Sahara Hotel and Casino
The Sahara Hotel and Casino in Vegas boasts an 85,000 square foot casino and a harder-edged "old Vegas" feel. If you're looking for classic Vegas, the Sahara Hotel and Casino is it. Recently renovated to update the rooms and casino, the Sahara can accommodate nearly 1,800 guests in their throwback hotel and casino.
On the North end of the Strip, with easy access to everything you could want to do in Vegas, the Sahara has a obvious Moroccan flare. This unique style makes the Sahara a presence on the Strip, some even call it a "landmark".
Sahara Vegas Hotel
The Sahara Vegas Hotel has been in business for nearly 60 years. with bright and colorful towers leading guests back home after a hard night of fun. Superstars have played the Sahara, names like Liberace, the Rat Pack, and even the Beatles have performed here.
The Sahara is famous to gamers for its penny and nickel slots -- so many of them that they really stand out in the casino. A 24 hour sports book and a new non-smoking poker room make this casino perfect for the slot player, poker enthusiast, or sports gambler.
If you're into NASCAR, the Sahara is the hotel for you -- inside, find the NASCAR Cafe (a gathering spot for Vegas NASCAR fans) and a race-themed roller coaster ride called Speed -- The Ride.
The Sahara is also home to two popular tribute shows -- the Rat Pack show and the Beatles' tribute show, called Fab Four Mania. Reviews of the Sahara Hotel, even the negative reviews, go out of their way to point out how good these shows are.
Cheap Rooms at the Sahara Vegas Hotel
The size of the Sahara Vegas Hotel means you can find some great cheap rooms and deals especially if you book well in advance. For example, right now they're offering 35 % off any stays between now and the end of December 2010 -- certain conditions apply, of course.
If you live in Hawaii, there's another discount available at the Sahara with your name on it. The Sahara Hotel and Casino is a partner with Hawaiian Airlines, and you can earn double rewards miles and cheap room rates if you fly Hawaiian Airlines. For more details, check out the Hawaiian Airlines package at http://www.saharavegas.com/specials/default.asp
Another way to save money on cheap rooms at the Sahara Hotel and Casino is to take advantage of their "72 hour sales" -- the hotel's website will announce three days of a given week during which you can earn as much as 40% off a two-night stay anytime in the next six months.
The Sahara Hotel and Casino is not the most modern hotel on the Strip, nor is it the most glamorous. What they do have is plenty of old school Vegas charm, some damn fine shows, a casino full of low stakes games and cheap slots, and room rates that will leave you with a good taste in your mouth. If you book at certain times or book far in advance, you can save even more money on your next Vegas stay.
