Fontainebleau Las Vegas Review: Rooms, Pools, Fees and Who It’s For

Fontainebleau Las Vegas is the north Strip’s newest major luxury resort: a 67-story tower with seven pools, LIV Nightclub and its own Vegas Loop station, open since December 13, 2023. The short answer from this Fontainebleau Las Vegas review: book it for a modern pool-and-nightlife stay or a convention, and skip it if you want to stroll to center-Strip landmarks, because guests regularly end up in rideshares.

Location and getting around the north Strip

Fontainebleau stands at 2777 South Las Vegas Boulevard, on the 24.5-acre site once occupied by the El Rancho and Algiers hotels, according to Wikipedia. Street numbers tell you where that is: SAHARA (2535 South Las Vegas Boulevard) sits to the north, while Resorts World (3000) and Wynn (3131) are to the south. Wikipedia also notes the resort’s focus on conferences, given its location near the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Be realistic about walking. We found no official walking times from here, and the recurring location complaint in guest reviews is that reaching the center Strip means a rideshare. Your other options:

• Vegas Loop: Fontainebleau’s own station opened in early 2026 on Level V-1 at the south valet. It connects to every Las Vegas Convention Center station and, via the Riviera station, to select resorts, with limited airport service. News 3 reported that rides to and from Fontainebleau launched as complimentary for guests; confirm before you count on it.
• Las Vegas Monorail: the closest stop is Westgate Station, which the Monorail lists as near Fontainebleau. Trains run every 4 to 8 minutes toward Harrah’s/The LINQ, Flamingo/Caesars Palace, Horseshoe/Paris and MGM Grand, and the full line takes about 15 minutes. A single ride costs $6.25 at the station or $5.75 online (as of October 2026).
• Taxi: the flat fare from the airport to this zone is $30.25 before card fees and tax (as of October 2026).

If a walkable center-Strip base matters more than a new building, our guide to where to stay in Las Vegas lays out the trade-offs, and Las Vegas without a car covers transit in more depth.

Rooms and suites: which to book

Fontainebleau has 3,644 rooms in a 737-foot tower, according to Wikipedia. The official site lists these categories:

• Rooms: Bleau Rooms, Gold Rooms and Platinum Rooms
• Suites: Executive, Panorama, Grand Panorama, Noble, Regal and Royal Suites, plus the Fleur de Lis Suites

Room sizes and view guarantees weren’t available from an official source when this review was published, so compare the square footage and view wording on the booking screen before paying more for a higher category. If a description doesn’t name a view, assume it isn’t guaranteed.

Guests praise the modern luxury design and spotless rooms. The complaints are about execution and extras: charges for water and coffee, billing discrepancies, and an unfinished room reported in September 2026. Review your folio before checkout.

Pools

The pools are Fontainebleau’s strongest card. Wikipedia describes a six-acre complex with seven pools, including LIV Beach, a 35,000-square-foot dayclub that opened in 2024. Guests single out the pools, and the Riviera-style pool area in particular, as a highlight.

The deck changes with the seasons. At the end of 2024, one pool became what Wikipedia calls the largest ice-skating rink on the Strip, and Fontainebleau’s website lists an Oasis Ice Rink page alongside pool pages for Sun Club, LIV Beach, the Oasis Cinema Club, and cabanas and daybeds. Pool hours, winter operations and LIV Beach’s age policy couldn’t be confirmed from an official source, so check what’s open for your dates.

Loungers are the sore point: guests report high minimum spends to reserve them. For more big pool decks, see our roundup of Las Vegas hotels with pools.

Restaurants and bars

Dining spans steakhouses, omakase and a food hall. Restaurants named in Fontainebleau’s Wikipedia entry include:

• Don’s Prime, a steakhouse that won Best New Steakhouse at the 2024 Eater Las Vegas Awards
• Papi Steak, plus La Fontaine for French cooking
• ITO, a 12-seat omakase counter
• Komodo, Chyna Club, Cantina Contramar and Washing Potato
• The Promenade, a food hall with Nona, Miami Slice, El Bagel, Roadside Taco, Bar Ito and a burger counter

Wikipedia also lists Bleau Bar and Collins for drinks. Guests praise the range of dining but grumble about paying for basics such as water and coffee. Line-ups change, so check current hours on the official site before planning a night around one spot.

Casino and entertainment

• Casino: 173,000 square feet with 42-foot ceilings, per Wikipedia.
• LIV Nightclub: 50,000 square feet; it opened the day after the resort.
• BleauLive Theater: a 3,800-seat, 90,000-square-foot venue run by Live Nation, which debuted on December 30, 2023.
• Hall of Excellence: a sports museum that opened in June 2025, with memorabilia from the collections of Tom Brady, Jim Gray and others.

Amenities

• Lapis Spa: 55,000 square feet with 44 treatment rooms, per Wikipedia.
• Meeting space: more than 550,000 square feet.
• Vegas Loop station: on property at the south valet.
• The Promenade: a food hall for quicker, casual meals.

Resort fee and parking

Fontainebleau’s resort fee is $55 plus tax per night, as reported by 2026 fee guides (as of October 2026); one guide lists $62.36 with tax. What the fee includes couldn’t be verified, so confirm the amount and inclusions when you book. Our Las Vegas resort fees guide explains how these charges work.

Parking, also as reported by 2026 fee guides: self-parking is free for the first hour, then $20 for up to 24 hours, and it’s reportedly complimentary for hotel guests and Nevada residents. Valet is reported at $35 Monday through Thursday and $40 Friday through Sunday (as of October 2026). Compare the rest of the Strip in our Las Vegas parking fees guide.

