Key Points:
- Luxor’s Pyramid Premier Corner Suite is sizable at 850 sq. ft. and starts at under $200/nt after fees.
- Key amenities included a 2-person tub in the bedroom, a large living area, and a stylish accent wall.
- My Suite was a bit “rough around the edges”, but an option for those who want extra space at an affordable price.
I’m a sucker for value and am naturally drawn to properties like Luxor, which is among the cheapest resorts on the Strip.
Luxor refreshed a number of their pyramid rooms in 2021, and I’ve been jonesin’ to get into one ever since.
From the photos I had seen, the renovated rooms received a new vibrant accent wall, new furnishings, decor, and carpet. All of the changes moved the hotel further from its previously embraced Egyptian theme.
On a recent trip, I was able to book a complimentary night in one of Luxor’s recently renovated Pyramid Corner Suites thanks to my gambling activity within the MGM Rewards loyalty program. All I had to pay was the $45 resort fee.
The Corner Suite I selected was the “big” version. The big Pyramid Corner Suite offers an impressive 850 square feet, compared to the 590 square feet of the standard “non-big” corner suite in Luxor’s Pyramid.
Luxor Check-In Experience
The ease of check-in is one of my favorite aspects of staying at an MGM resort.
You check in via the app the night before your stay, and are then alerted when your room is ready the next day.
Although Luxor’s standard check-in time is 3 pm, I received an email the day of my stay at 7am, letting me know my room key was ready. Now, I’ve logged countless stays in Las Vegas, and this was the earliest complimentary check-in I’ve had.
Not all resort chains in Vegas go out of their way to let guests who didn’t pay for early check-in know their room is ready early. Kudos to MGM, as it seems that more often than not, I’m able to get into my room a little early – Or in this case, extremely early.
The MGM app is seamless and allows you to both check in and access your room key digitally. The fact that guests never have to wait in line or talk to a human is a massive convenience.
Here’s what the virtual room key looks like:
Pyramid Premier Corner Suite Review
I was (unfortunately) only on the 5th floor of the hotel, so I wasn’t able to take the inclinator, or elevator that climbs the pyramid wall diagonally. Instead, I was stuck using a run-of-the-mill elevator that moves straight up and down. Boring, but oh well.
The hotel hallways in Luxor’s pyramid are among the most unique in Las Vegas, offering views of the cavernous casino atrium below. I only wish I were placed on a higher floor.
The Pyramid Premier Corner Suite has a separate living area and bedroom, although the two rooms aren’t completely separated by a door.
I immediately noted to myself how spacious it felt.
My second observation was how oppressively hot it was (more on that in a second).
The focal point of the room is a large, bright, and busy accent wall behind the bed, which makes the room less bland decor-wise.
Although the shades were drawn, the sun was beating down on my side of Luxor, and the 2 air-conditioning units in the suite were struggling to keep up. Once the sun shifted, things got much cooler.
The bedroom, which was partially partitioned from the living area had a king bed facing a TV sitting atop a dresser.
The signature amenity is the 2-person bathtub, which is located in the bedroom itself on a tile platform with a view of the Strip.
For those into this type of thing, the tub could make the room worth booking on its own.
Here’s a closer look inside that massive tub. Unfortunately, it didn’t have jets, which would’ve been a welcome addition after trekking up and down the Strip all day.
For you oddballs that look to contribute to the economy and work while in Las Vegas, there was a desk.
While lacking any bells and whistles, the living area is functional and serves its purpose as a spacious spot to relax and watch TV.
The furniture was in great shape and looked/felt fresh.
I was thrilled to see an empty mini-fridge, but though the placement was odd, on its own out in the open.
While the suite is big, keep in mind that the outer edges of the room are essentially unusable due to the pyramid’s slanted wall. Not a huge deal, but worth keeping in mind.
The best way to describe the bathroom is “utilitarian” or “bare bones”. Like the living area, there is no signature amenity; heck, there wasn’t even a towel rack.
The bathroom, sans a dusty exhaust fan cover, was exceptionally clean, which is all I really cared about, and fulfilled its role well as a place to take care of business & clean up.
What’s Not To Like?
