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.
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.
Just a short 10-minute drive from downtown Las Vegas and with easy access to U.S. 95, Arizona Charlie’s Boulder offers reasonably priced rooms and several dining options for locals and tourists alike.
Southwestern architecture greets guests as they enter the resort’s four-story parking garage, as well as the eight three-story buildings featuring more than 300 affordable and comfortable rooms. A landscaped RV park with more than 200 spaces also offers several amenities, including a clubhouse and a dog run.
The casino at Arizona Charlie’s Boulder is expansive with more than 1,000 slot and video poker machines both upstairs and downstairs, as well as table games and a race & sports book. Those who enjoy bingo can get their fix any time of the day or night at one of the city’s only 24-hour bingo parlors.
Guests will dine in comfort at any of the restaurants at Arizona Charlie’s Boulder. Those with empty stomachs can indulge in large breakfast, lunch or dinner portions at the Sourdough Cafe. Other options include the Charlie’s Market Buffet or the rustic Yukon Grille steakhouse, located upstairs near the bingo parlor — while downstairs you’ll find Charlie’s Cheesesteak Deli.
After a hearty meal, grab a drink at one of two bars – Elbow Creek or Jake’s – or sit back and unwind at the Palace Grand Lounge, where free, live musical acts entertain guests in the evenings. There is a pool and hot tub at the hotel and a smaller pool at the RV Park to round out the experience (note: both pools are open seasonally).
As part of the Arizona Charlie’s chain, this hotel-casino provides a great respite on the east side of Las Vegas.
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.
Three miles south of the Las Vegas Strip, you’ll find the Adirondack lodge-themed Silverton Hotel and Casino Lodge, which is currently undergoing a five-year, $150 million expansion plan with recently completed guest-room renovations and additional restaurants and lounges. Silverton boasts 300 newly remodeled rooms and suites with pillow-top mattresses, leather sofas, hardwood furniture, Bath & Body Works products, high-speed Internet access, mini-bars and in-room movies.
The sophisticated Twin Creeks Steakhouse serves generous portions at reasonable prices. The Shady Grove Lounge brings the great outdoors in with an Airstream trailer inside which you can watch plasma TVs, play Bowlingo or foosball, eat and drink. And the Mermaid Restaurant and Lounge, with its centerpiece 117,000-gallon saltwater tank filled with thousands of tropical fish and coral, and there’s also Seasons Buffet.
Perhaps the most exciting addition, especially for outdoor enthusiasts, is the Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, a 165,000-square-foot sportsman’s paradise featuring a NASCAR department, rods, reels and fishing accessories, hunting clothing and gear, an archery department with a four-station archery range, a rifle tube and pistol range, camping, hiking, outdoor cooking and bird watching equipment, and boats – from big-water to small fishing, canoeing and kayaking vessels.
The casino has over 1,500 slot, video poker and keno machines, as well as such table games as blackjack, craps, roulette and three-card poker.
The expansion plan also includes a multiplex cinema, retail shops, timeshares and new hotel rooms.
Shuttle service is available to and from the Strip.
There’s always something exciting happening in Las Vegas. From nightly shows to special events honoring the top names in motorsports, outdoor adventure and cultural celebrations, you can experience it all when you vacation at Silverton Casino Lodge. The list of events is constantly changing and includes your favorite entertainers in country music, classic rock, R&B, Top 40 and much more.
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.
The off-Strip Palms Casino Resort offers guests some of the city’s most spectacular views of Las Vegas, unique rooms, memorable nightlife venues and a bevy of dining options.
From a sky-high nightclub with a retractable roof to a poolside paradise, the Palms is a hotspot for the cool crowd — and a playground for celebrities. The resort provides an array of well-appointed guestrooms with flat-screen TVs, minibars and safes as well as specialty suites with everything you’d ever need for a grand Vegas getaway.
