Hotels and resorts
Hotel overviews, openings, closings and deals.
7 Biggest Hotels in Las Vegas
When it comes to hotel rooms , there is no shortage in Las Vegas. In fact, it is often the resorts themselves that are the attractions ... and for good reason. These aren't your average hotels.
Luxor Las Vegas in Photos
Luxor Las Vegas is located on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip between Mandalay Bay and Excalibur .
What Makes Up CityCenter?
As CityCenter was being built, the city was abuzz about this new multi-building hub on the Las Vegas hub.
Mandalay Bay in Photos
Mandalay Bay is considered the southern most point of the Las Vegas Strip . This impressively large resort has more than 4,000 rooms, dozens of restaurants, North America's only predator-based…
Best Las Vegas Hotels for Bachelor or Bachelorette Parties
Regardless of where you stay in Las Vegas during your bachelor or bachelorette party, you’re never far from a slew of nightclubs and pool parties (if you arrive in the summer ).
Best Las Vegas Hotels with a View of the Strip
Regardless of where you are on Las Vegas Boulevard, the flashing signs and bright lights make for a memorable spectacle.
M Resort Las Vegas
M Resort may be technically located on the Las Vegas Strip , but it is all on its own in terms of location, atmosphere and market share.
Encore Las Vegas
Though it sits in the shadow of its bigger sister, Wynn Las Vegas, both in size and name recognition, Encore Las Vegas has managed to find its own place among the many Las Vegas hotels .
Paris Las Vegas
One of the most appealing aspects of Las Vegas is that visitors truly can visit the world in a day, and Paris Las Vegas is no exception to that international tour.
Ravella Las Vegas
Not everyone who visits Las Vegas is looking for the stereotypical Sin City experience.
Trump International Hotel Las Vegas
Unsuspecting and subtle, Trump International Hotel Las Vegas doesn't try to be everything at once. In fact, it's one of the few hotels on the Las Vegas Strip that is just that ... a hotel.
Wynn Las Vegas
Noted for its reflective gold coloring that glimmers on the Las Vegas Strip , Wynn Las Vegas is, in many ways, as majestic and dramatic as it appears from the outside.
The Cosmopolitan
Squeezed between CityCenter to the south and Bellagio to the north, The Cosmopolitan is confined to a surprisingly small amount of space, which means the resort was built vertically.
Las Vegas Hotels with FREE WiFi
Las Vegas hotels are not particularly friendly when it comes to doling out free wifi to their guests, though that's not to say you won't be able to pick up complementary internet.
Over-the-Top Suites in Las Vegas
Everything is Las Vegas is big and over-the-top: The shows , the food , the nightlife and the atmosphere. And, of course, we can't forget the hotels in Las Vegas either.
Luxor Hotel and Casino Las Vegas
It doesn't matter where in Las Vegas you are, you can always see the bright light shining from the top of the Luxor.
Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino
Located on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip, many people tend to overlook Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino, a luxury hotel casino owned by MGM Mirage.
Excalibur Hotel and Casino
From its tall blue and red spires to the fortifications that surround this fictitious castle, there's no missing Excalibur Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip.
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
If your plan is to rub elbows with celebrities while you're in Las Vegas, you may be able to do just that.
Romantic Hotels in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is no Paris or Venice when it comes to romance, but it's not a bad comparison.
Budget Hotels on the Las Vegas Strip
Though millions of people visit Las Vegas every year, there is no shortage of hotel rooms to accommodate everyone.
Las Vegas for Europe Lovers
A popular postcard you can buy in Las Vegas has pictures of the New York and Paris casinos on The Strip with the tagline, "New York to Paris in 10 minutes!" There's no denying the whimsical appeal of…
5 Ways to Enjoy Paris Las Vegas for Under $20
It's hard to miss the mid-Strip presence of Paris Las Vegas, especially with the tall Eiffel Tower replica stretching into the sky.
Sahara Hotel & Casino
Editor's note: The Sahara closed permanently in May 2011. Sahara is a hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip.
Tropicana Resort & Casino Las Vegas
Tropicana Resort & Casino is located on the Strip, at the Tropicana – Las Vegas Boulevard intersection. The theme of the resort is tropical.
New York New York Hotel & Casino
New York New York is a hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip. It is owned by MGM Mirage and it uses the New York theme.
Riviera Hotel and Casino
Riviera (or colloquially known as “the Riv”) is a hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip.
