Hotels along the Las Vegas strip constantly update themselves to keep up with current trends that tourists are seeing at resorts throughout the world. Swim-up bars and gaming have quickly made its way into Las Vegas. The bars give guests a new level of convenience while enjoying elaborately designed pool areas.
Encore has been awarded five stars from the 2010 Forbes Travel Guide and the 2010 AAA Five Diamond Award for its level of luxury. The all-suite resort sits adjacent to sister hotel Wynn Las Vegas and relies on European decor throughout for its style. Heated pools are surround by gardens. Each one includes Jacuzzi spas as well as cabanas with amenities such as flat screen televisions. An adults-only pool permits sunbathers to go topless. Encore Beach Club consists of 60,000 square feet of three-tiered pools encircled by chaise lounges, couches, daybeds and lily pad beds. The swim-up bar, Island Bar, is open during spring and summer months. Prepackaged sandwiches are featured on its menu in addition to cocktails.
Encore At Wynn Las Vegas
3121 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
888-320-7125
encorelasvegas.com
Tropicana Hotel and Casino has been a part of the Las Vegas Strip since 1957. Remodeling of the entire hotel has seen new décor and amenities such as plasma TVs in each guest room. The 4.2 acre pool area has been transformed into a combination of south beach styling and tropical elements. Three pools are set around lagoons and waterfalls. A partition is used during winter months to transform the main pool to an indoor pool. All pools except the garden pool are heated year-round. The swim-up bar, Tropics Pool Bar, is only open during summer months.
Tropicana Hotel And Casino
3801 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
800-462-8767
troplv.com
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is known for its party atmosphere that caters to trendy 20-something travelers and A-list celebrities from all realms of entertainment. The theme of music is prominent in the hotel with slight touches such as guitar-shaped door handles to music memorabilia from legendary artists. The pool area stretches over five acres and includes three pools as well as four Jacuzzis. HRH Beach Club features villas covering a sandy beach area. A plunge pool at the club is always 20 degrees cooler than other pools for quick cool downs during hot summer months. The Palapa, located near the Beach Club, is the hotel's swim-up bar and stays open on a schedule that varies with each season. Guests can choose to stay in the water or get out to enjoy the floating area when it is transformed into a dance floor during DJ performances. Skybar is a laid back club which offers an infinity pool and views of the Strip. Guests at the HRH Beach Club below can see the upstairs pool of Skybar with see-through windows. Rehab, held during summer months, transforms the pool area into a popular party spot on Sundays.
Hard Rock Hotel And Casino
4455 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, NV 89169
800-693-7625
hardrockhotel.com
