Are you thinking about a Vegas getaway and are wondering about the relatively new Resorts
World property as a potential option?
Well in this video we’re going to be looking at the Crockfords hotel at Resorts World,
including the benefits of booking your stay via Amex.
Hey everyone this is Kyle from Money@30 and on this channel we look at personal finance
from a Millennial perspective including travel review videos like this one.
In June of 2021, Resorts World opened on the Las Vegas Strip, boasting three different
Hilton hotels.
Among them is the Crockfords Las Vegas, which is meant to be the luxury option.
A few weeks back, we had a chance to stay at Crockfords for ourself and see what the
hype was all about.
So what does Crockfords have to offer and is it worth booking?
Let’s take a look at the hotel and our experience.
First, I wanted to discuss booking Crockfords via Amex’s Fine Hotel and Resorts program
and the perks that came with that
As you may know, American Express Platinum and Centurion card customers can book stays
at select properties as part of the Fine Hotels and Resorts program.
At these properties, customers can get early check in when available, upgrades when available,
guaranteed 4 pm late checkout, free breakfast for two, and a property credit.
In the case of Crockfords Las Vegas, this property is actually $125 dining credit, which
is above the typical $100 credit.
Note that this credit is per stay and not per night, while the free breakfast offer
is daily.
On top of that, we were informed that we could enjoy two complimentary glasses of champagne
at the lobby bar.
Going back to the dining credit, in our case, we used at the Famous Foods area of the resort
and we were able to do a room charge using the ordering kiosks.
Meanwhile, our $66 breakfast credit was only available for use at The Kitchen, located
near the Conrad lobby.
Not only did I find this FHR booking at Crockfords to be a good deal overall but we were even
able to use our Platinum Card’s $200 credit to cover the vast majority of our stay, making
it that much better.
Next, let’s talk about the check in process and how to even find the Crockfords lobby
in Resorts World
If you’re taking a car to Resorts World, it’s pretty easy to be dropped of directly
at Crockfords.
However, if you’re walking over like we were, it can be a little more confusing.
After making your way through the District and into the casino area, you’ll want to
follow signs for Conrad check-in.
Then, you’ll see a door for Crockfords, which will lead to a hallway that lands you
in the somewhat hidden Crockfords lobby.
One special element of our check-in was that we were offered some tea, that actually starts
blue but magically changes color thanks to the lemon verbena added to the glass.
I was also a big fan of the room key, which combines an old-school skeleton key with a
modern RFID tag.
It was made quite clear to us that we were meant to keep this key as a souvenir as well
which we happily did.
Heading up to the room, we found the Superior King Room to be spacious and definitely felt
new.
Plus, there were some useful amenities.
The first thing we noticed when entering our room was its size.
Second to that was the view, which faced South down the Strip.
Also, with the room only being a bit over a year old, that newness definitely showed
from the modern television to the pristine bathroom.
Beyond just looking nice, our room also had some great amenities.
In addition to having a minibar, there was also a mini fridge available for personal
use.
Better yet, there was also a Nespresso (coffee maker) accompanied by complimentary coffee
and tea selections.
Finally, to our surprise, there was a theragun massager in the room as well.
Overall, we found the Superior King Room to be very comfortable and great for working
out of during the day.
At night, thanks to the large window and the view, we saw it fit to just turn off the lights
and spend some peaceful time looking out to the Strip.
All in all, the room definitely fit our needs and was a surprising value by today’s Vegas
standards.
Outside of Crockfords itself, Resorts World is home to plenty of dining locations, retailers,
casino games, a variety of pool areas, and entertainment
As I mentioned earlier, one of my favorite areas of Resorts World is Famous Foods, which
not only offers a variety of items but also has a truly awesome vibe.
Of course, the property is also home to dozens of other food and beverage options as well
as a number of stores in the District area — which basically feels like a mall.
Naturally, with it being Vegas, there’s also a casino and some entertainment offerings,
such as Katy Perry’s Play show.
And while we didn’t spend much time there on this stay, Resorts World’s pool complex
is massive and consists of several different areas.
Finally, one other small feature I wanted to mention is the convenience store powered
by Amazon “Just Walk Out” technology.
I had to give this a shot during our stay and found it fascinating — albeit expensive.
All in all, Resorts World does have a lot to offer, even if it’s not currently as
well known or established as other locations on the Strip.
Overall, Crockfords is a property I’d definitely book again and would use FHR to do so.
However, the location of Resorts World does hold it back a bit.
With Resorts World sitting pretty far north up the Strip, you’ll need to be good with
doing a lot of walking or catching a likely expensive ride down south if you want to get
closer to the action.
That said, with Wynn and The Palazzo at the Venitian also featured on FHR, you could do
a bit of a tour as you make your way down the strip, taking advantage of the property
credits and late checkouts along the way.
Out-of-the-way location aside, we really enjoyed our stay at Crockfords, including the view,
amenities, and the usability of our credits.
As a result, I anticipate us spending at some time at Crockfords Las Vegas on future Sin
City stays.
Hopefully this gives you a better idea about what the Crockfords at Resorts World is all
about but for more on the hotel I’ll have a link to my full written review in the description
box down below.
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