In addition, the Palms boasts its 40-story Fantasy Tower, which houses a series of fantasy suites. From the mammoth and lush Celebrity Suite to the ultra hip G-Suite and the bowling alley-inclusive Kingpin Suite, the Palms’ Fantasy Suites turn a regular vacation into one fit for a Vegas high roller. Other options include the hip-hop-themed Crib Suite, the bachelorette party-friendly Hot Pink Suite and the sensual Erotic Suite. Plus, there are one- and two-story Sky Villas near the top of the Fantasy Tower, showcasing opulence and one-of-a-kind amenities — like a private cantilevered Jacuzzi pool overlooking the Strip.
In conjunction with the luxe accommodations, it’s no wonder the stars are attracted to the Palms. The resort features great nightlife options, beginning with Ghostbar. Its open-air deck offers amazing 180-degree views of the city from 55 stories high. A significant player in Las Vegas’ music world, the Palms is also home to the Pearl concert venue as well as The Studio, where major artists flock to record their newest hits. The resort’s sophisticated center bar Social offers guests more refined fun.
Also tops at the Palms is the dining scene. Sky-high restaurants include chef Geno Bernardo’s Nove Italiano, which serves Italian favorites and handmade pastas, as well as a spectacular view from the dining room. At chef Andre Rochat’s Alizé, diners can enjoy similar floor-to-ceiling views along with a sophisticated French menu.
On the ground floor, the sleek N9NE Steakhouse has a sizzling atmosphere to match its succulent cuts of prime aged beef. China House is also here. The menu features dim sum and more than 200 beef, chicken, pork and seafood options, along with a variety of soups. At China House, there is also a focus on traditional hot pots.
Fast, casual dining choices at the resort include the Bistro Buffet, the little coffee shop Cafe on the Way and a sizeable food court known as The Eatery.
Hooters has opened its largest restaurant at the Palms along with a poolside bar that has 50 TVs.
If you’re looking to work out or get a manicure, the Palms has Recharge Salon & Fitness. Outside, the revered Palms Pool & Dayclub provides a welcome reprieve from Vegas’ heat with multiple pools, including two designed just for shallow lounging. And during the summer months, you don’t want to miss some of the most debauched pool parties (think Ditch Fridays) in town.
If indoor fun is more your style, check out the 14-theater Brenden Theatres complex. There’s plenty of gaming action to tempt you on the casino floor as well, including a Cantor Race & Sports Book with 93 betting carrels.
And if all of this isn’t enough, take a stroll through the Skytube (located in the food court) to the adjoining Palms Place property, where you’ll have access to another hip lounge, Cafe 6, a spa with a hammam and another enchanting pool area.
Indeed, with all of these offerings and the hip atmosphere, the Palms makes every guest feel like a celebrity.
Located on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip, Circus Circus Hotel, Casino & Theme Park has been a family favorite for years. With circus acts in the midway, thrilling rides in The Adventuredome and both casual and gourmet dining, this hotel has something for everyone.
Since opening in 1968, Circus Circus has appeared on screen in many films. It was a malevolent wonderland in Hunter S. Thompson’s “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” and a backdrop to the foreign intrigue in the James Bond thriller “Diamonds Are Forever.” The quirky romance between Austin Powers and Vanessa Kensington blossoms in front of the iconic clown marquee in “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.”
Inside, the classic casino floor (some areas even still have the original popcorn ceiling) is an adult playground, complete with many table games and numerous slot machines. Overhead, live circus acts — acrobats, trapeze artists, clowns and jugglers — run throughout the day beginning at 11 a.m., and a carnival midway offers games of skill and chance for all ages.
Accommodations are affordable and comfortable, including the motel-style manor rooms, which are located separately from the main building with their own interior corridor and security staff.
Please keep in mind all rooms are non-smoking; guests who smoke in rooms will be charged a $250 cleaning fee at checkout.
