The Palazzo at The Venetian vs The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower: Head-to-Head Comparison

Two of Las Vegas's Strip casinos compared side by side. The Palazzo at The Venetian offers 3,066 rooms, while The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower offers 2,427 rooms. Here's how they stack up across gaming, rooms, amenities, and value.

Side-by-side comparison

Feature The Palazzo at The Venetian The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower
Location North Strip North Strip
Price Range $$$$ $
Star Rating 4.7 / 5 3.8 / 5
Total Rooms 3,066 2,427
Casino Sq Ft 105,000 80,000
Table Games 130 50
Slot Machines 1,800 800
Poker Room Yes Yes
Sportsbook Yes Yes
Pool Yes Yes
Buffet No Yes
Spa Yes Yes
Nightclub Yes No
Live Shows Yes Yes
Casino Group Las Vegas Sands Golden Entertainment
Year Established 2007 1996

Which is better for…

Gaming enthusiasts

Winner: The Palazzo at The Venetian

With 130 table games and 1,800 slots, The Palazzo at The Venetian offers a wider gaming selection than The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower's 50 tables and 800 slots.

Luxury seekers

Winner: The Palazzo at The Venetian

The Palazzo at The Venetian pairs a $$$$ price tier with a 4.7/5 rating, edging out The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower on the luxury scale.

Budget travelers

Winner: The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower

The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower ($) generally runs cheaper than The Palazzo at The Venetian ($$$$).

Poker players

Winner: The Palazzo at The Venetian

Both have poker rooms; The Palazzo at The Venetian backs it with a larger table-game floor.

Families

Tie

Both rate similarly for families.

Couples

Winner: The Palazzo at The Venetian

The Palazzo at The Venetian wins for couples with a 4.7/5 rating and a full spa.

Location & getting between them

Both properties are located on the North Strip, walking distance apart. The Venetian/Palazzo to Wynn is a short 5-minute walk. Resorts World and Fontainebleau are near the Convention Center. The STRAT is at the far north end, about a 20-minute walk from Wynn. The Las Vegas Monorail has stops at SAHARA and Convention Center. See our North Strip guide for the full walkable cluster.

The verdict

The Palazzo at The Venetian wins 6 of the compared categories to 1. Choose The Palazzo at The Venetian if you want a bigger gaming floor; choose The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower if you prefer lower prices.

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