Just blocks from the Fremont Street Experience, the El Cortez is Las Vegas’ longest continuously running hotel/casino and it is the only Las Vegas hotel still standing to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
One of its main features is the gaming, and being on the casino floor is truly a pleasant experience. The hotel boasts more than 1,000 slot machines (including many that are coin-operated — for a blast to the past); popular table games like blackjack, roulette, craps and baccarat; and an active sports book. It’s all waiting for fortune seekers to discover! Low-ante tables bustle with budding gamblers who want to ease into things slowly.
When it comes to dining, there’s Siegel’s 1941. Open 24 hours, it’s an upscale yet casual restaurant where you can dig into everything from roast prime rib, chicken Milanese, steak frites and corned beef hash to Belgian waffles and omelets. For quick bites head to Subway and Pizza lotto. Players can even take advantage of the casino’s Gambling Gourmet service, which provides them with game-side meals served from a rolling cart.
Live piano music can also be enjoyed in The Parlour Bar & Lounge, an elegant venue that boasts a menu packed with modern and vintage cocktails.
While the hotel has graced downtown since 1941 and still showcases its Spanish Colonial Revival style architecture on the exterior, more than $25 million has been spent in recent years on major improvements and renovations to all aspects of the property, right down to the wiring and electrical components in the elevators. All the rooms have been upgraded, and the property’s old Ogden House, located across the street, has been converted into the modern El Cortez Cabana Suites, a South Beach-style boutique hotel with 64 rooms and its own fitness center.
With a solid location anchoring the Fremont East Entertainment District and near to the dazzling light show of the Fremont Street Experience, affordable room rates and a historical air, the El Cortez is an indispensable part of Las Vegas’ exciting downtown area
Aliante Casino + Hotel is a modern hotel/resort built in the middle of the master-planned North Las Vegas community of Aliante. The hotel offers friendly service, great gaming action, fabulous restaurants, exciting nightlife and a variety of live entertainment.
The hotel features guest rooms and suites; many with dramatic, sweeping views of the mountains and city lights. Guests can enjoy a beautiful pool area complete with private cabanas and outdoor bar, a business center, valet service and several lounges with live entertainment.
Conventions benefit from 30,000 square feet of event and banquet space accommodating groups of all sizes.
Dining and entertainment are sure to please every visitor with many options. Five fabulous restaurants along with a convenient and familiar food court will curb every appetite. Don’t forget, room service is available to guests of the hotel. Enjoy a live musical concert in the 600-seat showroom, complete with VIP booths, or catch your favorite first-run movie in the 16-screen on premise movie theater.
Aliante is a great local casino/resort, just minutes from the excitement of the Las Vegas tourist corridor.
The closest hotel and casino to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the Lucky Club Hotel and Casino attracts racing fans from across the country when world-class racing comes to the track.
Lucy’s Bar and Grill is the perfect spot to celebrate after the checkered flag drops.
This Hotel features over 80 newly decorated rooms and suites, an outdoor pool and sundeck.
An off-Strip property, Palace Station serves locals and tourists with great food, comedy acts, affordable rooms and much more.
Originally the “The Casino,” Palace Station paved the way for the rest of the Station Casinos properties. The acclaimed Sunset, Texas, Santa Fe and Boulder Station hotels as well as Green Valley Ranch and Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa wouldn’t exist if not for the dazzling success of this establishment. And the driving forces behind Palace Station are constantly refining and building on their good fortune for the benefit of their guests.
The accommodations here are spacious and just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, offering choices that run the gamut from comfort to class. Rooms and suites in the 21-story Luxury Tower boast a sophisticated, modern décor and upgraded amenities, including flat-screen televisions, work areas and top-notch bath products. The courtyard rooms are clean, comfortable and convenient with plenty of amenities. And guests won’t have to trek through the casino upon check-in because all rooms and suites are easily accessible from the lobby and parking garage.
Palace Station’s casino virtually crackles with charged excitement, with more than 1,600 slot machines, 44 table games,a 307-seat bingo room and an Asian games area featuring pai gow tiles. There is also a high-limit slots area, an expansive race and sports book and a nonsmoking poker room. Those who come to Palace Station not to stay, but to play, will enjoy the convenience of a separate casino valet, located with easy access to the casino floor.
The dining at Palace Station is as diverse and rich as Las Vegas itself. The Charcoal Room steakhouse features a menu including top-grade cuts of beef, market select fresh seafood and appetizers like creamed corn au gratin. Little Tony’s, a classic pizzeria by 11-time World Pizza Champion winner Tony Gemignani, serves a variety of pizza styles as well as a selection of pastas, calzones, stromboli, antipasti and salads. The Grand Café is open 24 hours a day to satisfy your cravings, while Cabo Mexican Restaurant offers up Mexican food in a hip, modern atmosphere, featuring lights resembling chili peppers and a round inviting bar. There’s something for everyone at the Feast Buffet as well. Guests can also grab a triple grande latte or other drink of choice at the Starbucks off the lobby.
