The Cromwell Las Vegas now operates as The Vanderpump Hotel, a 188-room boutique casino hotel at Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road. Its strongest selling point is the central Strip address, with casino play, GIADA, cocktails, and neighboring resorts close at hand. The trade-off is less on-site variety than a sprawling resort. I would shortlist it for adults who want a smaller, design-focused base in the middle of the action, rather than a secluded retreat.
The Cromwell, now The Vanderpump Hotel: quick facts
| Current name | The Vanderpump Hotel |
|---|---|
| Address | 3595 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 |
| Property type | Boutique Strip casino hotel |
| Operator | A Caesars Entertainment subsidiary |
| Minimum gambling age | 21 |
| Casino floor | 40,000 square feet, operator-reported |
| Hotel | 188 guest rooms, including 21 suites |
| Poker room | No |
| Sportsbook | Yes, Caesars Sportsbook |
| Dining and coffee | GIADA and Starbucks |
| Bars | Gigolo and The Bar at The Vanderpump Hotel |
| Pool and entertainment | Soleia rooftop pool and event space; Drai’s After Hours |
| Research date | October 13, 2026 |
Small hotel, central Strip location
The name change is no longer just an announced project. Caesars reports that The Vanderpump Hotel celebrated its official grand opening on June 11, 2026. The former Cromwell now has redesigned rooms and public spaces, a new cocktail lounge, and a different rooftop identity.
The location is what I would weigh most heavily. Caesars Palace is across Las Vegas Boulevard, the Flamingo is next door, and Bellagio and Horseshoe are nearby. That makes it easy to build a trip around more than this property’s own offerings.
There is one familiar Las Vegas catch: “across the street” does not necessarily mean a two-minute walk. Pedestrian bridges, escalators, and the journey through another resort can add plenty of steps.
Boutique describes the hotel’s scale and design, not its surroundings. This is a busy Strip intersection, not a quiet resort compound. Nor would I assume that fewer rooms automatically means better service. That depends on the stay, not the room count.
Casino floor and games
The current operator announcement lists a 40,000-square-foot casino, the same published footprint as The Cromwell. That is substantial gaming space for a hotel of this size, without the enormous casino campus of some neighboring resorts.
The April 2025 Cromwell fact sheet listed 440 slot machines and 66 table games. These are historical inventory figures, not confirmed counts after the Vanderpump transformation. They help explain the property’s established gaming scale, but should not be treated as today’s exact selection.
Slots and video poker
Slots and video poker have been part of the established gaming mix. The practical appeal is casino play downstairs, with other gaming floors nearby if your favorite machine is unavailable.
For video poker, check the pay table on the machine you intend to play. A familiar game name does not guarantee a familiar payout schedule. I would rather spend a minute checking the screen than discover a weaker pay table after putting money in.
A winning or losing session also tells you little about overall payouts. “Loose” or “tight” descriptions are no substitute for game rules and published payout information.
Table games
The dated official inventory establishes a sizeable table-game operation, but not a current game-by-game lineup or betting minimums. If a particular game is the reason for your visit, ask about availability before making a special trip.
Do not mistake a smaller hotel for a low-limit casino. Check the posted minimum, blackjack payout where applicable, and other house rules before sitting down. Decor is pleasant; rules affect your bankroll.
Poker room
The casino has no dedicated player-versus-player poker room. Video poker and poker-themed table games are not substitutes for live cash games or tournaments.
Caesars Sportsbook
The Vanderpump Hotel has an on-property Caesars Sportsbook, described by the operator as a boutique, lounge-style setting rather than a sprawling sports-viewing auditorium.
The April 2025 Cromwell fact sheet described an HD video wall and seating for about 50 people. That capacity is historical, not a current seating guarantee. For a major game, ask about seating arrangements and booking requirements rather than assuming a place will be waiting.
Hotel rooms and the Vanderpump redesign
The current published inventory is 188 rooms, including 21 suites. Lisa Vanderpump and designer Nick Alain reworked the rooms with moss-green and dusty-lilac colors, mixed-metal accents, and custom furnishings. These are operator-described features, not my assessment from an overnight stay.
Book from current Vanderpump room descriptions and photographs. Older Cromwell room names, dimensions, and amenities should not be treated as promises about a new reservation.
What changed in the room inventory?
Our comparison of the April 2025 Cromwell fact sheet and June 2026 grand-opening announcement shows that the total published room inventory stayed the same. The newer inventory has a larger suite share: approximately 11.2%, compared with 10.1% in the older fact sheet. These percentages use the operators’ published counts, not a room inspection or booking-availability test.
