Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

Features are numerous here and many are exceptional when compared to many of the hotel's competitors. Even so, the lack of a true nightlife scene here may disappoint some. Planet Hollywood’s sprawling casino has lots of video slots, table games, and a race and sports book. There are also two big pools -- one for adults over 21 and a family-friendly pool. Both have cabanas to rent (for a fee), but not enough lounge chairs, so get there early to secure a seat. Otherwise, there’s a big sundeck between the two pools with tons of lounge chairs. Both pools also have hot-water whirlpools, wheelchair lifts, and lifeguards on duty. Next to the adult pool is a double FlowRider, a wave-generating surf simulator that can be used for a fee. There’s also a casino area with table games near the pools. 

Food-wise, the property has a total of 11 restaurants, including four run by Planet Hollywood. Gordon Ramsay Burger is the top-draw, so plan ahead as it often has a wait. Spice Market is the tasty buffet restaurant that serves an international menu. Pin-Up Pizza is a quick grab-and-go pizza spot with huge slices. Near the sports book, Ringer serves up bar food. Other food options include Japanese, Mexican, American, Chinese, a steakhouse, a sandwich shop, and hot dog restaurants. For a caffeine fix, the hotel has multiple Starbucks outlets. Bars are also scattered throughout the hotel and near the pool. It’s worth noting the pool bar has ping-pong tables, a foosball table, and billiards tables. 

Planet Hollywood’s theater draws big-name performers and musicians' residencies that include Jennifer Lopez, Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, and Pitbull. For some thing more low-key, the hotel's full-service spa provides massages, facials, manicures, and pedicures. It also has a steam room and sauna. The resort’s gym is stocked with Life Fitness weight machines, stationary bicycles, recumbent bicycles, elliptical machines, treadmills, free weights, and dumbbells. Retail therapy is also available, and the hotel has a strip of international-brand stores within its complex as well.

Other amenities include a UPS Store, car rental office, multiple ATMs, meeting rooms and convention spaces, and a wedding chapel. The hotel concierge can assist with arranging show tickets, tours, tee times, and renting slingshots (three-wheel motorcycle-car hybrids). Self-parking is surprisingly free, but there’s a fee for valet parking. Laundry and dry-cleaning services are available. A mandatory resort fee is charged for all stays and covers amenities like the Wi-Fi, gym access, and local calls.