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4 Queens Royal Suite Review – What $168.37 Got me


Key Points:

  • I’ve long been drawn to 4 Queens inexpensive (& solid) dining options, casino, and “old-school” charm.

  • The resort, along with sister property Binion’s, doesn’t charge a nightly resort fee.

  • My Royal Suite was comfortable and functional, albeit in rough shape and unexciting.

4 Queens has been one of my favorite properties to visit for some time for reasons that include cheap (yet solid) dining options and an old-school casino that has the near-extinct Silver Strike slot games.

That said, I had yet to stay in the hotel. I figured it was time to change that.

I booked a standard South Tower room but paid an additional $10 to face away from Fremont Street, hoping for a quieter experience.

Conveniently, 4 Queens labels rooms “Guaranteed to face away from Fremont Street” on their booking portal.

That brought my total to $100.57 after tax. Notably, 4 Queens and sister property Binion’s across the street don’t charge a resort fee.

Exterior facade of 4 Queens at night.

Check-In Experience

I waltzed into the hotel lobby at 8:45am to give early check-in a shot. Why not?

Porte Cochere at 4 Queens, which has decorative lighting
BTW, the Porte Cochere is straight-up charming.

The only room they had immediately available was a Royal Suite, which carried an additional expense of $60 per night, and I jumped all over it.

Because I was upgrading, the front desk even waived the standard $25 early check-in fee, which was appreciated.

The upgrade brought my new 1-night total to $168.37 all in.

Hotel lobby at 4 Queens, with 2 motorized scooters charging in the foreground.

Hotel guests are also given a Fun Book at check-in that’s chock full of BOGO dining coupons (50% off if dining solo), free play, and more. It’s a solid welcome gift.

I took 10 steps from the front desk into the main elevator lobby on the way to the room and was pretty taken aback by how beat up the exterior & interior of the elevators were.

They desperately need some love.

Exterior damage and scuffing on the base of the main level elevator.
More exterior damage to the elevator frame.
A giant scuff on the stainless steel interior of the elvator door.
Damaged, gouged woodwork inside the elevator.

Upon stepping off the elevator onto my hotel floor, I was introduced to a distinct unpleasant aroma that was also present in my suite. I noticed an ashtray in the elevator lobby, so perhaps it was smoking-related.

Regardless… I didn’t love it.

A hotel hallway with gray walls and maroon door frames and accents.
Meh. Not all that exciting.

Inside the Royal Suite

The suite was spacious at 620 sq. ft., offering a good-sized living area with cushy leather furniture, and a large, crisp 55-inch TV that had a modern, easy-to-navigate channel guide.  

A wide angle photo of the room, with an open window in the background.
A wide angle of the room with the bed in the background, the TV mounted on the wall, and 2 leather couches in the foreground.
A modern guide displayed on the TV in the room.

With seating for 7, this could be a great room to hang with a small group, watch a game, or pregame before hitting the town.  

Living Area with 2 brown leathercouches and a coffee table.

In the corner of the living area was a trio of unique amenities that included a microwave, a coffee maker with complimentary pods, and an empty mini-fridge.  

A coffee machine and a microwave on a table.
An empty mini fridge that is open.

The carpet felt plush and fresh, and the bed was comfortable.  

Although my originally booked room was going to face away from Fremont Street, my upgraded suite had me perched directly above it – more on the noise levels in a second. 

View from my window of 4 Queens North Tower and Fremont Street behind it.

On either side of the bed were nightstands with built-in traditional outlets and USB charging capability. 

A king bed flanked by 2 end tables with lamps atop them.

The room’s overall aesthetic wasn’t all that impressive… It was dark, bland, nothing really “popped”, and the wall art in the room felt old, dated, and a lot like grandma’s house…  

An old timey Victorian era painting on the wall.
Wide angle view of the room with the foot of the bed in the foreground and the linving area, window, and TV in the background.

Finishes room-wide fell well short of being luxurious, but that’s to be expected at the price point. 

A powder station was positioned on the approach to the bathroom which was equipped with a magnified mirror, a stool, and lighting.  

A small powder station with a mirror, stool, and lighting above it.

The bathroom was home to a dual sink vanity topped with 2 small mirrors.

2 sink vanity with a small mirror posted above both sinks.

The toilet was around the corner, and the shower was slightly too complex for my little brain to operate without reading the lengthy instructions.  

The shower with the curtain open.
Alright, now how do I work this thing…
Lengthy written instructions on a plaque next to the shower.
That’s a lot of words.

In addition to a standard showerhead, there were a couple of body jets which was a fun touch… but they seemed too close to the back wall to be useful?

I had to flatten myself to the back wall of the shower to get blasted by them.

Perhaps I just don’t understand the purpose.   

Body jets spraying on the back wall of the shower.

A silver platter of bath products was provided by H2O therapy.   

A hodgepodge of bath produccts sloppily placed on a silver tray on the bathroom counter.

What’s Not to Like?

When I review hotel rooms, I don’t just share the good. I share both sides of the story so that you can make a more informed decision.

On the whole, this was a clean room. That said, there was an array of cosmetic flaws and maintenance issues, that, when taken in totality were a bit of a downer.  

There was a shoeprint on the ceiling. A shoeprint.  

A shoeprint on the ceiling.
wtf?

Next to the bed was a gouge in the wall, and there were some wall scuffs here and there. 

A white gouge in a red wall.
A scuff on the wall.
One of several, which isn’t uncommon for Vegas hotels.

There was a gaping hole in the wall underneath a coax outlet. 

A gaping hole below a coax outlet
Like… c’mon, lol.

The other power outlets looked rough and dated too.  

A dated, yellowed, rough looking power outlet.