Entertainment options include live music at Jack’s, a pub and sports bar, or guests can while away an evening with drinks at the Traxx and Trackside casino bars.
Surrounded by palm trees, the pool deck is relaxing and boasts two hot tubs. Plus, there is a fitness center, business center and gift shop.
Although Palace Station is located just off the Strip, complimentary shuttles run daily between the hotel and the Fashion Show mall on the Strip. Guests will also enjoy shuttle service to the airport. A concierge desk is available in the lobby to help with show or other travel arrangements.
Palace Station is willing, ready and able to make everyone feel right at home in Las Vegas.
Located just blocks from the Las Vegas Strip, The Westin Las Vegas Hotel – Casino & Spa offers all of the personal and business amenities for which Westin hotels are known, but with a healthy dose of Vegas glitz.
The intimate casino has over 150 slot machines – from 5 cents to $25 – and 6 table games, including blackjack, roulette and craps.
The Savona Bistro Restaurant serves prime steak, fresh seafood and Mediterranean cuisine in a contemporary setting.
Cozy Westin accommodations include more than 800 guest rooms featuring the hotel’s signature Heavenly Bed, a pillow-top mattress, down blanket, three crisp sheets, a comforter, duvet and five of the “best pillows in the business;” and the Heavenly Bath, a custom-designed Speakman shower with two heads with five adjustable jets and spray options. There’s also a coffeemaker, tasteful granite bathrooms with deluxe spa amenities, dual-line, cordless phones and high-speed Internet access (by request).
You can unwind with a massage or body wrap in the Hibiscus Spa or de-stress in the Westin workout fitness center, which has LifeFitness and Precor equipment.
If you’re traveling for business or leisure, the Mardi Gras Hotel & Casino offers both comfort and a fine location to make your trip a pleasure.
The hotel is located three miles from McCarran International Airport, and free airport transportation is available. Plus, the Mardi Gras Hotel & Casino is only a half mile from the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, and there’s a Las Vegas Monorail station in the vicinity that provides coverage along the southern end of Las Vegas Boulevard. Conventioneers will also have easy access to the Las Vegas Convention Center, which is only one block away from the hotel.
Rooms at the Mardi Gras Hotel & Casino are well-appointed and very comfortable. Starting at 430 square feet, they are approximately 25 percent bigger than most standard hotel rooms. Each room comes with one king, one queen or two queen beds. Among the amenities are a coffee/tea maker, a cable television with pay-per-view movies, an iron and ironing board, a mini refrigerator and a hair dryer. Bathrooms have a combined shower and tub. In addition to free wireless internet access, guests can make complimentary local phone calls.
Food is never a problem at the hotel, thanks to the Bon Temps Café. The on-site full-service restaurant cooks up delicious, affordably priced meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Snacks are also served in the 24-hour Mardi Gras Bar, which offers karaoke on Saturdays and daily happy hour specials.
Visitors who want to soak up the sun will discover a landscaped pool, along with a Jacuzzi and sun deck. The Mardi Gras Hotel & Casino is also home to a 24-hour casino filled with a variety of video poker and slot machines.
A huge bingo room. A bowling alley. Two top-notch Asian restaurants. These amenities and more make the off-Strip Gold Coast beloved by visitors and locals alike.
Located a mile west of Las Vegas Boulevard on Flamingo Road, it’s hard to believe this resort hasn’t been around since the turn of the century, luring the citizens of the West and beyond to its abundant gaming and entertainment by the wagonload. A classic gambling hall charm pervades the Gold Coast, from its frontier-style exterior to its 120,000-square-foot casino. In addition to the 720-seat bingo hall, the hotel boasts a bustling race and sports book as well as more than 2,100 of the most popular slot and video poker machines around.
If gaming’s not your bag, the Gold Coast offers plenty of other diversions, including a 70-lane bowling center and a showroom that features a variety of live entertainment.
Of course, you won’t go hungry in this place. Gold Coast offers a score of diverse dining options. It offers exotic Asian specialties of Ping Pang Pong and the Noodle Exchange. T.G.I. Friday’s even has a location inside the resort, so you can always grab an affordable slab of ribs or tuck into a sizzling chicken and cheese skillet.
Take all of this and add a great swimming pool, meeting rooms, a salon, a barber shop and a convenient location directly across from both the Rio and the Palms hotels, and you’ll realize why the Gold Coast remains such a treasured gem.
A stay at The Cromwell is sure to be an unforgettable one.
Located at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip on the northeast corner of Flamingo Road and Las Vegas Boulevard, the boutique-style resort has lots to offer travelers.
