
The D Las Vegas
Best for visitors who want Fremont Street energy, compact downtown location, and casual late-night dining.
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The D Las Vegas is a downtown casino hotel on Fremont Street for travelers who want buzzy street-level nightlife and easy access to the Fremont Street Experience. Fontainebleau Las Vegas, MICHELIN Key Award Hotel is a new, large north-Strip luxury casino resort for travelers who prioritize modern design, many pools, and high-end dining.
Updated · about 3.5 miles apart

Best for visitors who want Fremont Street energy, compact downtown location, and casual late-night dining.

Best for travelers who want a newly opened luxury resort on the north Strip with many pools, a large conference footprint, and upscale dining options.
When The D Las Vegas wins: pick The D if you want to be in the middle of downtown action, steps from the Fremont Street Experience, with casual late-night food and a compact, walkable hotel footprint.
When Fontainebleau wins: choose Fontainebleau for a resort-style stay on the Strip with a large room inventory, multiple pools, a full-service spa, and a wide selection of restaurants and bars.
Bottom line: The D and Fontainebleau serve different trip goals—downtown atmosphere and immediacy versus north-Strip scale and resort amenities—so pick the one that matches whether you want Fremont Street energy or a full-scale Strip resort stay.
| Category | The D Las Vegas | Fontainebleau Las Vegas, MICHELIN Key Award Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Downtown, retro-urban casino with Fremont Street energy | New high-profile luxury casino resort with contemporary design |
| Location | 301 Fremont St, downtown Las Vegas; steps from Fremont Street Experience | 2777 South Las Vegas Boulevard; on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip |
| Size (rooms) | 629 rooms (34-story tower) | 3,644 rooms |
| Opened / age | Opened (as current) in 2012 (property has earlier history) | Newly opened (recent high-profile resort) |
| Pools | Single outdoor pool (The D Pool) + complimentary access to Circa's Stadium Swim for 21+ guests | Multiple outdoor pools (number listed: 6); pool cabanas available (surcharge) |
| Restaurants & bars | Several on-site bars and casual to mid-range restaurants (Andiamo, American Coney Island, Bacon Nation, D Bar, LONGBAR, Vue Bar, BarCanada) | About 20 restaurants and 12 bars/lounges, including French cuisine at Chez Bon Bon and 24-hour room service |
| Spa & wellness | 24-hour fitness center; no named full-service on-site spa verified | Full-service spa with treatment rooms and reservations required for services |
| Casino & gaming | Large downtown casino floor (about 42,000 sq ft; 22 gaming tables; ~1,100 slot machines) | Large casino (casino floor size listed at 170,000 sq ft; ~128 gaming tables; ~1,300 slot machines) |
| Meetings & events | About 11,000 sq ft of meeting space; Detroit Ballroom (6,000 sq ft) | Extensive conference space (500,000 sq ft) suitable for large conventions and events |
| Family policy / age | All-ages hotel (registering guest must be 21); children allowed in rooms; pool access for under-21 hotel guests | Not adults-only; adults and families welcome (check property policies for specifics) |
The D sits on Fremont Street, one of downtown Las Vegas’s main pedestrian corridors.
Pick The D if you want to be in the thick of downtown nightlife and attractions.
Fontainebleau is positioned on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip.
Choose Fontainebleau when you want to base your stay on the Strip and Strip attractions.
The D has a single downtown tower with a modest selection of room types.
The D is a compact hotel tower—simple room choices near Fremont Street.
Fontainebleau has thousands of rooms across many categories and suites.
Fontainebleau offers extensive room and suite options for large groups and diverse preferences.
The D’s dining skews casual to mid-range with a few signature offerings.
The D is strong for casual and late-night downtown dining and bar scenes.
Fontainebleau lists about 20 restaurants and 12 bars, covering a wide variety of dining styles.
Fontainebleau suits travelers who want many on-site dining options and higher-end choices.
The D operates a single outdoor pool and provides complimentary access to Circa’s Stadium Swim for eligible guests.
The D’s pool setup is functional and downtown-focused rather than resort-style.
Fontainebleau lists six outdoor pools and resort-style pool amenities.
Fontainebleau is the better pick for travelers seeking a multi-pool resort experience on the Strip.
The D focuses on a 24-hour fitness center and lively downtown nightlife.
The D is for travelers who prioritize fitness access and downtown bar culture over resort spa time.
Fontainebleau lists a full-service spa plus an expansive lineup of bars and nightlife spaces.
Fontainebleau better fits travelers prioritizing on-site spa services and resort nightlife.

The D puts you steps from Fremont Street performances, bars, and street-level activity.

Fontainebleau lists six outdoor pools and cabana options for a full resort-pool experience.

With about 500,000 sq ft of meeting and conference space, Fontainebleau handles large events.

The D’s 24-hour American Coney Island and casual dining lineup keep late-night food easy.
The D is on Fremont Street and is a short walk to the Fremont Street Experience; Fontainebleau is on the north Strip and requires a drive or transit to reach downtown.
Yes—both hotels accept families. The D allows children in rooms (registering guest must be 21) and permits under-21 guests at its pool; Fontainebleau is not adults-only and accommodates families, though check specific pool age rules.
Fontainebleau lists six outdoor pools and a full-service spa; The D operates a single outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Fontainebleau is better for large meetings and conventions with roughly 500,000 sq ft of conference space; The D has about 11,000 sq ft of meeting space suitable for smaller events.
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