Flamingo Las Vegas – Studio Suite Review (Affordable!)

As I had not yet experienced the baseline suite, I excitedly reserved it. Below, I’ll share my experience along with plenty of pictures!

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Flamingo Check-In Experience

While the check-in process at Caesars resorts is typically quick, this one was frustrating. Usually, guests have the option to either wait in line for a person or opt to use a self-serve kiosk to get their room keys. I’m typically able to skip the line and opt for a kiosk, allowing me to breeze through the process in minutes.

My experience at Flamingo was a touch more challenging, in part because they have moved to an all-kiosk check-in.

While I’ve always been a fan of self-serve kiosks, it was evident that many guests were unfamiliar with the process, which caused delays. Significant delays.

While there were about 20 kiosks in total, I’d estimate that 33% were out of service. Then there was a “traffic management” issue where the next guest in line frequently failed to realize that one or more of the working kiosks were available.

Now, Flamingo had a couple of employees there to direct guests to the next open machine and assist those with issues, but they were so busy helping guests that there was nobody left to keep them moving towards open machines.

Once I finally reached a kiosk, the machine repeatedly failed to read my driver’s license. It took me 5 minutes to flag down an available employee who informed me, “Yeah, that machine doesn’t work,” and got me in line for one that did.

It was a minor inconvenience, and I’m sure they’re working to refine the process. Perhaps their hand was forced by the labor shortage, but that day was a time-consuming and frustrating experience.

Inside Flamingo’s Studio Suite

Historically, I’ve only stayed in Flamingo’s baseline rooms which I feel deliver quality at a reasonable price point. Likely because it was a mid-week stay, I was able to level up and book a Flamingo Studio Suite on a comp via the Caesars Rewards loyalty program. My room was on the 16th floor and offered a wildlife habitat/pool view.

On the way up to the room, I snapped a few pictures of the elevator lobby and the hotel hallway. I feel that the condition of common areas typically hints at what you’ll find in the room.

The Room

The suite offers 550 square feet of space, which felt much larger than the 350-450 provided by base-level rooms at the resort.

That additional space is dedicated to a living area that comes stocked with a circular couch, table, chair, ottoman, and TV. All in all, the room offers 3 chairs in addition to the couch, meaning there’s seating available for about 6 or 7, depending on how tight you pack in on the couch.

There is also a movable pink partition (pictured against the back wall below) that can be used to separate the bed from the living area.

The bed was extremely comfortable and had its own TV positioned in front of it sitting atop a TV stand that came equipped with a safe and mini-fridge in the cabinets below.

Each nightstand was equipped with both traditional outlets and USB charging ports.

In the front closet were an iron, an ironing board, and a small dresser with 3 drawers.

Floor-to-ceiling windows ran the full length of the room and offered views of Flamingo’s pool and wildlife habitat below. At Flamingo, I prefer this view to the Strip.

Because my room faced away from the Strip, there was no noise seepage from outside and only faint sounds were audible from the hallway.

Sound from the hallway, like doors, voices, etc., was likely muffled because the bathroom sat between the bed and the hall, creating a nice natural barrier.

Overall, I was thrilled with the room product and found the additional space to be worth the upgrade.

While the room was great overall, there were a few noticeable signs of wear and tear when looked at closely, but nothing that affected my stay.

Namely, there was a busted cabinet corner and a dusty fire sprinkler hole in the ceiling (both pictured below). Extremely minor in the whole scheme of things, but I know some people are pickier than I am.

The Bathroom

In the suite’s bathroom was a stylish single-sink vanity that was well-lit. Underneath were spare towels and a hairdryer. While a small bar of soap is provided on the countertop, the lotion is in a dispenser next to the sink, along with a personal mirror.

The white subway-tile shower was pretty basic and came with a glass partition that only extended about halfway down the shower. For the life of me, I can’t figure out how to avoid getting water everywhere with this specific shower type.

Instead of travel-sized bath products, 3 dispensers in the shower were stocked with shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.

While not a huge issue for me, the corners of the shower were a bit dingy, continuing the “clean, but not quite 100%” trend we observed in the room.

The Pool at Flamingo

Among our favorite amenities at Flamingo is the pool scene, which was recently redone and reimagined (though I prefer the previous version). There isn’t much free seating, and there’s definitely less water than before.

It is important to point out that Flamingo’s GoPool is more of a party atmosphere. If you prefer a quieter, laid-back pool scene, you’ll want to visit Flamingo’s separate Beach Club Day Pool instead.

Is Flamingo’s Studio Suite Worth It?

My vote is a resounding “yes”. While there were some minor wear and tear, Flamingo’s Studio Suite is affordable and offers additional space and seating. At a mid-tier property like Flamingo, you expect to see a few dings here and there, and I found the room to be exceptionally clean, outside of the few minor details pointed out.

With a mini-fridge, the suite makes for a great spot to lounge or pre-game with friends before a night out on the town.

If you aren’t working off a complimentary stay like I was, you can expect to pay about 30% more for the the suite compared to a standard accommodation. Whether the room is worth paying for depends on whether you can use the additional space, TV, and seating.

See Also: Check out some of our other room reviews:

• Conrad Room at Resorts World
• Cabana Super Suite at El Cortez
• Superior Room at Downtown Grand
• Studio Suite at Palace Station
• Pyramid Premier Corner Suite at Luxor (budget suites)

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