text: Recently went to Vegas with a large group with limited funds So we booked the TropicanannWed read the reviews here so we knew this was not a luxury hotelnnAnd the rate was of course very good Around a nightnnBut we ended up leaving after one night We stayed in the Island TowernnFirst off they could not confirm that the whole group would be kept together So if you book a large group make them confirm in writing that the rooms will be togethernnSecond the very hard ancient mattress was so uncomfortable that we could not sleep on itnnThird the hotel is under construction and the construction crews start VERY early We were awakened at around am by construction right outside our window several floors downnnOverall the decor is looking worn and sad But that is to be expectednnBut the weirdest thing is the layout The rooms are a very long distance from the lobby and casino down very confusing hallways so you spend a great deal of time walking trying to figure out where you are etcnnThe ceilings are also very low which I guess was common in construction of the time nnAlso they charged a not optional resort amenities charge of around supposedly for use of the gymspapool The pool was closed completely you could not even go out into the landscaped gardens at all The gym was tiny But you are charged this anyway I would have been fine with that if they would disclosed that but they charge it separately so they can give you a lower room rate over the phone and on website search engines The only option we had was to pay the charge or try to find another hotel after a long tiring flightnnTo me this is a dishonest business practice and should be illegal Particularly since their website does not list the fact that the pool is totally closed and their reservations folks do not tell you about the resort feennThe rooms were dated but of decent size The beds had mirrored ceilings which I found to be humorous nnThe bath was adequate with a large triangular tub But there was mold inbetween the shower tiles So much so that it was disconcerting nnThe shower head was mounted very low as was the custom decades ago So it is hard for a tall or even normal size person to shower comfortablynnBut overall other than the shower the room and the rest of the hotel was cleannnOne other thing one side of the hotel faces the airport Literally the closest large casino to the airport And the noise from the planes can be pretty bad in the rooms on that side Oddly they seem to book that side first even though it would seem to be a lot loudernnIf you do stay here because of the price do NOT try the buffet It is one of the worst I have had Food has no flavor selections are pretty limited much of it clearly sits out for hours etc We got a hour buffet pass but went elsewhere for meals whenever we could Go across the street to the MGM or other places for the buffet Or better yet plan to be a the Wynn a cab ride required for the best buffet in townnnOn the positivennThe staff was friendly and professional Their bartender makes a very good bloody mary nnWhen we went to check out early they were very friendly I suspect they get people leaving early quite oftennnI actually felt bad for the staff as I am sure they get a lot of people that are mad about the resort fee addon and the conditions in many of the rooms It is not the staffs fault and I am sure a lot of people take it out on themnnMy advice to the Tropicana Book people into the Paradise Tower away from renovation noise if at all possible even without them asking for it If they call the front desk to complain about noise or the bed just offer to rebook them right then Otherwise many are going to leavennAnd buy new mattresses or at least very thick mattress protectorspads even before the renovation is done The ones there now are very hard