Which Genting hotel is closest to the casino?
Genting SkyWorlds Hotel is the closest hotel with a documented link: its guests reach SkyCasino by a link bridge on Level 2 of the Main Block1. It is the only Resorts World Genting hotel page that describes a route to a casino floor. The other hotels are near one of the two casino areas, but their pages do not say how to walk there.
Resorts World Genting had seven hotels with about 10,500 rooms2 in iGB’s December 2023 count, and the casino floors sit at two ends of the hilltop complex: SkyCasino on the SkyAvenue side, next to Crockfords and First World Plaza5, and the Genting Casino area near Genting Grand and RW Hotel5.
How does each Genting hotel relate to the casino floors?
The hotel table lists what is published about each hotel and the casino. Where a cell says “not stated”, no source we could read covers it.
| Hotel | Nearest casino area | Published link to the casino |
|---|---|---|
| Genting SkyWorlds Hotel | SkyCasino | Link bridge, Level 2 Main Block1 |
| Crockfords | SkyCasino | Via Crockfords Platinum Club (iGB, 2023)2 |
| First World Hotel | SkyCasino side | Not stated; the hotel is near First World Plaza and SkyAvenue4 |
| Genting Grand | Genting Casino end | Not stated; hosts mainly premium gaming guests (iGB, 2023)2 |
| RW Hotel (formerly Highlands Hotel) | Genting Casino end | Bookings only for casino guests and Gold members and above3 |
| Highlands Hotel (formerly Resort Hotel) | Genting Casino end | Not stated; adjacent to Genting Grand6 |
| Resorts World Awana | None (mid-hill) | No gaming; halal-only food2 |
iGB wrote in 2023 that the whole hilltop complex can be crossed indoors4, but no hotel page gives walking times.
What is the difference between RW Hotel and Highlands Hotel?
RW Hotel and today’s Highlands Hotel are two different hotels, because the Highlands Hotel name moved to another building. RW Hotel was formerly Highlands Hotel, and the current Highlands Hotel was formerly Resort Hotel5. This matters for casino visitors because older trip reports that say “Highlands Hotel is next to the casino” usually mean today’s RW Hotel. Check the hotel name and the photos before you book.
Who can book RW Hotel?
RW Hotel is not open to every guest. Resorts World Genting says only casino guests and Genting Rewards members at Gold tier or higher can book3. Only people staying at RW Hotel, Genting Grand or Crockfords can use its Level 18 pool, and several floors were under renovation when we checked. Tier rules are on our Genting Rewards page.
Is Crockfords connected to SkyCasino?
In December 2023, iGB described a route from Crockfords into SkyCasino’s premium area via the Crockfords Platinum Club2. The official Crockfords page does not mention casino access. The hotel says it holds a Forbes Travel Guide five-star rating for 2019 to 20267, and its guests get a shuttle to Genting Grand and free parking at SkyAvenue, Level B27.
Which Genting hotel is the largest?
First World Hotel is the largest, with 7,351 rooms4. Its official page does not mention the casino, but the hotel sits near First World Plaza and SkyAvenue, the SkyCasino side of the resort. A free shuttle runs between RW Hotel and First World Hotel 24 hours a day8, which links the two casino areas.
Should you stay at Resorts World Awana for the casino?
Resorts World Awana suits travellers who do not plan to play. iGB describes it as mid-hill, with no gaming and halal-only food2, and it is not within walking distance of the casino. You would need the Awana SkyWay, which runs 7AM-11PM9, to reach SkyAvenue. See getting there for fares.
When should you book a Genting hotel?
Book a Genting hotel early. Resorts World Genting reported 98% hotel occupancy in the fourth quarter of 202510, so weekends and holidays can sell out. Room prices are not covered here, because rates change daily and we only publish sourced figures.
Before you go, check the Genting casino hub, the SkyCasino and new Genting Casino floor guides, and age and entry rules. Help lines and self-exclusion options are on our responsible gambling page.