221 N Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | (702) 869-7777
Oversize rooms with great beds
Free in-room Wi-Fi
Far from the frenetic pace of the Strip
Solid spa
Close to Red Rock Canyon
Close to seven public golf courses; golf concierge on-site
Free shuttle to the Strip
Large, waterfall pool
Staid atmosphere
About 20 minutes from the Strip
Not much entertainment or nightlife
Mediocre food options
No flat-screen TVs
$25 fee for fitness center without spa treatment
$25 resort fee
Pool closes each year from late November to early March, due to chilly weather.
Tasteful but staid, this suburban Las Vegas property draws golfers (the area offers seven fine public courses), business conventioneers, wedding parties, locals hitting the casino, and a smattering of families. With its excellent spa, waterfall pool, and servicable restaurants, the JW Marriott is a tried-and-true, if unexciting, off-the-Strip resort.
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Scene
A haven for golf and business meetings, this generic suburban resort is 20 minutes from the frenetic Strip, but seems a world away.
At this staid JW Marriott in the suburb of Summerlin -- 20 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip -- the game of golf trumps the game of blackjack, and the poolside waitresses wear frumpy uniforms instead of bikinis.Packs of young, straight-laced men in business casual clothes check in with bags of gear, eager for a round at one of the seven nearby golf courses, while convention- and conferencegoers wander the endless halls between meetings.Wall tapestries, club chairs, and tiled floors are characteristic of the elegant Mediterranean design -- not the sort of decor you typically see at the generally bland properties operated under the JW name, Marriott's luxury division. That's because the property was bought from Summerlin Resort seven years ago and Marriott kept much of the 50 acres as they found it. The many nearby golf options are one of its standout features. (The hotel was ranked 10th in Conde Nast Traveler's 2008 Top 100 Golf Resorts in the U.S.The casino, with its magnificent palm frond motif dome, is mostly a hangout for local seniors playing the slots before heading over to the buffet for the early bird special. In addition to locals, conventioneers and golfers, the JW also seems popular with families who enjoy a great pool and large, clean rooms, and, bridal parties -- during the peak spring season, there are as many as four weddings a day.
Service
Prompt, helpful, and friendly
This hotel's level of service is definitely in line with the JW Marriott brand -- extremely efficient, albeit a little corporate cookie-cutter. There's a large team of porters at the front entrance; check-in and check-out are fast and painless. In general, staffers respond promptly to both routine and more complex requests, and the variety of services is adequate for the hotel's price category. In general, staffers are more attentive than at the neighboring, trendy Red Rock Resort- Dedicated concierge desk makes dinner reservations, plans outdoor excursions, and offers advice to guests heading to the Strip.
Location
Close to the fabled Red Rock Canyon, in a quiet suburb 30 minutes from the airport and about 20 minutes to the Strip.
JW Marriot Las Vegas is located 20 minutes from the Strip in the suburban Las Vegas town of Summerlin, an upper-middle-class, largely residential, and relatively undeveloped community of 28,000. The area is known for its large number of golf courses, as well as a fair number of retirement villages, residents of which are drawn to the hotel's casino and restaurants.- 20 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip ($45 by cab or free on the hotel's shuttle)
Rooms
Comfortable, if unexciting, with signature Marriott beds
Standard rooms measure 560 square feet -- that's a little more wiggle room than the nearby Red Rock Resort and 150 square feet larger than the average room on the Strip. Rooms at the JW are clean, large, and comfortable, but aren't very interesting decor-wise, and don't include a flat-screen TV. All rooms have French door-style windows that add some interest, but guests will have to request a room with a balcony if they want to step out and soak up the desert sun (rooms with a balcony are a category higher).- Excellent signature beds; 300-thread-count sheets, light-weight comforter, pristine, fluffy pillows -- and incredibly difficult to get out of (in a good way).
Features
Plenty that's impressive, including a pool, spa and state-of-the-art gym
This hotel may not have the high-fashion flair of neighboring Red Rock Resort, but it still offers plenty that's impressive -- from a huge pool and fitness center, to a notable spa.- 11,000-square-foot pool with waterfall doesn't quite match the splendor of those at most Vegas resorts, but it's still a crowd pleaser, especially with families and kids. (The pool closes from late November 2009 to mid-March since winter weather can often fall into the 30s).
Casino
Pretty but tame; popular with residents of local retirement communities
The casino is attractive -- especially the palm-frond-motif dome -- but lacking in classic Vegas glamour or sizzle. There are 1,200 slot machines, 40 gambling tables, and crowds of seniors from the local retirement communities and other locals. It seems not as popular with guests who are more focused on playing golf or doing business. For a suburban casino with a little more attraction -- like a bingo room -- guests may want to consider nearby Red Rock Resort instead, which offers a sexier, more Strip-like gambling ambience.
Golf
A golfer’s delight, with seven courses within a 25-minute drive
Ranked the 10th-best golfing resort in the U.S. by Conde Nast Traveler, the JW swarms with passionate players.- On-site golf concierge arranges tee times.
Family
Not the most entertaining for kids; there are better options
Little ones will certainly appreciate the huge waterfall pool at the center of this resort, but, unfortunately, it'll be closed from the end of November to early March each year, due temperatures that can fall into the 30s. There's horseshoe, boccie, and volleyball courts that are fun for older children, but beyond that, there's not much to entertain the younger crowd. Families might want to consider the nearby Red Rock Resort instead, which has an on-site movie theater and bowling alley, plus a reasonably priced kids' club.- All JW signature restaurants -- Spiedini, Ceres -- offer kids' menus; plenty of kid-friendly food at the buffet and diner-style eateries.
Cleanliness
Super clean and fresh
Rooms are impeccably clean -- even the bathroom fixtures gleam. Grounds are well manicured and vibrant -- not an easy feat in the desert!
All-Inclusive / Food
Ordinary and uninspired
Food isn't a highlight at this hotel. The offerings are adequate, but uninspired, at its two signature restaurants, as well as at the buffet, cafeteria, and poolside cafe.- Italian Spiedini is open daily for dinner; slacks-and-shirt dress code; entrees range from $18 to $42.
1 Bedroom Suite
2 Bedroom Suite
Guest Room
Guest Room w/ balcony
Junior Suite
221 N Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
(702) 869-7777
