20 May, 2023
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Factors when deciding where to stay in Vegas
There are so many factors when it comes to choosing the right place to stay in Las Vegas. Some of the factors that I use to choose while visiting are:
- Location on the strip (I personally like to be in the middle of the strip, but you have to think about where you want to go do things and choose a location central of the places that you would like to visit.
- Preference of Casino: Some people like the MGM Resorts, Some people like the Caesars Resorts, mainly if they are club members and want to get free stays and free play based on where they gamble.
- Kid Friendly Location: Some families may want to stay at a more kid oriented location so that their kids don’t have to go far for activities and to keep them entertained. Some people also want to be away from the hotels that have lots of children running around. I will cover places for each type of traveler.
- Entertainment: Lots of people are going to Las Vegas specifically for an event or show, you may consider staying at the resort closest to your event or show that you are going to see.
- Amenities: Many people that come to Vegas stay at a hotel with certain features like a certain pool, lazy river, or even certain restaurants, or places to shop.
Best Overall Places to Stay on the Strip
#1. Cosmopolitan
Location, Location, Location
This hotel is my favorite because it is exactly mid-strip between the Bellagio and Vdara hotels. So you can even have a room with view of the Bellagio Fountains! The rooms are very modern and clean with fantastic furnishings.
Foodies Unite
There are so many great food options here a few being:
- Wicked Spoon: A wicked twist on the traditional buffet, now offering a unique market dining experience unlike any other on The Las Vegas Strip. With its mix of top quality, familiar staples and imaginative seasonal dishes, this Las Vegas buffet satisfies cravings and invites discovery.
- Eggslut: is inspired by a true love for eggs. The menu is a balance of comfort and innovation, celebrating food that appeals to both novice and extreme foodies through classic comfort fare with a twist, all-encompassing the key ingredient, eggs.
- Blue Ribbon: Master chefs and restaurateurs Eric and Bruce Bromberg bring a new version of their award-winning food lovers’ heaven to The Cosmopolitan.
- District: Dougnuts, Sliders, and Brew: New Orleans’ cult favorite, District: Donuts. Sliders. Brew., serves handcrafted craveable classics, prepared fresh-to-order.
- Milk Bar: Milk Bar is the highly acclaimed bakery founded by award-winning chef and owner Christina Tosi. Milk Bar puts a playful spin on familiar homestyle desserts and savory snacks using quality ingredients and locally sourced dairy.
- Ghost Donkey Mezcal and Tequila Bar: A speakeasy tequila and mezcal lounge Ghost Donkey features a menu inspired by the alluring ingredients and flavors of Mexico to create a true fiesta-like experience.
Endless Entertainment Options
- The Chelsea: Inspired by some of the world’s most iconic venues, The Chelsea is a 40,000-square-foot concert and event venue featuring remnant brick tiling, an eclectic collection of stage production props, a vintage lobby bar, private VIP gallery boxes and a memorable grand staircase complete with a dramatic chandelier. The venue’s stage attracts some of today’s hottest music and comedy acts, as well as sporting events.
- Marquee Nightclub & Day Club: Surrounded by the energy of The Las Vegas Strip, Marquee Dayclub is the perfect daytime escape: a truly experiential evolution of music, food and sunlight. Relax in a poolside environment and enjoy Marquee’s signature food menu, specialty cocktails, and bottle service offerings while listening to a resident DJ.
- The Barbershop Cuts and Cocktails: Behind the unassuming janitor’s door in The Barbershop is a swanky hideaway lounge that harkens back to the Prohibition era. In the evening, The Barbershop Cuts and Cocktails takes on a different persona with live entertainment and an extensive whiskey selection, featuring modern takes on vintage favorites. Relax with friends, old and new alike, by booking a table. And for those looking for a sharp new look, schedule an appointment with one of our professional barbers.
Best Gaming Experience On The Strip
They have an array of gambling options such as slots from one penny up to $500 denominations, many fun table games, poker tournaments, and also a huge sports book for those into sports betting!
Check out their site for more info and booking information.
#2. Bellagio
Luxury at it’s Finest!
The Bellagio is one of, if not the flagship hotels in Las Vegas. If you want a luxury style room, 1st class service, and great amenities and attractions onsite! I love their “Remodeled Rooms”, they are very modern, yet elegant.
Some things you make like about staying here are:
- Bellagio Fountain Show: Probably the most iconic attractions in Las Vegas, this show has spouting water fountains synced with music. It’s a free show and it is great to watch. I like it best at nighttime because its also lit up. Generally during the day the show runs every 30 minutes and at night it runs every 15 minutes.
- The Bellagio Conservatory: Another favorite thing that I love to see everytime I’m in Vegas is the Conseratory. They have exquisite decorative assembly based on what season of the year it is, this is free to look at, and is definitely worth stopping at, they are always changing and some of the most creative designs that I have ever seen!
- “O” by Cirque du Soleil: This is one the premier shows in Vegas and one of the longest running for good reason. They have a mix of world class acrobats, synchronized swimmer, and swimmers that preform in and above the water. It’s truly one of my favorite shows in Vegas.