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 |
|---|---|
| Official grand-opening milestone | Caesars reports that the official grand opening took place on June 11, 2026. |
| The Cromwell: Published April 2025 room inventory | The April 2025 fact sheet lists 188 rooms, including 19 suites, providing a dated comparison with the successor hotel’s inventory. |
| Published June 2026 room inventory and location | The grand-opening release lists 188 guest rooms, including 21 suites, at Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road, directly across from Caesars Palace. |
| The Cromwell: Published April 2025 casino inventory | The dated fact sheet lists a 40,000-square-foot casino, 66 table games, and 440 slot machines; these machine and table counts are historical rather than a verified current inventory. |
| Casino footprint and bar lineup at grand opening | The successor hotel retains a published 40,000-square-foot casino and lists Gigolo and The Bar at The Vanderpump Hotel. |
| Caesars Sportsbook at The Cromwell: Published April 2025 seating capacity and viewing facilities | The fact sheet describes an HD video wall and a lounge-like setting that comfortably fits 50 people. |
| Caesars Sportsbook at The Vanderpump Hotel: Sportsbook offering at grand opening | The grand-opening release lists an on-property Caesars Sportsbook with a boutique, lounge-style setting; it does not give an updated seating capacity. |
| The Cromwell rooftop venue: Published April 2025 pool and nightclub configuration | The former rooftop offering was described as Drai’s Beachclub • Nightclub, with multiple pools, cabanas, bungalows, bars, and bottle service. |
| Rooftop and after-hours venues: Published June 2026 entertainment lineup | The grand-opening lineup identifies Soleia as a rooftop pool and event space and retains Drai’s After Hours beneath the hotel; the older rooftop nightclub description should not be used as the current lineup. |
| Rooms: Redesigned room palette announced in March 2026 | The successor room design uses moss-green hues, dusty lilac, soft textures, and mixed metals, rather than the former Cromwell room palette. |
| Direct reservation channels | Caesars identifies its hotel website and the Caesars Rewards app as booking channels. |
| GIADA at The Cromwell: Published dining layout | The April 2025 fact sheet describes second-floor dining with nearly 300 seats across a dining room, a lounge, and a terrace, plus three private dining rooms. |
| Starbucks and other amenities at grand opening | The June 2026 release lists Starbucks alongside GIADA, the rooftop pool, bars, Drai’s After Hours, and Caesars Sportsbook. |
| Operator | The successor hotel is operated by a Caesars Entertainment subsidiary. |
| Minimum gambling age | The property’s official release states that gamblers must be at least 21. |
| Calculation | Result | Takeaway |
|---|---|---|
| Suite share in the April 2025 Cromwell room inventory | 10.1063829787 percent of total room inventory | Use this as the historical comparison for the Vanderpump suite inventory, not as a description of currently bookable Cromwell rooms. |
| Suite share in the June 2026 Vanderpump room inventory | 11.170212766 percent of total room inventory | The newer published inventory has a larger suite share while retaining the same total room count; compare the actual suite category and booking price rather than relying on older Cromwell descriptions. |
Research references: newsroom.caesars.com 1, s202.q4cdn.com, newsroom.caesars.com 3.
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.
My takeaway: this remains a small hotel with a changed design and room mix, not a new megaresort. A suite label alone does not establish value. Compare the layout, bed configuration, amenities, and final price of the category you are considering.
Room placement and the total bill
Drai’s After Hours remains beneath the hotel, and the surrounding intersection is busy. That does not establish that every room is noisy, but it gives light sleepers a reason to ask about room placement. Make quiet a booking priority if it is nonnegotiable.
Compare the final reservation total, not just the headline rate. Include taxes, any mandatory resort fee and its tax, parking, and paid extras. Keep refundable incidental holds separate from spending, while leaving enough room on your card for them.
Confirm check-in and check-out times, cancellation terms, and pool access for your dates. A stylish room is less useful if the facilities you booked it for do not match your plans.
Restaurants and bars
GIADA
GIADA remains the signature restaurant, combining Giada De Laurentiis’ Italian background with California influences. Its second-floor setting overlooks a particularly recognizable part of the Strip.
I would treat it as a planned dining stop, not assume it is the budget-meal solution. Reserve ahead if dinner here is central to the trip, and review the current menu. A window-table request is still a request, not a guarantee.
One destination restaurant can be a strong reason to visit, but it is not the dining collection of a large resort. The location helps solve that limitation if you are willing to walk elsewhere for some meals.
Gigolo, the casino bar, and Starbucks
The current bars are Gigolo, the cocktail lounge, and The Bar at The Vanderpump Hotel in the casino. Use these names when planning an evening, rather than the former Cromwell listings for Bound and Interlude.