Not only is The Cromwell close to many of Vegas’ most popular attractions, but the hotel also boasts 188 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, exceptional hospitality, the first-ever restaurant by chef Giada De Laurentiis and three party-oriented experiences by nightlife visionary Victory Drai.
The accommodations have a sexy, Parisian-inspired atmosphere. Rooms are dimly lit and feature wood-toned floors, oversized headboards and vintage furnishings. The bathrooms have steam showers and Muk bath products.
Among the other things you’ll find at the resort is a 40,000-square-foot casino with 66 table games, nearly 440 slot machines, a high-limit room and a reserved gaming room. The lobby is reminiscent of an old world parlor with bookshelves lined by leather-bound tomes. Bound by Salvatore, the lobby bar, features the signature cocktails of world-renowned bartender Salvatore Calabrese — including the bubbly Cromwell Fizz, The Breakfast Martini and the espresso-infused Keep Me Awake Bro and Never Say Goodnight. Plus, there is a centralized bar and lounge called Interlude.
De Laurentiis, the well-known author and television personality on the Food Network, is behind the 10,000-square-foot eatery Giada. It’s situated on the second floor and has a patio that showcases breathtaking views of the Strip and Fountains of Bellagio. Her Italian cuisine embraces her birthplace of Rome while blending in some Californian influences. Signature dishes include lemon spaghetti, eggplant rollatini, marsala herb chicken meatballs and lemon ricotta cookies. Giada is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
On the 11th floor is Drai’s Beach Club & Nightclub — a rooftop pool club and nightlife venue. Drai’s After Hours club, which is located below the ground floor, offers up a late-night partying concept.
There is valet and self-parking. Guests will be charged $10 per day for self-parking and $18 per day for valet parking. Hourly self-parking and valet rates vary.
Rounding out The Cromwell’s amenities are a 24-hour fitness room and a gift shop called Curios that carries everything from jewelry and gourmet food to whimsical accessories.
According to the Travel Channel, the Best Western Plus Casino Royale on the Las Vegas Strip is one of the “best places in the world to strike it rich” – on par with the Kentucky Derby and the Monte-Carlo Casino in Monaco – due to “great odds and low minimums.” Maybe it’s because the Casino Royale offers 100 times odds on craps. The casino also features such table games as roulette, blackjack switch and Caribbean stud, as well as over 500 slot and video poker games (from one-cent to five-dollar pulls), including Wheel of Fortune and Megabucks.
Conveniently located across the street from the Mirage, this hotel offers more than 150 comfortable, affordable accommodations surrounded by the 24/7 sizzle of the Strip.
Stay on the premises for exciting gaming action, and you can enjoy lunch or dinner at the Outback Steakhouse, featuring beautiful views of the Strip. Or feast upon the classic White Castle as well as Denny’s and our food court.
With its brilliant pink and orange façade, the Flamingo is as colorful as the history behind it.
It seems appropriate that the Flamingo is a direct descendant of the hotel where modern Las Vegas began. Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel’s original Flamingo is gone (torn down in 1993), but the hotel that bears the name continues to live up to its name.
The lush gardens behind the room towers seem removed from Las Vegas entirely, with live pink Chilean flamingos, ducks, swans, turtles and koi fish frolicking in ponds and under three-story waterfalls. A number of swimming pools — including the stunning main pool with its seasonal water slide and the party-like Go Pool — make the Flamingo seem less of a casino and more of a full-fledged resort.
But the animals and water attractions aren’t the only entertainment at the Flamingo — plenty of humans worth checking out call the resort their home too. The women of “X Burlesque” offer some adult fun in the late evenings. Jeff Civillico is featured in a wacky comedy/juggling show in the afternoon. There are shows to suit all ages as well, including the song stylings of brother and sister duo Donny and Marie and the celebrity tribute show “Legends in Concert.”
Restaurants at the resort cater to tastes ranging from American and Italian to Japanese cuisines. The Paradise Garden Buffet serves up delicious food in an idyllic setting, looking right out at the picturesque wildlife habitat. Favorites at the Center Cut Steakhouse include the 20-ounce ribeye and 24-ounce porterhouse. And you can always grab a quick bite in the Tropical Breeze Cafe or the food court.
To keep the party going, while your night away at Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville, a crazy Caribbean-themed entertainment complex with a menu of island favorites and a cast of strolling entertainers. There’s even a Margaritaville Casino for Parrotheads to enjoy, complete with 22 tables, 220 slot machines and the 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar. Pick up a cocktail at Bugsy’s Bar or the lobby bar. Other dining choices include Center Cut Steakhouse and the rollicking Mexican restaurant and bar chain Carlos’n Charlie’s.
