When staying in Las Vegas, the Strip is the place to be. If you are traveling with a pet, however, you will find that your options are somewhat limited. Some higher end, off-strip properties--such as Green Valley Ranch and Red Rock Resort and Spa--welcome pets under 30 pounds for a fee. Although limited, the Strip offers a handful of options for pet owners who don't want to stray too far from the action.
If you are looking for a budget rate, the Howard Johnson Inn may be the hotel for you. Located on the North Strip between the Stratosphere and Downtown Las Vegas, the Howard Johnson Inn charges a fee of $30 per pet, per night, as of 2010. The area is not the most upscale, dominated primarily by wedding chapels and pawn shops; however, with what you save on room rates, you can take in Cirque du Soleil's "LOVE" at the nearby Mirage. With an Olympic-size outdoor pool, slot machines, a wedding chapel and a Cuban restaurant, the hotel offers many of the amenities that larger Strip hotels offer, yet the room rates are significantly lower.
Howard Johnson Inn - Las Vegas Strip
1401 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, Nevada
702-388-0301
howardjohnsonlasvegasstrip.com
The Four Seasons Las Vegas, a non-gaming property just steps from Mandalay Bay, welcomes pets without a fee, as long as the pet is less than 25 pounds; your pet must not be left in the hotel unattended. If you can abide such restrictions, the Four Seasons experience is well worth it. The hotel offers an outdoor pool, a spa, wireless Internet access, and special amenities for children, such as child-proofing, stuffed animals and child-sized bathrobes. Many of the extra touches you'll find--such as ice-pops, Evian spritzes and poolside bananas--come without a charge. Two restaurants and three lounges are on the property, including the Charlie Palmer Steakhouse. In-room dining options are available 24 hours.
Four Seasons Las Vegas
3960 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
702-632-5000
fourseasons.com
The Trump International Hotel is a 64-story skyscraper towering over the Las Vegas Strip. With all the glitz and glamor the name implies, the Trump International is a smoke-free hotel that welcomes dogs for a single, nonrefundable $200 fee. The 1,200-hundred-plus room hotel brings all the gilded amenities you would expect from both a hotel on the Las Vegas Strip and the Trump brand, including an outdoor pool, fitness center and high-speed Internet access.
Trump International Hotel
2000 Fashion Show Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
702-982-000
trumplasvegashotel.com
