Hotel prices vary greatly depending on the season and are particularly high in the milder spring and autumn, on public holidays and during special events. It is advisable to book outside of these periods to get the best rates. The hotel tax in Las Vegas is 12%.
The following hotels in Las Vegas are divided into three categories:
Luxurious (over $ 150)
Moderate ($ 100 to $ 150)
Inexpensive (up to $ 100)
These are minimum rates for a standard double room with tax, if applicable not stated otherwise.
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Four Seasons Hotel
The location of the Four Seasons Hotel on the southern end of the Strip gives the impression of a secluded vacation spot in the heart of Las Vegas’ main business district. However, the hotel knows its guests very well: they stay here because they want to take advantage of the excellent services for business travelers and want to enjoy the elegant French interior, not to let off steam in a casino.
The range of guest rooms ranges from the 75 square meter Las Vegas room in rich wood tones with a large double bed, living room, marble bathroom and walk-in closet to the 409 square meter presidential suite with complete living and dining room, various bedrooms and a far-reaching view the strip and the mountains.
The ballrooms and meeting rooms are designed for large congresses, but smaller meetings are also catered for.
Address: 3960 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas
Phone: (702) 632 50 00
Website: http://www.fourseasons.com/lasvegas/index.html
Bellagio
As the name suggests, beauty played a major role in the design of the Bellagio Hotel and Casino. The hotel is on the Strip, but is separated from it by an access road and a 3.2-hectare pond with over 1,000 exquisite, timed fountains, as well as a botanical garden and an art gallery. The 3,933 suites and rooms are equally impressive; its price depends on how good the view of the world-famous fountains, iconic for Las Vegas, is.
Address: 3600 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas
Phone: (702) 693 71 11 or (1 888) 987 66 67
Website: http://www.bellagio.com
Wynn Las Vegas
It is the only casino hotel in the world to receive five stars from Mobil and five diamonds from AAA.
Steve Wynn’s most important hotel is second to none in terms of luxury and elegance. The hotel with the striking lettering (“Wynn”) is literally its own world and is located in the middle of a tropical garden with waterfalls next to the most exclusive golf courses in the city.
Hotel rooms vary in size and shape, and are outfitted with every detail, including Egyptian cotton sheets, flat-screen LCD TVs, granite cocktail bars, whirlpool tubs, and copies of artwork from the “Wynn Collection of Masters” The casino houses the most elegant restaurants, lounges, bars and clubs on the entire
strip.3131 Las Vegas Boulevard South
(702) 770 70 00 or (1 877) 321 99 66
Internet: www.wynnlasvegas.com
Price: $$$$
Address: 3131 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas
Phone: (702) 770 70 00 or (1 877) 321 99 66
Website: http://www.wynnlasvegas.com
Moderate
Caesars Palace
With its enormous Roman columns and four-poster beds, the pompous Caesars Palace remains one of the most important hotels on the Las Vegas Strip. The enormous suites have minibars, marble bathtubs and a sweeping view of the Strip. Apart from the usual facilities, Caesars Palace has two family swimming pools, a “European swimming pool” (topless sunbathing allowed), a heated swimming pool, two outdoor whirlpools, a lot of restaurants, the full range of casino entertainment, Tennis courts, squash courts and a large shopping center belonging to the hotel.
Address: 3750 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas
Phone: (702) 731 71 10 or (1 866) 227 59 38
Website: http://www.caesarspalace.com
Green Valley Ranch Resort
The Green Valley Ranch Resort is located just outside of Las Vegas in Henderson. Luxury surrounds and pampers guests who can relax here from the hustle and bustle on the strip.
The resort hotel resembles an extensive Mediterranean hacienda and has considerable conference facilities, eight restaurants, a cinema and a small European-style casino. The main building borders the swimming pool area with its own small sandy beach, sun loungers and private lounge chairs. The ambience in this area is European.
Address: 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson
Phone: (702) 617 77 77
Website: http://www.greenvalleyranchresort.com
The Palms Hotel and Casino
The Palms is one of the newer casino hotels in Las Vegas and is mainly aimed at young, well-heeled celebrities and their fans. For example, some suites are equipped for the special needs of NBA basketball players. Chicago’s famous Nine and Ghostbar and the Parisian Buddha Bar were copied here and are meeting places for the “rich and beautiful”. The rooms are furnished with the usual details – and the less common ones. For example, there is a private outdoor hot tub in the Playboy Tower.
Address: 4321 West Flamingo Road, Las Vegas
Phone: (702) 942 77 77 or (1 866) 942 77 70
Website: http://www.palms.com
Cheap
MGM Grand
The MGM Grand, located on the Strip with more than 5,000 rooms, is one of the best hotels in Las Vegas when it comes to low prices, but a lot of effort has been put into maintaining its own character. The art deco decor of the guest rooms is modern, bright and tasteful. Black and white photos adorn the walls.
The first-class restaurants bear the signature of celebrity chefs such as Joel Robuchon, Wolfgang Puck and Emiril. The casino where the famous Cirque du Soleil provides entertainment is huge.
Address: 3799 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas
Phone: (702) 891 77 77 or (1 877) 880 08 80
Website: http://www.mgmgrand.com
Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino
The aquarium and the high ceilings of the entrance hall do not suggest what a cheap hotel it is.
A monorail connects Mandalay Bay to some of the trendiest spots on the Las Vegas Strip. The rooms on the upper floors offer excellent city views, and the restaurants are particularly innovative.
Since there are four swimming pools, you will definitely catch a good spot by the pool.
Mandalay Bay is definitely one of the best budget hotels in Las Vegas.
Address: 3950 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas
Phone: (702) 693 71 11 or (1 877) 632 78 00
Website: http://www.mandalaybay.com
El Cortez Hotel
The Cortez is one of the smaller hotels in Las Vegas. You can trace its history back to the era of Bugsy Siegel, one of the city’s founders. In 1963, the old hotel and casino was acquired by a newcomer and redesigned in the style of the American Southwest.
Today the hotel has a small selection of room types and unbeatable prices to offer. The furniture is a bit sparse, but comfortable. The pluses of the small casino hotel are the friendly atmosphere and the proximity to the central tourist attractions. For the grandiose casinos along the Strip, however, it is no competition.
Address: 600 East Fremont Street, Las Vegas
Phone: (702) 385 52 00 or (1 800) 634 67 03
Website: http://www.elcortezhotelcasino.com
