The Fiesta Rancho casino-hotel, comfortably located away from the frantic rush of the Las Vegas Strip and downtown, offers a pleasant, locals-friendly atmosphere along with the same excitement and amenities that distinguish Strip resorts.
Of course, the Fiesta Rancho offers amenities that you won’t find on the Strip, most notably its NHL regulation-sized SoBe Ice Arena, which is available for public skating.
Another standout feature of the Fiesta Rancho is its restaurant selection. The 600-seat Festival Buffet offers 11 food stations and a wide variety of cuisine spanning the globe from China to Italy and back. The food court offers a variety of fast food options.
The Fiesta Rancho holds itself up as the “Official Royal Flush Capital of the World.” So, it makes sense that the resort’s 50,000-square-foot casino is not to be missed. After all, it had to earn that title somehow.
It might be safe to say that Caesars Palace is synonymous with Las Vegas. Its lavish rooms, splendorous pools, world-class shopping, extravagant entertainment, gourmet dining and hot nightlife continue to define just what “doing Vegas” is all about.
Unlike many of its contemporaries that have been imploded into dust over the years — Caesars Palace opened in 1966 — the resort continues to innovate and reinvent itself without sacrificing that classic Rome-via-Vegas atmosphere: unparalleled service, majestic surroundings and a true circus maximus of diversions.
Where should one even begin? That’s easy…with the stellar entertainment. Continuing to raise the bar for shows in Vegas, Caesars Palace offers incredible headliner productions — starring Celine Dion, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Mariah Carey and Reba with Brooks & Dunn and several other music and comedy legends — in its voluminous show venue the Colosseum. An edgy, circus-style show for adults, “Absinthe” has also pitched its tent-style theater in front of the Roman Empire.
There are several cool bars to chill out in at the resort. Cleopatra’s Barge, the luxurious floating lounge, transports you back to the time of Julius Caesar. The Seahorse Lounge houses a 1,700-gallon aquarium filled with Australian pot belly seahorses at its entrance. A bar and lounge called Fizz Las Vegas serves high-end champagnes by the glass or bottle along with exquisite choices of caviar, charcuterie and small plates. Vista Cocktail Lounge combines custom-crafted cocktails along with LED portals that showcase panoramic views from around the world.
Boasting an ornately designed domed four-story roof, the luxurious Omnia Nightclub houses a seductive ultra lounge, a high-energy main room with one of the largest dance floors in Vegas, a mezzanine with private booths and a breathtaking rooftop garden. There’s also an impressive roster of DJs spinning here.
The ever-growing list of amazing dining options — in both the casino and the renowned shopping mecca that is the The Forum Shops at Caesars — features celebrity chefs like Bobby Flay with his Southwestern fare at Mesa Grill, Michel Richard of Central and Guy Savoy. Guests can also enjoy rare delights from the likes of Sushi Roku or for less adventurous palettes, there are comfort-food options like The Cheesecake Factory. The Old Homestead Steakhouse, a venerable New York City steakhouse, serves up its iconic cuts of meat and classic sides at the resort. The Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill offers an array of British-oriented food from lamb T-bone to fish and chips as well as have a striking bar with 36 beers on tap and 24 bottled beers. Searsucker is known for its cowboy attitude and signature items such as the 38-ounce bone-in ribeye tomahawk. The Bacchanal Buffet is a 25,000-square-foot homage to eating.
Of course, before high-class shopping and gourmet restaurants, Caesars Palace was known as the casino in Las Vegas for anyone who is anyone to throw around their cash. And the 129,000-square-foot casino continues to be a prime destination for high rollers, celebrities and those looking to become either of the two. Excitement is always on tap in 62-table poker room and throughout the fast-paced race and sports book.
Even mere mortals can experience service and amenities worthy of the Olympian gods, from the artisan-like hair, skin and nail treatments available at Color salon run by Michael Boychuck to the 55,000-square-foot Qua Baths & Spa, which is known for its signature Roman bath rituals.
