Alright, so you’ve probably heard the buzz about the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the new kid on the block. I kept seeing stuff about it, and you know how it is, curiosity gets the better of you. I thought, “Okay, let’s give this junior suite a shot, see if it’s all that.” I wasn’t expecting miracles, just, you know, a decent Vegas experience in a shiny new package.
Getting There and First Impressions
So, I booked the junior suite. The process was standard, online, nothing too crazy there. Flying into Vegas, getting to the hotel, all the usual drill. The building itself, it’s big, it’s blue, definitely stands out. You can’t miss it. Walking into the lobby, well, it smelled new. That specific “new construction mixed with fancy air freshener” smell. It was busy, lots of folks milling about, checking the place out, just like me I guess.
Check-in was surprisingly smooth. I was bracing for a bit of a wait, new hotel and all, sometimes they’re still ironing out the kinks. But nope, got to the counter, got my key, staff were polite. So far, so good. Then the long walk. You know how these mega-resorts are. Corridors that seem to stretch on forever. I was just hoping the room would be worth the trek.
The Junior Suite Experience
Opened the door to the junior suite. My first thought? “Yep, it’s new.” Everything looked untouched, pristine. That was nice, not gonna lie. No scuff marks on the walls, no weird stains on the carpet. The decor was modern, lots of blues and grays, trying to be all sophisticated, I reckon. It felt spacious enough for a “junior” suite. Sometimes that term can be a bit misleading, right? But this felt like a proper large room with a distinct sitting area.
Here’s what I noticed, my little list of things:
- The View: My room had a pretty decent view. Not a full-on Strip spectacular, but I could see the city lights, and that’s always a plus in Vegas. I just sat there for a bit, watching the world go by.
- The Bed: This is important, right? The bed was comfy. Huge. Slept like a log, mostly. Maybe it was the Vegas exhaustion.
- The Bathroom: This was a highlight. Big, bright, separate shower and tub. The water pressure was good. Sometimes in new places, the plumbing can be a bit iffy, but no problems here. Lots of marble, or something that looked like marble. Felt quite fancy.
- Tech Stuff: They had one of those tablet things to control lights, temperature, TV. It worked. Sometimes that tech can be more trouble than it’s worth, but this was straightforward enough. I didn’t mess with it too much, though. I’m there to relax, not fight with a moody computer.
- The Little Things: Minibar was stocked with the usual expensive goodies. I didn’t touch it. Learned that lesson a long time ago. Plenty of outlets for charging stuff, which is always a good thing.
I didn’t order room service. Walked down to one of the casual spots to eat instead. The hotel is massive, still exploring parts of it when I left. It’s got that feel of a place still finding its rhythm, you know? People are still figuring out the layout, where everything is. Lots of staff around, looking eager to help, which is probably a good sign. They’re trying.
Overall Thoughts
So, the Fontainebleau junior suite. Was it life-changing? Nah. It’s a hotel room, a nice one, a new one. It delivered on being clean, modern, and comfortable. That’s what I was paying for, and that’s what I got. No major complaints from my end. It didn’t have that “old Vegas” soul, obviously, because it’s brand spanking new. It felt a bit… corporate, maybe? But that’s most new places on the Strip these days, isn’t it?
The thing is, with these new mega-resorts, you’re paying for the novelty, the shine. And it was shiny, I’ll give it that. For me, it was a solid stay. I got to see what all the fuss was about, checked it off my list. Would I rush back immediately? Maybe not. There’s a lot of competition in Vegas. But if you’re looking for something new and want that “first kid on the block” experience, it’s definitely an option. Just go in with realistic expectations. It’s Vegas, after all. It’s all about the show.