It goes without saying that the casino is enormous, with more than 1,600 slot machines, countless table games, a poker room and a giant race and sports book to reward the fortunate. Those looking to be pampered or get in a good workout will be impressed with the facilities at The Spa at the Flamingo. Charming weddings can be held in the Garden Chapel.
The north entrance of the Flamingo is also connected to The Linq, an outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment district that’s home to the High Roller observation wheel.
The resort has also transformed its standard rooms into more contemporary accommodations — FAB rooms. Modern décor elements include splashes of signature Flamingo pink and warm, wood-toned furnishings. Guests will enjoy upgraded beds with ultra-soft pillow-top mattresses, plush linens and faux fur throws. FAB rooms even come equipped with 32-inch flat-screen plasma televisions.
There is valet and self-parking. Guests will be charged $8 per day for self-parking and $13 per day for valet parking. Hourly self-parking and valet rates vary.
True to its lineage, the Flamingo is — and always will be — a quintessential Las Vegas experience.
Hooters Casino Hotel, just east of the Las Vegas Strip, is home to a namesake Hooters restaurant and, of course, the world-famous Hooters Girls in tiny orange hot pants and white tank tops. But it offers so much more.
Not only is there an array of scantily clad ladies, but Hooters Casino Hotel also has a little something for everyone. The resort’s comfortable rooms are island-casual with tropical prints on the comforters and all the standard amenities. The casino is always packed with action and includes table games like roulette, craps and blackjack as well as plenty of slot and video poker machines, a poker room and a William Hill sports book.
Cocktails are available throughout the resort — in spots like Pete & Shorty’s.
Eating options include Hooters restaurant, featuring the “nearly world-famous” buffalo wings. Mad Onion Fine Food & Spirits is great place to enjoy a fine dinner. The décor is contemporary and the restaurant also boasts an intimate lounge.
Hooters Casino Hotel’s hospitality extends out to the resort’s pool area. Open 24/7, there are two tropical themed pools and a waterfall. Hooters Girls are also there to serve you a cold beverage at the pool bar.
Best of all, no one has to leave empty-handed. While the Hooters Girls have to stay behind, true fans can bring home a piece of the resort from Splurge, a shop that sells all sorts of Hooters Casino Hotel logo merchandise and memorabilia.
A vision of gleaming gold, Wynn Las Vegas adds the look and feel of luxury to the Strip skyline. Along with its acclaimed entertainment, upscale shops and celebrity chef-laden restaurants, the serene environment incorporates scenic gardens, a manmade mountain, a three-acre lake with a mesmerizing waterfall, a relaxing spa and a golf course. Interconnected to its hipper, boutique-style sister property, Encore, guests will discover even more amenities just a short distance away.
From the resort’s inception, Steve Wynn vowed it would provide unrivaled service, dining and entertainment — Wynn Las Vegas and its staff deliver on that promise. There are 18 taste-tempting dining venues at the resort. Chef Mark LoRusso brings his masterful seafood techniques to Costa di Mare. The award-winning Wing Lei restaurant offers Chef Ming Yu’s Cantonese, Shanghai and Szechuan dishes. At SW Steakhouse, chef David Walzog works his magic on prime-aged steaks, chops, poultry and seasonal seafood, while chef Enzo Febbraro prepares beloved Italian dishes in Allegro. More casual eating options are available at The Buffet, which features 15 live-action cooking stations, and Red 8, a bistro offering diverse Asian dishes. All of the restaurants at Wynn Las Vegas also boast vegan options.
In the Wynn Theater, “Le Rêve – The Dream” entertains audiences nightly. The theater was designed in the round and custom built for the show. The aerial acrobatics and feats of human strength are simply stunning.
Along with bars and lounges, Wynn Las Vegas includes the magical multimedia presentations at the Lake of Dreams. At the center of the action, the casino itself features a vibrant atmosphere. There are more than 1,900 slots, a 26-table poker room, an expansive race and sports book with a lounge-like setting and a full slate of tables games — including blackjack, craps, roulette and War.
When it comes to relaxing, two main pools, Jacuzzis and private cabanas provide guests with a decadent daytime experience in the sun. The Spa at Wynn Las Vegas — complete with a salon and fitness center — is a sanctuary of care, comfort and beauty.
Like the spa, the extravagance of nature and design extends throughout Wynn Las Vegas. Rooms in the high-rise hotel tower are designed to provide views of either the Strip, the resort’s 18-hole golf greens or the waterfall. Natural lighting is prevalent throughout the property. European linens, flat-screen televisions and remote-controlled lighting are among the amenities awaiting guests in these magnificently furnished rooms.
The retail experience at Wynn Las Vegas is exceptional as well. Window shopping is a must. You’ll see Brioni, Chanel, Christian Dior, Cartier and Louis Vuitton.
