Fontainebleau Las Vegas – Gold Room Review (Heck of a Room!)

Key Points:

• Fontainebleau’s Gold Room offers a little extra space compared to its base Bleau Room (57-96 sq. ft. more).

• The hotel product is on par with other luxury resorts in Las Vegas, like Wynn, Crockfords, and Waldorf Astoria.

• Fontainebleau Rewards continues to be generous, offering complimentary stays & resort credits despite not much casino play.

Fontainebleau is oddly polarizing. Vegas regulars either love it for its elegant vibe or hate it because it “feels like a shopping mall” or “lacks energy”.

The resort’s challenging location on the north Strip doesn’t help those perceptions, as the casino is often sparsely populated.

After several stays and countless visits, I’ve personally seen enough: This is one of the best resort experiences in Las Vegas, and Fontainebleau is a tremendous value for gamblers (who will get a steady stream of great offers).

While our previous stays have been in their cheapest, Bleau Rooms, I was recently able to upgrade to a Gold Room, which is a rung above, offering more space, but a similar experience.

Room, Cost & Check-In

My Gold King room was complimentary, thanks to my (minimal) play in the Fontainebleau Rewards program. Refreshingly, my offer covered resort fees as well, so this room was actually free.

Without a comp, Fontainebleau’s Gold Room starts at around $300/nt after fees, about 10% more than the base Bleau Rooms.

Unfortunately, Fontainebleau doesn’t yet offer mobile check-in, nor do they provide automated kiosks, so everyone is forced to stand in line and talk to a human.

Definitely an area where they need to up their game.

Fortunately, I got hooked up with Dom, who went above and beyond, tossing me a couple of waters and then educating me about the on-site restaurants. He was a spectacular first touch point.

Fontainebleau Gold Room Review

The approach to your room at Fontainebleau is built to excite.

The casino-level elevator lobby offers a bit of wow factor, and that elegance spills onto the hotel floor. I love the wide hotel hallways, which may be my favorite in Vegas.

I don’t care if it’s weird to have a favorite hotel hallway. I’m standing by it.

Now I’ve stayed at Fontainebleau previously, so I was already aware, but I was instantly reminded that this is one of the nicest hotels in Las Vegas.

Wynn may be king, but this is nipping at its heels. Straight class.

Unique amenities & touches that I especially enjoyed, or think you might, include the illuminated headboard.

2 robes & sets of slippers supplied in the closet.

Bedside lighting & window covering controls.

A chilling drawer (fancy version of a fridge) for keeping drinks cold. In my case, I’m just realizing I left 18 McDonald’s chicken nuggets and 2 buffalo sauces uneaten, which saddens me. What a waste of valuable resources.

And my view south was pretty cool as well. The Sphere was overpoweringly bright at night, forcing me to close the drapes.

There are also smaller touches that impress, like soft-close drawers, a nice pen alongside the stationery, motorized drapes, more light settings than I could ever use, and a digital privacy/service request panel.

As you might expect, the bathroom had a similar “wow factor”, with a massive dual-head shower (but no tub), a dual vanity sink topped with an illuminated mirror, and a separate water closet.

Not sure I’ve seen the manual fan option in a Las Vegas hotel bathroom before – Great for airing things out.

I love the night light feature in the bathroom, which keeps the under-vanity light on.

This room was nearly identical to the base Bleau rooms we’ve previously had. The main differences in the Gold vs. Bleau room are:

• The Gold Room has slightly more space (from 57 – 96 square feet larger).
• The Bleau Room has a tub and a small shower; the Gold Room only has a massive shower.
• The Bleau Room had dual faucets, but one long sink with two drains. The Gold Room has separate sinks.
• There were some minor differences in furniture & art between the two.

Aside from those minor items, they’re essentially the same room. Considering they’re similarly priced, I recommend the Bleau room if a tub is important, and the Gold if more space is preferable.

What’s Not To Like

I aim to give you the full story when I review hotels, not just the good, so that you can make a more informed decision.

This room was immaculate, and in great condition… BUT, I’m starting to see some cracks in the armor.

Fontainebleau uses a lot of white in the hallways, on trim, on doors, etc., and it’s starting to get pretty scuffed up. Now, I know the property has been struggling a bit financially, but I hope that isn’t causing them to defer maintenance.

This would be expected at a low or mid-tier resort, but not at a resort like Fontainebleau. This needs to be dialed in ASAP if you want your resort mentioned in the same catetory of Wynn, Crockfords, Waldorf, etc.

I’ve never seen a scuff at Wynn, for instance.

Resort Experience

The Casino & Loyalty Program

Fontainebleau Rewards is what makes this resort a spectacular value at the moment.

My brother and I have given the casino minimal play, but always seem to receive complimentary rooms bundled with resort and/or freeplay.

This stay was over March Madness, one of the busiest weekends in Las Vegas, and they somehow found me worthy of a free Gold Room.

Both my brother and I have previously received complimentary room offers before putting a single dollar at risk in the casino.

Sign up and see what it spits out!

In the casino, they were dealing $25 6:5 blackjack, craps, and roulette, which tends to be on the fringe of my comfort zone.

Love the look of their Tavern + sportsbook though.

Food & Drink

There are 20+ places to eat at Fontainebleau, ranging from food hall fare to Papi Steak, La Fontaine, and Mother Wolf on the high end.

The only late-night dining option is Chez Bon Bon, which serves grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, etc.

Now, it was the opening weekend of March Madness, so I was away from the resort at watch parties, so I only had time for one meal and hit Capons, a burger and chicken joint up in the Promenade Food Hall.

I had a food & beverage credit to burn, so I ordered the $17 Buffalo Billy sandwich, $16 chicken tenders, and $8 waffle fries. Not cheap, but man was it fantastic.

The chicken, both in the sandwich & tenders, was juicy and flavorful, and the buffalo sauces used on both were spectacular. Not sure I’d pay $41 for those 3 items with my own money… but it was a great way to burn half of my $100 resort credit.

The Pool

The rooftop pool scene at Fontainebleau is easily one of the best in Vegas. Classy, with multiple bodies of water, and boasting a chill vibe.

The Verdict on Fontainebleau’s Gold Room

This is a great room at a resort that’s quickly emerging as one of my favorites in Las Vegas.

Fontainebleau Rewards has repeatedly hooked both my brother and me up with free rooms paired with freeplay and/or resort credits… and those offers don’t match our minuscule amount of play.

I assume the “gravy train” will stop eventually, but you should prioritize joining, even online from home to see what comes into the ole inbox.

Both the Bleau Rooms we’ve had before and the Gold Room, as detailed in this review, offer a spectacular experience.

Fontainebleau’s hotel quality is in the same league as the top players on the Strip, like Wynn & Crockfords, and I’d rather stay in a base room here than Bellagio or Caesars Palace any day.

That said, maintenance needs to be prioritized to maintain that status.

As for the Bleau Room vs Gold Room: They’re darn near identical. If you want a tub, book the Bleau. If you prefer extra space, book the Gold.

Either way, you’re going to have a great stay. Fontainebleau is legit.

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