Vdara is one of three sleek hotels in the new City Center complex, an $11 billion mega development a few blocks from The Strip. It's a modern, sumptuous hotel with impressive rooms (they're all suites), a lobby bar, and a decent pool. But the quiet atmosphere isn't for everyone, so those who want to be in the heart of the Vegas action should stay elsewhere.
Vdara is one of three sleek hotels in the new City Center complex, an $11 billion mega development a few blocks from The Strip. It's a modern, sumptuous hotel with impressive rooms (they're all suites), a lobby bar, and a decent pool. But the quiet atmosphere isn't for everyone, so those who want to be in the heart of the Vegas action should stay elsewhere.
The 47-story, 599-room Palms Place Hotel Spa is one of the best values for a luxury hotel in Vegas. It's location off the Strip makes for lower prices, but there's a free shuttle to the Strip (ending in the evening) and the action-packed Palms Casino Resort is right next door, so guests still have easy access to the gambling, parties, and celeb sightings Vegas is known for. The Palms Place is quieter, sans casino, and smoke-free, and the big suites are chic and contemporary; all have kitchenettes. The chic sixth-floor pool is a hub for couples and families.
The 47-story, 599-room Palms Place Hotel Spa is one of the best values for a luxury hotel in Vegas. It's location off the Strip makes for lower prices, but there's a free shuttle to the Strip (ending in the evening) and the action-packed Palms Casino Resort is right next door, so guests still have easy access to the gambling, parties, and celeb sightings Vegas is known for. The Palms Place is quieter, sans casino, and smoke-free, and the big suites are chic and contemporary; all have kitchenettes. The chic sixth-floor pool is a hub for couples and families.
The adults-only Rumor Las Vegas promises guests a hip, intimate, and above all, sexy experience off the Strip. Its bold and quirky design and 24-hour pool and bar make good on that promise, but the 150 stylish, gray-and-purple-themed rooms are more about flash than comfort (they lack coffeemakers, hairdryers, and alarm clocks). But most come with balconies or patios -- a Las Vegas rarity -- and are available at generally low rates. For an adults-only alternative with a nightclub, consider the Artisan Hotel.
The adults-only Rumor Las Vegas promises guests a hip, intimate, and above all, sexy experience off the Strip. Its bold and quirky design and 24-hour pool and bar make good on that promise, but the 150 stylish, gray-and-purple-themed rooms are more about flash than comfort (they lack coffeemakers, hairdryers, and alarm clocks). But most come with balconies or patios -- a Las Vegas rarity -- and are available at generally low rates. For an adults-only alternative with a nightclub, consider the Artisan Hotel.
The 648-room Holiday Inn Club Vacations Las Vegas is a low-key, family-friendly property with reasonably priced one- and two-bedroom suites located a block away from the Las Vegas Strip. Rooms are big and well-equipped with kitchens, balconies, living rooms, and washer/dryers. With five pools, there's never a shortage of lounge chairs. A free shuttle connects guests to and from nearby casinos and and there's free Wi-Fi and free parking, but there are no elevators and guests that want daily cleaning must pay an extra fee.
The 648-room Holiday Inn Club Vacations Las Vegas is a low-key, family-friendly property with reasonably priced one- and two-bedroom suites located a block away from the Las Vegas Strip. Rooms are big and well-equipped with kitchens, balconies, living rooms, and washer/dryers. With five pools, there's never a shortage of lounge chairs. A free shuttle connects guests to and from nearby casinos and and there's free Wi-Fi and free parking, but there are no elevators and guests that want daily cleaning must pay an extra fee.
Its central Vegas Strip location (right by the Bellagio) and competitive rates make the mid-range, all-suites Jockey Club a great choice for travelers looking for a non-casino hotel. The 270 suites here are spacious and most have full kitchens equipped with four-burner stoves, ovens, fridges, microwaves, and dishwashers. All have living rooms and dining areas. Property features include a local area shuttle service, a fitness center with a hot tub and sauna, and free coffee and popcorn available in the lobby throughout the day. There's also a pool (that's shared with a neighboring hotel), and a lending library stocked with DVDs, books, magazines, and games. Suites at the Hilton Grand Vacations On Paradise on the Boulevard are similarly spacious, and cheaper -- but it's not on the Strip.
Its central Vegas Strip location (right by the Bellagio) and competitive rates make the mid-range, all-suites Jockey Club a great choice for travelers looking for a non-casino hotel. The 270 suites here are spacious and most have full kitchens equipped with four-burner stoves, ovens, fridges, microwaves, and dishwashers. All have living rooms and dining areas. Property features include a local area shuttle service, a fitness center with a hot tub and sauna, and free coffee and popcorn available in the lobby throughout the day. There's also a pool (that's shared with a neighboring hotel), and a lending library stocked with DVDs, books, magazines, and games. Suites at the Hilton Grand Vacations On Paradise on the Boulevard are similarly spacious, and cheaper -- but it's not on the Strip.
