The LINQ Hotel + Experience is a center-Strip casino hotel in Las Vegas, between Flamingo and Harrah’s, with slots, table games, Caesars Sportsbook, and an adjacent dining and entertainment promenade. Its biggest draw is convenience: much of an adult Vegas trip can happen nearby without constantly arranging rides. The trade-off is an activity-focused setting rather than a quiet resort escape, and its seasonal pool is strictly 21 and older. I’d shortlist it for visitors who value location more than a luxury hotel experience.
The LINQ at a glance
| Location | 3535 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109 |
|---|---|
| Property type | Casino hotel on the Las Vegas Strip |
| Minimum gambling age | 21 |
| Gaming | Slots and table games |
| Poker room | No |
| Sportsbook | Caesars Sportsbook |
| Hotel | 2,253 rooms, including suites, bunk bed rooms, and poolside cabana rooms |
| Pool | Seasonal; guests must be 21 or older |
| Other amenities | Spa, salon, fitness center, and meeting space |
| Phone | 800-634-6441 |
The address and telephone number are also listed by Travel Nevada.
Location: a convenient center-Strip base
The LINQ’s strongest amenity isn’t in a room or on the casino floor. It’s the address. Staying between Flamingo and Harrah’s puts several casino stops, meals, and evening activities close together. For a trip spent exploring the middle of the Strip, that can be more useful than an impressive lobby at a less convenient hotel.
The property leans toward casual dining, bars, shows, and adult social activity. I would treat it as a base for getting out and doing things, rather than a resort where the room and pool are the entire vacation.
The LINQ Promenade is the outdoor dining, shopping, and entertainment district beside the hotel. Proximity is useful, but its meals, drinks, and attraction tickets are not automatically included in your room reservation.
The Caesars property overview describes the location, hotel inventory, dining, shows, and access to surrounding venues. For other destinations around the state, see our Nevada casinos guide.
Casino floor and games
The LINQ offers slots and table games, with a retail sportsbook rounding out the gambling options. You can play where you’re staying or make it a stop between neighboring properties without organizing a separate outing.
I would not assume a casual atmosphere means low betting limits. Check the available games, posted rules, and minimums when you arrive. Open tables and wagers can change with demand.
Slots and video poker
Slots are part of the casino offering. If you want a particular title, denomination, or video poker pay table, check the current floor rather than planning around a fixed machine list.
My usual advice applies: a penny denomination is not necessarily a penny spin. Read the total wager, especially when extra features or multiple lines are involved. For video poker, compare the pay table before playing. A familiar game name does not guarantee a familiar payout schedule.
A guest’s winning or losing session does not establish the casino’s slot return percentage. Nor does a machine become more likely to pay because it has been quiet.
Table games
The property advertises table games, but check the lineup and limits on your visit. I would rather know the rules of the table in front of me than rely on an old game list or an advertised low minimum.
For any of the following games you encounter, check these details before buying chips:
- Blackjack: Look at the blackjack payout and other posted rules. With otherwise comparable rules, 3:2 is preferable to 6:5.
- Roulette: Count the zero pockets. Different wheel formats mean different odds.
- Craps: Ask about the odds limit and minimums for the bets you intend to make.
- Poker-themed house games: Understand required wagers and optional side bets.
The July 2023 property fact sheet also described Pulse Arena, an electronic gaming area with an audio-visual entertainment setting. That published description is not a guarantee of its present operating schedule or a substitute for live-dealer play.
Poker room
The LINQ has no dedicated player-versus-player poker room. Video poker and poker-themed casino games are different products. For cash-game Texas hold’em or a poker tournament, choose a property with a poker room.
Caesars Sportsbook
Caesars Sportsbook provides on-property sports betting. Hotel descriptions also identify horse-racing wagering at the sportsbook.
A place to make a bet and a comfortable seat for an entire game are two different things. Before organizing a group around a major event, ask about hours, seating, and reservation requirements. Mobile wagering has separate account and eligibility requirements; a room reservation does not set those up for you.
Hotel rooms: is an upgrade worth it?
The LINQ has 2,253 guest rooms, including suites, bunk bed rooms, and poolside cabana rooms. An upgrade can mean more interior space, a different bed arrangement, or better pool access. Those are not interchangeable benefits.
For a short trip packed with restaurants, shows, and casino stops, I would put location and the complete booking total ahead of a fancy category name. If you expect to spend substantial time in the room, layout deserves more attention.
Room-size and layout comparison
The dimensions below come from the Caesars July 2023 fact sheet. They are published descriptions, not Gamboool measurements. Confirm the exact category offered for your dates before booking.
