The Pool at Tropicana Las Vegas - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

"Redesigned in 2010 with a South Beach/ Latin feel, the veteran Trop now offers bright, welcoming sunset-toned rooms, huge beds and a fine array of pools"

"Our favorites are the Bungalow Deluxe Rooms, located just off the pool in two-story buildings, which feel very exclusive, and offer potent eye candy from their private balconies"

"The Tropicana Pool is a throwback in the sense that it's a renovated version of the hotel's original; rent a cabana and you might feel like you've time-warped back to the 1950s"

"The earth-toned, breezily tropical rooms and bi-level Jacuzzi suites are steals, and the pool area is a hidden delight"

"Until then, the Trop is worth a look if you want a nice pool - between the hotel's two towers lie 5 acres of tropical landscaping with pools, lagoons, waterfalls and swim-up blackjack tables - without paying too much for it"

"The pool area is home to Nikki Beach and Club Nikki"

"The day-and-night beach flaunts bright blue beds for lounging, volleyball courts, two pools, a stage with an LED screen for live concerts, and bottle service"

""South Beach in the desert" is how fans describe this "wonderful" Vegas landmark that "has changed a lot" over the years, but remains "smaller" and does "not overwhelm" like some of its Strip brethren; the "modern" accommodations are an "escape" that feature "immaculate and stylish" bathrooms, and an "extremely helpful" staff oversees amenities like a "beautiful" pool ("makes you feel like you're hanging out in Miami"), "cool" casino and "good" restaurants"

"The basic contemporary rooms have fresh tropical style; guests should stay in the Paradise Tower to be close to the Strip or the Club Tower to be close to the pool"

"Splash around in the water park, equipped with three pools, five spas, two tropical lagoons, and live flamingos"