Las Vegas' Tallest Structure is Becoming a Best Western

Image: PHOTO: Stratosphere Casino Hotel and Tower (photo via Flickr/Stuart Richards)
Image: PHOTO: Stratosphere Casino Hotel and Tower (photo via Flickr/Stuart Richards)
Janeen Christoff
by Janeen Christoff
Last updated: 4:46 PM ET, Thu June 29, 2017

The famed Stratosphere Casino Hotel and Tower and the Aquarius Casino Resort will join forces with Best Western Hotels and Resorts.

The properties, both owned by American Casino and Entertainment Properties (ACEP), will be a part of the BW Premier Collection-Best Western's rapidly expanding soft brand that began in 2015.

"It's a very exciting day for Best Western Hotels & Resorts as we will now offer two new and thrilling travel destinations for our loyal guests," said Ron Pohl, senior vice president and COO of Best Western Hotels & Resorts.

"Whether you're looking for exhilarating sights and gaming options, world-class dining and entertainment at your fingertips or just an unforgettable guest stay, these hotels provide it all," added Pohl.

ACEP was in the market for a partner and noted that Best Western fit the bill.

"We were searching for the right soft brand to align with and it was immediately clear that Best Western Hotels & Resorts shares our commitment to delivering a unique and exceptional travel experience at a great value," said Frank Riolo, CEO, ACEP.

"Not only that, we will have access to Best Western's second-to-none brand support, online platforms and loyalty program, while our properties maintain their iconic identities in both Las Vegas and Laughlin," he noted.

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The Stratosphere opened in 1996 and remains the tallest structure on the Las Vegas skyline, rising 1,149 feet above the desert floor. It's the tallest observation tower in the U.S. and offers visitors 360-degree views of the Las Vegas Strip in addition to a variety of thrill rides such as Big Shot! Insanity and X-Scream. It's top deck also offers live entertainment, dining, shopping and two rooftop swimming pools.

For those really looking for an adrenaline rush, visitors can jump 855 feet into the air at Stratosphere's Las Vegas Sky Rush, which holds the Guinness World Record for the highest controlled descent.

Aquarius Casino Resort in Laughlin, Nevada, offers a large-scale experience, albeit of a less heart-pounding variety. The casino is one of the most feature-rich gaming resorts in the city and offers 1,906 suites, a 57,000-square-foot casino, restaurants, entertainment and more.


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