As an unwritten rule, Las Vegas does everything big. The city's main hotels have thousands of rooms, which can lead to a lack of personal touches. However, hidden amongst the mega hotels of Las Vegas, you will find a choice of small (by Vegas standards) hotels that offer luxury accommodations. The hotels may not have the size, but they possess unique features for travelers who want something different, while still offering easy access to Las Vegas attractions such as casinos, live shows and restaurants.
The Artisan Hotel Boutique welcomes guests with a Parisian theme, surrounding them with the decor of 1914 Paris. The hotel's common areas are adorned with chandeliers, statues, an indoor fountain and frescoes that look down on you from the ceiling. All rooms have their own unique character and include art from some of the world's most famous artists. The hotel's 64 rooms have opulent furnishings, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi Internet and all standard hotel amenities. The hotel's restaurant serves a mix of international and American cuisines. Meals include sandwiches such as tuna melts, lobster blts and organic chicken. Main courses include grilled salmon, New York strip steaks, rack of lamb and chicken pasta. If you want a late-night snack, the restaurant serves its special nachos, flatbread pizza and Cobb salad. The hotel pool area has comfy day beds and Mediterranean plants. In the evening, the pool area hosts a DJ. The hotel lounge has private booths, cocktails and fine cigars. You will find the hotel conveniently located just off the Las Vegas Freeway and just under one mile from The Strip.
THEhotel takes up its own private tower at the Mandalay Bay resort, while not small by conventional standards, it is small by Las Vegas standards. According to Frommer's, THEhotel is Vegas' best non-Vegas hotel and its accommodations are "sophisticated." Guests rooms offer suite-only accommodations ranging in size from 725 to 1,674 square feet. Room amenities that stand out over standard room features include pillow-top mattresses, a wet bar, granite and marble bathrooms, plasma TVs and separate showers. The hotel has easy access to all of the entertainment, dining and gaming facilities at the Mandalay Bay. Unique features of the resort include its own man-made beach, a lazy river, wave pool, an aquarium and over 15 restaurants serving fine cuisine to burgers.
The Rumor Hotel is located one mile away from the hustle and bustle of the Vegas Strip and just on the other side of the street from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. The all-suite hotel has contemporary decor and furnishings with a purple theme throughout. Rooms overlook the hotel's garden and pool area. Ground-floor rooms have their own patio, while first-floor rooms have private balconies. Luxury amenities that make this hotel's rooms stand out include ceiling-to-floor windows, soaking tubs and a separate sitting area. The hotel also has free parking and Wi-Fi Internet. The hotel restaurant serves Belgium waffles for breakfast, sandwiches for lunch and a choice of dinners such as capa-pollo, sea bass and Japanese pork chops. If you prefer to eat outside the hotel, you will find plenty of restaurants within walking distance. The hotel is pet friendly and even has a dog run for four-legged guests, according to the "Las Vegas Sun."
