A new luxury contender on the Las Vegas Strip

2026-04-13

When luxury clients ask where to stay on the Las Vegas Strip, travel advisors typically name a familiar trio: Bellagio, Wynn/Encore and the Four Seasons. But a new property is quickly joining that conversation — Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

The Virtuoso-preferred property on the north end of the Strip offers a fresh alternative to longtime icons, particularly for travelers seeking newer suites, trendy dining spots and a standout wellness experience.

Expansive Suites

Opened at the end of 2023, Fontainebleau still feels new. Built during the pandemic, the resort’s public spaces — including the casino — feel more open and airy than traditional Vegas properties. Guests won’t feel trapped by crowds as they make their way through the resort.

The Fontainebleau hotel brand has its roots in Miami, but the ambiance feels much more French Versailles than South Beach. With a color palette of sparkling white, French blue, gray and gold, the décor perfectly skirts the edge between chic and over-the-top gothic/gaudy. Suites feel hip without being silly.

On a recent visit, my Noble Suite was spacious at 937 square feet, with a distinct living room and a bedroom (not just an extra seating area), and two bathrooms. The living room includes a galley bar with sink and refrigerated drawer, plus a sofa, coffee table, dining table and television. The bedroom had a king bed and another television, and there was a full bathroom — with a walk-in shower and a bathtub.

Interestingly, the hotel is curved, and the Noble Suite design embraces that curve, with the two rooms and bathroom arranged to follow the building’s angles. Full walls of floor-to-ceiling windows (with power curtains) provide great expansive views down the Strip, including the golf course at Wynn/Encore and The Sphere.

The hotel’s Fleur de Lis Suites and Penthouses are even bigger, ranging from 980 square feet to 10,000 square feet in a variety of configurations. Many of these suites come with dedicated butler service and personalized concierge services, as well as VIP lounge check in. At the lounge guests can also get free cookies, pastries, coffee, water and top-shelf alcohol throughout the day and evening.

Advisors should also be aware that they can arrange for clients’ airport pickup and drop-off service through Fontainebleau.

A Standout Spa

A highlight of my visit to Fontainebleau was the enormous Lapis Spa & Wellness facility, which won World’s Best Casino Hotel Spa and Nevada’s Best Hotel Spa at the 2024 World Spa Awards.

Lapis Spa has separate areas for men and women, as well as a co-ed area. The men’s and women’s sections each have two oversized hot tubs with differing water temperatures, a dry sauna and a wet sauna, relaxation areas and more.

The co-ed area has an even larger hot tub with more jet options, dry and wet saunas, a snow shower room, an infrared sauna, a Himalayan salt room, a cold-plunge pool and more.

The spa also offers treatment rooms and a menu of massages and other therapies. And every hour there is a special group “experience” in the sauna (like guided breathing, for instance) for visitors.

If clients just want to sample the spa offerings without booking a treatment (and there is plenty to enjoy), they can get a four-hour “Celestial Waters Passport” that gives them access to all the facilities. Insider tip: Access to the spa and treatments is available exclusively to registered hotel guests from Friday through Sunday, but bookings are open to the public during the week, Monday to Thursday. So even if you have clients staying elsewhere in Vegas, you can book them a day pass here and let them enjoy a top-tier spa day, with a range of options for relaxation.

In addition to the spa, guests can access an enormous full gym, with machines, weights and classes, and an extensive pool area and separate beach club.

Exciting Dining and Shopping Venues

The dining scene at Fontainebleau tends toward the hip. The resort’s restaurant lineup blends classic steakhouses like Don’s Prime and Papi’s Steak with trendy superstars such as Mother Wolf and Chyna Club.

Advisors should suggest that guests try brunch at La Fontaine. Not your average breakfast spot, La Fontaine offers creative takes on traditional omelets, egg Benedict plates and caviar specialties, along with fresh juices and smoothies in an elegant setting. There’s a prix fixe menu and an endless Champagne option, as well.

For casual dining, tell clients to check out the dim sum menu at Washing Potato. They will not be disappointed.Finally, guests should spend some time before or after dinner exploring the resort’s shopping. With everything from Cartier to Gucci to Saint Laurent, there is no shortage of stylish choices.

With its oversized suites, ambitious spa program and stellar dining lineup, Fontainebleau is quickly establishing itself as one of the Strip’s most compelling luxury options. For travel advisors whose clients want something new — but still unmistakably Vegas — it may be the city’s most exciting addition in years.

Courtesy of Travel Weekly