The
Sahara opened in December 1952, on the site of the old Club Bingo. It has recently
undergone a massive renovation to add a new tower, a new parking garage and double the
size of the casino floor. Sadly, the famous Sahara sign once the tallest in Las Vegas has
been retired in favor of a huge camel sign. In fact, the entire facade of the Sahara
has been changed. The new Sahara is trying to achieve a Moroccan look with onion
topped domes and bright colors, but instead looks more like Disney's Aladdin come to life.
This is particularly evident in the rooms where the kitsch factor is low, but the
gaudiness factor is off the scale. The rooms are comfortable but designed with loud
stripes and stars everywhere. If you return to the room a bit tipsy, it can be a real
assault to the visual senses. (So we've heard).
Still, the
renovations to the Sahara are worth checking out.
It's also important to note that
although the Sahara doesn't aggressively discourage guests from bringing their children,
they feel that other casinos have better accommodations and activities for kids.
SAHARA HOTEL & CASINO
