Ultra Hip Room Review – Planet Hollywood – So. Much. Value.

Key Points:

• Planet Hollywood’s Ultra Hip room starts at around $70/nt after fees, and is one of the better budget rooms on the Strip.

• My Ultra Hip room was clean enough, comfortable, and in a great location.

• Affordable food, drink, and show options in the Miracle Mile Shops are a huge perk.

Planet Hollywood is known for its trendy, upbeat vibe and is situated right in the middle of the action on the Strip. Tough to beat the location.

Adding to the resort’s appeal are the Miracle Mile Shops, which are chock-full of affordable theaters, shopping, and food & drink options spanning the price/quality spectrum.

Now, Planet Hollywood has been a go-to of mine for years when I’m hunting for a cheap bite or looking to risk some money in the casino, but it was only recently that I finally booked a night in their hotel.

My Ultra Hip room, the cheapest option, was complimentary thanks to my gambling activity within the Caesars Rewards program, but I was still on the hook for the resort fee + tax.

Planet Hollywood Check-In Experience

Much to my chagrin, properties under the Caesars Entertainment umbrella have yet to adopt mobile check-in and room keys.

With that in mind, I had to trudge down to the hotel registration desk.

I opted to use one of Planet Hollywood’s automated kiosks to avoid the line and successfully was able to get my room keys in under 5 minutes.

I’ll take the win, considering I have around a 50% success rate with automated kiosks at Caesars properties.

Ultra Hip Room Review

On the way up to the room, I always like to scope out common areas like elevator lobbies and hotel hallways as they typically hint at what you can expect.

I thought Planet Hollywood’s were both well-maintained and stylish.

Upon entering, I recall thinking “This is solid”, although it’s very much a base room, lacking any real luxurious amenities or “bells & whistles”.

Two queen beds flanked a nightstand with a lamp with built-in USB ports/traditional outlets. At the end of each bed was a bench, which I’ve come to appreciate as I’ve grown older.

The beds were comfortable, and the room was quiet, with very little noise bleeding in from the hallway, though my stay was midweek, so I may have gotten lucky.

A TV was mounted above a small yet suitable work desk and next to a large closet stocked with an iron, an ironing board, and a safe.

A full-length mirror could be found on the inside of one of the closet doors.

In a cupboard next to the work desk was my favorite hotel amenity – An empty mini fridge ready to be stocked with cheap beers from CVS.

The bathroom is unique, offering a free-standing, deep bathtub, a shower, a single-sink vanity with a backlit mirror, and a separate water closet.

Last renovated in 2017, the bathroom, in particular, needs a bit of love to restore it to its former luster.

I’ll discuss it further in the “What’s not to like” section below, but deteriorating grout and calk lines detracted from the wow factor that the stand-alone tub, tile work, and backlit mirror should have had.

Oh, and the Strip View is worth the upgrade. I only wish that I had a higher floor.

What’s Not To Like?

While this was a solid, clean room by my standards, at the price point, it was far from perfect.

Things like shower grout and caulk lines around the bathtub were in rough shape.

Nothing was a “deal breaker”, but this room is due for some attention.

Detailed cleanliness was also an issue on the wall art, in the air vent, and around the door lock latch.

Not sure why, but these old, yellowed controls always get under my skin, too.

La Salsa Cantina offers a $6.99 breakfast deal on weekdays, which jumps to $9.99 on weekends, that includes 2 eggs, choice of meat, southwest potatoes, and a tortilla.

Blondies also offers a compelling $5.99 breakfast that includes 2 eggs, sausage or bacon, and potatoes. The portion isn’t huge, but the price reflects that.

In addition to a cheap breakfast, Blondies offers an AYCD deal Monday-Friday from 3-6pm for just $20.

On top of the notable food deals mentioned, the Miracle Mile Shops is also home to a vast collection of inexpensive dining options that include Sbarro, Chipotle, Tacotarian, and one of my favorites, Dave’s Hot Chicken, among others.

Affordable Shows in the Miracle Mile Shops

A few theaters in the Miracle Mile Shops offer a wide range of shows, many at affordable prices.

While big-name headliners like Miranda Lambert call the Bakkt Theater home, smaller, budget-friendly shows like Popovich’s Comedy Pet Theater and V The Ultimate Variety Show call the V and Saxe Theaters home.

Show options available span the genres and include comedy, vintage showgirls, variety, burlesque, magic, and mentalism among others.

Offering something for all tastes, there’s sure to be something of interest to see at Planet Hollywood.

Lastly, you can inexpensively stock your room’s empty mini-fridge at the ABC Store in the Miracle Mile Shops, just steps from your hotel elevator.

The Casino

I’ve long loved the look of Planet Hollywood’s casino floor; it just has a unique energy.

Table game minimums were $15 for craps, roulette, and 6:5 blackjack during the day and midweek on my last visit. Pretty standard for a mid-Strip casino.

The sportsbook is nothing special, but it has an intimate sports bar vibe that I kind of dig.

Verdict on the Ultra Hip Room

I thought the room was a good value, leaving me neither blown away nor disappointed – I left satisfied with what I got for the money, which was only resort fees + tax.

Even if not on a comp as I was, this room is commonly available for under $100/nt after fees, and I feel it’s one of the better budget-friendly rooms on the Strip, despite its flaws.

While there were a few “dings” and dusty spots, they didn’t bother me in the least, and should be expected at hte proice point.

Planet Hollywood as a home base is perfect. Not only do you have ample food, drink, and entertainment options on-site, but you’re steps away from numerous center-Strip resorts.

Planet Hollywood is a solid home base.

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