Hampton Inn - Tropicana

Name: Hampton Inn - Tropicana
Address: 4975 S. Dean Martin Dr., Las Vegas, NV, US
Price range: $106+

Reviewed by the Las Vegas Guide editorial team · Updated July 2026

A comfortable, non-gaming Hampton Inn just off the south Strip on Dean Martin Drive, with a free hot breakfast, a heated pool, an evening lobby bar and no resort fee — plus free airport and Strip shuttles. The honest catch: self-parking in the garage is a paid extra, not free.

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Is the Hampton Inn Tropicana Worth It? Honest Review, Rooms & Rates

The Hampton Inn Tropicana pairs the brand's dependable, no-surprises comfort with a spot just off the south Strip on Dean Martin Drive — roughly a mile from the casinos and only about a mile and a half from Harry Reid International Airport. Rooms are modern and roomy, a free hot breakfast is served every morning, an evening lobby bar handles the nightcaps, and there's a heated outdoor pool with a whirlpool. It's a non-gaming, 100% non-smoking hotel built for families, sports fans and value-minded travelers rather than gamblers.

Its biggest edge over a Strip casino hotel is that there's no resort fee, so the nightly rate stays close to what you actually pay — and a free roundtrip airport shuttle plus a complimentary drop-off shuttle to the south Strip mean you may not need a car at all. The trade-offs are honest ones. The hotel sits on the far side of I-15 from the Boulevard, so despite being close as the crow flies, walking across means a detour and most guests drive, rideshare or take the shuttle. There's no casino, no full restaurant and no room service. And, unusually for an off-Strip Hampton, self-parking in the covered garage is a paid extra — recently around $15 to $21 a night — rather than free. For events, though, it's a genuine find: you can walk to T-Mobile Arena and you're only minutes from Allegiant Stadium.

Insider tipWith no full restaurant and no room service on-site, request the "2 Queen Beds with Microwave & Fridge" layout — it's the room that actually includes an in-room fridge and microwave (most here don't), so you can chill drinks and stash takeout or breakfast leftovers between the free morning buffet and the evening lobby bar.

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Rooms

1 King Bed 1 Bedroom Suite - Non-Smoking

The largest layout — a separate bedroom with a king bed plus a living area with a sofa and a recliner, so there's room to spread out. It's fitted with two 37-inch flat-screen TVs, a work desk, a coffeemaker and free Wi-Fi, and the bathroom has a tub/shower combination.

1 King Bed - Non-Smoking

A straightforward king room with a cozy sofa and ottoman for lounging. You get a 37-inch flat-screen TV, a work desk, a coffeemaker and free Wi-Fi; the bathroom pairs the tub and shower.

1 King Bed - Non-Smoking, Mobility / Hearing Accessible

The king room built for accessibility, adding visual alerts that flash when the phone rings, the doorbell sounds or someone knocks. It otherwise matches the standard king — a sofa and ottoman, a 37-inch flat-screen TV, a desk, a coffeemaker and free Wi-Fi — with a tub/shower combination in the bath.

1 King Room Attached Conference Room - Non-Smoking

A king room with its own attached conference area seating up to ten — handy for a small work trip. Beyond the meeting space it has a sofa and ottoman, two 37-inch flat-screen TVs, a microwave and a coffeemaker; each of the two bathrooms has a tub/shower combination.

2 Double Beds - Non-Smoking, Mobility / Hearing Accessible

A two-double-bed room with the same accessibility features — visual alerts for the phone, doorbell and door knocks. It sleeps up to four and comes with a sofa and ottoman, a 37-inch flat-screen TV, a work desk, a coffeemaker and free Wi-Fi; the bathroom has a tub/shower combination.

2 Queen Beds with Microwave and Fridge - Non-Smoking

Two queen beds plus the extra convenience of an in-room microwave and refrigerator — the pick for families or longer stays. There's also a sofa and ottoman, a 37-inch flat-screen TV and a coffeemaker, and the bathroom has a tub/shower combination.

Location

4975 S. Dean Martin Dr.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the Hampton Inn Tropicana charge a resort fee?

No — there's no resort fee, so the nightly rate you book stays close to what you actually pay (only Nevada room tax is added on top). That's a genuine saving versus the mandatory daily resort fees charged at most Strip casino hotels.

Is parking free at the Hampton Inn Tropicana?

No — and that's unusual for an off-Strip Hampton. Self-parking is in a covered garage for a nightly fee, but it does include in/out privileges, so you can come and go through the day without paying again. There's no free lot, so build it into your budget.

Can you walk to the Strip from the hotel?

Not easily. Although it's only about a mile away, the hotel sits on the far side of I-15 from Las Vegas Boulevard, so crossing on foot means a real detour — most guests drive, rideshare or take the free hotel shuttle instead. You can, however, walk to T-Mobile Arena.

Is there a restaurant at the hotel?

There's no full-service restaurant and no room service. You do get a free hot breakfast buffet each morning, an evening lobby bar, a grab-and-go pantry and 24-hour coffee. For a proper dinner, CityCenter and the Shops at Crystals are about a half-mile away.

Is there a free airport shuttle, and how does it run?

Yes — a free roundtrip shuttle serves Harry Reid International, which is only about 1.5 miles away, running roughly 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily. If your flight lands or leaves outside that window, plan a quick rideshare. The separate south-Strip shuttle drops off only, so arrange your own ride back.

Rating

4.9

Number of rooms322, including six one-bedroom suites.

CasinoNo.

RestaurantsNo full restaurant. There's a free hot breakfast each morning, an evening lobby bar and a grab-and-go pantry.

Free breakfastYes — a free hot breakfast buffet every morning, with hot items such as eggs and waffles alongside cereal, pastries and fruit.

EntertainmentNo.

NightlifeNo, aside from the evening lobby bar.

AttractionsNo.

PoolYes — a heated outdoor pool with a whirlpool spa and sundeck.

Health club or fitness equipmentYes, a 24-hour fitness center.

SpaNo.

ShopsNo, but a grab-and-go pantry sells snacks and drinks.

Wedding servicesNo.

Business centerYes.

Convention roomsYes.

Child-care facilitiesNo.

Room serviceNo.

Pets allowedYes — up to two dogs or cats (max 75 lbs each), for a non-refundable pet fee of about $75 for stays of 1 to 4 nights and $125 for longer stays.

In-room Internet accessYes, free Wi-Fi throughout.

Hotel amenitiesFree Wi-Fi, free hot breakfast, in-room safes, a refrigerator and microwave in select rooms, laundry/valet service, daily housekeeping, a grab-and-go pantry and 24-hour coffee.

Parking garageYes, a covered self-parking garage — but parking is a paid extra (recently about $15 to $21 a night, with in/out privileges). There is no free parking.

Shuttle service to the airportYes — a free roundtrip shuttle to Harry Reid International, running roughly 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily (the airport is about 1.5 miles away).

Shuttle service to the stripYes — a complimentary drop-off shuttle to the south Strip (Mandalay Bay) on a set schedule. It drops off only, so you'll rideshare or take a bus back.

Wheelchair accessible roomsYes — 12 accessible rooms with mobility and hearing features.

Check-in time3 p.m.

Check-out timeNoon.

Minimum age to reserve a room18 years.

PoliciesChildren 17 and under stay free with an adult. The maximum total number of guests (adults and children) in a room is four.

Prices From$106

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