Inside the $3.7bn Fontainebleau – the tallest hotel on the Vegas Strip

It cost $3.7billion (£2.9billion), is the tallest occupiable building in Nevada and took 16 years to complete. 

Now the long-anticipated Fontainebleau resort is finally open.

After a painful development period that saw the casino sit idle, 70 per cent complete, for a decade when funding stalled, the 67-story hotel tower opened its doors to the public on the 13th of December, 2023. 

With 3,644 rooms and standing 737ft (224m) tall, the mammoth property is now an unmissable part of the Las Vegas Strip landscape. Was it worth the wait?

TravelZork, which specialises in Las Vegas accommodation and casino reviews, sent Marc Meltzer (@MeltzVegas) on a secret shopper review to put the hot new spot through its paces. He stayed for two nights during the Christmas holidays, when the hotel was at minimal occupancy. His verdict? The enormous resort is enjoyable enough, but still finding its feet.

Betting on luxury: TravelZork’s Marc Metzler checked in to Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the tallest occupiable building in Nevada

Teething problems: One of the restaurants Marc visited, Vida, offered menus with nothing printed on them (above, a picture Marc tweeted of the error), a sign the hotel was still finding its feet. And advertised as opening at 6am – it didn’t open its doors until 7am, he noted 

‘My first overnight stay at Fontainebleau Las Vegas was a mixed bag,’ writes Marc in his review. ‘Feelings ranged from dealing with new casino opening problems to I love this place! Fontainebleau is new, and not all processes are working at 100 per cent.’

Some of the quibbles Marc had of the hotel he puts down to teething problems, such as incorrect opening hours advertised for restaurants, or glitchy Wi-Fi. One restaurant he visited had completely blank menus.

Staying in the smallest of the hotel’s three available room sizes, a ‘Bleau’ room (also available are Gold and Platinum, the largest and most luxurious suites), Marc compliments the 500-square-foot space for being ‘pretty and comfortable’ and he gives a firm nod of approval to the bed headboard – ‘the star of the bed’ – which he notes had outlets for charging multiple devices on either side.

But he feels the design is anonymous – ‘the modern room design feels like something you’d see on most HGTV [an American cable network dedicated to home renovation programs] design shows’.

And with hotel rates starting at $300 (£239) a night, you might hope, he says, for more than rooms that ‘feel more cozy than luxurious’.

Worth a flutter? Pictured above is Marc’s accommodation at the Fontainebleau – a ‘Bleau’ room, which is the smallest of the hotel’s three available room sizes. Marc says it felt ‘more cozy than luxurious’

Marc gives a firm nod of approval to his bed headboard, which he notes had outlets for charging multiple devices on either side (left) and praises the room for being ‘pretty and comfortable’

Marc’s room view – primarily the empty Las Vegas Festival Grounds and an empty parking lot for the All Net Arena 

The Fontainebleau stands 737ft (224m) tall

What’s more, the view wasn’t much to write home about – the empty Las Vegas Festival Grounds and an empty parking lot for the All Net Arena. 

Not quite the razzle-dazzle one might expect. 

Marc reveals what was promised and what was delivered.

He writes: ‘According to the Fontainebleau website, the Bleau rooms only come with a mountain view. We requested a Strip view and ended up with a little bit of both.

‘Technically, the Las Vegas Festival Grounds and empty lot for All Net Arena are on the Vegas Strip. Likewise, I can see the mountains to the west.’

Marc wasn’t too fazed, though: ‘I don’t spend much time looking out the windows, so this isn’t a big deal for me. The Gold rooms have views of the pools, mountains, and/or Vegas Strip if you’re looking for the best view.’ 

Marc is more fulsome in his praise for the hotel’s food and drink options. With 16 full-service restaurants and seven more ‘casual’ eateries in the Promenade (36 bars and restaurants in total) he couldn’t visit them all in his 48-hour stay, but was delighted with those he did.

He declares a slice of pepperoni pizza ($9/£7) from Miami Slice ‘delicious… the small pepperonis were ample and crispy’. At the other end of the financial spectrum, he was also impressed with the NY Strip Steak ($80/£63) he ate at Don’s Prime Steakhouse, which he says was a ‘perfect medium rare plus’.