A shopping promenade connects all areas of the hotel and houses several restaurants, including THE Steak House, a highly touted gourmet room serving Midwestern beef dry-aged to perfection. Throughout the property there are more than a handful of places to grab a quick bite or cup of coffee (such as the Pizzeria, the West Side Deli and Blue Iguana Mexican Express), while the casino is home to an enormous buffet.
Mötley Crüe front man Vince Neil has opened Vince Neil’s Tatuado Eat-Drink-Party! restaurant and Vince Neil’s Party Bus Bar at Circus Circus. They showcase the rock star’s love of tattoos and tequila in an atmosphere reminiscent of the legendary Sunset Strip rock clubs where Neil and his pals launched their paths to stardom.
Circus Circus also touts the largest space-frame dome in the United States, The Adventuredome, an indoor theme park featuring the Canyon Blaster, a double-loop, double-corkscrew roller coaster, guaranteed to make you scream. The new El Loco, featuring a 72-second ride with gravity-defying turns and over-the-edge twists, provides a heart-dropping thrill as well.
An intimate race and sports book, pools and a unique rotating carousel-like snack bar round out the experience and should serve to reinforce any desire to run away and join the circus.
A Las Vegas institution, Circus Circus is one circus that’s always in town.
There is valet and self-parking. Valet fees: $10 for 0 to 4 hours; $15 for 4 to 24 hours. Self parking will still be free. However, guests visiting other MGM Resort International properties will still have to pay self-parking fees.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 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!
Enjoy a friendly casino atmosphere, good food and spacious rooms just one block north of the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas. The California Hotel & Casino offers a truly amicable environment for your visit.
What promises to be a tribute to the 31st state is unofficially devoted to the 50th here. For some reason or another, the residents of the fair state of Hawaii have made the California their main stop in Las Vegas, transforming the property into a tropical oasis. The rooms often fill with visitors from the islands, buoying the establishment with their warmth and enthusiasm.
Of course, the friendliness and hospitality of Las Vegas are also in abundance. Rooms are comfortable with flat-screen TVs and refrigerators and modestly priced. The mood in the casino is jubilant, with live keno, roulette, a multitude of slots and pai gow standing at the ready.
Restaurants include the upscale Redwood Steakhouse with its elegant setting and fine steaks and the 24-hour Market Street Cafe. There’s also Aloha Specialties for those in need of a quick bite between bets.
Drinks are always served with a smile in three fantastic bars: the Main Street Bar, the San Francisco Pub and Dave’s Bar, situated next to Cal’s Sports Book.
Complimentary shuttles run throughout the day taking guests to Sam’s Town on the “Boulder Strip.” A rooftop pool, a handful of souvenir shops and an arcade round out this spirited vacation experience.
The islands have met the Entertainment Capital of the World at the California. How could it be anything but a party?
The hotel will be undergoing construction on the west hotel tower starting Sept. 6. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the front desk.
The LINQ Hotel & Casino caters to visitors of all ages and attitudes. It’s not a stuffy, elite-style resort, but a modern and socially connected place. Wireless internet access is available in its rooms and throughout the property. Plus, guests will enjoy things like booking shows and making restaurant reservations with a concierge touchscreen option.
Adjacent to The LINQ Promenade, the open-air shopping, dining and entertainment district anchored by the High Roller observation wheel, The LINQ Hotel & Casino boasts many amenities and a fun atmosphere that make it an important part of the center Strip.
For instance, the entertainment offerings here are standouts. In the evening “Divas Las Vegas” starring Frank Marino is never a drag — even though all the performers are in drag. Mat Franco, winner of season nine of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” brings his astounding tricks to The LINQ Theater. In addition, guests can stroll out to The LINQ Promenade, where they’ll be able to see concerts or go bowling at Brooklyn Bowl.