Wynn Las Vegas has flawlessly combined the excitement of Las Vegas with leisure. Constantly raising the bar by renovating existing facilities as well as adding new amenities and services to keep ahead of the latest trends, the resort is truly a beacon of modern luxury at the heart of the Strip.
Be advised that the main gate is under construction until Fall of 2017. This will not impact the guests room and each guest will be notified upon check-in.
Fremont Street Experience may boast the brightest lights, but the iconic Four Queens Hotel & Casino is a star in its own right.
The venerable resort is located in the heart of downtown, but it has been there since well before the high-tech Viva Vision canopy started dazzling crowds. There’s enough classic Vegas glitz and old-school charm inside the Four Queens to rival the light show’s best displays.
The casino floor at Four Queens is always active and brimming with excitement as well. It boasts more than 1,000 slot machines, 27 gaming tables, a keno parlor and a sports book. Most recently, a bank of the popular Paradise Fishing slots was installed at the east entrance.
Dining at Four Queens is among downtown’s most celebrated. Enjoy the savory gourmet delights of Hugo’s Cellar, where every woman walks away with a fresh rose. For a more casual experience, try a fresh-baked pizza in the Chicago Brew Pub, where you’ll also discover a cigar lounge. And the 24-hour Magnolia’s Veranda serves up quick eats, including an unbeatable prime rib dinner special.
The Canyon Club showroom boasts a variety of live entertainment — everything from dance bands to comedians. Comedy magician Mike Hammer is currently mesmerizing audiences in an early evening show followed by Steve Connolly, who stars in the Elvis tribute show the “Spirit of the King.”
Featuring 690 comfortable and spacious rooms in twin 19-story towers, the Four Queens maximizes your stay with a 24-hour bell staff, laundry service and room service. Among the hotel’s other amenities are a lovely pool, meeting rooms and a gift shop to round out your Vegas experience.
With celebrated dining, convenient services and classic Vegas charm, the Four Queens is one of the brightest stars in downtown Las Vegas.
Quick note to all guests who are staying at the hotel. The south tower is currently undergoing renovations.
Just six miles from the Strip, Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall is nestled in the shadow of the Sunrise Mountains in Las Vegas and boasts more than 600 rooms, decorated in a Southwestern theme.
Taking what was a calculated risk for 1979, father and son Sam and Bill Boyd opened Sam’s Town. Their goal was to create an environment where locals would feel comfortable playing. More than three decades in business, Sam’s Town has become an indispensable stop for locals and visitors alike.
Rooms are built around a truly spectacular indoor atrium, Mystic Falls Park, that must be seen to be believed. With a nine-story glass roof and a 25,000-square-foot indoor area filled with trees, waterfalls and footpaths, it is one of Las Vegas’ unique surprises.
The restaurants here are among the town’s most popular. The extensive menu at The Angry Butcher, featuring huge steaks with all the fixin’s is as delicious as they come. T.G.I. Friday’s has an outpost in Sam’s Town, as do several fast food eateries including McDonald’s, Panda Express and Subway.
The free “Sunset Stampede,” a dancing waters and laser show, dazzles crowds nightly. Dozens of other amenities — including a 56-lane bowling center, an 18-screen movie theater, an arcade, Gatsby’s Salon and the Sam’s Town Live entertainment complex — serve only to complement what is still one of the most popular locals’ casinos, with three separate floors of round-the-clock gaming action, a fine race and sports book, a lively bingo hall and a poker room.
Among the hotel amenities are free daily shuttle service to the Strip and downtown, a pool, laundry services and a rental car desk. There are even two RV parks with a total of more than 500 spacious spots.
It may not be on the Strip or in the heart of downtown, but Sam’s Town is still every bit the quintessential Las Vegas experience. Missing this resort is to miss the frontier spirit that built Las Vegas from the dust in the first place.
**Construction on the hotel will commence on May 29 and last until October 1, 2017. Don’t be alarmed if you hear a little more noise than usual. And the Mystic Falls Park will be closed from April 17 – May 17. When you arrive, the front desk will alert you of said construction and will answer any questions you may have.**
The Eastside Cannery is the second Cannery brand casino in Las Vegas. Complementing the North Las Vegas hotel, the Eastside Cannery stays true to its historic past. The most prominent feature of the property is the 16-story bronze hotel tower featuring an exposed structural and decorative element, topped by a saw tooth roofline making it an icon for the Las Vegas Valley. There is an abundance of visual references to the burgeoning industrial era with the use of brick and steel in different locations, along with cross-braced steel facades and heavy steel open trusses. Murals depicting building amenities in a fun and nostalgic way decorate the outer walls of the property.
The inside of the Eastside Cannery Casino & Hotel is complementary to the building’s architectural design. Inside, guests are transported to the age of industry. Large open truss ceilings, exposed mechanical and over-scaled detailing is throughout the property. There are elements of the past intermixed with hi-tech.
