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

Two of Las Vegas's Strip casinos compared side by side. The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower offers 2,427 rooms, while The Venetian Resort offers 4,049 rooms. Here's how they stack up across gaming, rooms, amenities, and value.

Side-by-side comparison

Feature The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower The Venetian Resort
Location North Strip North Strip
Price Range $ $$$
Star Rating 3.8 / 5 4.6 / 5
Total Rooms 2,427 4,049
Casino Sq Ft 80,000 139,000
Table Games 50 150
Slot Machines 800 1,200
Poker Room Yes Yes
Sportsbook Yes Yes
Pool Yes Yes
Buffet Yes No
Spa Yes Yes
Nightclub No No
Live Shows Yes Yes
Casino Group Golden Entertainment Las Vegas Sands
Year Established 1996 1999

Which is better for…

Gaming enthusiasts

Winner: The Venetian Resort

With 150 table games and 1,200 slots, The Venetian Resort offers a wider gaming selection than The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower's 50 tables and 800 slots.

Luxury seekers

Winner: The Venetian Resort

The Venetian Resort pairs a $$$ price tier with a 4.6/5 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 Venetian Resort ($$$).

Poker players

Winner: The Venetian Resort

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

Families

Tie

Both rate similarly for families.

Couples

Winner: The Venetian Resort

The Venetian Resort wins for couples with a 4.6/5 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 Venetian Resort wins 5 of the compared categories to 1. Choose The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower if you want lower prices; choose The Venetian Resort if you prefer a bigger gaming floor.

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