With over 300 hotels available in Las Vegas, travelers can find just about anything they are looking for in accommodations. Some hotels cater to families; however, most encourage couples, business travelers and gamblers to stop in. Prices are as varied as the hotel themes, and specials are not difficult to find when it comes time to make a reservation.
Located directly on the Strip, this hotel is known for its romantic, Italian-themed grandeur--complete with a gondola ride through the hotel's interior. Luxury suites and five-star accommodations are available, and patrons can enjoy 80 international boutiques, fitness center, rock-climbing wall, or a branch of the Canyon Ranch Spa. Meeting rooms can be rented for weddings, banquets or business sessions. The hotel houses an elegant casino, as well as several bars and 19 restaurants that showcase six award-winning chefs.
The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino
3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
866-659-9643
venetian.com
Opening December of 2010, this luxury hotel offers 50-foot towers overlooking the strip, and 12 restaurants--including a buffet. Meeting rooms and resort suites can be reserved, and patrons can enjoy three different pools, a spa and a nightclub. Bars and lounges are scattered throughout the facility. The 100,000 square foot casino will be the first to offer casino cabanas, which claims to be "part exclusive social atmosphere, part great gaming."
Cosmopolitan Resort & Casino
101 Convention Center Dr. # 100
Las Vegas, NV 89109-2002
877-551-7778
cosmopolitanlasvegas.com
This hotel is all about the beach--having created a water paradise in the middle of the desert. Covering 11 acres, the "Beach" houses three swimming pools, a wave pool, lazy river, and 2,700 tons of sand. Inside, the hotel houses "The Shark Reef," where guests can walk through 1.6 million gallons of seawater and 2,000 animals behind a glass wall aquarium. The hotel offers a poolside casino--as well as the indoor location--and villas, cabanas and bungalows for the total beach experience. With 22 restaurants, food can be found for any taste. Lounges, bars and nightly entertainment can also be enjoyed.
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
877-632-7800
mandalaybay.com
Located downtown in view of the famous Fremont Experience light show, the Plaza sits on the site of the original train depot in Vegas. Its motto, "real values, real people, classic fun," is presented in the hotel's entertainment--such as the Rat Pack throwback group--and the beautiful but simple hotel rooms. The hotel hosts four restaurants, as well as a food court for those in a hurry to get back to gambling in the casino. Wedding packages are available, as are meeting rooms. When calling for reservations, feel free to inquire about promotions, or check their website for specials.
Plaza Hotel & Casino
1 S. Main St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
800-634-6575
plazahotelcasino.com
