Having been to Vegas multiple times, we tend to prefer staying on the North Strip. One huge plus for us is Fashion Mall (well, myself, not so much my husband!). Besides shopping close by, it's nice having some wallet-friendly eats close by: Starbucks, food court, Stripburger etc. However, two fantastic restaurants: El Segundo (Mexican) and Maggianos (Italian)
really make our stay.
Location: That preamble sets up the location that Trump is just across the street from Fashion Mall, and that going through the mall is easiest access to the Strip. The hotel is quite a walk away from the nearest Casino (Wynn-15mins), however, the hotel makes up for this with free and frequent shuttle service to Wynn and Caesars Palace (more central). Otherwise, taxis are your best bet. If you intend on walking the strip frequently, perhaps not the place for you...
Rooms: The top room we've stayed in Vegas, even slightly above our corner room at Wynn! We also booked a corner strip view room at Trump, but in terms of 'bang for the buck', it came with a small kitchenette (full fridge and comped coffee, stove, sink, freezer), dining room table, living room area, large kingsize bedroom, two toilets, and a huge main bathroom with one of the highlights of the stay - a jacuzzi tub with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the strip (yes, I could even partially see the Bellagio fountain show from the tub!). Small tip: the tub needs to be filled to near overflowing for the jets to work. Just covering the jets isn't enough. It appears the room was intended as a private condo...Small issue with hearing the train, but knew that from TA reviews, and got used to it by the second night. The hotel itself is quiet.
Pool area/gym: Free loungers sofas all around. Husband used the gym and was impressed with the range of equipment, from free weights to machines.
Food: Did not eat here, but loved our room so much (and the view) we would often use 'take out' from Fashion Mall, buy some wine from the ABC store in the mall, and go from there...
Overall, loved it and would stay here again. Would recommend it for those who don't need a Casino, and have been to Vegas before.
- Trump International Las Vegas