Caesars Palace boasts five room towers. The spacious rooms in its Augustus and Octavius towers are known as The Laurel Collection. They provide an elevated guest experience with added luxuries like a unique hotel app, a dedicated service staff and direct access to the Garden of the Gods pool oasis.
The world’s first Nobu Hotel has also opened inside the resort. Created by celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa, the 181-room boutique property offers a distinctly Japanese experience in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. On the ground floor of Caesars Palace, it boasts the world’s largest Nobu Restaurant and Lounge, at 12,775 square feet. In addition to a sushi bar, private dining areas, an open kitchen and two chef’s tables, this is the only Nobu restaurant in the world to have three sizzling teppanyaki tables.
If you crave the maximum Vegas experience, there simply is no argument more compelling than one night’s stay at Caesars Palace. Don’t take our word for it. See for yourself.
Tuscany Suites & Casino is an all-suites property located on Flamingo Road just a few blocks east of the Las Vegas Strip.
The boutique-like hotel with a Mediterranean atmosphere sits on 27 acres that are lushly landscaped and feature fountains along with a lagoon-style pool.
Guests will enjoy working out in the fitness center where there are also treatment rooms for spa services.
There are four restaurants at Tuscany Suites & Casino that are sure to satisfy any hunger pangs. Indulge in gourmet-caliber Italian food — like the osso bucco — in a romantic setting at Tuscany Gardens.
Guests can head over to Marilyn’s Cafe at any hour of the day. You’ll find everything from a wide range of breakfast offerings to a late-night menu — as well as fine dinner entrees like prime rib, pork ribs and seafood. Caffè Bottega serves freshly brewed coffee and smoothies. You can also get quick eats like salads and paninis there.
Try your luck at one of more than 800 slot and video poker machines in Tuscany Suites & Casino. There are plenty of table games (blackjack, roulette and craps) too. Sports fans can place bets at the William Hill Sports Book situated near the main entrance.
A good night’s sleep is guaranteed in the spacious suites because the beds come with pillow-top mattresses. Other amenities include refrigerators, coffeemakers and cable TVs. There is a small dining table and a living area with a sofa and armchair. Bathrooms boast separate tubs and showers.
Tuscany Suites & Casino also offers 40,000 square feet of space for meetings, conventions and special events such as wedding receptions.
Practically a hop, skip and a jump from the Las Vegas Strip and McCarran International Airport, the South Point provides a remarkable vacation experience with spacious rooms, a variety of restaurants, numerous entertainment options and the crowning jewel — a world-class, state-of-the-art Equestrian Complex.
Sitting on 60 acres, the hotel is designed with a fusion of Mediterranean and Pacific Coast-style architecture. Inside, the South Point boasts a number of enticing amenities, including oversized guest rooms and suites that have 42-inch LED televisions with cable service, clock radios with MP3 connectivity, coffeemakers, safes, hair dryers and wireless internet access (included in the resort fee).
When it comes to gaming, the South Point’s 80,000-square-foot casino offers an expansive race and sports book, more than 2,500 slot and video poker machines, a 600-seat bingo room, a 24-hour poker room and more than 60 live-action table games — from craps and blackjack to baccarat and roulette.
Live entertainment is available at the Grandview Lounge or in The Showroom at South Point, which features the Spazmatics, an ’80s-themed band, on Saturday nights. If you’re looking for a more family-friendly form of amusement, try knocking down pins at the 64-lane bowling center, winning prizes at the Time Out Arcade, taking in a movie at the 16-screen cinema or indulging in a treatment at the Costa Del Sur Spa & Salon, which features expert therapists who can tailor a relaxing, rejuvenating or self-pampering experience just for you.
South Point hotel guests also have access to a beautifully landscaped pool, hot tub and sand volleyball court. There is a fitness center, a beauty salon, a barber shop and a large business center as well.
Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, the South Point boasts a number of restaurants to satisfy every taste including the upscale Silverado Steakhouse and Primarily Prime Rib. Michael’s, an intimate gourmet room tucked away from the casino floor, has received countless awards for culinary excellence. Baja Miguel’s, Don Vito’s, the Big Sur Oyster Bar and the Garden Buffet are also fine choices. Indulge in the tastes of New York at the Del Mar Deli. Zenshin serves fresh sashimi and sushi rolls as well as BBQ grilled beef short ribs, miso-marinated black cod and Omaha bone-in ribeye. The 24-hour Coronado Café is the perfect spot to satisfy your late-night hunger pangs, and Kate’s Korner, an ice cream parlor, is sure to be a hit with the entire family. Plus, the popular Midwestern chain Steak ‘n Shake, known for its delicious burgers and hand-dipped shakes, is here.
Finally, horse lovers near and far will have the opportunity to experience events starring their favorite animals in Vegas’ only Equestrian Complex, which features a 4,400-seat arena and attached 80,000-square-foot exhibit hall. Horses will love coming to Vegas too — because all the stalls are comfortably air-conditioned for maximum equine comfort.
Offering some of the best dining experiences on Fremont Street Experience, the Fremont Hotel & Casino is one of downtown Vegas’ most beloved hotels.
The property has been one of the crowning gems of Fremont Street since 1956, when it became the first high-rise hotel in the area. Even after the hotel changed hands — Boyd Gaming bought it in 1985 — the devotion to quality and comfort has never lessened.
The 447 spacious, recently renovated guest rooms and suites — with flat-screen TVs, refrigerators and wireless internet access (for a fee) — are comfortably removed from the round-the-clock excitement of the Fremont’s 32,000-square-foot casino. Several stellar restaurants also stand ready to serve, from the splendid Pacific Rim cuisine of the Second Street Grill to the playful tropical setting of the Paradise Buffet & Café. And popular beef rib purveyor Tony Roma’s packs in guests by the truckload. For a quick bite, there’s always the Lanai Express or Dunkin’ Donuts. Plus, cocktails are poured round the clock in the casino bar and sports bar.
There’s more to the Fremont, but you should discover those bonuses through repeat visits. Offering classic Vegas service and quality, the Fremont Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas impresses with wonderful dining, comfortable rooms and exciting gaming action.
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.**
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.
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
At Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, excess is the norm. Las Vegas visitors can listen to some of music’s greatest artists, spot some of the world’s most dangerous predators and bodysurf some of the city’s largest waves without ever leaving the 120-acre property.
The resort is practically dripping in nightlife, dining, entertainment, recreation and relaxation. The accommodations are modern and up to date, offering wireless internet, iHome clock radios and large plasma-screen TVs in every room. Delano Las Vegas, the adjacent all-suite hotel, complements the already impressive property, offering a boutique experience for guests looking for a more cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Hip and high-end, Mandalay Bay is a bustling paradise, accented by fountains, sculptures, marble and flora. Surrounding it is dining at its finest, from the proletariat Red Square and the elegant Aureole by Charlie Palmer to Michael Mina’s stylish Stripsteak. Lupo by Wolfgang Puck is an Italian restaurant featuring a few twists on some old classics. Rick Moonen’s RM seafood provides patrons with everything from gourmet- and café-style seafood eateries to a sushi/raw bar. His steampunk-inspired venture, RX Boiler Room, showcases classic comfort food in small and large plate portions on the restaurant’s second floor. Other fine dining options are Fleur by Hubert Keller and the creative Japanese cuisine of Akira Black at Kumi Japanese Restaurant and Bar.
Mandalay Bay’s casual foodie offerings also keep in mind the relaxed tropical atmosphere. From the authentic Irish pub fare at Rí Rá, the 24-hour bistro menu at Citizens Kitchen and Bar and the Mexican favorites at the Border Grill and Hussong’s Cantina to the decadent hamburgers at Burger Bar, the By the Slice counter at Slice of Vegas and the Cantonese dishes in The Noodle Shop, there is something to suit virtually every palate.
Entertainment also abounds at the resort. “Michael Jackson ONE,” created by the estate of Michael Jackson and Cirque du Soleil, fuses together the music of Jackson and his hope for unity and a better world through a plot that follows four misfits on a state-of-the-art visual and audio adventure.
