Wyndham Grand Desert

Wyndham Grand Desert in Las Vegas, NV is part of the Club Wyndham Vacation Resorts. The resort is located approximately 1 mile from the Las Vegas Strip, near the MGM Grand. On site parking is provided free of charge.

The location is convenient to restaurants, casinos and shopping located on the Strip - we visited many places within the MGM Grand, Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino and Miracle Mile Shops. The location also allows for exploring off of the Strip - we took advantage of the steak special at Ellis Island Casino & Brewery....unlike other casinos in Vegas, I actually won a few dollars on the Ellis Island slots! We rented a car and found it easy (and cheap) to drive and park in the hotel/casino parking garages. Thank goodness for this, because we visited in July 2013 during a heat wave (the temperature got up to 120 degrees - it was like being in an oven), so walking outside was not an option. 

The resort hosts a number of activities and excursions. Activities during our visit included wine socials and pool parties. The staff was very nice. We received a free dinner voucher and $50 gift card for attending a Member Update (for Club Wyndham). Although there is a shuttle that goes to Harrahs, I recommend renting a car. This will allow you to visit the outlet malls, Freemont Street, grocery stores, etc. on your own schedule. Rental cars start at $23 on Priceline (Hint: Resorts360 members may be able to take advantage of the 110% Best Price Guarantee in this situation).

The accommodations were very nice - up to date, clean and comfortable. The 1 bedroom suite sleeps 4 (2 private), but I would recommend against more than 3 people, as space would be limited. More than 3 people would require the space of the 1 bedroom deluxe or the 2 bedroom floor plans. The units come with washer and dryer, refrigerator, stove/over, dish washer, blender, and more. We were able to keep groceries for a simple breakfast, smoothies, afternoon poolside grill and mid-day snacks; we were also able to reheat leftovers - all of which saved money on food expense. We did not eat at the resort café (I think there was only one).

Overall, I think Wyndham Grand Desert is a good place to stay while in Las Vegas, especially for families. It's far enough from the craziness of the Strip but still close enough to be convenient and fun. I would definitely stay at Wyndham Grand Desert again.