This modern Best Western offers a good value for a clean, quiet hotel sans casino in Vegas. A large indoor pool and updated rooms sets this hotel apart from its competitors. There are many shops and restaurants nearby as well. Travelers looking for the same value closer to action can try the Best Western Plus Casino Royale.
This modern Best Western offers a good value for a clean, quiet hotel sans casino in Vegas. A large indoor pool and updated rooms sets this hotel apart from its competitors. There are many shops and restaurants nearby as well. Travelers looking for the same value closer to action can try the Best Western Plus Casino Royale.
The LaQuinta Las Vegas Airport South is a value chain property that does what it sets out to do: provide a clean, well-run, pleasant place to stay at a bargain price. The rooms, even the standard ones, are large and contemporary, and almost all have microwaves and mini-fridges; some have sofa beds. The location right next to the airport is ideal for business travelers on quick furloughs and anyone who has a red-eye flight. But with the free around-the-clock shuttle to the Strip, this is also a savvy choice for any traveler who would rather save a little money than be right smack in the middle of the action. Even though there's not much immediately nearby besides the airport, there is a clean outdoor pool on-site.
The LaQuinta Las Vegas Airport South is a value chain property that does what it sets out to do: provide a clean, well-run, pleasant place to stay at a bargain price. The rooms, even the standard ones, are large and contemporary, and almost all have microwaves and mini-fridges; some have sofa beds. The location right next to the airport is ideal for business travelers on quick furloughs and anyone who has a red-eye flight. But with the free around-the-clock shuttle to the Strip, this is also a savvy choice for any traveler who would rather save a little money than be right smack in the middle of the action. Even though there's not much immediately nearby besides the airport, there is a clean outdoor pool on-site.
Location is the main draw at this mid-range casino hotel, which is right in the middle of the Las Vegas Strip. It's a good value, and unlike some other similarly priced properties, the entire hotel, including the rooms, gets high marks for cleanliness. Rooms are contemporary, with fresh bedding, Keurig coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and convenient plugs by the bed and at the work desk. The property is small by Strip standards, with 152 rooms, but has several restaurants on-site, including an Outback Steak. Though the hotel itself is smoke-free, the attached low-key casino with low table limits reeks.
Location is the main draw at this mid-range casino hotel, which is right in the middle of the Las Vegas Strip. It's a good value, and unlike some other similarly priced properties, the entire hotel, including the rooms, gets high marks for cleanliness. Rooms are contemporary, with fresh bedding, Keurig coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and convenient plugs by the bed and at the work desk. The property is small by Strip standards, with 152 rooms, but has several restaurants on-site, including an Outback Steak. Though the hotel itself is smoke-free, the attached low-key casino with low table limits reeks.
Although it's nearly two miles off the Strip, the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Las Vegas continues to draw travelers with its fun party atmosphere and sleek rooms. Unfortunately, its most famous asset, the Rehab pool party, had its final run in 2018. However, its five-acre pool area is still a draw, as are two live-music venues, multiple restaurants that include a steakhouse and Nobu, a large casino (complete with go-go dancers), and a 14,000-square-foot nightclub. There's even an on-site tattoo parlor. The hotel's 1,504 rooms are contemporary, outfitted with flat-screen TVs, feather-topped beds, and dark, clubby decor. This high-energy spot is a great pick for partiers, but travelers wanting to be closer to the Strip may prefer the SLS Las Vegas.
Although it's nearly two miles off the Strip, the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Las Vegas continues to draw travelers with its fun party atmosphere and sleek rooms. Unfortunately, its most famous asset, the Rehab pool party, had its final run in 2018. However, its five-acre pool area is still a draw, as are two live-music venues, multiple restaurants that include a steakhouse and Nobu, a large casino (complete with go-go dancers), and a 14,000-square-foot nightclub. There's even an on-site tattoo parlor. The hotel's 1,504 rooms are contemporary, outfitted with flat-screen TVs, feather-topped beds, and dark, clubby decor. This high-energy spot is a great pick for partiers, but travelers wanting to be closer to the Strip may prefer the SLS Las Vegas.
An off-the-Strip property with an on-the-Strip atmosphere, the upper-middle-range Rio All Suites Hotel & Casino is gigantic and has a Brazilian theme. The hotel’s 2,526 rooms are mostly dated, but renovated rooms in the Samba Tower offer bright pops of color and Strip views. Amenities include everything one might expect from a Vegas hotel — a massive casino, tons of dining and nightlife options, multiple pools, and some high-stakes thrills. Rio is a touch nicer than sister properties Bally’s and Harrah’s, but both have better locations directly on the Strip for similar nightly rates.
An off-the-Strip property with an on-the-Strip atmosphere, the upper-middle-range Rio All Suites Hotel & Casino is gigantic and has a Brazilian theme. The hotel’s 2,526 rooms are mostly dated, but renovated rooms in the Samba Tower offer bright pops of color and Strip views. Amenities include everything one might expect from a Vegas hotel — a massive casino, tons of dining and nightlife options, multiple pools, and some high-stakes thrills. Rio is a touch nicer than sister properties Bally’s and Harrah’s, but both have better locations directly on the Strip for similar nightly rates.