He adored his visit to ‘Nowhere’ bar, a bustling spot where a live jazz band played old standards and the drinks were reasonably priced, while a room service breakfast of bacon and eggs was delivered speedily and proved delicious ($40/£31).

Don’s Prime Steakhouse at the Fontainebleau. One of two steakhouses on site, the upscale eatery offers ‘perfect’ NY Strip Steak according to reviewer Marc

The vast casino floor has 1,300 slot machines and 128 gambling tables 

The decadent casino floor at Fontainebleau, which cost $3.7billion (£2.9billion)

A pizza the action: What the Fontainebleau may have lacked for in ambience it made up for in sustenance, with Marc singing the praises of the gambling palace’s many food and drink offerings, particularly the ‘delicious’ $9 pepperoni pizza slices at Miami Slice (left). Pictured right – Marc’s cooked breakfast

Taking to the complex’s vast casino floor (Fontainebleau has 1,300 slot machines and 128 gambling tables) Marc notes that while the staff were friendly the minimum stake for games seemed to fluctuate with little rhyme or reason.

He notes: ‘Table minimums seemed to change often. I was at one Pai Gow Poker table where the minimum went from $15 to $25.’

Much was written about the design of the Fontainebleau ahead of its opening. ‘Art, architecture, and design are key components of our Fontainebleau culture and guest experience,’ Brett Mufson, Fontainebleau Development president, said in a statement ahead of the opening. After his visit, reviewer Marc concludes the complex was ‘beautiful but there’s no soul’.

Putting aside his concerns about the property’s teething problems, this was his major issue with his stay – the Fontainebleau seems to lack a sense of identity.

He argues: ‘Fontainebleau is a massive property that doesn’t have much of a vibe yet. That will take time to develop.

‘I have mixed feelings about Fontainebleau after spending 48 hours at the property. It’s usually somewhat easy to see the vision of a casino after one walk-through. I still don’t have a vision for the future of this property.

‘Frankly, nobody does. There will be changes large and small over the next few years.’

‘Art, architecture, and design are key components of our Fontainebleau culture and guest experience,’ Brett Mufson, Fontainebleau Development president, said in a statement ahead of the opening. This sculpture is titled History of Suspended Time and stands at one of the entrances

According to Marc, the Fontainebleau’s size seems to work against it having a ‘vibe’. ‘The property is beautiful, but it also feels like an airport or mall at times… there are also wide-open spaces around the property that feel cold. It’s almost like the building has too much space,’ he writes

Part of the issue seems to be the Fontainebleau’s sheer scale.

Marc writes: ‘The property is beautiful, but it also feels like an airport or mall at times. The casino areas are cozy but there are also wide-open spaces around the property that feel cold. It’s almost like the building has too much space.’

Although he had fun, as a long-time gambler and Vegas expert he couldn’t easily see who the hotel was designed for.

He adds: ‘Unlike some of the newest casinos opening, I’m unsure who Fontainebleau’s customers will be moving forward. The Christmas crowd had way too many families and they’re never indicative of a hardcore casino customer base on the Vegas Strip.

‘The number one takeaway is to be patient if you visit Fontainebleau soon.’

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Moreover, flying to Nassau is easier than ever, with a British Airways service six times a week direct from London Heathrow to Nassau, while Virgin Atlantic flies the same route three times a week.

Whether you devote your whole trip to The Bahamas or pair it with a visit to the USA or Canada, you’ll find your own slice of paradise in Nassau. 

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The newly opened Goldwynn Resort & Residences is a boutique retreat on Cable Beach

The stylish Rosewood Hotel in Baha Mar

Finding somewhere special to stay is a breeze. 

Consider the newly opened Goldwynn Resort & Residences, a boutique retreat on the white sands of Cable Beach with an infinity pool, holistic spa and personalised butler service in top-tier suite categories.