At night, eyecandy sound lounge offers an interactive experience with a high-tech touch, while the Foundation Room boasts unparalleled views of the Strip from high above Mandalay Bay and Delano Las Vegas, respectfully. Light is a wonderful nightlife venue that was “turned on by Cirque du Soleil.” Plus, you’ll never forget a visit to Minus5 Ice Bar or 1923 Bourbon & Burlesque.
Whether you’re a fan of rock, reggae, rap, rockabilly, jazz or blues, the House of Blues has it all. The venue not only books musical legends, but also puts on a soulful Sunday Gospel Brunch, featuring great live music and a traditional Southern food buffet. The Mandalay Bay Events Center meanwhile, provides a venue for sporting events and arena-sized musical acts.
It’s not all about the nightlife though — Mandalay Bay has plenty of things to do in the bright light of day. Get up close with some toothy friends at the Shark Reef Aquarium, featuring more than 2,000 animals. If you’d rather do the swimming yourself, take a dip in the one of the resort’s four pools at Mandalay Bay Beach, which also features a lazy river, a wave pool, the three-tiered Beachside Casino, bungalows, annual summer concerts and Moorea Beach Club (an adults-only pool experience).
You’ll think back on this Vegas vacation forever after heading over to Starlight Tattoo, where celebrity tattoo artist Mario Barth may be on hand to ink a permanent reminder on the body part of choice.
And there’s still much, much more to see and do, including gambling on the 135,000-square-foot casino floor, shopping at The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, getting pampered at Spa Mandalay or creating the ultimate Vegas cliché by tying the knot at one of three wedding chapels in the complex.
For guests who smoke in a non-smoking room, keep in mind there is a $300 cleaning fee upon checkout.
Guests will be charged for parking. Self-parking fees are: Free for less than one hour; $7 for 1 to 2 hours, $10 for 2 to 4 hours, $12 for 4 to 24 hours. Valet fees: $15 for 0 to 4 hours; $20 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).
Downtown Grand is located on Third Street between Stewart and Ogden avenues in downtown Las Vegas, just steps from The Mob Museum and two blocks from Fremont Street Experience as well as a short stroll from the hip bar scene in the Fremont East Entertainment District. The hotel is also less than a mile from shopping at the Las Vegas Premium Outlets – North and cultural events at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts.
Downtown Grand is comprised of two towers — the 17-story Casino Tower (east) and the 25-story Grand Tower (west), which are joined by an elevated walkway. Together, they house nearly 630 rooms and suites that range in size from 350 to 1,200 square feet. All of them provide sophisticated and stylish accommodations for downtown visitors. Guests will also enjoy flat-screen high-definition TVs with cable channels, Serta Presidential pillowtop mattresses, down pillows, alarm clocks, work desks and convenient standard and USB power outlets. The bathrooms are contemporary with either showers or combined shower/tubs as well as hair dryers and environmentally friendly amenities.
Among Downtown Grand’s dining offerings is a stylish bistro called the Freedom Beat. The Ninth Island, a shave ice and daiquiri bar from Hawaii, has also set up shop on this side of the Pacific Ocean.
Another inventive culinary concept at Downtown Grand is The Commissary, which features communal seating and an outdoor patio. Also open on a seasonal basis is The Pool Deck. In addition to an outdoor pool with a fire pit and cabanas, there is a bar, a lunch menu and park-like landscaping.
At night, you’ll find a lively scene in Downtown Grand’s casino bar Furnace or the Art Bar, which also serves small bites.
The 30,000-square-foot casino floor at Downtown Grand features an industrial chic décor and cool brick façade. It houses more than 600 state-of-the-art slot machines and 30 table games.
And that’s not all. Downtown Grand is at the heart of a much bigger neighborhood: the 10-acre, four-block district known as Downtown3rd, aka “dt³.” Downtown3rd aims to offer visitors and locals a pedestrian-friendly, entertainment-oriented experience. Presently, it consists of the cool drinking and dining joints Triple George Grill, Hogs & Heifers Saloon and Pizza Rock.
With first-class accommodations and a slew of acclaimed chefs, The Palazzo is the perfect respite for those seeking a taste of the finer things in life. From a three-story Barneys New York to a beautiful waterfall atrium, the resort is always striving to reach new heights in the hospitality industry.