Gamboool original analysis
We assembled the comparison below from published information and our calculations. These are selected examples, rather than measured gambling sessions or a representative survey.
| Detail | Published information |
|---|---|
| The LINQ pool: Age restriction | The pool is restricted to guests age 21 and older. |
| The LINQ cabana and bungalow rooms: Child admission policy | Children are not permitted in these room categories; families should not treat them as ordinary pool-access upgrades. |
| The LINQ pool: Seasonality and seating amenities | The pool scene is seasonal, with daybeds and cabanas among the advertised amenities. |
| The LINQ bookings through Wyndham: Calendar versus other rate displays | The calendar includes taxes and fees, while rates elsewhere on the page include fees but not taxes. Compare equivalent final totals rather than unlike rate displays. |
| The LINQ bookings through Wyndham: Potential separate amenity charges | The booking disclaimer identifies amenities that may incur additional charges; it does not provide property-specific amounts. |
| The LINQ bookings through Wyndham: Package and add-on cancellation terms | Packages and add-ons may have cancellation policies different from the hotel stay. |
| The LINQ Deluxe and Luxury rooms: Published floor-area range | The July 2023 fact sheet lists a range of 300–400 square feet, providing a documented baseline for suite comparisons. |
| The LINQ King Junior Suite: Published floor area | The July 2023 fact sheet describes approximately 600 square feet. |
| The LINQ King Suite: Published floor area and layout | The July 2023 fact sheet lists 690 square feet and a separate living room, distinguishing it from an upgrade based solely on room size. |
| The LINQ Deluxe Poolside Cabana Room: Published floor area and pool access | The July 2023 fact sheet lists 300 square feet, a private patio, and direct pool access. The documented distinction is pool access rather than a larger interior. |
| The LINQ pool seating: Rental arrangements | The July 2023 fact sheet identifies rental daybeds and rental tables, so visitors should not assume all pool seating is included. |
| Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips at the LINQ Promenade: Service and reservation model | The July 2023 fact sheet describes fast-casual service with no reservations required, offering a different planning model from reservation-based dining. |
| The LINQ Pulse Arena: Published gaming format | The July 2023 fact sheet describes electronic gaming machines with an audio-visual entertainment setting, distinct from a conventional live-dealer table experience. |
| Calculation | Result | Takeaway |
|---|---|---|
| Junior suite versus the smaller end of the published standard-room range | 300 square feet | The junior suite offers more space than the smaller published standard rooms. Compare the upgrade price against how much time your group expects to spend in the room; these dimensions come from the July 2023 fact sheet. |
| Junior suite versus the larger end of the published standard-room range | 200 square feet | The junior suite remains larger even when compared with the upper end of the published standard-room range. Confirm the dimensions of the exact category offered before paying for an upgrade. |
| King Suite versus King Junior Suite floor area | 90 square feet | The King Suite adds floor area and a documented separate living room. Consider the layout, not just the suite label, when comparing upgrade prices. |
Research references: wyndhamhotels.com, newsroom.caesars.com.
Method: Published inputs collected 2026-10-13. Illustrative assumptions are labeled, and the full calculation inputs remain in the saved research record. These examples support planning; they do not predict a particular session.
Using those published dimensions, the approximately 600-square-foot King Junior Suite offers about 200 to 300 additional square feet compared with the listed 300- to 400-square-foot Deluxe and Luxury rooms. That is a space upgrade worth considering if the room will be more than a place to sleep.
The listed 690-square-foot King Suite adds approximately 90 square feet over the Junior Suite. To me, its documented separate living room is the more meaningful distinction. If one person wants to relax while another sleeps, layout may matter more than the extra floor area.
The published Poolside Cabana Room description lists 300 square feet inside, plus a private patio and direct pool access. I would buy that category for the pool connection, not a larger bedroom. Children are not permitted in the cabana or bungalow rooms.
Compare the complete booking total
The Wyndham hotel listing makes an important distinction: its calendar rates include taxes and fees, while rates displayed elsewhere on that page include fees but not taxes. Different-looking numbers can therefore reflect different displays rather than different room prices.
- Compare final totals for the same dates, category, occupancy, and cancellation terms.
- Include any resort fee, taxes, parking, and optional extras shown in the reservation.
- Do not add a fee again if the displayed total already includes it.
- Distinguish charges from incidental deposits or card holds.
- Read package and add-on terms, which Wyndham notes may differ from the hotel stay’s cancellation policy.
A cheap room is less appealing if the terms don’t suit your plans.
Restaurants and bars
The LINQ’s dining strength is having several styles of meal close together, not a promise that every choice will be inexpensive.