Starbucks provides a coffee option. For more casual-meal variety, neighboring resorts become part of the experience. Allow walking time when fitting dinner around a show or reservation.
Soleia rooftop pool and Drai’s After Hours
The rooftop is now Soleia, described by Caesars as a 65,000-square-foot pool and event space, 11 stories above the Strip. Do not plan around the former Drai’s Beachclub and rooftop nightclub description.
Drai’s After Hours remains beneath the hotel. That is convenient for visitors who want a late-night outing without a cross-Strip trip back to their room.
Check rooftop seasonal hours, guest access, event restrictions, and charges. A hotel reservation should not be assumed to include every event or paid seating option. Check the after-hours venue’s admission terms and dress requirements separately.
Parking, transportation, and practical visit advice
The address is 3595 South Las Vegas Boulevard. Harry Reid International Airport is the relevant arrival airport for most visitors flying in, with taxis and rideshare services offering transportation to the Strip.
Allow extra time for traffic near Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road, particularly for airport departures and timed reservations. Walking is often the simplest option for neighboring casinos, using designated crossings and pedestrian bridges.
- Driving: Check current self-parking and valet arrangements. Ask whether benefits depend on hotel-guest status, a qualifying Caesars Rewards tier, or your reservation offer.
- Smoking: Confirm the current policy and room designation directly if smoke sensitivity affects your plans.
- Accessibility: Reserve the specific room configuration you need, and ask about routes to the pool, restaurant, and other venues.
- Budget: Confirm current resort fees, parking charges, and paid-access conditions before comparing booking totals.
Caesars Rewards
Caesars identifies its website and the Caesars Rewards app as direct reservation channels. Members should compare account offers with the public rate and read the terms.
Do not assume membership alone removes parking charges or mandatory hotel fees. Rewards are a benefit of gambling you already planned to do, not a reason to chase a room discount with extra play.
Who should book The Vanderpump Hotel?
The former Cromwell, now The Vanderpump Hotel, suits adults who want a smaller, design-focused hotel at a central Strip intersection, with casino play, GIADA, cocktails, and late-night entertainment close at hand. I would favor it for an active trip that includes neighboring resorts, rather than one spent entirely on-site. Choose a larger resort if broad dining and amenity variety matter most, or a quieter setting if easy nightlife access is less valuable than an undisturbed retreat.
A little history, and my memories of Bill’s
Longtime visitors knew this address as the Barbary Coast, then Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon, before it became The Cromwell in 2014. The Vanderpump Hotel is the latest chapter, and a different proposition from the bargain-minded Bill’s I remember.
At Bill’s, I remember finding $5 craps tables at night and buying $1 margaritas. Those are historical memories, not prices to expect at the present casino.
My recollection of the lounge entertainment captures that older atmosphere:
They also had free, classic, old-school Las Vegas lounge acts performing constantly. The performer/impersonator “Fat Elvis” often sang there, and I spent many an hour drinking my little $1 margarita and listening to songs like, “Viva Las Vegas” and “Hunk a, Hunk a Burnin’ Love.” Good times.
I can be nostalgic about those margaritas without confusing them with the hotel you are booking today. The address survived; the reason to stay has changed.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Cromwell Las Vegas still open?
The property is open as The Vanderpump Hotel. Caesars reports an official grand opening on June 11, 2026. Use the current name when booking.
Does it have a sportsbook or poker room?
It has an on-property Caesars Sportsbook, but no dedicated player-versus-player poker room.
What is the minimum gambling age?
You must be at least 21 to gamble. Check admission requirements separately for nightlife venues and events.
Is GIADA still there?
Yes. GIADA remains in the current lineup, alongside Starbucks, Gigolo, and The Bar at The Vanderpump Hotel.
Is the rooftop still Drai’s Beachclub and Nightclub?
The current rooftop is Soleia, a pool and event space. Drai’s After Hours remains beneath the hotel.
Is this a budget hotel?
Its positioning is boutique and design-focused, not bargain-first. Compare complete booking totals against nearby alternatives. The location may be the strongest value, even when the room rate is not the lowest.
Sources
- Caesars Entertainment grand-opening announcement, June 12, 2026: current branding, room inventory, casino footprint, sportsbook, venues, and gambling age.
- The Cromwell official fact sheet, April 2025: historical gaming and room inventory, sportsbook capacity, and GIADA description.
- Caesars Entertainment room-design and reservations announcement, March 23, 2026: redesigned rooms and direct booking channels.
By Steve Beauregard. Inventory figures reflect the dated operator publications identified above; access terms and prices can change.
Poker room and sportsbook
There is no dedicated poker room.