As the largest LEED-certified building in the world, the resort is also committed to the environment. During the construction of The Palazzo, some 70 percent of waste materials were recycled, diverting nearly 42,000 tons from the landfill. Numerous green initiatives regarding recycling, energy, lighting, water, air quality and cleaning products are also in place here.
Combined with The Venetian and the Sands Expo and Convention Center, The Palazzo is among the largest hotel and convention complexes in the world. The two hotels are connected by The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian | The Palazzo, an 875,000-square-foot multilevel shopping complex with approximately 160 high-end stores — including Barneys — and water features like The Palazzo’s stunning Waterfall Atrium and The Venetian’s indoor canal. Amenities at The Palazzo and The Venetian are interchangeable, and together the properties boast the most James Beard award-winning restaurants under one roof.
A cathedral ceiling majestically tops the casino, while a second 80-foot dome floods the lobby with natural light. With 139 types of games, as well as countless slot and video poker machines, the casino floor itself lacks the stale smell of cigarette smoke typically found in Las Vegas casinos. As a property certified by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), smoking is off limits for the majority of The Palazzo — including 50 percent of the casino floor.
The resort’s 3,066 all-suite rooms start at 720 square feet and are decorated with a modern Italian style. They provide all the comforts of home along with the luxuries of a high-class hotel, and include sunken living rooms, remote-controlled draperies, multiple flat-screen TVs and Roman tubs. The Prestige Suites, located on the 23rd floor, offer enhanced VIP treatment with a champagne check-in and access to an exclusive lounge where a complimentary breakfast, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails are served.
Dining is inarguably second to none at The Palazzo with restaurants like celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck’s Cut, an AAA Four Diamond Award-winning steakhouse. Carnaval-inspired SushiSamba unites Brazilian flavors, Peruvian tastes and Japanese technique. Chef Mario Batali’s Carnevino is for connoisseurs of aged beef, and chef Emeril Lagasse’s Table 10, inspired by his flagship New Orleans restaurant, showcases bold Creole cooking. Grimaldi’s, a New York City import, serves up its incomparable thin crust pizza.
Adjacent to SushiSamba is its sister venue, The Lounge at SushiSamba, a vibrant boutique nightclub featuring interactive entertainment. Another hotspot for dining and drinks is the Mediterranean-inspired Lavo.
For a more casual meal, enjoy light fare at Wolfgang Puck’s seasonal restaurant, Solaro, located at the five-acre pool complex on the hotel’s fourth floor. Also on the pool level near the entrance to the Canyon Ranch SpaClub, the Canyon Ranch Grill offers healthy options as well as a menu of organic liquor.
Those seeking sophistication and elegance on their Vegas vacation will find it here. The Palazzo is unparalleled in providing world-class dining, shopping and accommodations right in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip.
Discover South Beach in Las Vegas at Tropicana Las Vegas – A Doubletree by Hilton, which boasts a sun and beach theme.
Guests can enjoy light, bright rooms featuring tropical décor along with 42-inch plasma television sets, iPod docks and updated décor with interesting touches like plantation shutters on the windows. There is even a vanilla/coconut-like scent wafting through the hallways to appeal to guests’ senses and impart a tropical feel.
The hotel’s 50,000-square-foot casino features white marble tiling, stylish chairs at the slot machines and vibrant carpet while the race and sports book, operated by CG Techology, has plentiful seating and multiple big-screen televisions.
The Laugh Factory Las Vegas comedy showroom is also housed at the resort.
In addition, there is luxurious leather seating and live entertainment or DJs on many nights in the Tropicana Lounge, which is located just off the main casino floor and serves an array of classic cocktails or order a signature frozen cocktail from Chill’m.
Step inside Glow, A Mandara Spa, where beach, stone and jungle elements, enhance the divine pleasure of traditional and contemporary health and skin care.