Within the new 16-story hotel tower, more than 300 guest rooms and suites feature floor to ceiling glass windows giving guests spectacular views of the mountains and the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip. The oversized 450 square foot guest room decor and furnishings are reminiscent of the ongoing industrial theme of the property, but have a fresh 21st Century feel with wide screen plasma televisions in every room. Guests who book the corner window suites enjoy an exceptional view while soaking in their in-room spas in their 600 square foot surroundings. The five executive suites on the top floor include many amenities in their 900 square foot surroundings. There is also a Jacuzzi and a half-acre pool complete with cabanas on the property.
For meeting planners, the Eastside Cannery Casino & Hotel has 20,000 square feet of ballroom and meeting space to service a variety of meeting and convention needs. The main ballroom is over 17,000 square feet, divisible into five rooms. There are two additional meeting rooms as well as two boardrooms off the main ballroom.
Eastside Cannery’s 450 seat Bingo Room holds seven sessions daily every other hour beginning at 1pm. Fresh pastries are served daily in the morning session and complimentary beverage service is available at every session. The Pinups Bar depicts the saucy 1960’s pop art beauties with a new space age op art look. The zigzag ceiling murals depict life in the 1960’s with glimpses into the ever-changing future; from imagery of man entering outer space to families riding futuristic rockets. The Eastside Cannery artwork celebrates the evolution of industry and embraces the optimism of the ever-changing future.
Vegas visitors looking for excitement will find that and more at Harrah’s Las Vegas in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, where a festive atmosphere, diverse entertainment options and an action-packed casino permeate the property.
The celebration starts outside the casino at Carnaval Court, a rollicking outdoor bar that features live bands and flair bartenders. Souvenir kiosks and food stands complete the street fair ambience.
When entering the casino from Carnaval Court, a jester statue representing magic and jubilance ushers guests inside with the message: “The party has already started.” Nowhere is this more clear than just inside at the Piano Bar, where dueling pianos and karaoke keep the energy high. Harrah’s also boasts Numb Bar & Frozen Cocktails and the Signature Bar with color-changing lights, a crystal chandelier and big-screen TVs as well as 16 beers on tap.
Chandeliers resembling large gold Mardi Gras beads decorate the expansive casino, which is always brimming with action. Gamblers delight in everything from a comfortable poker room to a stylish high-limit gaming area with sliding glass panels, a keno lounge and Rapid Roulette tables. Sports wagering is available in the race and sports book, called the Sports Pit, with high-definition televisions wherever the eye can see.
Also in the casino is Toby Keith’s I Love This Party Pit, where dealers dressed in country-western garb sling cards while country music blares from speakers above. Those really feeling the honky-tonk vibe can head upstairs to Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill for a stiff drink, a bite and some dancing.
With a number of unique restaurants, guests can enjoy succulent steaks, prime rib, seafood and chicken at Ruth’s Chris Steak. Flavors, The Buffet represents cuisines from around the world. At the 24-hour Fulton Street Food Hall, you can get everything from New York-style pizza, sushi, homemade soups and artisanal sandwiches to bakery-fresh pastries. Plus, cool and refreshing ice cream with added mix-ins like fresh fruit are available at Icepan.
World-class entertainment at Harrah’s includes “Menopause The Musical” and the “Mac King Comedy Magic Show.”The hotel’s spa and Olympic-sized pool provide the perfect spots for guests to unwind.
Harrah’s boasts 25,000 square feet of meeting space. The lobby houses several jewelry, apparel and souvenir shops as well as a shoe shine station. There’s also a health club with the all the latest cardiovascular equipment and weight machines.
There is valet and self-parking. Guests will be charged $8 per day for self-parking and $13 per day for valet parking. Hourly self-parking and valet rates vary.
Though located within easy walking distance to many other properties, Harrah’s is home to a Las Vegas Monorail station, making it a snap to go just about anywhere on the Strip. Plus, free shuttle rides are available every half hour between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to the Rio and Bally’s/Paris Las Vegas.
At the Excalibur in Las Vegas, guests will find contemporary rooms, a busy casino, party-like dining experiences, a knightly show and more, all housed in a gigantic castle.
Set majestically between the skyline of New York-New York and the Egyptian pyramid of Luxor at the intersection of Tropicana Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard on the Strip, guests at the Excalibur can discover much more than knights and armor in this hotel.
At the heart of the property, escalators and elevators provide easy access to the upper levels. Upstairs, you’ll come across The Steakhouse at Camelot and The Buffet at Excalibur (which features an interactive dessert station as well as six food stations serving an array of cultural cuisines including American, Asian, Italian and Latin), a variety of shops selling everything from jewelry to souvenirs and the Castle Walk Food Court, which is expansive at 25,000 square feet and includes Schlotzsky’s, Cinnabon, Hot Dog on a Stick, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Pick Up Stix, Tropical Smoothie Café, Auntie Anne’s Soft Rolled Pretzels and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts.