While this is a recently refurbished room, it’s pretty clear that the renovation only went so deep and wasn’t a full overhaul.
While the furniture, carpet, wallpaper, and colorful accent wall in the bedroom are all new, the two HVAC units, light switch covers, and the popcorn ceiling appeared to be original and untouched.
The A/C units in particular seemed to be struggling to keep up with the summer heat and sun.
There were also some cleanliness and overall polish items that were a bit of a miss.
For instance, the popcorn ceiling seemed to have sustained some damage at some point and had been left unrepaired.
Although 99% of the bathroom was exceptionally clean, this bathroom fan cover seems to have been neglected.
There were also 2 or 3 wall scuffs like the one below within the suite.
As mentioned, this room also gets a bit toasty during the day if you’re receiving direct sunlight. Even with the blinds closed, that heat was radiating through the windows. Keep in mind that I stayed in mid-July, so fall, winter, and spring stays may be more tolerable.
Resort Experience
Food & Drink
Luxor has dining options that range from a food court to its Tender Steakhouse. Luxor is also connected to Excalibur and Mandalay Bay via a free tram or indoor walkway, meaning plenty of options are within walking distance.
Luxor’s Pyramid Cafe ranks as one of my favorite cheap bites on the south Strip, serving a selection of breakfast and lunch items for around $20-$25. Here are a couple of recent meals I enjoyed.
Public House is a sports bar, and I enjoyed sweating an NFL bet over a $25 Philly Cheesesteak, which wasn’t cheap… but was extremely good.
As of April 2026, Public House is offering a $9.99 burger-and-fry basket deal Monday-Thursday from 5pm-Close. Not sure how long it’ll be offered, but it’s a great deal while it lasts!
Things To Do
Luxor is home to a trio of “nerdy” attractions that’ll appeal to a certain subset of visitors.
The first is Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, which features 250+ artifacts recovered from the seafloor, cabin recreations, and passenger stories that highlight the human toll of the tragedy.
A self-proclaimed nerd, this is my favorite attraction in town.
Bodies… The Exhibition uses 13 whole-body specimens and over 260 partial-body specimens to educate visitors about the inner workings of the human body. There are plenty of creative visuals, and they do a nice job of conveying information in an easy-to-understand way.
One of the coolest displays is a smoker’s lungs vs a non-smoker’s.
Discovering King Tut’s Tomb tells the story of Howard Carter’s discovery of Tut’s resting place, along with fun nuggets about ancient Egypt.
I enjoyed the information and visuals, although the lack of any real artifacts in a museum attraction left me feeling underwhelmed. Everything on display is a recreation.
If you’re traveling with kids, Luxor’s HyperX Esports Arena provides the opportunity to game for an hourly rate. They even have retro consoles like Atari, Sega Genesis, NES, and more.
Luxor’s pool is massive, with plenty of water and seating. It’s not the fanciest pool in Vegas, but it does the trick.
Is Luxor’s Pyramid Premier Corner Suite Worth the Money?
It really depends on what you’re looking for. If you’re hoping for upscale luxury, this probably isn’t the room for you.
If a more polished product is what you seek, I’d recommend options like Vdara’s Studio Suite, Delano’s Stay Well King, or even Mandalay Bay’s Penthouse Sky View Suite – All of which I personally enjoyed.
If on the other hand, you’re looking for a budget-friendly suite with plenty of space right on the Las Vegas Strip and don’t mind a few minor deficiencies here and there, then the Pyramid Premier Corner Suite could be a great value.
There are also a good number of folks looking for rooms with 2-person tubs, and this room clearly fits the bill.
Ultimately, for value seekers, it doesn’t get much better than a room this size at a price point that typically hovers between $150-$200 per night.
Related: See more options like this on our breakdown of Cheap Suites in Las Vegas.
I’m a former software salesman turned Vegas aficionado. While the craps table is my preferred habitat, I pull myself away to explore new attractions, shows, restaurants, and outdoor activities around Las Vegas with the intent of sharing my experiences.
Ultimately, I just want to help folks plan a better trip and save a few bucks in the process.
Wednesday 22nd of November 2023
Great review, thank you for the tips