Tropicana Las Vegas’ two-acre pool features lush tropical landscaping, a shaded area and a grassy area perfect for laying out in the sun or lounging under a tree. **The pool is closed for the season and is not available to guests.**
Guests can savor several dining choices including Bacio Italian Cuisine, an elegant restaurant at Tropicana Las Vegas featuring pizzas, calzones, pastas and more. There is also Biscayne Steak, Sea and Wine, which serves up their steakhouse fare in a cheerful dining room decorated with beige colors and dark woods.Try the Beach Café or the South Beach Food Court for quick eats.
If you’re in town for a conference, Tropicana Las Vegas offers more than 100,000 square feet of conference space, featuring state-of-the-art technology that will make your convention or special event sail smoothly. And The Wedding Chapel at Tropicana Las Vegas and its staff can make your big day a dream come true.
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.
The architecturally-stunning M Resort brings dining, gaming and casual elegance to the south end of the Las Vegas Strip, about 10 miles south of Mandalay Bay.
The resort was created for Las Vegas residents as a locals resort destination by a native of the city, Anthony A. Marnell III, and offers unparalleled amenities, service and quality. Inside the casino feels spacious and airy. The main lobby area has a wall made of glass windows that overlooks the M Pool and Entertainment Piazza. There are other entranceways located throughout the casino featuring large windows, a rarity for any casino. The interior has dark wood and unique glass lighting accents creating a modern yet relaxed atmosphere for guests.
Rooms are upscale but casual with dark tones and custom furniture, many with spectacular views of the Strip and valley.
There are several restaurants at M Resort featuring widely recognized chefs as well as a brew bar and a wine cellar/tasting room, providing an array of dining and drinking options. There’s the steak and ocean cuisine of Anthony’s Steakhouse. A popular dining destination for locals, buffet-in-the-round Studio B serves house beer and wine as part of its overall price. Attached is the Studio B show kitchen for private cooking demonstrations, which are showcased on 117 screens within the buffet.
Jayde Fuzion, a restaurant offering contemporary Asian sharing dishes that combine Japanese, Chinese and Korean flavors, boasts an interactive sushi bar with an all-you-can eat sushi menu served daily. Vig Deli features classic bar food like wings and pizza along with an array of sandwich options, made-to-order hot dogs and hand-made desserts. Located near the race and sports book it’s the perfect spot to enjoy a quick meal while watching the game.
Guests looking for a lighter breakfast can stop by Baby Cakes, which serves an assortment of coffee and espresso drinks along with European-style pastries, cakes and chocolates, or grab a quick burger at Anthony’s Gourmet Burgers & Brews. The 35-seat Marinelli’s Pasta Bar serves fresh, made-to-order small plate Italian dishes.
In addition to the various dining options the resort features varied atmospheres to enjoy a drink. Take two stairways or a glass elevator from the main casino floor down and you’ll find the Hostile Grape Wine Cellar, a contemporary wine cellar serving 160 wines by the glass and more options by the bottle. The M Bar located on the casino floor features contemporary music, videos played on various flat screen televisions located throughout and venue and live entertainment. Beer drinkers won’t want to miss 32° Draft Bar featuring 96 different beers on tap including everything from classic lagers to unique ales and stouts. Ravello Lounge overlooks the casino floor and features live musical acts. When the warmer weather rolls around guests can enjoy a drink and the sunset at Villaggio Bar located on the outside piazza.
During the warmer months the resort also hosts concerts at the M Pool and Entertainment Piazza boasting the Las Vegas valley and desert sky as a backdrop. The 110,000-square-foot complex features two main pools and two large Jacuzzis. There’s also Daydream, a secluded adults-only pool that features weekly parties and special guest DJs.
M Resort is also home to Spa Mio which utilizes the latest techniques and products to provide the ultimate in relaxation.
Described as the crown jewel of the 67-acre urban metropolis CityCenter, Aria Resort & Casino flaunts an illustrious list of firsts for the Las Vegas Strip and beyond. It’s not only the largest hotel in the world to earn the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design’s Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, but it also features the most technologically advanced guest rooms in the country.
