
The Cosmopolitan Of Las Vegas
Best for being in the middle of the Strip with immediate access to the Bellagio fountains, extensive dining, nightlife, and a large spa and pool district.
Prices in other currencies are estimates. You’re charged in USD.
The Cosmopolitan Of Las Vegas is a five-star, multi-tower resort on the central Las Vegas Strip best for travelers who want immediate access to Strip attractions, nightlife, and destination restaurants. Durango Casino & Resort is a newer, high-profile Station Casinos property in southwest Las Vegas for travelers who prefer a polished off‑Strip resort with a large casino, lots of dining choices, and meeting space.
Updated

Best for being in the middle of the Strip with immediate access to the Bellagio fountains, extensive dining, nightlife, and a large spa and pool district.

Best for travelers seeking a contemporary Station Casinos experience outside the Strip core with a very large casino floor, many restaurants, and extensive meeting space.
When The Cosmopolitan wins: pick The Cosmopolitan if you want to walk to the Strip’s main sights, prefer a wide range of destination restaurants and bars on-site, or value a large, well-known spa and multiple pool experiences.
When Durango wins: choose Durango Casino & Resort if you’re looking for a newer off‑Strip alternative with a very large casino, lots of on‑site restaurants, plentiful free parking/valet options, and extensive conference space.
Bottom line: both are contemporary, full-service casino resorts; Cosmopolitan is the central-Strip social and dining hub, while Durango offers a polished, modern off‑Strip resort experience with big casino and meeting amenities.
| Category | The Cosmopolitan Of Las Vegas | Durango Casino & Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | High-energy Strip resort, nightlife-forward, many destination restaurants and bars | Modern off‑Strip casino resort focused on gaming, dining, and meetings |
| Location | Mid‑Strip at 3708 Las Vegas Blvd S, steps from Bellagio fountains and CityCenter | Southwest Las Vegas / Spring Valley at 6915 South Durango Drive, off the Strip |
| Size (rooms) | 3,041 rooms across 61 floors | 209 guestrooms |
| Casino | 110,000 sq ft casino with roughly 1,300 slot machines and multiple gaming tables | 83,000 sq ft casino floor with about 2,200 slot machines and 60 gaming tables |
| Pools | Pool District with Boulevard Pool, Chelsea Pool (year‑round), plus adults‑only Marquee Dayclub | Outdoor pool with cabanas and poolside bars; lifeguard on site |
| Restaurants & bars | Many on-site options (major names include Eggslut, Beauty & Essex, Momofuku, Zuma, Superfrico, Wicked Spoon) | 15 restaurants including Nicco's Prime Cuts, 7 bars/lounges and poolside bars |
| Spa & wellness | Sahra Spa, Salon & Hammam — 43,000 sq ft, 30 treatment rooms, authentic Turkish hammam | Not published |
| Meetings & events | Over 200,000 sq ft of event space including multiple large ballrooms and The Chelsea performance venue | 25,000 sq ft of conference space and 11 meeting rooms |
| Family & age policy | All-ages resort overall; certain pools/nightlife areas are 21+ | All-ages property (no adults-only policy) |
| Parking & access | Covered self-parking and valet (paid), no airport shuttle | Free self parking and free valet parking listed; express check-out |
The Cosmopolitan sits mid‑Strip at 3708 Las Vegas Blvd S within easy walking distance of strip landmarks.
Pick The Cosmopolitan for instant Strip access and walkability to major attractions.
Durango Casino & Resort is located in Spring Valley in southwest Las Vegas at 6915 South Durango Drive.
Choose Durango if you want a modern resort outside the Strip core with easier parking and drive-up access.
The Cosmopolitan offers a very large room inventory and many suite and specialty options.
The Cosmopolitan is the better pick for more room variety, larger suites, and Strip-facing terrace options.
Durango Casino & Resort has 209 guestrooms with view and suite options.
Durango is a smaller-property experience with a modern room set and several suite upgrades.
The Cosmopolitan is known for a large, recognizable roster of restaurants and bars on property.
If food-and-drink options matter most, The Cosmopolitan’s destination dining lineup is hard to beat on the Strip.
Durango offers a broad on‑site dining program with about 15 restaurants and several bars.
Durango gives a wide on-property dining choice outside the Strip, useful if you prefer to eat where you stay.
The Cosmopolitan’s Pool District contains three distinct pool experiences.
The Cosmopolitan is a good pick if you want multiple pool atmospheres, including an adults‑only dayclub option.
Durango features an outdoor pool with cabanas and poolside bars as part of its recreational offerings.
Durango offers a straightforward resort pool setup with cabanas and poolside service convenient for families and groups.
The Cosmopolitan combines a large spa and active nightlife spaces.
Choose The Cosmopolitan for a major spa program plus busy nightlife and late-night entertainment right on the Strip.
Durango includes evening entertainment, a sportsbook, and live shows alongside fitness and recreation offerings.
Durango fits travelers who want strong on-site gaming and evening entertainment away from the Strip’s central crowds.

The Cosmopolitan — steps from Bellagio fountains, CityCenter and many Strip attractions.

Durango Casino & Resort — modern off‑Strip location with free self‑parking and free valet on site.

The Cosmopolitan — Sahra Spa, Salon & Hammam is a large, full-service spa with an authentic hammam.

Durango Casino & Resort — large casino floor, many slot machines and 25,000 sq ft of conference space.
The Cosmopolitan is located mid‑Strip within walking distance of major attractions; it’s the better choice for first-time visitors who want to stay in the Strip action.
Yes. Durango lists 25,000 sq ft of conference space and 11 meeting rooms, making it suitable for meetings or groups seeking an off‑Strip venue.
The Cosmopolitan has a larger, widely known roster of restaurants and bars on the Strip; Durango also has many on-site options (about 15 restaurants) but fewer high-profile names.
The Cosmopolitan operates an adults‑only Marquee Dayclub pool (21+) in addition to guest pools; Durango’s on-site pool is open to guests of all ages (no adults‑only pool noted in the supplier listing).
Explore how The Cosmopolitan Of Las Vegas stacks up against other hotels nearby:
vs. sites like Expedia, Hotels.com and other OTAs ·