- Guy Fieri’s Vegas Kitchen & Bar: Casual dishes such as burgers, wings, and tacos, with an upbeat bar setting.
- Hash House A Go Go: Breakfast and comfort food, promoted for substantial portions.
- The Boss Café by Buddy Valastro: Italian sandwiches, bakery-style pizza, and pastries.
- Diner Ross: Dining associated with the DiscoShow experience.
- Quick bites: Buddy’s Jersey Eats, Dunkin’, and Nook Express offer alternatives to a sit-down meal.
Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips is on the adjacent promenade, not inside the hotel. The published fact sheet describes fast-casual service with no reservations required.
Bars include Strip-side Re:Match, lobby bar 3535, and DiscoShow-associated 99 Prince and Glitterloft. Choose around the evening you want: a quick meal between activities, a restaurant stop, or drinks tied to a show. Check hours and reservations before committing the group.
Shows, adults-only pool, and amenities
The property lists Mat Franco, Chippendales, and DiscoShow among its entertainment offerings. Check performance dates and ticket categories before booking your evening around a show.
The High Roller observation wheel and Fly LINQ zipline are nearby promenade attractions. They offer non-gambling activities within walking distance, but admission is separate unless your specific package includes it.
Influence, The Pool at The LINQ, is seasonal and restricted to guests 21 and older. That is an important booking distinction for families, not a minor footnote. The advertised scene is social and party-oriented, with daybeds and cabanas. Some seating is available for rent, so do not assume every pool setup comes with the room.
The hotel also lists a spa with Himalayan Salt Caves, a salon, a fitness center, and meeting facilities. Ask about appointments, access, and separate charges for services central to your stay.
Getting there, parking, and practical planning
The address is 3535 Las Vegas Boulevard South. Harry Reid International Airport is the main airport for this Strip stay. Plan transfers around traffic and the designated arrival or pickup location rather than relying on a fixed drive time.
For a center-Strip itinerary, I would compare airport transfers and occasional rides with the full cost of a rental car and parking. A car can help with off-Strip outings, but may add little to a trip spent visiting nearby resorts.
Confirm parking access, current charges, and eligibility-based exemptions before driving over. Ask specifically about valet service, EV charging, or oversized-vehicle parking if you need them.
Walking is convenient here, but heat, crowded sidewalks, and large resort footprints can stretch an apparently short outing. Leave time between dinner, a show, and the airport.
Smoke-sensitive travelers should ask about current casino smoking arrangements and reserve the appropriate room designation. For accessibility, request the specific room features and routes you need. An accessible bedroom and a comfortable route to an adjacent attraction are separate questions.
Rewards program
If you use Caesars Rewards, check your account offers and applicable benefits. Compare a member rate’s final total and terms with other options, and confirm whether a purchase qualifies before assuming it earns rewards.
I wouldn’t increase a gambling budget to chase a hotel or parking perk. Rewards are useful when they accompany spending you already intended, not when they become the reason for it.
Who should choose The LINQ?
The LINQ makes sense for adults who want a central Strip base, casual dining, casino play, and shows close together, especially when the room is a stopping point rather than the main attraction. I’d favor it for an activity-filled getaway and compare the complete booking total before calling it a bargain. The seasonal, 21-and-over pool is a meaningful limitation for families, while travelers seeking a quieter, room-centered resort experience should look elsewhere.
Frequently asked questions
Is The LINQ on the Las Vegas Strip?
Yes. It is between Flamingo and Harrah’s, beside the LINQ Promenade.
What is the minimum gambling age?
You must be at least 21 to gamble at The LINQ.
Does The LINQ have a poker room?
No. It has no dedicated player-versus-player poker room.
Does The LINQ have a sportsbook?
Yes. Caesars Sportsbook offers on-property wagering.
Can children use The LINQ pool?
No. The pool is restricted to guests 21 and older. Children are also not permitted in the cabana or bungalow room categories.
Is a cabana room larger than a standard room?
Not necessarily. The published fact sheet describes a 300-square-foot interior, with a private patio and direct pool access as its distinguishing features. Confirm the exact room description before booking.
What should I check before reserving?
Check the final room total, included fees and taxes, parking, cancellation terms, room configuration, and any pool or show schedule important to your trip.
Sources and research note
This guide draws on Caesars property descriptions and its July 2023 fact sheet, Travel Nevada, and Wyndham’s hotel and booking information, linked at their relevant uses above. The room comparison is an original compilation and arithmetic comparison of published dimensions, not a firsthand room inspection. Room categories, gaming availability, prices, and venue schedules can change.
Poker room and sportsbook
There is no dedicated poker room.