Stratosphere Las Vegas
Stratosphere Las Vegas is a tower, hotel and casino located on the Strip. The signature attraction is the 1,149 feet (350 m) Stratosphere Tower, which is the tallest freestanding observation tower in…
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
If it's been a few years since you've been to Las Vegas, you probably remember Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino as The Aladdin.
Harrah's Las Vegas
Owned by Harrah’s Entertainment – which also owns Bally’s Las Vegas , Caesars Palace , Flamingo Las Vegas , Paris Las Vegas , Imperial Palace and Cascata Golf Course – Harrah’s is a hotel and casino…
Imperial Palace Las Vegas
Imperial Palace is a hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip. The theme of the hotel is Chinese/Asian.
Bally's Las Vegas
Bally’s Las Vegas is a hotel and casino, located on the Las Vegas Strip. It is owned by by Harrah's Entertainment.
Treasure Island Hotel and Casino
Treasure Island is an AAA Four Diamond resort on the Las Vegas Strip which offers a contemporary style in a Caribbean Themed environment.
Las Vegas Hilton
Las Vegas Hilton is a hotel, casino and convention center located off the Strip. It is the largest Hilton Hotel in the world and home to the largest sports book in the world.
Monte Carlo Resort and Casino
Monte Carlo is a hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip and is owned by MGM Grand. The theme, as the name suggests, is Monte Carlo.
Aria Resort & Casino
Aria Resort & Casino is CityCenter’s central feature, owned by MGM Mirage and Infinity World Development. At the resort’s base there’s a large casino.
Mirage Las Vegas
Mirage Las Vegas is a casino resort located on the Strip, in Las Vegas. It is owned by MGM Mirage. Its signature attraction is the volcano erupting night in front of the reason.
Caesars Palace Las Vegas
Caesars Palace is a luxury hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip. It is owned by Harrah's Entertainment. The theme of the hotel and casino is the Roman Empire.
Flamingo Las Vegas
Flamingo Las Vegas is a hotel casino located on the Strip and owned by Harrah's Entertainment. It was the third resort to open on the Strip. Also, it is the oldest resort still in operation.
Binion's to Close Vegas Hotel
Word comes this week that an iconic Vegas landmark, Binion's Gambling Hall & Hotel , will be shuttering its hotel portion this month.
Circus Circus Las Vegas
Circus Circus is a hotel and casino located on the Strip, in Las Vegas. Owned by MGM Mirage, it features circus acts during the day.
First Look: Golden Nugget Opens New Rush Tower
While downtown Las Vegas has been one of the last few hold-outs of old Vegas - that of the cheap hotel rooms - the Golden Nugget has set out over the last few years to change that.
Bellagio Las Vegas
Bellagio is a luxury hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip. It was built on the site of the demolished Dunes hotel and casino and is owned by MGM Mirage.
The Venetian/Palazzo
The Venetian is a luxury hotel and casino, located on the east side of the Strip, between Harrah's and the Palazzo.
Eight Ways To Enjoy the Bellagio For Less Than $20
Ever since it was built, the Bellagio has been one of the grand dames of the Strip.
Hotel32 at Monte Carlo Opens For Guests
The Monte Carlo has been teasing for a few months about a new boutique hotel located within the upper floors of the property. Today, Hotel32 officially is open for guests.
Paradise Tower at Hard Rock Hotel Now Open
Another facet of the Hard Rock Hotel 's $760-million expansion project is now open as the new Paradise Tower opens slightly ahead of schedule.
Thanks, recession, since now flights and hotels are weirdly cheap in Las Vegas
It is no longer a surprise that the recession has hit major travel destinations and things aren’t looking too bright for the near future.
Harrah's Unveils Plans for New Pedestrian Mall
In an effort to squeeze even more out of the properties they own mid-Strip, Harrah's Entertainment has released plans to repurpose the empty walkway located between their Flamingo and O'Sheas…
Vegas Photo of the Week: Boardwalk Hotel and Casino
This shot of the Boardwalk Hotel and Casino was taken in 2004, roughly two years before it met its end.
First Look: Barbie Suite at The Palms
This could be the first times a Vegas resort has partnered with a toy manufacturer to redecorate a suite, but The Palms has just debuted the new Barbie Suite in its Fantasy Tower.
First Look: Monte Carlo Teases With Hotel32
I got an email from the Monte Carlo today about something called Hotel 32. No text in the email, but a slew of lovely photos of different room configurations.
The Joint at the Hard Rock Reopens
Last month, hard rock icons Motley Crue closed down the old Joint at the Hard Rock entertainment venue with a weekend of music.
