Las Vegas, Nevada

Ahern Hotel

Name: Ahern Hotel
Address: Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Price range: From $48

A failed Asian-themed casino two blocks off the Strip reopened as a no-gaming, no-resort-fee boutique hotel.

Open · 2019

Ahern Hotel occupies the shell of the Lucky Dragon, a themed casino that opened in 2016 and collapsed within two years. Don Ahern bought it at auction in 2019 and reopened it as a 203-key, non-gaming boutique hotel two blocks off the Strip: one of the few Las Vegas properties built for a very different business than the one it now runs.

The essentials

Group: Independent (Ahern Hospitality)
Opening: 2019
Rooms & suites: 203 rooms (188 rooms, 14 suites, 1 penthouse)
Segment: Upscale boutique
Designer: NC
Entry rate: From $48

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The place

300 W Sahara Avenue, on a 2.5-acre parcel a few blocks north of the Strip's northern end: close enough to walk to the Strat and the northern Strip corridor, but outside the resort-corridor core most Las Vegas visitors default to.

The concept

The building opened in December 2016 as the $139 million Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino, an Asian-themed gaming resort built to court Asian gambling customers: the first new casino near the Strip since the Cosmopolitan in 2010. It defaulted on a $90 million loan within a year, filed for Chapter 11 in February 2018 and closed that October. Las Vegas businessman Don Ahern, owner of equipment-rental company Ahern Rentals, bought the property at auction for $36 million in April 2019 and reopened it later that year as the non-gaming, non-smoking Ahern Hotel: the casino floor became convention and event space, the dragon-themed décor was stripped out (its centerpiece chandelier sold to a Washington state casino), and the red exterior was kept. The result is a rare Las Vegas story: a themed casino's failure recycled into a straightforward hotel rather than demolished or reflagged as another resort.

Dining & wellness

All American Sports Kitchen, Ottimo Gourmet Kitchen & Pizzeria (Italian), Joel's Chophouse and Slice pizzeria cover the dining rotation, alongside Aroma Barista Bar and the Ahern Lobby Bar. A seasonal outdoor pool with a poolside bar and two floors of convention space, repurposed from the old casino floor, round out the amenities, along with a live-entertainment Showroom.

Google guest reviews

4.5/5 · 1642 reviews

My stay at the Ahern was excellent from start to finish. Check-in was awesome, and the staff were incredibly helpful, making the whole process smooth and welcoming. I also loved that this is one of the few hotels I know that includes free parking and free breakfast with your stay, which made everything so convenient. The location is very practical, and the rooms are fantastic, clean, comfortable, and impressive in every way. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Las Vegas. Breakfast was awesome! You get 4 choices, and we were all very impressed with the quality and quantity of food we received. For the price and everything we got, this was honestly the best place I could have picked. For example, at the Strat last summer, we stayed there for a week and had a horrible experience. First, check-in took a while and our room was cramped. Second, the AC was not working, so they moved us to another room that still had a horrible AC unit that was noisy and could not make the room cold enough. They cap it at 74. Third, it takes forever to get to your room because you have to cross the whole casino, and it really does take a long time. Fourth, it was $25 a day for parking, which came out to over $200 just for parking. All of this is common in other hotels. Stay at the Ahern, you will not regret it
Romeo Villarreal · 5/5

If you want a refined, relaxing stay in Las Vegas without the overwhelming casino noise and cigarette smoke, Ahern Luxury Boutique Hotel is an exceptional choice. Key Highlights: Fresh, Smoke-Free Atmosphere: As a 100% non-gaming, non-smoking boutique property, the entire hotel is quiet, spotless, and genuinely relaxing. Spacious & Modern Rooms: The rooms are stylish, comfortable, and well-maintained, equipped with cozy beds, fast Wi-Fi, and generous work areas. Outstanding On-Site Dining: The food here punches well above its weight. Ottimo Gourmet Kitchen delivers fantastic Italian dishes and wood-fired pizza, and the lounge has an impressive wine selection. Free Self-Parking: Finding a Vegas hotel that offers free, secure parking right next to the entrance is a massive perk that saves both time and money. Convenient Location: Situated just off Sahara Avenue, you are only minutes away from the North Strip, the Las Vegas Festival Grounds, and the Convention Center without being stuck in Strip traffic. The front desk and service team are welcoming, efficient, and attentive from check-in to checkout. Whether you are visiting for a conference, concert, or a quiet weekend getaway, Ahern Hotel offers top-tier comfort and unmatched value. Highly recommended!
Vincent · 5/5

Ahern Hotel will always be one of my favorites in Vegas. ❤️ I don’t gamble, I don’t like smoking in hotels, and I definitely don’t enjoy having some drunk idiot yelling in the hallway at 2 AM. 😂 Ahern is a great choice if you want something more peaceful and affordable. Not cheap, but affordable. Honestly, save your money for the fun stuff. Your hotel room is basically just a place to sleep and store your luggage anyway. You’re in Vegas! Go out and enjoy it. I also really like Ahern’s location. It’s close enough that you’re not spending forever traveling around, but far enough away from the crowded and chaotic areas of the Strip that you can actually relax when you get back to your room. Would absolutely stay here again. For sure. ❤️ Small note: Purple tint. 😂
Roj Lacuarta · 4/5

The rooms were nice and offered a decent sized fridge. It didn't have a microwave but after doing some self discovery found a microwave at the check in area. Not one staff ever informed me that they offered breakfast (free or otherwise). I found this information out from other guests while on the elevator after I turned in the hotel key. They did mention the American restaurant on the lower level though. They provided some food coupons as well as an entertainment coupon. The free karaoke was nice. Also appreciated the free parking. I did like the car exhibit out front as well.
Latrice Brown · 4/5

Love it. This is a boutique hotel, therefore, not too crowded. Check-in was fast and easy. Staff was friendly and helpful. Lobby was clean, wifi was fast. Our room was super spacious, it's a 1380 sqft penthouse with a sweeping 270° of city and mountain view, a large living room with couches, a big screen TV, dining table, working desk, fridge and coffee machine... Beautiful decor through out. A convenient powder room (sink and toilet) in living room area for guests. Bedroom is huge with sitting area, a large screen TV and a king size bed, very comfy with soft and silky bed sheets and pillows. Bathroom was clean with walk-in shower stall and double sinks vanity. Plenty of complimentary toiletries, HOWEVER, hotel should have more towels in bathroom. Although we stayed for 2 nights, they had just 2 bath towels and 2 hand towels and housekeeping is only available upon requested, not daily routine cleaning. My husband had to call housekeeping to request for more bath towels on 2nd day. - Overall, we like this hotel because it's quiet (no casino inside) safe, convenient location and best of all, a complimentary breakfast for 2 and NO PARKING fee. A rare find in Vegas, IMHO. - With all the amenities as described, what's not to like? Would definitely stay here again.
Kim Nugent · 5/5

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