The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa
Earlier in late Fall this year, I traveled and stayed at the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa after a work trip.
This Marriott resort is actually located Henderson, Nevada. It’s about a 15 minutes drive from the Las Vegas strip. If you’re looking to visit attractions on the strip, I’d recommend booking a hotel right on the strip.
Staying on the strip wasn’t the key criteria for me, though there is a night booked at the Aria for the last day of the visit. While I had visited Vegas before, I had not seen much outside of the strip. This visit was different. I was there to visit a friend, with some special side trips to sight-see a few other major attractions.
A stay at the quieter Westin Lake Las Vegas was perfect for this trip.
Check-in and Property Grounds
Valet parking is available, but there is plenty of free parking available on site. It’s very convenient. The resort has done a fantastic job with the upkeep of the property grounds.
The pool was closed during my visit, but that doesn’t prevent from taking a peek.
Views from Resort Grounds
The Room
Checking in to the room was uneventful. While the room is spacious, it looks and feels a little dated. It could use a little refresh.
Convenient Location
There is an onsite restaurant and a Starbucks for any guests looking for quick bites. Door-dashing is also very convenient.Because this is a resort, be aware that there is a resort fee charged per night.
What I really liked about this property is its location.
It’s about a 35 minutes drive to Hoover Dam.
It’s about a 2 hour drive to Grand Canyon West (note: this is not the National Parks run by the federal government, but by the Hualapai Tribal Nation).
Both are destinations I wanted to visit before a short stay at the strip. And this resort property works location wise, without feeling rushed.
Would I stay here again?
The answer is yes, but it depends on the reason for the stay and where I need to go. When it comes to Vegas, there are no shortages of choices.
I’d have no problems staying at this hotel resort again. I give it a solid 3.5 stars of out 5. It is a nice resort, though there is nothing that really stands out aside from the grounds, whether in the form of superb service or other unique aspects. While I really like the feel of the resort and the grounds, I’d also consider exploring other properties – especially those with more updated rooms in the area.
Have you stayed at this resort or other hotels or resorts in the area? Which might you recommend?
I stayed here (middle Oct.) about the same time you did. I think your review is amateurish, misleading and largely inaccurate. You do a disservice to those who rely on various reviews to help them decided where to stay in any given location. Your review makes me wonder if you actually stayed there, or simply stopped by to take a few photos. But then again, what would expect from a “tech gadget” reviewer.
This property is clearly a “convention/conference” style hotel, the kind I’ve stayed at many times. When I think of a “resort” it’s not one like this.
There are two golf courses nearby, one of which is a private country club that allows guests of the Westin to play which I did. If you can stomach the high greens fees, I highly recommend playing it. The course was in fantastic shape, spectacular views on most every hole and a staff that was highly professional, friendly and cordial.
The location is not 15 minutes from the strip. It’s more like 30 – 40. I do agree that it’s definitely located in a “quit area” of the region. The free parking is plentiful and is located convenient and a short walk to the main lobby and reception area. I also agree that the rooms are spacious but are a little dated and could use a refresh.
There are two pools on the property one of which was open and the other (from your photos) was closed. We didn’t use either of the food venues you mentioned other than having a complimentary welcome drink at the lobby bar.
The staff we encountered were friendly and hospitable although there was some confusion by the front desk staff as to how and where on the property we could mail a letter.
Which brings me to my biggest disagreement with your review, the grounds. They are overall “run down and dirty, especially the rear areas of the property. They are sorely in need of a substantial investment in refurbishment and upkeep. dirty, stained and chipped up concrete and other hard surfaces, floating trash in what appeared to be one time a “beach” area, cigarette butts laying around, etc.
What I saw were signs of the property owners neglecting what probably at one time was a flagship Westin Property. Unfortunately, these conditions are all too common since the time Marriott acquired Starwood. Hotel brands no longer enforce quality and hospitality standards with the property owners. Profits over general guest satisfaction and loyalty program benefits are the more important and operating standards.
My overall rating would be no higher than a “3” and if feeling less charitable, a “solid” “2.5”. Would I stay here again? No.
Thank you for your feedback. I think we can respectfully disagree. (Side note: Tech gadget was a name that I started with and changing all the accounts that’s tied to it isn’t a quick change). It’s clear from the description and post history that I write about travel and travel experiences very broadly. The name is a bit of misnomer now, yes.
I can appreciate that your experience differs from mine. Is this property a luxury resort, the likes of which is more common in Hawaii and Florida or some of the big name resorts on the strip? It’s not, nor did I claim it to be. And that’s why it got the rating it got. Not 4 stars, not 5 stars. My biggest disappointment, as I noted, is the room, but I can’t fault the grounds. It’s calm and peaceful well maintained – at least during my stay there. Is everything pristine ? Maybe not, but I definitely did not see trash on the grounds. People were sitting outside, sipping drinks, taking in and enjoying the views. I had a grand time walking around the grounds and enjoying the picturesque views and I think the pictures captured it.
I’m sorry that you had a different experience. Could they always invest with the grounds. Of course. After x years, all hotels will become dated. But I’d rather they spend time refreshing the rooms first. As I also noted, there always isn’t anything exceptional (e.g. you mentioned Westin/Marriott hospitality). If a hotel is so bad that I wouldn’t stay at again, I would definitely say so (I have no stake to be biased). But this isn’t it. I hope other readers are able to take away from your feedback (including your recommendation for golf) and the areas you’re disappointed with, and figure out whether a stay here provides value for their dollars (relative to other options in the area or elsewhere).
Thanks for sharing!