In addition, Aria offers more than 15 restaurants serving a variety of cuisines. Julian Serrano prepares Spanish-style tapas and small plates ideal for sharing. Jean Georges Steakhouse offers quality meats and inventive side dishes. Michelin-starred chef Masa Takayama is at the helm of both Bar Masa and Tetsu. There are also more casual dining choices including The Buffet at Aria and Aria Café, while the Jean Philippe Pâtisserie is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Michael Mina’s Bardot Brasserie serve fine food (like shellfish and roasted bone marrow) while celebrating the cocktails and café culture of Ernest Hemingway’s Paris. And chef Shawn McClain is behind a casual pizza eatery called FIVE50 Pizza Bar with handmade pastas and craft beers. Carbone is an Italian-American dining experience with waiters (known as “captains”) delivering entertaining tableside preparations.
Nightlife options at Aria include the sophisticated Alibi Cocktail Room and the ultra-swanky Jewel Nightclub. Some other more low-key bars that boast creative cocktails are Lift Bar and Lobby Bar.
Among Aria’s other offerings are the The Spa & Salon and a 215,000-square-foot pool deck. Liquid Pool Lounge is also a great spot during the summer for daytime indulgence in a party-like atmosphere.
Architecturally unique and sustainable in its design, Aria promises impeccable hospitality and personalized service. Expansive spaces like a three-story lobby are complemented by the warm, intimate décor elements of reclaimed wood and native stone.
Innovative water features by WET Design (creators of the Bellagio fountains and Mirage Volcano) greet guests at Aria’s arched porte-cochère. At the center of the driveway, the recycled water of Lumia lights up with bright, vibrant colors as it shoots into arcs and twisting ribbons. The curved 250-feet-long by 24-feet-high water wall, Focus, stretches across the front of the building.
Guests will also be greeted by public art, such as Maya Lin’s sculpture of the Colorado River, “Silver River.” Created from 100 percent reclaimed silver, it flows majestically above the registration desk.
Like the rest of the hotel, the casino utilizes unique earth-friendly initiatives, such as slot machine bases that serve as floor air-conditioning distribution units to effectively cool public spaces from the ground up. Nonsmoking pathways and specialized air curtains help minimize the impact of tobacco smoke on both guests and employees.
Aria has been designed to achieve a 30 percent improvement in energy efficiency. Guests can even “green their stay” by programming a preferred level of light and room temperature, as well as indicating the frequency of their linen and towel changes. The Control4 Suite System allows you to program your personal preferences, thanks to a simple remote control and television control panel.
Even with all the action under Aria’s roof, the CityCenter experience continues outside. The Crystals at CityCenter retail and entertainment district is located just beyond the lobby, while a pedestrian-friendly walkway offers access to Vdara from Aria’s north valet. Getting around the CityCenter complex and to other nearby resorts is easy as well. A tram runs between Bellagio and Monte Carlo with a stop at Crystals.
So a stay at Aria not only puts you in the lap of luxury, but also in the heart of all the action in CityCenter and within easy walking distance to the world-famous Las Vegas Strip.
Guests will be charged for parking.
Self-parking fees are: Free for less than one hour; $7 for 1 to 2 hours, $12 for 2 to 4 hours, $15 for 4 to 24 hours. Valet fees: $20 for 0 to 4 hours; $25 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).
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.
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!
With a great lineup of entertainment, two floors of gaming, several dining choices, three trendy bars and one of the best vantage points for the Fremont Street Experience light and sound show, The D Las Vegas is a hotspot in downtown.
The resort has a sexy, contemporary vibe. Its moniker — The D Las Vegas — pays tribute to its location in the resurging downtown scene as well as represents the Detroit roots of its owners. CEO Derek Stevens is also called “D” by his friends.
The accommodations (629 rooms and suites) are stylish and comfortable, and the casino floor is modern and vibrant. Gorgeous “Dancing Dealers” make the betting action more exciting.
There are two high-energy bars — the Longbar, which stretches the length of the casino and is lined by 15 big-screen TVs, and the outdoor D Bar with flair bartenders. Plus, a state-of-the-art sound system has been installed to keep the music pumping and the party going throughout the premises.
