
Ellis Island Hotel
Best for casual brewery-style dining, affordable rooms, and families who want a simpler casino-hotel a block from the Strip.
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Ellis Island Hotel is a family-friendly, value-minded hotel and casino on Koval Lane known for its brewpub dining and casual atmosphere; Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is a large, central-Strip resort focused on entertainment, shopping, pools and pop-culture style. Read this if you’re deciding between a low-key, budget-friendly stay with strong on-site dining (Ellis Island) or a bigger, central-Strip resort with shows, more restaurants, and larger pool/amenity options (Planet Hollywood).
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Best for casual brewery-style dining, affordable rooms, and families who want a simpler casino-hotel a block from the Strip.

Best for central-Strip access, a wide restaurant roster, larger pools, shows and shopping steps from your door.
When Ellis Island Hotel wins: Choose Ellis Island if you want lower-room counts, on-site brewpub dining (The Front Yard), affordable casual restaurants, free self-parking and a quieter, budget-minded base just east of the Strip.
When Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino wins: Pick Planet Hollywood if you want a big-Strip resort experience — more rooms, multiple pools and hot tubs, a full-service spa, large casino floor, many dining and nightlife options, and instant access to Miracle Mile Shops and Strip attractions.
Bottom line: Ellis Island is a compact, value-forward pick with a distinct brewpub and family-friendly vibe; Planet Hollywood is a high-energy, full-service Strip resort better suited to travelers who prioritize proximity to shows, shopping and bigger pools/amenities.
| Category | Ellis Island Hotel | Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Casual, brewpub-centered local casino hotel | Mainstream Strip resort with pop-culture entertainment |
| Location | One block east of the Las Vegas Strip on Koval Lane | On the Las Vegas Strip (Las Vegas Blvd), steps from Miracle Mile Shops |
| Size (rooms) | 288 rooms and suites | 2496 guestrooms |
| Audience / age policy | Family-friendly; children of all ages welcome (primary guest usually 21+ at check-in) | All ages welcome; minimum check-in age listed as 21 |
| Pools | One seasonal outdoor heated pool plus adjoining hot tub; cabanas for guests | Two outdoor pools and two hot tubs with lifeguards and pool cabanas (surcharge) |
| Restaurants & bars | Five casual venues including The Front Yard brewpub, Village Pub & Café, Ellis Island BBQ, Metro Pizza and Via Focaccia | Nine restaurants, 5 bars/lounges, 2 coffee shops and room service (limited hours) |
| Spa & wellness | No named full-service spa; hot tub only (no verified treatment spa) | Full-service spa offering massages, body treatments and facials |
| Casino | 10,506 sq ft casino with 262 slot machines, 8 gaming tables and a VIP gaming room | Large casino floor (~100,000 sq ft) with ~2352 slot machines, 75 gaming tables and VIP rooms |
| Parking | Free self-parking (including RV/bus/truck parking); no valet | Self parking and valet available for a surcharge |
| Well-known for | On-site brewery and The Front Yard brewpub with live sports on a big screen | Central-Strip entertainment, Miracle Mile Shops access and PH Live shows |
Ellis Island sits one block east of the Strip on Koval Lane, putting you within a short walk of many Strip attractions while avoiding the busiest Strip frontage.
Strong location for travelers who want near-Strip access without staying directly on the Boulevard.
Planet Hollywood sits on the Las Vegas Strip at 3667 Las Vegas Blvd S, directly connected to Miracle Mile Shops and many Strip attractions.
Better if you want immediate Strip access, shopping and show venues at your doorstep.
Ellis Island is a smaller property with a short, simple room roster and compact hotel feel.
Choose Ellis Island for straightforward rooms and a smaller, less crowded property experience.
Planet Hollywood offers many room types and a much larger inventory, including view and suite options.
Planet Hollywood is better for travelers who want a wide range of room types, views and larger-suite options.
Ellis Island’s dining centers on casual, affordable American fare and a brewpub identity.
Ellis Island is a strong pick for affordable, casual dining and a brewpub atmosphere onsite.
Planet Hollywood provides a broader, mainstream restaurant lineup and more bars for late-night and varied dining.
Planet Hollywood works well if you want many dining choices without leaving the resort or want easy access to Strip dining options.
Ellis Island has a single seasonal outdoor heated pool with an adjoining hot tub and complimentary cabanas for registered guests.
Pick Ellis Island if you want a quieter, guest-only pool with cabanas rather than a large-dayclub environment.
Planet Hollywood has multiple pools and hot tubs with lifeguard coverage and paid cabana options.
Planet Hollywood is the better option for guests who want bigger pool options and a livelier resort pool scene.
Ellis Island leans on its casual nightlife — karaoke, a casino bar and local events — rather than a full-service spa and big-show venues.
Ellis Island suits guests who want local-style nightlife, karaoke and casual evening entertainment.
Planet Hollywood pairs a full-service spa with concert and show venues and a broader nightlife footprint.
Planet Hollywood is stronger for guests who want a spa visit, larger shows and more nightlife variety without leaving the resort.

Ellis Island — The Front Yard brewpub and award-winning Ellis Island BBQ put on-site casual dining first.

Planet Hollywood — Steps from Miracle Mile Shops and major Strip shows and attractions.

Planet Hollywood — Multiple pools, hot tubs, spa and larger leisure facilities.

Ellis Island — Free self-parking (including RV/bus/truck parking) and a smaller, more straightforward property.
Planet Hollywood is on the Strip and directly connected to Miracle Mile Shops; Ellis Island is one block east and a short walk from the Strip.
No — there is no named, full-service treatment spa verified for Ellis Island; the property offers a hot tub but no confirmed spa treatment menu.
Ellis Island is explicitly family-friendly and welcoming to children of all ages; Planet Hollywood also welcomes all ages but is a larger, busier Strip resort.
No — neither property is sold as all-inclusive; Ellis Island charges a nightly resort fee that covers WiFi, pool access and other small inclusions, and Planet Hollywood lists optional fees for parking and other services.
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