Golden Nugget vs Resorts World Las Vegas: Head-to-Head Comparison

Two of Las Vegas's Las Vegas casinos compared side by side. Golden Nugget offers 2,419 rooms, while Resorts World Las Vegas offers 3,506 rooms. Here's how they stack up across gaming, rooms, amenities, and value.

Side-by-side comparison

Feature Golden Nugget Resorts World Las Vegas
Location Fremont East North Strip
Price Range $$ $$$
Star Rating 4.5 / 5 4.4 / 5
Total Rooms 2,419 3,506
Casino Sq Ft 38,000 117,000
Table Games 50 117
Slot Machines 1,100 1,400
Poker Room Yes Yes
Sportsbook Yes Yes
Pool Yes Yes
Buffet Yes No
Spa Yes Yes
Nightclub No Yes
Live Shows Yes Yes
Casino Group Independent Independent
Year Established 1946 2021

Which is better for…

Gaming enthusiasts

Winner: Resorts World Las Vegas

With 117 table games and 1,400 slots, Resorts World Las Vegas offers a wider gaming selection than Golden Nugget's 50 tables and 1,100 slots.

Luxury seekers

Winner: Resorts World Las Vegas

Resorts World Las Vegas pairs a $$$ price tier with a 4.4/5 rating, edging out Golden Nugget on the luxury scale.

Budget travelers

Winner: Golden Nugget

Golden Nugget ($$) generally runs cheaper than Resorts World Las Vegas ($$$).

Poker players

Winner: Resorts World Las Vegas

Both have poker rooms; Resorts World Las Vegas backs it with a larger table-game floor.

Families

Tie

Both rate similarly for families.

Couples

Winner: Golden Nugget

Golden Nugget wins for couples with a 4.5/5 rating and a full spa.

Location & getting between them

Golden Nugget sits in Downtown (Fremont East) and Resorts World Las Vegas in Strip (North Strip) — about a 10-minute taxi ride apart. See our Fremont East guide and North Strip guide.

The verdict

Resorts World Las Vegas wins 5 of the compared categories to 2. Choose Golden Nugget if you want higher guest ratings; choose Resorts World Las Vegas if you prefer a bigger gaming floor.

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