Fontainebleau vs Wynn vs Resorts World

Feature	Fontainebleau	Wynn	Resorts World
Opened	December 2023	April 2005	June 2021
Rooms	3,644	2,716, plus 2,034 at Encore	3,506 across three Hilton hotels
Forbes Travel Guide	Not on the Las Vegas star list	Four-Star; Five-Star Tower Suites and spa	Crockfords Four-Star; Conrad Recommended
Resort fee	$55 + tax (2026 fee guides)	$55 + tax (2026 fee guides)	$55 + tax (official)
Guest self-parking	Reported free	Free (official)	$21 a day; free with Nevada plates
Pools	Seven pools on six acres	Garden pool, Tower Suites pool, Encore pools	5.5 acres, nine bodies of water

Fontainebleau vs Wynn. Choose Wynn for Forbes Travel Guide ratings, an on-site golf course, the Lake of Dreams and parking terms it publishes itself; our Wynn Las Vegas review has the full breakdown. Choose Fontainebleau if you’d rather have the newer building, a seven-pool complex and LIV. Both sit in the luxury bracket, and rates vary by date.

Fontainebleau vs Resorts World. Resorts World suits Hilton Honors members (its three hotels carry Hilton brands), dog owners (up to two dogs under 40 pounds combined, at $150 a day plus tax) and anyone who wants an adults-only infinity pool. It also advertises promotional “ALL RESORT, NO FEES” rates. Fontainebleau is the newer build and the pick for LIV.

Who should stay here

• Convention attendees: the Loop runs to every LVCC station, and the resort has more than 550,000 square feet of meeting space.
• Pool and nightlife fans: seven pools, LIV Beach and LIV Nightclub on one property.
• Travelers who want something new: it opened in December 2023, and guests praise the modern design.
• Drivers, provided the reported free guest parking holds when you book.

Who should choose another hotel

• Center-Strip walkers: guests say reaching the center Strip usually means a rideshare from here.
• Families looking for kid-focused amenities: the headline attractions are LIV Nightclub, the LIV Beach dayclub and a 173,000-square-foot casino. Start with our family hotels in Las Vegas instead.
• Travelers who expect polished, consistent service: September and October 2026 reviews mention inconsistent and sometimes dismissive service.
• Anyone allergic to add-on charges: guests report paying for water, coffee and pool loungers with high minimums.

Pros and cons

Nearby attractions

• Las Vegas Convention Center: a Loop ride away.
• Resorts World: nearby, with the 4,850-capacity Resorts World Theatre, Zouk Nightclub and Ayu Dayclub.
• SAHARA: Magic Mike Live, plus a Monorail station inside the resort and a Vegas Loop station.
• Wynn and Encore: the free Lake of Dreams show and Encore Beach Club.
• Circus Circus: the indoor Adventuredome theme park and free circus acts.
• The STRAT: observation decks and thrill rides at the north end of the Strip.

Alternatives nearby

Wynn and Encore are the established luxury alternatives to the south, with free guest self-parking that Wynn publishes officially. Las Vegas Hilton at Resorts World is the Hilton Honors play, sharing a 5.5-acre pool complex.

Is Fontainebleau Las Vegas worth it?

Yes, if pools, nightlife or a convention are the point of the trip and you don’t mind riding to the center Strip. It’s harder to justify for first-timers who want to walk between landmarks, or for travelers who expect flawless luxury service, since recent reviews are mixed on that front. Prices vary according to travel dates and availability; confirm the resort fee and parking terms at booking, and weigh it against our luxury hotels in Las Vegas and best hotels in Las Vegas picks.

FAQ

Is Fontainebleau on the Strip?

Yes. Fontainebleau is at 2777 South Las Vegas Boulevard on the north Strip, between SAHARA and Resorts World and near the Las Vegas Convention Center. From the airport, it falls in the north-Strip taxi zone, a flat $30.25 before card fees and tax (as of October 2026).

How far is Fontainebleau from the center of the Strip?

Far enough that guests regularly ride. We found no official walking times, and reviewers often mention needing rideshares to reach the center Strip. For transit, the closest Monorail stop is Westgate Station, with trains every 4 to 8 minutes toward Harrah’s/The LINQ, Flamingo/Caesars Palace, Horseshoe/Paris and MGM Grand.

How much is the Fontainebleau Las Vegas resort fee?

About $55 plus tax per night, as reported by 2026 fee guides (as of October 2026); one guide puts it at $62.36 with tax. Fontainebleau’s own figure and inclusions couldn’t be verified for this review, so confirm both at booking or with the hotel.

Does Fontainebleau Las Vegas charge for parking?

Reportedly not for hotel guests. 2026 fee guides say self-parking is complimentary for hotel guests and Nevada residents; everyone else gets the first hour free, then pays $20 for up to 24 hours. Valet is reported at $35 Monday through Thursday and $40 Friday through Sunday. Confirm with the hotel before you arrive.

When did Fontainebleau Las Vegas open?

On December 13, 2023. According to Wikipedia, construction began in 2007 and stalled in 2009, when the project filed for bankruptcy about 70% complete. After several owners, developer Jeff Soffer’s Fontainebleau Development bought it back in 2021 with Koch Real Estate Investments as a partner. It’s a sister property to Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

Fontainebleau vs Wynn: which is better?

Wynn is the safer luxury bet: a Forbes Four-Star hotel with Five-Star Tower Suites and spa, free guest self-parking it publishes itself and an on-site golf course. Fontainebleau is newer, with seven pools, LIV and its own Loop station. Pick Wynn for service and polish, and Fontainebleau for the pool-and-party scene.