Also located upstairs is the motorcycle-themed Octane Lounge. Start your evening there with drinks and then stop by the showroom shared by knights sans shining armor — the Thunder from Down Under dance troupe — and a Bee Gees tribute band. This floor is also home to the Canterbury Wedding Chapel.
On the casino level, guests’ cups will most certainly runneth over at Dick’s Last Resort, where food and drinks are delivered with a side of irreverence. Buca di Beppo is also known for making plates runneth over with its delicious, family-style Italian food, and Johnny Rockets serves up yummy burgers, fries and ice cream shakes. The Lounge offers live entertainment with a variety of music from pop to punk.
Near the front of the resort you can access stairs and escalators to the downstairs Fun Dungeon, where a midway offers carnival-style games with plush prizes and an arcade full of all the latest video games, designed for kids and kids-at-heart. You can also enjoy a feast and a show at the arena-style “Tournament of Kings.”
After a long night of rabble rousing and general good cheer, those looking for a little relaxation or to burn some calories will want to visit The Spa at Excalibur. It houses a sauna, steam room and fitness center, as well as offers a full menu of pampering body treatments.
The sprawling casino has plenty of slot and video poker machines as well as a wide variety of table games. Original stained glass panels depicting scenes from medieval times colorfully decorate the roof above the gaming floor. For more excitement, check out The Party Pit. Here you can play blackjack, roulette and three-card poker games while a sultry dancer performs on a stage behind the dealers.
The 2,000 widescreen rooms at the Excalibur boast modern décor, upgraded amenities (including 42-inch flat-screen TVs and alarm clocks with iPod connectivity) and large bathrooms with granite countertops, while the standard rooms continue to offer comfort with touches of the classic castle-theme at an affordable price. Keep in mind there is a $300 smoking fee for guests who smoke in non-smoking rooms.
Rounding out the kingdom is the pool area, which is much more than just a moat. This includes the Drenched pool café, a separate adults-only pool with cabanas, a fire pit and sun decks perfect for the king and queen of the castle. There is also a family pool with a thrilling water slide.
For those looking for easy access to other hotels, an indoor walkway connects the Excalibur to the Luxor. There is also a pedestrian bridge from the Excalibur to the New York-New York and the Tropicana. Finally, there is a free tram that goes from the Excalibur to the Luxor and then to Mandalay Bay.
Guests will be charged for parking.
Self-parking fees are: Free for less than one hour; $5 for 1 to 2 hours, $8 for 2 to 4 hours, $10 for 4 to 24 hours. Valet fees: $10 for 0 to 4 hours; $15 for 4 to 24 hours. Parking fees repeat for each 24-hour period. The parking fee for registered hotel guests includes in-out privileges within the same parking type (self or valet) across all MGM Resorts hotels (subject to availability).
The Southwest meets North Las Vegas at Santa Fe Station, a classy and cozy resort for the entire family with a bowling center, movie theaters, multiple dining options, a pool, a Western dance hall and more.
Only 16 miles from the Las Vegas Strip and just off U.S. 95, Santa Fe Station’s rugged stone exterior stands in harmony with the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains. Designed with the nuances of an ancient Spanish villa, the hotel-casino features an interior of earthy tans, reds and browns, marble flooring, wrought-iron accents and ceilings accentuated with glass arches.
A hacienda-style lobby replete with chandeliers and leather couches greets guests at check-in, while comfortable Southwest-inspired rooms offer amenities including pillow-top mattresses, Pay-Per-View movies, hair dryers, ironing set ups and wireless internet access.
A favorite of locals and tourists alike, gamblers will enjoy the hotel’s expansive casino, which offers not only 2,700 slot and video poker games, but also 40 table games, a 488-seat bingo hall, a keno lounge, a race and sports book and a non-smoking poker room. Looking for 1-cent and 5-cent slots? You’ll find them at Santa Fe Station along with progressive favorites like Megabucks and Wheel of Fortune.
With a wide variety of restaurants to choose from, no one will ever go hungry here. The Feast Buffet caters to tastes from around the world, with Mexican, Italian, Chinese and American dishes. The upscale Charcoal Room proves that fine dining isn’t limited to the Strip, boasting an extensive wine list, succulent steaks and fresh seafood. The Grand Café has a full menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner delights, while diners will enjoy guacamole prepared tableside at Cabo Mexican Restaurant.
Entertainment can be found in the Chrome Showroom, including a variety of world music headliners as well as local bands.The resort’s newest hot spot is 4949 Lounge, a stunning bar with guest DJs on weekends and karaoke on Monday nights.