Or look to Baha Mar, a luxurious trio of Cable Beach hotels – stylish Rosewood, contemporary SLS and elegant Grand Hyatt. They share access to the Caribbean’s largest casino and the Jack Nicklaus-designed Royal Blue Golf Course. 

The elegant Grand Hyatt and SLS Baha Mar

There’s endless fun to be had at Fins Up Waterpark at Margaritaville Beach Resort

And at the Baha Bay waterpark, zoom along the Devil’s Backbone and Thunderball slides or catch some waves on The Surf simulator.

More heart-racing slides await at Fins Up Waterpark at Margaritaville Beach Resort in the heart of downtown Nassau, where every room comes with stunning ocean views.

Check into the glamorous Graycliff Hotel, said to have been built by the pirate Captain John Howard Graysmith in the 18th century. It counts the Duke of Windsor and Sir Winston Churchill among its former guests.

Or stay in one of the five unique hotels within Atlantis Paradise Island. 

Couples are drawn to The Cove, an elegant retreat tucked between two private beaches

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Practice your swing on spectacular seaside fairways at Atlantis’ Ocean Club Golf Course

From Atlantis’ Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island to Baha Mar’s Royal Blue Golf Course in Nassau, you’ll find plenty of fabulous coastal fairways to practice your swing.

Or if you’re looking for some more high octane fun, get a rush of adrenaline at the Aquaventure Water Park at Atlantis where you can spend the day splashing around on 18 water slides, a mile-long river ride and thrilling rapids.

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At Atlantis feed and snorkel with cownose rays in the Atlantis Stingray Experience

With famous dive sites and idyllic powdery beaches, Nassau & Paradise Island are fantasy lands for water lovers and anyone who longs to lie back under gently swaying palms.

At Atlantis Paradise Island, feed and snorkel with cownose rays in the Atlantis Stingray Experience. And snorkel through the ‘Ruins Lagoon’ to spy spotted rays, tropical fish and the make-believe ruins of the lost city of Atlantis.

Or why not master scuba diving with the ‘Learn to Dive’ course at Stuart Cove’s Dive Bahamas?

Catch mahi mahi and red snapper on a fishing trip, go on a sunset dinner cruise through Paradise Island Harbor, or charter the Blackbeard’s Revenge pirate ship for the day.

Play castaway on Sandy Toes Rose Island, a secluded private isle where you can paddle with The Bahamas’ swimming pigs, lie back in a hammock and tuck into a picnic

Enjoy a sky juice sundowner – a spiced blend of coconut water, condensed milk and gin – on Junkanoo Beach

Love beach-hopping? Play castaway on Sandy Toes Rose Island, a secluded private isle where you can paddle with The Bahamas’ swimming pigs, lie back in a hammock and tuck into a picnic.

For sandcastle-building and water sports, head to the bathtub-warm waters and five-kilometre long Cable Beach, before enjoying a sky juice sundowner – a spiced blend of coconut water, condensed milk and gin – on bustling Junkanoo Beach.

Whatever you’re looking for, there’s a beach to match in Nassau.  

A capital of culture

Stop by Government House, the striking pink mansion that’s home to the governor-general

See the poignant Queen’s Staircase on a walking tour of the city

One of the best ways to see the many sides of Nassau is by drifting around the city on a walking tour.

En route, you’ll learn about The Bahamas’ history of colonisation. The country became free and sovereign in 1973, but reminders of its period under British rule are everywhere. 

See the poignant Queen’s Staircase, explore the dungeon and underground tunnels of the 18th-century Fort Charlotte and stop by Government House, the striking pink mansion that’s home to the governor-general.

If you’re looking for a unique keepsake of your holiday, potter around the famous Nassau Straw Market, a decades-old showcase of Bahamian craftsmanship

Hear about New Providence’s spell as a republic for pirates on a tour of the Pirates of Nassau attraction.

Children will delight in the Educulture Junkanoo Museum, which recounts the history of Junkanoo, the country’s national festival, known for its ornate masks, colourful costumes and music.

At the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas, you can admire contemporary Bahamian artwork in before checking out the latest exhibition at Doongalik Studios, founded in the 1970s to spotlight local artists.

