From its inception, Las Vegas has been adding new hotels and casinos to trump those that stood before. As of 2010, the city's four newest hotels and casinos opened from 2007 to 2009. The majority of recent building has been on the south end of the strip with the exception of City Center, which is on the north.
The Aria hotel and casino opened at the end of 2009 as part of City Center on the strip of Las Vegas. The hotel offers 520-square-foot standard rooms, and suites that range from 920 to 2,000 square feet. All rooms at the Aria offer amenities like robes, mini-bar, in-room safe, work desk, and one-touch control for dimming lights, closing drapes and controlling room temperature. Guests can swim in the hotel's three pools, access the City Center's monorail, and enjoy restaurants that include a buffet, casual dining and fine dining. The Aria casino is 150,000 square feet with private areas for high rollers, a poker room with its own tableside dining, slot machines and table games.
Aria Resort and Casino
3730 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89158
866-359-7111
arialasvegas.com
The Encore resort opened at the end of 2008 and is a sister operation of the Wynn hotel and casino. Encore suites offer amenities like an in-room safe, mini-bar, flat-screen televisions, robes with slippers, sitting area and a work desk. The AAA five-diamond tower suites are individual apartments with private entry. Guests can enjoy two pools inspired by the French Riviera, and a spa with 37 treatment rooms. The hotel's casino offers table games, about 800 slots, a poker room and a sports book. Guests can also play table games poolside.
Encore
3121 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
888-320-7125
encorelasvegas.com
The Palazzo opened in early 2008 and is a sister hotel of The Venetian. The Palazzo is an all-suite hotel offering room amenities like a DVD player, bathroom television, dining table, work area, refreshment center, in-room safe and a double-sink vanity. The Palazzo has seven pools, four hot tubs, and a spa with fitness center. Guests have access to The Shoppes at The Palazzo and are near The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian. The casino at the Palazzo offers more than 139 table games, with 20 high-roller tables and several slot machines including high-roller slots.
The Palazzo
3325 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-607-7777
palazzolasvegas.com
Planet Hollywood opened its doors at the end of 2007. Room amenities include movie memorabilia, armoire, iron with ironing board, Internet for a fee, and a plasma television. Suites at Planet Hollywood include additional amenities such as a large sitting area, turndown service, two televisions, bathrobes, blow dryer and a large soaking tub. The hotel offers guests a spa and its Pleasure Pool. The three-acre casino has table games of Baccarat, roulette and craps as well as a sports book and private poker room.
Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino
3667 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
866-919-7472
planethollywoodresort.com
