We just stayed at the Sahara and had a wonderful time. We loved the casino, it was our favorite of all on the strip. You were able to play the slots for awhile on your money and they did pay off better than any other casino. I can't say as much for the rooms. Although the rooms were clean.....they could use some updates. The furniture was pretty old and scared up and the carpet was stained and could have used a good cleaning. But the service was really good and all the employees were very friendly and very helpful. I would absolutely stay here again.

We stayed at the Sahara from August 26-September 4, and it was our first time in Las Vegas. Honestly, after reading so many negative reviews of the place, I don't know what everybody's problem is, and I'm glad we didn't take the reviews too seriously.

Check in: We arrived at 12:00 noon, and checked in right away-- no lineups, and our rooms were ready. For a $20 tip we were put on the 21st floor. Those who didn't tip were left on the lower floors with no view and lots of construction noise from next door. Yes, there were lineups at peak hours, but they always moved fast. My score: 8.5

Room quality: About equal to your average Ramada. Clean and basic no-frills accommodation. To those who complain about having to watch an older-style tv and not a 40" LCD-- did you really go to Vegas to watch tv? Maid service was efficient and there were several working ice machines on every floor. TV had lots of channels and PPV movies. My score: 7.0

Pool: Large pool deck with plenty of sun and loungers, but the pool itself was small for a hotel of this size and there is no deep end. Still, it was nicely landscaped and had a poolside bar. Our biggest problem was that it closed so early (7:00pm), but we soon found out that most pools in Vegas close early, I guess because they want you to be out spending your money! My score: 6.5

Food: Sign up for your players' card and you get the evening buffet for $6.99. After 3 nights we were sick of it (not sick from it, relax!). Food was bland and overcooked, and the prime rib had all of the fat left on it. Did their cooks ever hear of a trimming knife? Great way to make somebody lose their appetite. Caravan Cafe has great burgers, wings & salads. Room service was quick, food was good and very reasonably priced. We did not eat at the House of Lords or at Pacos, so we cannot comment on those. My score: 6.5

Casino: Nice size, nice layout, lots of low-roller games and slots. Drink service was very inconsistent-- some nights it was great, other nights it often took 30 minutes or more for a drink. And yes, we tipped every time. Biggest issue with the casino was the 2 hotel clerks meeting everybody at the entrance trying to shove show tickets in our faces. Didn't matter how many times we passed them, they never caught on that we weren't interested. I have to add, however, that every hotel we visited was like this. My score: 7.0

Location: Thank God for the monorail. We originally were going to book the Stratosphere, but after looking at the map we were glad we picked the Sahara, the last stop Northbound. It's a 10-15 minute walk anywhere, which is often doubled because of the construction of a condo next door. You often have to cross the strip several times between points A and B just because of sidewalk closures. Not Sahara's fault, but a major pain in the [--] nonetheless. If not for the monorail station, we would never have stayed here. The Deuce bus may only be $2 per ride, but with so many stops and so much traffic, walking is usually faster. My score: 6.0

Entertainment: Lots of B/C-grade talent has left the Sahara in recent months: Trent Carlini (Elvis), Roseanne Barr, Amazing Johnathan and more. You have to be in your 70's to appreciate the Platters et al, and we did not attend the much-hyped Raw Talent. Either this gig doesn't pay much, or the big names simply want to play in bigger venues. Since we did not attend a show here, my score is N/A.

Overall: We booked the Sahara because of its value ($445 for 9 nights) and because of the monorail stop. They did not disappoint. The pool and the casino were adequate, and general hotel service quality was very good. Small gift shops and a liquor store are conveniently located in the lobby, and prices are reasonable for the Strip. Not knocking this place at all, but next time we will likely pay a little more and stay closer to the action. I give it a final score of 7.0

OMG where should i start? I booked this hotel because we were attending my husband niece's wedding and since it was the labor day holiday weekend it was the best rate on the strip. The carpet in the shabily decorated room was horribly stained with who knows what. Probably some bodily fluids to boot. The room smelled and the wall paper was ripped and worn! We were given a smoking room as my husband likes to smoke cigars in Vegas but I've never been in a worse smoking hotel room than this one! The floor in the bathroom was sticky and dirty too. We all walked around in sandals. The beds were comfortable but when my son lifted up the sheet, the mattress was stained horribly! So disgusting! Luckily, because of the wedding we didnt spent too much time in the room, just to sleep. WE spent most our time at the MGM Grand visiting with my mother in law. The MGM Grand is Awesome but expensive. On our last day at the Sahara we went over to stay at the Palace Station which is also on Sahara Ave but on the other side of the freeway. What a difference! We ended up staying another night in Vegas at the Palace Station. If you're looking for a budget but clean hotel, Palace Station is the way to go. I wish I would have booked us originally there, it was almost the same price. I will NEVER NEVER again stay at the Sahara unless they do a remodel and overhaul!

My husband stayed at the Sahara for 18days whilst he was working nearby; I stayed only one night, so the review is from both of us in fact. It is very cheap (we paid nearly the same amount for 6 days in the MGM Signature), but the principal of paying peanuts and getting monkeys applies: my husband only had his sheets changed once in 18 days - and then he asked for them. We stayed in the Tangiers tower and the air-conditioning worked well. (Reading other reviews for this hotel I know that it does not always). The day-to-day cleaning of the room was actually good; but the fact that the room had been a smoking one for over 20 years meant that, despite being non-smoking now, the stench of smoke was impregnated into the walls and furniture: my clothes stank of smoke and I was only in the room for one night. There were years of dirt ingrained round the mirrors, for example.
We ate in the House of Lords restaurant (their best) the last night: the maître D' welcomed us very well, but the table service was surly and bordering on rudeness; a shame as the food was very good, My husband and his colleagues ate in the NASCAR cafe a few times and said that was very good. They ate the buffet quite a few times and the quality varied enormously.
Advantages : room a good size, cheap, near Stratosphere and monorail link to the Strip,
Disadvantages: too far from the Strip to walk, smoke-laden environment, unhelpful serving staff, be careful about weekend prices - $43 duing the week becomes $98 at the weekends; and that is without all the "extra" and Resort charges. Internet access is $12 a day
British visitors : remember to keep lots of small bills for tips: everyone expects them!