.

The Bathroom

The shower wall carries a bold bilingual quote in tile — about winning without risk being hollow — set against clean white subway tile. It’s a striking, unexpected detail for a bathroom.

The Minibar

More stocked than your typical minibar: a glass-front fridge full of liquor minis, a full bottle of Vanderpump Vodka and a bottle of wine with glasses up top, an ice bucket, and snack boxes — chocolate pretzels, shortbread cookies, toffee caramel pretzels, Asiago cheese crisps.

The Espresso Machine

The in-room Nespresso machine takes a minute to figure out — there’s no on switch. Just insert the pod, close the top, and hit the button on top. It’s worth the effort once you get the hang of it. Half and half is provided, which makes a real difference — I’ll skip the powder creamer every time.

The View: Eiffel Tower to Bellagio

The upgrade Roman gave me at check-in paid off here. From the window, the Strip unfolds in one frame — the Eiffel Tower, the Bellagio fountains, Aria and the Cosmopolitan skyline in the distance. It’s the kind of view that makes the noise easier to forgive.

Part 2 of 3 — Amenities & Soleia Beach

Getting to Soleia: A Locker Room and Limited Hours

The path up to Soleia Beach, the rooftop pool, runs through a locker room area — practical, a little utilitarian compared to the rest of the property, but a useful stop if you want to stash a bag before heading up.

Soleia Beach: Cabanas, Skyline, and a Fast-Rising Heat

On the second try, I made it up right at opening. The staff at the entrance were friendly and checked bags on the way in — a quick, easy process. Eleven stories up, the pool deck opens onto a real Strip panorama: Bellagio, the Cosmopolitan, and Horseshoe all visible from the loungers.

Part 3 of 3 — The Verdict

The Verdict: Worth the Noise?

What Worked

• Check-in with Roman — warm, fast, and he upgraded the room without being asked
• Room design — the “industrial romantic” aesthetic (velvet, brass, mural wallpaper) feels genuinely distinct, not a copy-paste boutique template
• The Strip view — Eiffel Tower, Bellagio, Aria, and the Cosmopolitan skyline all visible from the window
• Personal Vanderpump touches — the monogrammed pillows, the framed photos of Giggy and Lisa on horseback
• Well-stocked minibar and closet, plus an in-room Nespresso machine with real half and half
• Location — right at Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo, no long casino-floor walk to the street
• Soleia Beach, the rooftop pool — friendly staff, a great skyline view, and striking red cabana styling

What to Know Before You Book

• Hallway noise carried into the room at night — worth knowing if you’re a light sleeper
• The espresso machine takes a minute to figure out (no visible on switch — insert pod, close top, press the button on top)
• Soleia Beach keeps limited hours (10am–5pm) and gets hot fast once the sun’s up

After all of it — the upgrade, the design, the pool, the noise — The Vanderpump earns its place as one of the more distinctive boutique stays on the Strip right now. It doesn’t feel like a rebrand in name only; the details actually back up the story it’s telling.

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