Elara by Hilton Grand Vacations – Center Strip

I stayed at the Elara for three nights because I was attending a big conference at the nearby Aria--an event was so big that it took up many of the rooms at the Aria as well as a few of the surrounding hotels. I booked only a couple of weeks before the conference and found the Elara through Tripadvisor. It was an undiscovered gem, with spacious rooms and within walking distance to the Aria and the strip. It's a 20 minute walk to the Aria but most of it is indoors--you walk through the Miracle Mile Mall and through Planet Hollywood, then on the outdoor walkway over the strip and into the mall next to the Aria. Check-in was smooth and the lady at the counter was efficient and very nice. I had a large one bedroom suite with a king bed, with a full kitchen and washer/dryer and a huge jet tub next to the bed, all for a reasonable price compared to what surrounding hotels were charging. Everything was in working order and there is even a big screen projector in the living room--you lower the big picture window shades and it uses the shades as a screen for the living room TV. Great if you have a family and want to spend a night in. Since was attending the conference I didn't use any of the facilities but did stop in at the gym, which is a decent size with several treadmills and some weight machines, but probably not as nice as fancier hotels. There is a Starbucks in the lobby, a bar area and a convenience store but no restaurant onsite, probably because you can walk right into the Miracle Mile Mall and have a pick of places to eat. When I checked out there were roving ambassadors in the lobby so I didn't have to go to the front desk. They promised to email me the receipt, but I had to call Hilton when I hadn't received it three days later. Not a big deal but just shows the time share is different from the hotels. I would definitely stay here again.

Excellent Hilton property, with convenient location to the strip and the Miracle Mile Mall, shops, restaurants, and casino. Resort personnel were also very friendly and accommodating. The 2 bedroom unit was awesome in its convenience, updated appliances, and overall comfort.

You couldn't find a Beter location on the strip. Access to everything Cesear's and MGM have to offer. View is amazing and everything is modern and like new. Wish the pool was heated and Las Vegas Blvd. is a mess off season but use your GPS for work arounds.