The D Las Vegas is the only downtown casino/hotel with two floors of gambling action. On the first floor you’ll discover the latest in slot, video and table gaming as well as a high-limit area. Those who want to enjoy vintage Vegas can head to the second floor, which is home to classic coin-operated machines and a Sigma Derby simulated horse racing game.
To enjoy a full evening at the resort, check out its headlining entertainment: the dinner show “Marriage Can Be Murder” and “Defending the Caveman,” which is the longest running one-man show in Broadway history. Or just sip on a cocktail and take in the sights of bustling Fremont Street from the Vue Bar, which boasts both indoor and outdoor patio seating.
Afternoons are also a blast at The D. Comedy magician Adam London appears in “LaughterNoon.”
For a superb meal in a refined setting (without the high price tag!), Joe Vicari’s Andiamo Italian Steakhouse features authentic Italian food, succulent steaks and great service. The dishes originated from the recipes of late Master Chef Aldo Ottaviani and are prepared from scratch daily. In addition to an extensive wine list, the restaurant boasts amazing cuts of meat from the nation’s top butchers, including Pat LaFrieda and Stockyard Premium beef and all-natural Strauss Brands lamb and veal. Among the items not to miss are the Andiamo Grande Meatball, the homemade gnocchi and desserts like the cannoli and bread pudding.
Casual dining options include McDonald’s and the 24-hour D Grill, which boasts a menu offering more than 75 breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert items all prepared from scratch (all the ingredient are fresh — nothing is ever frozen!). Plus, a Detroit staple, American Coney Island, can be found here — it’s first location outside of Michigan! So this is the only place in town where you can get the famous Dearborn Sausage Company brand hotdog with the Keros family secret special recipe chili sauce.
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.
Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino is Las Vegas’ first casino resort designed from the ground up to create an authentic Asian cultural and gaming experience. The resort, located at the north end of the Las Vegas Strip, is scheduled to open late 2016. Features of the property include a nine-story hotel with 204 rooms, of which 24 are suites; 27,500 square feet of casino space with an emphasis on table games including Baccarat and Pai Gow as well as slots, a high limit gaming area known as the Emerald Room and a luxurious VIP gaming parlor; a pool designed to create an oasis garden escape for hotel guests; a spa with four treatment rooms including reflexology and acupuncture; an indoor-outdoor Tea Garden featuring an extensive list of tea curated by Las Vegas’ only tea sommelier; five Asian-inspired restaurant concepts; and staff and signage to accommodate guests from throughout Asia as well as English-speaking guests.
North Las Vegas resort Texas Station offers hospitality and Texas-sized entertainment options, including the Dallas Events Center, a 2,000-seat concert venue, as well as the South Padre nightclub, an 18-screen movie theater and a 60-lane bowling center.
Texas Station boasts the same friendly atmosphere of its sister Vegas establishments (Boulder, Palace, Santa Fe and Sunset Stations — plus, Green Valley Ranch and Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa), but combines it with the charm, attitude and flavor of the Lone Star State.
At just over 47 acres with a 125,000-square-foot casino, elbow room is plentiful at Texas Station. A wide variety of gaming options — more than 2,000 slot and video poker machines, 27 table games, a 486-seat bingo hall and live keno — make the resort ideal for those looking to challenge lady luck.
Several full-service restaurants — Austins Steakhouse (winner of numerous Las Vegas best steakhouse awards), Texas Star Oyster Bar, the Grand Cafe, a giant buffet and a number of other eateries — provide great dining. Enjoy a drink and piano music at the A-Bar before your dinner or stop by the Martini Bar afterward and have one of their metropolitan cocktails with a Western flavor.
South Padre plays host to live musical acts and has a dance floor. Play billiards in the Splitz Bar. The Dallas Events Center, meanwhile, hosts big-name entertainment.
The entire family will enjoy the 18-screen Regal Cinemas, which offers everything from Hollywood blockbusters to independent films in plush comfort and state-of-the-art dazzle, with stadium seating and THX stereo. And did we mention the 24-hour, 60-lane bowling center that features Cosmic Bowling on Fridays and Saturdays?
There’s a lot to do deep in the heart of Texas. You had better get moseying along, partner, or it’s going to pass you by.