The LINQ Hotel and Casino is a classy property with a prime location on the Las Vegas Strip. The neighboring LINQ Promenade features the 550-foot High Roller, the tallest observation wheel in North America.
History
The LINQ began as the Flamingo Capri under the operation of George Goldberg and Bill Capri. The Flamingo Capri was a 180-room, $2 million motel built near the already established Flamingo Hotel and Casino, which graciously offered services to guests of the Flamingo Capri when it opened in 1959.
Just over a decade later, in 1971, Ralph Engelstad purchased the Flamingo Capri and, during his tenure, changed the resort’s name to the Imperial Palace to suit the Asian palace theme he had chosen. Engelstad’s choice was that no other resort on the Strip had a blue-tiled roof reminiscent of a Japanese shrine, carved dragons, and colossal wind chime chandeliers.
The resort was also a great place to work for the disabled, evident by the numerous awards for hiring disabled people. On the other hand, Engelstad’s record was not spotless; he had paid the second-largest fine in gaming history in Nevada for destroying documents relating to a woman’s rape and hosting Nazi parties celebrating Hitler’s birthday. Additionally, the Imperial Palace faced lawsuits for discriminating against pregnant employees and detaining a gambler unlawfully.
Engelstad died of lung cancer in 2002, 3 years after which Caesars Entertainment purchased the Imperial Palace. They soon began work on Project LINQ, which would become the LINQ Promenade. Caesars chose the name to create a sense of unity because the location also connected the Flamingo Hotel with the Imperial Palace.
For just two years, beginning in 2012, the resort operated as the Quad before becoming the LINQ in 2014. The purpose of the name change was to match the LINQ Promenade so that guests wouldn’t feel their experience was confusing or disjointed.
LINQ Hotel
You’re bound to find what you’re looking for within the LINQ’s 2,236 dog-friendly rooms, from bunk beds to cabanas. The resort has rooms starting at $33, and it also boasts a few different discounts of up to 35%. Because of the resort’s prime location on the Strip, you’ll enjoy a spectacular view in the most Classic Rooms, but it only gets better.
You’ll get an even more picturesque backdrop from your window and more space and amenities for a little more money. All the rooms come with a large flat-screen TV, high-speed Wi-Fi, and USB charging ports. There’s an indoor and an outdoor pool, a spa and salon, a fitness center, a concierge, self-check-in, and even electric vehicle charging.
Standard Rooms
Classic rooms begin at 250 square feet and come with a king, two double, two queen, or two queen beds, and one twin bunk bed, all with fluffy pillow-top mattresses. Each room also has a private bathroom, a TV with cable service to keep you entertained, and room service for an extra fee.
Keep your loved ones up to date on your vacation with the high-speed in-room Wi-Fi for 2 devices, and keep your devices charged with the convenient USB charging ports. You can upgrade for a prime view of the pool, the city, the Strip, or the High Roller. You can also upgrade to a premium or luxury room for extra seating space.
The other standard rooms are the Deluxe Room at 350 sq ft, Luxury Rooms are 375 sq ft, and Premium Rooms are 450 sq ft.
Suites
Need a bit more space than the basic rooms offer? Upgrade to one of the luxurious suite options and get everything included in the basic rooms, plus a separate living area, an iPod/iPad docking station, and microfiber robes and slippers. The options include the Junior King Suite, The King Suite, and The Two Queens Suite. These rooms range from a spacious 650 to 701 square feet. What an odd number!
Cabanas & Penthouses
If you want to live it up even more on your trip to Vegas, swing for a cabana or penthouse! The LINQ cabanas come with either a king or two queen beds and basic room amenities. While the rooms aren’t huge, at 300 square feet, you won’t miss out on luxury when you get sun-tanned on your private patio.
If you want to take it a step further, upgrade to a penthouse and get a private bedroom, a living area, and your kitchenette complete with a bar. You’ll also get a few other amenities, like Bose speakers, dartboards, and glow-in-the-dark chess! You’ll forget the meaning of bored when you stay in the LINQ Penthouse.
LINQ Casino
After you have settled into your room and are ready to get the party started, head on over to the 33,890-square-foot casino floor. The casino includes 55 table games, 830 slot machines, a full-service video game arcade, and 3D LED sculptures that respond to passersby.