MGM Mirage Narrowly Avoids CityCenter Bankruptcy
Despite large advance reservations for the upcoming end of the year openings of CityCenter's Aria and Vdara hotels, MGM Mirage found itself in quite a financial crisis this week concerning the…
CityCenter Las Vegas To Start Taking Reservations
With construction nearing the end on the long-awaited CityCenter project, several of its hotels will start taking reservations next month.
Vegas Hotel News: Boyd offers to Buy Station, Hilton to Go Cosmo?, Marriott Expands
Last month, Boyd Gaming made a bold move and sent out a non-binding preliminary indication of interest to buy out several of Station Casinos assets.
First Look: Hard Rock Las Vegas South Tower Room
Thanks to the Hard Rock Hotel, we have a series of photos to show you simply entitled South Tower 2010.
First Look: Hard Rock Las Vegas Tower Valet Entry
Thanks to the Hard Rock Hotel, we have a look at the entryway to the new Tower buildings that will be opening soon.
Circus Circus Offers New Airstream Trailers
For those who want to camp out on The Strip, the KOA Circusland RV Park located at Circus Circus has just added a few new Airstream trailers to their location.
CityCenter Puts Brakes on Harmon, Starts Hiring
Though the project is nearing its completion, MGM Mirage's giant CityCenter announced today that it will be making some changes to the Harmon Hotel & Spa component.
Encore Las Vegas Opens to the Public
With the economy on shaky ground, it may seem like a crazy time to be opening a luxury resort in Las Vegas.
MGM Mirage Sells Treasure Island
MGM Mirage released news yesterday that the company is selling Treasure Island (TI). The buyer? Billionaire Phil Ruffin and his company Ruffin Acquisition, LLC.
Las Vegas Developments Suffer From Current State of Economy
With the stock market in flux and the US economy on a downward swing, it was expected that some of the current building developments would suffer a bit.
A Sneak Peek at the Encore by Wynn
We're mere months away from the grand opening of the newest resort to open on the Strip, Encore at the Wynn Las Vegas, and yet most of the details of the resort design have been kept underwraps.
Add your Las Vegas budget hotel or motel to the Hostel Directory
If you own or operate a Las Vegas budget hotel, motel, hostel or other budget accommodation – or you know someone who does – you (or they) should enter the information into the new worldwide Hostel…
AAE Todd's Hostel Las Vegas
The newest of the three actual Las Vegas hostels shares much in common with the other two in both good and bad ways.
Sin City Hostel Las Vegas
The Sin City Hostel was the first of the three actual Las Vegas hostels to convert itself from a dying motel into a full-blown place for backpackers and other budget travelers.
USA Hostels - Las Vegas
The largest of Las Vegas’ actual hostels has a lot to recommend it, but just like the other hostels in Las Vegas there are some downsides you should be aware of before you book.
Vegas Pool News: Kim Cattrall Opens Palazzo Pools; Rio Opens Sapphire
Kim Cattrall Opens Palazzo Pools Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall took a break from steaming up New York City to officially help open the new pool complex at the luxury Palazzo resort.
Vegas Hotel News: Plaza Progress, Greek Isles Days Numbered
Las Vegas continues to grow and evolve and here's the news you need to know about the latest hotel developments and renovations.
Monte Carlo to Reopen February 15
In a statement released today, MGM Mirage has set a date for the reopening of the Monte Carlo for next Friday, February 15th.
Booking a Las Vegas Hostel
As any traveler to Las Vegas knows, it's better to save money where you can on a trip to Sin City - you're bound to need it later!
The Palazzo Opens Amidst Fireworks and Fanfare
Racing against the wire, the Venetian pulled off the Thursday (January 17) opening of its newest tower, The Palazzo, in grand style.
Las Vegas Travel Deals
The price of airline tickets just seems to keep going up, and hotel prices in Vegas have been getting crazy over the years as well.
Vegas Hotel News for November 29, 2007
Just a few quick Vegas notes of interest for this week regarding upcoming hotel developments and renovations: Palazzo , the Venetian's new tower, has pushed back the soft opening date one week from…
Plaza Las Vegas To Bring New York City Elegance to The Strip
The Plaza Hotel in New York City is well-known for its luxury and hospitality amongst travelers to the city.
The Frontier's Final Moments In Video
In this final installment of the end of the Frontier hotel series, I've got one last set of photos from the night of the implosion. These show the aftermath of the explosions.