Once you’ve taken in all the entertainment that abounds, you can treat yourself to The LINQ Hotel & Casino’s ample dining choices. Chef Guy Fieri’s first Las Vegas restaurant, called Guy Fieri’s Vegas Kitchen & Bar, is located at the resort’s north entrance. For excellent south-of-the-border cuisine, check out Chayo Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar at the south entrance. Or for one of the best breakfasts you’ve ever had — as well as amazing burgers and salads for lunch and dinner — try the Hash House A Go Go. Several restaurants in The LINQ promenade are also sure to satisfy your appetite — like the Yard House, Flour & Barley, Off the Strip Bistro, Sprinkles Cupcakes, Haute Doggery, Tilted Kilt and more.
Inside the resort’s welcoming casino are plenty of table games and more than 800 slot and video poker machines. You’ll also discover an action-packed race and sports book.
Nightlife is great at The LINQ Hotel & Casino as well. This lobby bar 3535, named for the numerical part of the resort’s address, features unique martinis and cocktails made from premium infused spirits. TAG Sports Bar will quench your thirst with one of more than 300 different beers. In O’Sheas Casino, you’ll be pleased to find a cheap bar and a rollicking good time on the stage — or you may be challenged to a game of beer pong. Order a variety of frozen daiquiris at Fat Tuesday, get a handcrafted cocktail from a flair bartender at the Catalyst Bar or quench your thirst at the Purple Zebra Daiquiri Bar on The LINQ Promenade.
When you finally retire for a good night’s sleep, you’ll appreciate The LINQ Hotel & Casino’s comfortable accommodations. There are 2,256 rooms and suites with pillow-top mattresses, charging stations with USB ports, 47-inch LED flat-screen TVs and rain shower heads. Guests also delight in floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase views of the High Roller, the Strip or the surrounding city.
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.
There is also a pool deck for adults only with two pools and a center bar that serves up a diverse selection of frozen drinks, draught beer and signature cocktails. Rounding out the amenities at The LINQ Hotel & Casino are the full service Spa at The LINQ, which offers facials, body treatments and massages, as well as a fitness center, a salon and a wedding chapel.
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.
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.
Much more than just a neighborhood casino, the Suncoast Hotel & Casino is a virtual entertainment juggernaut, featuring a huge casino, an expansive bowling center, a cineplex and headliner entertainment.
Located in one of Las Vegas’ premier areas, the Suncoast resort is adjacent to two of the valley’s best golf courses – Badlands and Angel Park – and is just a few minutes from Northwest Las Vegas’ finest shopping.
Of course, the real treats await inside of the resort, beginning with the more than 80,000-square-foot casino, which features more than 2,400 slot and video poker machines, numerous table games, a 600-seat bingo center and a 150-seat race and sports book.
For those looking for more family-oriented diversions, the Suncoast boasts a 16-screen Century Theaters complex and a 64-lane Brunswick bowling facility.
More adult-oriented entertainment can be found in the Suncoast’s 500-seat showroom, which regularly features headliner entertainment from the likes of Air Supply and the Gin Blossoms. Before a show, catch a meal at one of the property’s great restaurants, perhaps one of the Italian specialties at Salvatore’s or a pub favorite at The Game.
Whatever it is you’re looking for, it’s a sure bet that the Suncoast has it. Come and experience all the comforts of a Strip hotel without any of the hassles. You’re sure to leave this coast smiling.
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 Luxor, located at the south end of the Las Vegas Strip, makes its presence known throughout the valley not only by shining the world’s strongest beam of light into the sky, but also by offering cutting-edge restaurants, renowned entertainment, fascinating attractions and comfortable accommodations. It has shed much of its ancient Egyptian image and moved into this modern era with a more adult-oriented theme as well as ultra chic bars and lounges.
A present-day wonder, this 30-story pyramid contains many amenities. Spacious rooms surround the world’s largest atrium, which boasts shopping, dining and plenty of good entertainment. The casino, at 120,000 square feet, is one of the city’s biggest, offering an array of the latest slot and video poker machines, table games, a race and sports book and the Bruce Buffer Poker Room.