In the high-tech sportsbook, all you need to worry about is finding the time to try everything! The Book is the star of the show; it’s an 11,000-square-foot sportsbook with 50 TVs and 12 rentable “Fan Caves,” each equipped with TVs, an Xbox One, and VR headsets to play sports video games with your friends. You can also help yourself to the self-serve beer tap or order food from the Resort’s restaurants or the food truck.
Shows and Attractions
Once you’re done with the casino, how about catching a show? Watch former America’s Got Talent star, Mat Franco, reimagine classic magic tricks and invent new ones in his performance of Magic Reinvented Nightly.
Or, catch Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club for some knee-slapping jokes alongside yummy morsels and cocktails.
However, the biggest source of entertainment is hands down, the LINQ Promenade. In addition to the High Roller, it features the FLY LINQ, an epic zipline 1080 feet in the air.
After you are done flying, head on over to the Museum of Selfies for a fun time with your friends. On the other hand, for a fun adventure, try out a VR adventure or check out the Minus5 Ice Bar, a bar made with 100 tons of ice. When the night falls, check out the Promenade light show, in which the lights on the High Roller and LINQ fountains sync with popular songs.
There’s no doubt you’ll be famished after your adventures, and the LINQ has got you covered with plenty of options!
Restaurants
Guy Fieri’s Vegas Kitchen & Bar
Whether you order burgers, wings, or tacos, you’re sure to be blown away by this celebrity chef’s bold flavors and the view of the Strip from the 6,500-square-foot patio.
Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips
Are you more of a Gordon Ramsay fan? Not to worry! He has a fantastic fish and chips restaurant in a fast-casual setting.
Buddy’s Jersey Eats
The LINQ hosts not one, not two, but three celebrity chefs, the final of whom you know from Cake Boss. Stop by Buddy Valastro’s food truck for a quick Jersey-style breakfast sandwich, hot dog, or waffle fries.
The Boss Cafe
Buddy is soon to strike again with this casual Italian-American cafe, showcasing a menu inspired by the New York and New Jersey delis and markets Buddy’s family grew up with.
Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop
If you’re craving chocolate, look no further than the infamous chocolate shop, featuring an enormous selection of chocolate packaged in wrapping unique to Las Vegas.
Hash House A Go Go
Come enjoy massive portions of “twisted farm food” that’s been featured on Man v. Food.
Jaburritos
Still, have yet to try a sushi burrito? How about a sushi cupcake? Stop by Jaburritos for your chance!
Sweet Sin by Claude Escamilla
Indulge in sinfully good authentic Italian gelato, macarons, coffee, and pastries by Claude Escamilla.
Bars/Nightclubs
3535
Ever had fig and honey whiskey? How about mint Oreo vodka? Stop by this lobby bar once you’re checked in to kick off your stay at the LINQ.
Purple Zebra
Choose from 8 adventurous flavors, or make your own blend at this fun self-serve daiquiri bar.
Re:Match
You’ll want endless rematches at this high-tech indoor/outdoor casino lounge and bar.
Catalyst Las Vegas Cocktail Bar
Central to the LINQ, this bar offers prime people-watching and cocktail-juggling bartenders – yes, cocktail-juggling bartenders.
O’Sheas Pub
Try to think about being bored between the 3 bars, table games, and live music at this Irish-themed pub.
AmeriCAN Beer & Cocktails
Explore the US through almost 70 canned beers representing all 50 states.
Brooklyn Bowl
Enjoy a night of bowling with your friends while you jam to the hottest bands on tour.
Shopping
I LOVE SUGAR
Satisfy your sweet tooth in this 2-story Candyland, stocked with every candy you could think of.
Welcome To Las Vegas
Find the perfect Vegas souvenir for yourself or your loved ones in this one-stop shop.
Goorin Bros Hat Shop
No matter the occasion, there’s a hat for that! Come find the hat you need, with an antique touch, at Goorin Bros Hat Shop.
Nectar Bath Treats
Stop by to pick up a delicious-looking bakery-inspired soap treat, and your only problem will be resisting its yummy aroma!
Harley Davidson
Get decked out with classics from the famous motorcycle shop and merch unique to Vegas.
Club Tattoo
Some trips are so epic you need a tattoo to preserve the memory, and Club Tattoo has got you covered with your tattooing and body piercing needs!