One Last Look at The Frontier
To wind up this Thanksgiving holiday, let's take one more look at the last moments of the Frontier. First a look at the hotel, prior to the implosion.
Planet Hollywood Brings Out The Stars For Grand Opening
This last weekend, Planet Hollywood finally hosted their grand opening celebration. Originally scheduled for the end of September, it was moved to the dates of November 16 & 17 earlier that month.
The New Frontier Reduced to Rubble
It's a little after 3am on Tuesday, November 13th, 2007, and the Frontier Hotel (also known as the New Frontier) is no more.
Vegas Hotel News for November 2, 2007
Just a few quick Vegas notes of interest for this week regarding upcoming hotel developments and renovations: The Frontier hotel, also known as the New Frontier has been marked for implosion this…
Vegas Resorts Turn Into Huge Billboards
Driving along The Strip recently, it came to my attention how many resort buildings are sporting huge advertising banners.
Harrah's to Build Arena Next to Bally's
Harrah's shocked many this week when it announced it is partnering with AEG to develop a world-class sports and entertainment arena in Las Vegas.
Dubai Buys Stake in MGM-Mirage's CityCenter Project
Earlier this week, MGM Mirage made the announcement that they have signed an agreement with Dubai World to form a 50/50 partnership in the CityCenter project that is currently under construction on…
El Cortez Announces More Renovation Plans
Just off the Fremont Street Experience lies the El Cortez , a favorite hotel among budget travelers to Vegas.
Structure Collapses at Fountainebleau Construction Site
Early yesterday morning (August 6), firefighters were called to the construction site of the future Fontainebleau Las Vegas due to a structure collapse.
Crown Las Vegas Aims to be Tallest Building
PBL, the company behind the upcoming Crown Las Vegas , filed papers recently with the Clark County planning commission outlining their plans for the luxury property, which will have 5,000 rooms,…
Harrah's Plans $1 Billion Caesars Palace Expansion and Remodel
Even though the dust has barely settled on the 2005 opening of the Augustus Tower at Caesars Palace, the resort is about to expand again.
Gold Spike Sold to Miami Developer
It was announced this week that Tamares Las Vegas Properties, owners of several downtown hotel-casinos, have agreed to sell the run-down Gold Spike on Ogden to a Miami developer - sight unseen!
Elite Traveler Ranks Three Vegas Suites Among World's Most Luxurious
Elite Traveler magazine caters to the luxury travel market and in the July/August issue, they feature their picks for the 101 most luxurious hotel suites in the world.
Luxor to Lose Egyptian Theme
This morning, MGM Mirage held a press conference to officially confirm what many already suspected: the Egyptian theme prevalent throughout the Luxor was going to be removed.
Vegas Resorts Place on Travel + Leisure World's Best List
Travel + Leisure Magazine released their 2007 "World's Best Lists" this week and there's good news and bad news for Las Vegas.
Israeli Company Joins Group on New Vegas Land Deal
According to Reuters, Israeli company Africa Israel Investments is the newest partner in a group attempting to buy a plot of land in Las Vegas for $625 million.
Binion's to be Sold to Owner of Four Queens
Late yesterday MTR Gaming Group Inc. said in a press release that they intend to sell their Binion's property to TLC Casino Enterprises Inc. for a reported $32 million.
Find Vegas Resort Maps Online
Many Las Vegas resorts are so huge they're like mini-cities, and it's easy to get lost in them.
An Early Look at Echelon Place
Earlier this week, Boyd Gaming announced projected costs for the Echelon Place project were being increased to $4.8 billion. So just what will that amount of money bring to Vegas visitors?
Boyd Gaming Releases New Cost Estimates for Echelon Place
The Echelon Place megaresort, which had its groundbreaking on Tuesday, is expected to cost $4.8 billion, instead of the originally estimated $4.4 million, according to a press release by Boyd Gaming…
MGM Mirage Partners with Kerzner on New Strip Resort
Preliminary details were announced today on what MGM Mirage plans to do with part of the property they bought recently at the intersection of Las Vegas Blvd. and Sahara Ave.
Cannery Casino Resorts Break Ground on Eastside Property
In the neverending cycle of Vegas expansion, let's not forget about all the projects going on off the Strip. The latest project to be announced is a second location for the Cannery Casino and Hotel.
Frontier Hotel-Casino To Close in July
According to a recent podcast by Vegas-based website thestrippodcast.com , the Frontier/New Frontier Hotel-Casino will close for good sometime next month.