The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower
The 1,149-foot observation tower with thrill rides on top — the northernmost Strip resort and a budget-friendly tower stay.
Rooms
2,427
Opened
1996
Resort Fee
$50/night
Operator
Golden Entertainment
Sources: Room count and opening year from Wikipedia — List of Las Vegas Strip hotels. Resort fee from ResortFeeChecker.com. Re-verified 2026-04-09.
Fees & Parking
The numbers that hit your folio on top of the room rate. Always add these to the rate you see on Expedia or Booking.com when comparing hotels.
Resort Fee
Per night, mandatory
$50.00
before tax
Becomes $56.63/night after Clark County's 13.38% combined lodging tax.
Is This the Right Hotel for You?
We try to be honest about what each hotel does well — and what it doesn't. The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower is a great fit for some trips and the wrong call for others.
Best for
- +Thrill-seekers (the SkyJump, X-Scream, Big Shot rides)
- +Travelers who want observation tower views
- +Budget travelers
Not ideal for
- −Travelers seeking center-Strip walkability — STRAT is the northernmost major property
- −Luxury travelers
What Makes The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower Different
The on-property highlights that distinguish this hotel from the rest of the Strip.
The Stratosphere Tower — 1,149 feet, the tallest free-standing observation tower in the US
SkyJump — controlled descent from 855 feet
Top of the World — the revolving restaurant at the top of the tower
Big Shot, X-Scream, and Insanity thrill rides at the top of the tower
On-Property
Notable dining, nightlife, and entertainment without leaving the hotel.
Dining
- • Top of the World — revolving restaurant 800 feet up
- • McCall's Heartland Grill
Nightlife
- • PT's Wings & Sports
Shows
- • Tower thrill rides (separate admission)
- • L.A. Comedy Club
Practical Considerations
What to know before you book — the practical details that affect your stay.
Northernmost major Strip property — far from center-Strip activity
Tower attractions have separate admission (not included in room rate)
Renamed from Stratosphere to STRAT in 2019
Budget-friendly room pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
What people search when researching The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower.
How many rooms does The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower have?
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The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower has 2,427 rooms. The property opened in 1996 and is operated by Golden Entertainment. Source: Wikipedia — List of Las Vegas Strip hotels.
When did The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower open?
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The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower opened in 1996. Big Shot, X-Scream, and Insanity thrill rides at the top of the tower
What is the resort fee at The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower?
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The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower charges a daily resort fee of $50 before tax, which becomes $56.63 after Clark County's 13.38% combined lodging tax. The fee is mandatory and is added to your folio at check-in. Verified from ResortFeeChecker.com as of 2026-04-09.
Is The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower good for thrill-seekers (the skyjump, x-scream, big shot rides)?
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The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower is best for: Thrill-seekers (the SkyJump, X-Scream, Big Shot rides); Travelers who want observation tower views; Budget travelers. It is NOT ideal for: Travelers seeking center-Strip walkability — STRAT is the northernmost major property; Luxury travelers.