Circa Las Vegas – Single King Room Review (Stadium Swim View)

Key Points:

• Circa’s Single King Room starts at $169 after fees, and it’s an impressive room.

• My room was spotless, had a great decor strategy, and offered in-room technology.

• Circa has plenty of “jaw-dropping” resort amenities that include the sportsbook, pool, and more.

Circa is the newest resort on Fremont Street, opening in 2020, and is a step above anything else downtown, which, on the whole, is known for having “shabbier” hotel rooms than what you’d find on the Strip.

In addition to the hotel, Circa is chock-full of resort amenities that continue to attract crowds, including Stadium Swim, the sportsbook, the restored Vegas Vickie, and the rooftop Legacy Club, among others.

It’s a spectacular resort.

While rooms start at $169/nt after fees, my Single King Stadium Swim View room cost $207.86 all-in for the night.

Circa Single King Room Review

Circa has a unique elevator system that you won’t find elsewhere downtown.

Scan your room key to access the elevator lobby, then press the floor number you wish to go to. You’re then informed which elevator (they’re all labeled) will be opening.

No buttons need to be pushed once inside the elevator.

While I never actually had to ride the elevator with a stranger, I could see this process as preferable to pressing your floor number inside the elevator when it’s packed.

On the way up to my room, I snapped photos of the elevator lobby and the hotel hallway on my floor (floor 16). They were spotless and had a classy vibe, as I would expect in a new resort.

The Room

The room is slightly larger than your typical Vegas accommodation, at 439 square feet. That additional space is used to create a small living area with a couch, a small table, and an ottoman.

Man, I love built in headboard illumination. Almost as much as I enjoy slot machine themed wall art.

The work desk was pretty standard, but I always appreciate having an empty fridge. There are few things better than being able to stock up on cheap cocktails and keep them cold in the room.

Lighting in the room was controlled via wall-mounted touchpads that allowed turning everything on or off, dimming or brightening, or requesting service. There was even a “night light” mode.

These touchpads were located in multiple places around the room, including right next to the bed.

The presence of technology extended to a bedside iPad that could be used to check the weather, request service, play music, surf news websites, and even read magazines.

The Stadium Swim view was definitely worth the upcharge (I paid an additional $20).

The Bathroom

Like the room, I found the bathroom aesthetically impressive.

The dual vanity with illuminated mirrors was sharp, and the gambling-themed wallpaper was a fun, yet classy touch. The mirror light brightness was controllable by the up and down arrows built into the mirror.

The marble shower was large, offering a bench, bath product dispensers, and a showerhead high enough for my 6′ 4″ frame to fit under.

The toilet was located right around the corner.

What’s Not to Like?

When reviewing rooms, I go out of my way to find imperfections like dings, scuffs, broken furniture, stains, and unclean surfaces.

None of those things were detected in my room at Circa.

Even the iPad and light control touchpads were free of smudges and fingerprints. Unheard of.

The room was pristine and felt as though I were the first to spend a night there. Circa’s housekeeping staff pays some serious attention to detail, and a room this perfect is a rarity.

That said, there are some things you want to be aware of.

Noise Pollution

During the day, Stadium Swim is bumping.

That noise pollution could get in the way of a mid-afternoon nap if that’s your plan. At night, live music on Fremont Street is audible but isn’t egregious.

I was able to fall asleep easily. A room on the backside of the tower facing away from Stadium Swim would likely allow you to avoid noise pollution around the clock.

Overnight Light Surprise

It was super strange. I went to bed at around 10 pm with all the lights off and woke up at 2:30 am with every light in the room on.

To say I was confused is an understatement. Later that day, I realized that some prankster must have set an alarm on the iPad for that time.

Circa Resort Experience

The Sportsbook

The sportsbook is overpowering and almost omnipresent as you navigate the casino floor. I’d be hard-pressed to name a better venue to watch a game.

Stadium Swim

Stadium Swim, Circa’s rooftop pool is open year-round and boasts 6 separate bodies of water, 2 hot tubs, 2 swim-up bars, and poolside gaming.

Warning: There is near *zero* shade, however. Sunscreen is a must.

While the pool itself is noteworthy, the 143-foot screen (diagonally) playing the game you just bet on takes things to the next level.

Notably, the pool is open to the public. Non-hotel guests have to pay a cover that starts at $20 (but can be more).

Food & Drink

Circa is also home to a handful of restaurants, ranging from Barry’s, a high-end steakhouse, to Jack Pots, which serves “coffee that suits you”.

I, for one, appreciate the gambling/coffee word play.

My brother and I have made a habit of visiting Saginaw’s Deli for sandwiches and overpriced, yet delicious, shrimp cocktails.

During this visit, I snagged a grilled corned beef & pastrami sandwich that was served with chips and a pickle for $24. My brother went with the $23 Reuben. Not cheap, but these sandwiches are girthy & great.

I don’t always splurge for it, but Sag’s shrimp cocktail uses the old DuPars recipe and is spectacular, even if it’s $12.

Legacy Club

I finally made it up to Circa’s rooftop Legacy Club, and it lived up to my expectations. The first thing you see is the bronze busts of Las Vegas moguls like Steve Wynn, Benny Binion, Bob Stupak, Jay Sarno, Kirk Kerkorian, and more.

The Vegas nostalgia is a nice touch.

Then you take a few more steps and encounter a case displaying 1,000 ounces of gold alongside its current market price.

Legacy Club has seating both indoors and out. The outdoor area has a handful of firepits that came in handy on a chilly night.

The view of the Strip & surrounding Fremont Street resorts was special, and I’ll happily pay $20 (give or take a few bucks) for a cocktail to enjoy an atmosphere like this.

Photo Ops

Down on the casino floor, stop by and snap a picture with the Crazy Girls statue, which spent time at both The Riviera and Planet Hollywood before going to storage for years. Glad they’re back on a casino floor, like God intended.

Lastly, Vegas Vickie is back, and better than ever on Circa’s gaming floor.

Garage Mahal

Yeah, I’m mentioning a parking ramp as a feature property amenity. Look, paid parking irks me as much as the next guy, but this ramp was a dream compared to others I used during this trip (like at Circus Circus… yikes).

Uncrowded. Clean. Safe.

Yes, paying $25 for a night was a downer, but I think it was worth it compared to nearby alternatives, none of which would have been free.

Keep in mind that players with Maverick status or higher in the Club One loyalty program park for free.

Verdict on Circa’s Single King Room

Circa is unbelievable.

I was enthralled with the room product, resort experience, and amenities. The room was worth the $207.86 I paid. Easily.

Circa is the most expensive hotel downtown, but for good reason. This is a high-end, yet boutique-feeling Strip resort on Fremont Street. Rooms like these are tough to find downtown, if not impossible.

The only thing keeping me from staying here more often is the lack of complimentary room offers. Since my maiden visit, I’ve done a good amount of gambling at Club One properties (Circa, Golden Gate, and the D). While I receive non-stop comp room offers at Golden Gate and the D, I have yet to crack Circa.

I get it. It’s in demand. I’m just not a big enough player.

Regardless, it’s a worthy splurge from time to time.