And if you’re looking for a unique keepsake of your holiday, potter around the famous Nassau Straw Market, a decades-old showcase of Bahamian craftsmanship, shopping for hand-woven goods as you go.

A culinary odyssey

Make a date with Arawak Cay, also known as ‘The Fish Fry’ for a feast of conch salads, fried snapper and chilled Kalik beers

From long-established Bahamian haunts to celebrity chef-lead restaurants, Nassau & Paradise Island are must-visits for gourmands.

Make a date with Arawak Cay, also known as ‘The Fish Fry’. This stretch of bars and restaurants in Nassau is hums with locals and holidaymakers alike, who pile into vibrant restaurants for a feast of conch salads, fried snapper and chilled Kalik beers.

Love fine-dining? Chef Michael White is the brains behind Atlantis Paradise Island’s Paranza restaurant, where regional Italian dishes get the star treatment. Or indulge in Japanese cuisine and drinks from the sake cellar at chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s restaurant, Nobu.

Chef Jean-Georges spearheads DUNE, at The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort

At Fish by José Andrés, freshly caught conch and lionfish will be transformed on your plate by expert chef and diver Andrés, while chef Jean-Georges spearheads DUNE, at The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, where diners revel in artful French-Asian cuisine and showstopper ocean views.

Meat lovers will fall for Carna, SLS Baha Mar’s steakhouse run by the lauded Italian butcher, Dario Cecchini, known for his nose-to-tail ethos.

Why not do a rum-tasting session at John Watling’s Distillery?

Sample Caribbean chocolate at the boutique Graycliff Chocolatier – a delicious souvenir

Try a wine-blending class at Bahama Barrels, the The Bahamas’ first winery, or do a rum-tasting session at John Watling’s Distillery, named after a 17th-century pirate.

Sample Caribbean chocolate at the boutique Graycliff Chocolatier and let Tru Bahamian Food Tours guide you around the city, stopping to feast on peas ‘n’ rice and conch fritters along the way.

Magical nightlife

The bar and restaurant scene in Nassau is always buzzing

Nassau is the beating heart of The Bahamas’ nightlife scene, as you’ll soon discover. 

Try the IPA at the Pirate Republic Brewing Company, The Bahamas’ only craft brewery or sip Bahama Mama cocktails and dance to live DJ sets in the open-air Skybar, SLS Baha Mar on Cable Beach.

You can take your pick of top-shelf Caribbean rums – from aged rum to dark sipping varieties – at T2 in the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar.

For the ultimate in sophistication pull up a stool at the Martini Bar at The Ocean Club, A Four Season Resort, before experiencing the magic of Vegas in the Caribbean with a trip to the Atlantis Casino, which wraps around a seven-acre lagoon.

Or try your hand at blackjack and roulette at the Baha Mar Casino – the Caribbean’s largest casino at 100,000 sq ft – where floor-to-ceiling windows offer ocean views.

From beautiful beaches to incredible food and a diverse culture to a buzzing nightlife, Nassau & Paradise Island has it all, so whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway for two or family fun, you’re guaranteed a holiday you’ll never forget.  

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Speaking courtside following his gripping five-set victory against Austrian Sebastian Ofner in front of a raucous crowd on John Cain Arena, the 27-year-old admitted the scars still remain from his defeat against Andy Murray 12 months ago at Melbourne Park.

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It followed Kokkinakis losing a five-set epic to Andy Murray last year – on Tuesday, the 27-year-old (pictured) beat Austria’s Sebastian Ofner to move through to the second round

‘Didn’t enjoy that too much, but glad I could make amends and win a five-setter here today.’

Kokkinakis – currently ranked 80 in the world – will attempt to reach the third round in his home Grand Slam for the first time in his career when he faces No.13 seed Grigor Dimitrov on Thursday.

The big serving Bulgarian will be brimming with confidence after winning the recent Brisbane International. 

Dimitrov, 32, has also reached the semi-finals at the Australian Open, Wimbledon and US Open across his impressive career. 

‘Grigor is a hell of a player, been doing this for a while now and he is in some great form right now,’ Kokkinakis said.

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