The smaller, more seductive Savile Row is situated next to it. A 2,000-square-foot haven, Savile Row is reminiscent of the street by the same name in London. Flight is the perfect spot for club goers to grab a few drinks before buckling their seatbelts for takeoff. At Liquidity, the casino’s water-themed center bar, guests will appreciate the sleek, high-tech design. Other nightlife options include the hip lobby bar Aurora.
Dining choices range from the around-the-world selections of More the Buffet to the rocking T&T (Tacos & Tequila) that features the innovative cuisine of celebrity chef Richard Sandoval. For a wide selection of breakfast and lunch fare, step into the Pyramid Café and explore its many comfort food options. Tender Steak & Seafood offers the best in surf and turf as well. The stylish American-style pub, Public House, is a popular favorite.
During the summer months, guests can be spotted soaking up the sun at the expansive five-acre pool deck through windows in the walkway that connects the two-story parking garage to the hotel. Located in the pool area, Nurture Spa & Salon lives up to its name, offering a steam bath, whirlpool and sauna, along with an array of facials and body treatments.
On the atrium-level, entertainment abounds. Enjoy the prop comedian Carrot Top and “Fantasy,” a sexy adult show featuring powerhouse vocals from Lorena Peril along with a bevy of gorgeous topless dancers. And the ladies of “Fantasy” aren’t the only bodies drawing crowds at the Luxor. “Bodies…The Exhibition” features 21 whole-body specimens in various poses, preserved using a method known as polymer preservation.
Cirque du Soleil has also brought its own brand of magic to the Luxor in conjunction with “Mindfreak” magician Criss Angel. In “Criss Angel MINDFREAK LIVE!,” you’ll be mesmerized by a surreal world where it’s often difficult to tell what’s real from what’s imaginary.
Indoor walkways make it easy to visit the Luxor’s surrounding hotels, leading south through The Shoppes at Mandalay Place to the Mandalay Bay and north to the Excalibur. A free tram also links the three properties.
Please note all of the hotel rooms are non-smoking. There is a $300 cleaning fee for guests who smoke in any of the rooms.
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).
From Egypt to France to Greece, pyramids have dazzled and amazed onlookers in both ancient and modern times. The Luxor in Las Vegas is no different.
For the classic Vegas experience, visit the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, where both business and leisure travelers are offered gourmet and casual restaurants, first-rate entertainment and world-class gaming action, as well as easy access to the Strip via the Las Vegas Monorail.
With a long history in the city, the Westgate Las Vegas originally opened as the International Hotel in 1969 and served as the venue where Elvis Presley broke all Vegas show attendance records. Nostalgic photographs of the musical maverick and a bronze statue of him remain on display.
In the Westgate Cabaret you can see “Purple Reign: THE Prince Tribute” and the topless revue “Sexxy” starring Jennifer Romas.
After an evening of entertainment, unwind inside the hip Tempo lounge, the Plaza Bar or The International Bar near the lobby.
Boasting several restaurants, the Westgate Las Vegas truly has something to suit every taste. An enchanting Zen-inspired Asian garden, where a tranquil rain splashes down into a koi-filled pond, sits outside the entrance to the award-winning Benihana. Nearby, Silk Road Noodle Bar, Rikki Tikki Sushi and Edge Steakhouse offer guests two more great choices in fine dining, while The Buffet provides a more casual option. Sid’s Cafe is a 24-hour eatery in the heart of the casino where you can get appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, main plates and desserts — as well as standouts like The Elvis Sandwich and the Chicken Lollipops. Grab a quick cup of coffee, a glass of wine or a snack at Fortuna, located near the lobby.