Whoever painted the red accent wall missed some detail work.  

Sloppy detail paintwork underneath the HVAC vent.

The caulk in the sink was in rough shape.  

Cracking/decaying caulk line underneath the sink faucet.

Prior water damage (or what I assume to be) was visible in several spots on the ceiling. 

Dark water staining on the ceiling.
Ceiling discoveration from what I assume is water.

One of the curtain rods had fallen off its hook and was just laid on the windowsill.  

Curtain Rod Hook, but no curtain rod.
Where the curtain rod should be hooked…
A curtain rod laying on the window sill.
Ahh, there it is!

And the sliding glass door to the closet was jammed shut, making it impossible to access the safe. Fortunately, I’m broke and have no need to employ a safe.  

A mirrored closet door outside the bathroom, which is closed.
Good luck getting in there…

I also already mentioned the musty smell. I eventually stopped noticing it. But didn’t love it.  

And it always makes me a bit nervous about safety and security when warnings are posted about “Engaging the night lock” for your safety, and what I assume to be a lock-picking/break-in guard on the door.  

Warning on the door that says "Engage the Night Lock"
A break in guard on the hotel room door.

Fremont Street noise is something that should also be on your radar.  

If you book a room facing Fremont Street, you’ll hear every song playing on the stage outside.  

View of Fremont Street dome from my suite at 4 Queens.

It was loud, but not as bad as I thought it would be. The TV did an OK job of masking the outside noise, but it wasn’t perfect.   

Light sleepers and folks who value sleep should look elsewhere.  

Resort Experience

The Casino

On the casino floor, I was surprised to see $5 blackjack offered in the morning, and later that night, minimums bumped up to $10 for both Blackjack and Craps.  

A view of slot machines lined up in 4 Queens' Casino from Magnolia's above.

I enjoyed burning through a small fortune on the tub craps game, which is played seated and is about the size of a standard blackjack table.  

The best part of 4 Queens casino is their array of Silver Strike slot games, which kick out commemorative tokens that can be redeemed for cash, or kept as souvenirs – Plaza is the only other Vegas casino that offers this game.

I have more “Strikes” than I’m proud to admit.

Silver Strike Slot Macine
This is what you’re looking for.

The casino vibe is one I enjoy. It’s a blue-collar casino, that has a cool look without being pretentious.  

Dining Options

Magnolia’s Veranda has been a go-to spot of mine for breakfast for years, even if I’m not staying at 4 Queens.  

Exterior of Magnolia's at 4 Queens.

My “standard” meal is the $20.99 NY Steak & Eggs, but since I had a 50% off hotel fun book coupon, I upgraded on this occasion to the $27.99 ribeye Steak & eggs.  

A ribeye steak, toast, eggs over easy, and hashbrowns on a white plate.
Ribeye Steak & Eggs

Meals at Magnolia’s never wow me, but they’re solid for the price.  

I also swung into Chicago Brewing Company for dinner and ordered the “Southside Cheese Steak” which cost $18.99 and was freaking good.

I was leery when I saw A1 steak sauce is used in the sandwich, but it worked nicely. I liked it quite a bit.

A philly cheesesteeak next to a pile of french fries and 2 pickle slices on a plate.
Southside Cheesesteak

Quick-serve options include Wana Taco, Noble Roman’s Pizza, and Subway – I snagged a sub at Subway the morning after on my way out and was shocked that it cost over $23. But such is life nowadays.  

Quick serve options advertised above a stairwell at 4 Queens.

While I’m a frequent visitor to 4 Queens restaurants, I must say that the service is best be described as a little harsh, rushed, and/or gruff.

Especially at Magnolias. They’re trying to turn your table vs. making a new friend. And I guess I’m fine with that.  

Lastly, don’t sleep on the outdoor Patio Bar, which is a great spot to people-watch.  

A patio at 4 Queens that has a great view of one of FSE's stages and the crowds milling past.
Patio Bar seating area.

The Pool

4 Queens doesn’t have a pool, but guests can use the pool at Binion’s across the street. 

Binion’s pool is a boring rectangle but is perched atop the old Mint tower and serves up some pretty sweet views of Downtown Las Vegas. 

It’s also one of the last remaining deep pools in Vegas, reaching depths of 8 feet.  

Binion's Las Vegas Pool

The Verdict: Would I stay at 4 Queens Again?

When I review rooms, I try to look at it through the lens of “What you’re getting for the money”.  

Starting at around $69 per night mid-week and with no resort fee, standard rooms at 4 Queens are among the cheapest on Fremont Street. 

My suite was spacious, practical, clean, and comfortable (minus a little noise).

The TV was big, had a modern guide, and the living area was a nice spot to hang out with cozy, albeit a little beat up, furniture. 

This suite, and 4 Queens in general, could be a great fit for someone who wants to conserve cash and doesn’t mind a room with cheaper finishes, a few dings, gouges… and shoeprints.  

4 Queens’ location can’t be beat, the restaurants on site are rock-solid, and the casino is a blast.  

My suite was basic, hardly luxurious, and rough around the edges, but I think the price matched the room’s condition. I got my money’s worth.  

That said, I think my first stay in the South Tower at 4 Queens will be my last… for a while at least.

The musty smell, maintenance issues, cheap finishes, and overall feel of the room left me pretty unexcited, albeit comfortable.  

I’m sorry, but the wall art is atrocious too. Like, What the hell are they thinking?

I’m a firm believer that a hotel room in Vegas should excite you. Make you feel something, and this just didn’t do it for me. 

Notably, however, 4 Queens is currently renovating rooms in their North Tower, which is closer to Fremont Street – I’m excited to check those out when they’re wrapped up! 

Want a closer look? Check out my 4 Queens review on YouTube!

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