JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort

The J.W. Marriott Las Vegas Resort seems to be frequently overlooked in Las Vegas vacation guides.  This is a shame as a lot of people remain unaware of this quiet and classy luxury resort located not far from the Strip in Summerlin and very close to the rugged mountain walls of Red Rock.  The J.W. Marriott hotel resorts are named after John Willard Marriott, the founder of Marriott International, and they are the best of the best of the Marriott properties.  No two J.W. Marriott properties are alike.  Each and every one is intended to have understated elegance that reflects the authentic art, architecture and cuisine of its locale.  There are more than forty-five J.W. Marriotts located all around the world, and the one in Las Vegas certainly seems to achieve the intended goals.  Rooms are available with scenic views of the mountains, golf courses, or the strip.  The beautiful resort blends in with rugged desert surroundings, and fine local cuisine is available in addition to Asian and Mediterranean fare amongst the eleven onsite dining options.

The gorgeous grounds at the J.W. Marriott are meticulously kept.

The J.W. Marriott Las Vegas resort may have a relatively quiet and peaceful air about it in contrast to the centers of action like the strip and downtown, but that does not mean you can't have any fun there.  For starters, what self-respecting Las Vegas resort would not have a casino?  The J.W. Marriott Las Vegas has the European-styled Rampart Casino with over 1,200 slot machines, 40 table games, and sports and racing betting.  There are a number of bars with live music to get the blood pumping.  Rather than spilling drinks in the bar, you might want to spill some sweat at the Aquae Sulis Spa where you can have an aerobic or weight workout.  There are free fitness classes for resort guests.  There is a Bocce ball court as well as a sandpit volleyball court, and an 11,000 square foot oasis of an outdoor pool with a cascading waterfall.  The pool is open from March 18th through November 28th.  If you do find at any point that you are in need of a little sensory overload, the resort does have regular shuttle runs to the Strip, which is only a fifteen-minute ride away.  

The Rampart Buffet Chocolate Fountain

The J. W. Marriott Las Vegas is an excellent destination for golfers.  There is an executive golf desk to help set up duffers as well as pros with tee times or anything else they might need, and resort guests enjoy preferred tee times at eleven nearby courses.  They also have a formal partnership with Tournament Players Club at the Canyons, home of the Frys.com Open.  At this pro course there is a complimentary caddy option available.

A crustacean-craving diner's dream!   All-u-can-eat crab legs that are perfectly cooked  and endless in supply!  The Rampart buffet is not the biggest or the best in Las Vegas, but it is still quite good and easy on the wallet for a Las Vegas buffet.

If you are interested in coming to Las Vegas for a wedding, but you want elegant and tasteful rather than Elvis kitsch, the J.W. Marriott Las Vegas has a lot to offer such as all-inclusive wedding packages, and they have a professional wedding specialist to assist with planning and facilitating events.  One helpful feature we like is the Honeymoon Registry.

Ordinary view of indoor fountain at the J.W. Marriott Las Vegas.

Hunter Thompson-eye view of indoor fountain at the J.W. Marriott Las Vegas.

Overall, the J.W. Marriott Las Vegas is a classy option if you want to experience serene luxury as well as wild action on your Las Vegas vacation.  Traveler reviews of the J.W. Marriott Las Vegas have been overwhelmingly positive.