In the casino, crystal chandeliers run the length of the ceiling, while natural light from the hotel’s front entrance permeates the floor, which includes an array of games, from baccarat to slot machines. There is a glass-enclosed high-limit table area as well as high-limit slots. The SuperBook, an enormous non-smoking race and sports book spanning more than 30,000 square feet, includes a VIP section for high rollers, the non-smoking Ultimate Fan Cave and a deli. It also features the largest indoor LED video wall in the world, measuring at 240 feet long.
Accommodations at the Westgate Las Vegas are elegantly appointed and feature several modern amenities. The Signature rooms offer pillow-top mattresses, flat-screen televisions and wireless internet access. A simple upgrade to the Concierge Level rooms gives guests access to the exclusive executive experience of the Concierge Lounge, located on the casino floor of the hotel’s East Tower. Concierge Level guests enjoy complimentary breakfast, snacks, cookies and evening cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
Guests may want to indulge in a relaxing body treatment at the The Spa, play a game of tennis or lay out by the hotel’s third-floor pool with its stunning views of the Strip. There’s also a state-of-the-art cardio room for fitness buffs. Guests may also want to shop in one of the Westgate Las Vegas’ many gift stores, carrying everything from souvenirs to apparel and jewelry.
The business-savvy traveler will be pleased to find that — at nearly 200,000 square feet — meeting space is plentiful at the Westgate Las Vegas. A skywalk actually links the convention space to the neighboring Las Vegas Convention Center.
With its proximity to the Las Vegas Monorail, it’s easy to travel from the Westgate Las Vegas to just about anywhere on the world-famous Strip. But considering the wide variety of entertainment, dining and gaming options offered, you may never want to leave.
A 24-hour party atmosphere reverberates through the vibrant red, purple and blue neon towers of the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, where large suites, ample entertainment and popular dining combine for the ultimate off-Strip experience.
Meals at the Rio are as exciting and rich as the colorful surroundings. One of the most beloved buffets in Las Vegas — the Carnival World & Seafood Buffet — delivers on its moniker, offering the delicious fare of just about every ethnicity. Another must-try eatery in the Rio includes KJ Dim Sum & Seafood Chinese Restaurant. Hash House A Go Go has a home-style atmosphere. It serves breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner items that are delivered in oversized portions.
No Vegas vacation would be complete without a show, so take in the sleight-of-hand and gross-out grand illusions of magical duo Penn & Teller. Ladies will find it hard to keep their hands to themselves when the well-greased male dancers of Chippendales rip off one tank top after another. And men will also be enthralled with the beautiful ladies and sexy choreography in the topless revue “X Rocks.”
The all-male wait staff at Flirt Lounge, located in the lobby of the Chippendales Theatre, keeps the “Ultimate Girls Night” experience going strong with its full menu of exotic concoctions. Both men and women will delight in amazing views of Las Vegas from the VooDoo Rooftop Nightclub, located on the 51st story of the resort’s Masquerade Tower. High-tech fun and cool cocktails also await in the iBar.
Whether watching a flair bartender prepare Brazilian-inspired drinks with a smile or the expert gaming dealers distribute cards, this resort exudes high-energy fun. The vibrant 100,000-square-foot casino floor features more than 1,200 slots, all the favorite table games, poker room, race and sports book and keno lounge. The resort also plays host to the main event of the World Series of Poker each year.
Although you may be in town to party, the staff here takes customer service very seriously, and the hotel’s commitment to guest satisfaction has earned it national praise. The suite-sized rooms are also among the largest in town, with amenities ranging from a refrigerator to an in-room safe.
The Rio’s pool area, which includes a sandy beach, looks and feels like a tropical paradise, and the Rio Spa & Salon will soothe your senses after a long night of dancing. The Rio offers shopping in Masquerade Village and throughout the property as well.
The VooDoo Zip Line, an 800-foot zip ride, adds more excitement at the resort. Taking off from the VooDoo Rooftop Nightclub, located atop the hotel’s 50-story Masquerade Tower, guests can cascade toward the Ipanema Tower, reaching speeds up to 33 miles per hour while enjoying beautiful views of the Las Vegas Strip.