A 16-screen movie theater and a 60-lane bowling alley round out the attractions, making Santa Fe Station the perfect hotel for a weekend retreat or a family adventure. And with two garages offering plenty of self-park and valet spaces, you’ll never have to worry about finding a spot for your car.
Just three miles from McCarran International Airport and less than a mile from the Las Vegas Strip, the Days Inn Las Vegas at Wild Wild West Gambling Hall offers the proximity you desire without the frenetic pace of the Strip.
There are comfortable rooms that come with a hair dryer, iron and ironing board, and free wireless internet access. All of the suites are non-smoking.
The garden setting and two-story buildings surround a lovely heated pool and Jacuzzi area, perfect for a night of relaxation. The hotel offers a well-trained staff available 24 hours to cater to the needs of the guests. There’s also a 24-hour casino. Plus, you can grab a bite to eat any time of day in the on-site restaurant.
The hotel offers free parking, and children 12 years and younger stay for free with an adult.
North Las Vegas is the latest hot spot in Southern Nevada. One of the hottest spots in that area is the Cannery Casino and Hotel. Near Nellis Air Force Base and the popular Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the Cannery bills itself as a “resort destination.” It’s hard to argue with that – especially for those who’ve come for the races.
This hotel has 200 rooms, an elegant palm-bordered pool and Jacuzzi and 24-hour room service. The casino level offers six restaurants and two bars with nightly live entertainment.
As you might guess from the names of the bars – Pin-Ups Lounge and Victory’s Bar & Grill – the Cannery goes for a WWII-vintage canning factory atmosphere, from the extensive use of brick to the illustrations of ’40s models on the blackjack tables.
The 75,000-square-foot gaming area offers over 1,650 slot and video poker machines and 20 table games. There are weekly blackjack tournaments and free gaming lessons on weekend mornings. The property recently open a brand new race and sports book, a poker room offering 2 tables including low- and medium-limit Texas Hold’em, Omaha and 7-Card Stud and a 288 seat bingo room.
The signature restaurant is Waverly’s Steak House, showcasing dark wood tones and still-life paintings that give it the look of a ’40s-style plant manager’s office. There’s also the Cannery Row Buffet featuring BBQ lunch and dinner, Casa Cocina for Mexican and margaritas and the All-American, 24-hour Victory’s Cafe. Try Vino’s Italian Restorante and Deli for a taste of Italy in your own backyard.
The Cannery also features Galaxy Luxury Movie Theaters with 16 screens, a large indoor/outdoor entertainment and exhibit venue that accommodates up to 3,000 people for concerts, festivals, motor sports exhibits and boxing matches.
The Big Easy meets the Entertainment Capital of the World at The Orleans, located just a short drive west of the Las Vegas Strip. From the playful French Quarter-like façade to the alligator-shaped door handles, the soul of New Orleans envelops guests.
Inside, you’ll find bright festive colors, giant Mardi Gras masks hanging from the ceiling and watering holes like the Bourbon Street Cabaret, where you can enjoy a drink and live entertainment.
Of course, Vegas still is very much in evidence with a bustling casino offering slots, video poker and keno machines, a variety of table games, a 19-table nonsmoking poker room that’s open 24 hours a day, and a race and sports book, among its many assets.
The 850-seat Orleans Showroom hosts a mix of big-name bands, singers and comedians. Plus, the state-of-the-art Orleans Arena features concerts, family entertainment and sporting events.
The hotel offers plenty of things to do for the whole family from the 70-lane bowling center to the 18-screen movie theater. Young children will enjoy a session at the professionally supervised Kids Tyme, while teens can play video games at the Time Out Arcade.
A wide choice of dining is available at The Orleans including delectable prime rib at The Prime Rib Loft, sushi and Chinese fare at Ondori Asian Kitchen, and freshly shucked oysters at Big Al’s Oyster Bar. There are also plenty of casual dining options including Alder & Birch, the French Market Buffet, T.G.I. Friday’s, the Courtyard Café, Java Vegas Coffee and a food court housing Fuddruckers, Sbarro, Subway and Baskin-Robbins.
Rooms at The Orleans are comfortable, featuring such amenities as flat-screen TVs, hair dryers, coffee makers and spacious sitting areas. Plus, the hotel offers many amenities to make the stay pleasant for guests including a salon and barber shop, two pools and a large hot tub, a luxurious spa, the Rocky Mountain Chocolate shop and a liquor store. The hotel also has free shuttle service to the Gold Coast (its sister property) and to and from the Las Vegas Strip.
Above all, The Orleans offers the entertainment and distinctive charm of its namesake — a place to trade your blues for rhythm and blues, your scowl for a grin, and a bad day for a great evening. Mardi Gras has begun and will never end here. Don’t be surprised if you end up leaving with multicolored strings of beads around your neck!