Camille Wilcox
Google
We had a lovely stay at the Lexi (December 2024).
It's located in an industrial area of town, but when you pull into the tree-covered parking lot, it's like an oasis that feels completely removed from the busy, money-hungry Vegas vibe. It's pretty centrally located between downtown and the strip, with easy access to the freeway. We actually never saw any unhoused individuals wandering around-- a nice difference from many of the downtown hotels we've stayed at.
The entry and lobby have a grand, art deco-era aesthetic, which appears to have been recently restored with a modern boutique twist. There is a nightclub/bar in the lobby, and based on the reviews I was expecting it to be loud and disruptive, but I never heard any excessively loud music any of the times we walked in and out.
Raymond checked us in, and he was warm, friendly, and welcoming. We assumed the pool would be closed because it is December, but he informed us that it was open.
Our room was clean when we checked in, and during our stay we did see a maintenance employee working on a nearby room, so it appears that they are still working on upgrades and maintenance.
The room was nicely renovated, although there was significant water damage visible on the bathroom ceiling and wall, and the bathroom dehumidifier didn't work, so by the second afternoon of our stay we had to open the window to get the musty, mildewy smell to dissipate. The bed in our room was very firm, and the a/c didn't really work well, which did make for some uncomfortable nights. The in-room fridge was clean and very much appreciated (we've stayed several places in Vegas that don't have refrigerators as a standard room feature). The nightstands had both standard plugs and USB ports, another very welcome feature.
There was a hair dryer and a clothes steamer in our room, and the elevator worked every time we used it. The fitness center looked fantastic, but we were too busy this trip to use it.
Overall, our experience was positive, and we actually booked a second stay before leaving. Yes, it is an older hotel so the rooms, while renovated, still show their age (like the water damage and spotty a/c unit), but it was actually cleaner and nicer than several other boutique/renovated hotels we've stayed at downtown.