So get in the Carnaval spirit and head to the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. Like its namesake in South America, this is a true cidade maravilhosa — a marvelous city — in the middle of the desert.
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.
You may not believe your eyes upon encountering a tropical oasis in the desert, but this hotel is no mirage — it’s The Mirage on the Las Vegas Strip. Timeless beauty, tropical surroundings and exceptional service make The Mirage one of the most beloved hotels in the city.
Guests who stay at The Mirage feel like they’ve escaped to the islands. Outside the hotel are beautiful waterfalls and The Mirage Volcano. Upon entering the iconic property, visitors hear the soothing sounds of more waterfalls, smell the exotic flora and can stand on a bridge under a 90-foot-tall glass atrium while taking in the tropical surroundings. You may be in The Mirage, but it feels more like Polynesia.
In the lobby, guests waiting to check in are entertained by the aquatic life in a 20,000-gallon saltwater aquarium behind the front desk. Nearly 1,000 forms of marine life, including sharks, stingrays, porcupine fish, eels, sea bass and puffer fish call this place home.
The hotel rooms are nicely appointed, while the beautifully landscaped pool area is the ideal place to spend afternoons. In the warmer months, guests can enjoy VIP service and topless sunbathing at the secluded Bare Pool Lounge. Nearby, the majestic wildcats — tigers, lions and leopards — and playful bottlenose dolphins in Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat feel right at home in their tropical environment. All rooms are non-smoking; keep in mind if you light up, there is a $300 cleaning fee at checkout.
True to its history as a pioneer in the gaming and hospitality industry, The Mirage’s casino is large, easy to navigate and home to thousands of slot machines, dozens of table games and an enormous race and sports book (with an 85-foot-by-16-foot display screen). Contemporary glass sculptures by Dale Chihuly decorate the exclusive Baccarat Lounge and adjacent high-limit lounge.
Numerous restaurants — including the delightful Carnegie Deli, the elegant Japonais, the hip Stack and the spirited Samba Brazilian Steakhouse — await hungry patrons. You can indulge in Chinese cuisine and plenty of seafood at Fin and classic regional dishes of Italy at Portofino. Tom Colicchio’s Heritage Steak boasts meats prepared entirely over an open flame. The 24-hour Pantry features homespun recipes for things like pancakes, omelets, soups, salads, loaded sandwiches and classic desserts. Plus, eat to your heart’s content at Cravings, a buffet featuring 11 live-action stations representing different culinary regions or cooking styles.
The Mirage spa boasts relaxing body treatments, while the salon and barbershop provide high-quality treatments for the tresses.
Entertainment is second-to-none at The Mirage. The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil causes quite a revolution nightly inside its custom-built theater with 360-degree seating.
Celebrity impressionist and ventriloquist Terry Fator is a big draw among visitors of all ages, thanks to the fun he has onstage with his puppets — Walter T. Airdale, Emma Taylor and Winston the Impersonating Turtle. The Aces of Comedy series also hosts some of the biggest names in the funny business.
Ladies men Boyz II Men also play the Terry Fator Theatre Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, making Motownphilly groove in Vegas.
The Mirage boasts one of the Strip’s hottest nightclubs: the NYC import 1 Oak Las Vegas. Or head outdoors to Rhumbar, a casual cocktail and cigar lounge, to enjoy the cool mood of the Caribbean and amazing views of the Las Vegas Strip. The Lobby Bar at the front entrance of The Mirage, near the tropical atrium, is also a a prime spot for refreshing cocktails, people watching and socializing.
Rounding out the experience is plenty of shopping and more than 170,000 square feet of convention space. Guests can also easily hop on an air-conditioned tram for a free ride to the neighboring Treasure Island.
With its many offerings, The Mirage sets a high standard for itself and for every other luxury hotel in Vegas.
There is a charge 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).
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.