- Some of the greatest Dining in Vegas: Bellagio has world class dining options, so of my favorites are Prime Steakhouse, Picasso (a wonderful french cuisine restaurant), Yellow Tail (Japanese Dining Option), and my favorite is the Bellagio Buffet!
- One of the biggest casinos if you are feeling lucky: Bellagio is one of the biggest and best casinos with a huge variety of both slot games, table games, and a world class sports book (also you can make sports wagers via BETMGM app on smart devices)
- Luxurious Amenities: Bellagio offers probably some of the best and most exquisite sets of pools and courtyards in which you can reserve seats or cabanas, a world class spa and salon, high class shopping from some of the top high end retailers in the world, great in room dining options, and also a world class fitness center.
#3. Aria Resort & Casino
Modern Living at Aria
Aria is located mid-stip near Monte Carlo. Aria is loaded with many modern, classy and amazing features! One really cool thing that you will notice in your room is a personalized control panel near your bed that you can customize your heating and lighting preferences. You will also notice right when you step into the hotel a very spacious, bright, and colorful lobby that has a great modern looking display.
Some things you make like about staying here are:
- Within Walking Distance to both Tmobile Arena and Dolby Live Showcenter: You can attend major events and not have to get a ride there. Some things featured at these venues include: Vegas Knights NHL Hockey Games, UFC Fight Nights, and major artist residencies are always playing the Dolby Live Arena.
- Great Hotel Ammenities: This hotel has all the amenities that make every great Las Vegas resort worth while such as: mobile ordering for in hotel food, free high speed wifi, a pretty great sized gym, and an awesome pool and cabana area to lounge at.
- World Class Spa and Salon: This great full service spa and salon was awarded the Forbes Guide 5 star award and is the largest spa in the world to get this prestigious award. So treat yourself to a bit of relaxation and pampering while you stay here.
- Great Dining Options: My very favorite dining option here is Din Tai Fung for amazing dumplings and other Asian cuisine menu items. A few other places I enjoy to eat here are: Catch for great sushi, seafood and steak. Jean Georges Steakhouse for a great steak menu! Also Lemon Grass for mouthwatering Thai food. There is also Proper Eats Food Hall which has the most eclectic and mouthwatering collection of food from around the world.
- A World Class Casino: Aria touts one of the finest casinos on the strip. They have all of the newest slots along with some old favorites. Also they have a ton of great table games featuring: 3 Card Poker, Texas Holdem, Free Bet Blackjack, and Casino War. If you are a hardcore gambler check out the High Limit Lounge and have a unique handcrafted cocktail while you gamble until your heart is content.
Best Overall Places to Stay off the Strip
#1. Golden Nugget
Be Right in The Middle of the fun on Freemont!
Fresh off of a $170 million dollar renovation the Golden Nugget has much to offer such as a great variety of rooms, more than 2400 to be exact. They range from just your basic room with baseline amenities and scales up to premium luxury suites which can give you a California king bed, 4 person dining area, over sized marble bathroom, and floor to ceiling windows!
Some things you make like about staying here are:
- It’s right in the middle of The Freemont Street Experience: There are all sorts of activities to do on Fremont Street such as zip lining over the crowd, watching free concerts outside while dining or having a drink, the people watching here is to die for (some of the most interesting people on the planet), many casinos within walking distance of each other with much lower minimums than on the strip. There are also an arsenal of restaurants to try out with all sorts of food to choose from.
- Great Hotel Amenities: My favorite part about this hotel is the pool area, its a giant shark tank! You can also ride a water slide through the shark tank. The pool has plenty of seating and also cabanas that you can reserve for the day. If you need to keep in shape or just work off a buffet, they have a large fitness area. Of course they have free WiFi and in room TV with movies and also a safe for your belongings.
- Come and Get Pampered in the Spa: This great full service spa and salon was awarded the Forbes Guide 5 star award and is the largest spa in the world to get this prestigious award. So treat yourself to a bit of relaxation and pampering while you stay here. This spa you can treat yourself to a massage or body treatment, get your hair done at the salon, or your nails done for a night on the town.
- Amazing Restaurants: Two places that I love to eat when I stay at the Golden Nugget are: Saltgrass, which is a award winning steakhouse. Also I love Groto, which is a yummy Italian cuisine restaurant. There are also other good places for relatively cheap prices such as Chick-Fil-A, CJ, Red, and The Grille.
- Up To Date Casino: Golden Nugget features over 1000 of the most up to date slot and video poker machines and minimum bet starts at a penny. They also have a great variety of table games such as: Craps, Blackjack, and Roulette.
#2. Circa Resort and Casino
The Only 21+ Resort on Fremont!
Fresh off of a $170 million dollar renovation the Golden Nugget has much to offer such as a great variety of rooms, more than 2400 to be exact. They range from just your basic room with baseline amenities and scales up to premium luxury suites which can give you a California king bed, 4 person dining area, over sized marble bathroom, and floor to ceiling windows!
Some things you make like about staying here are:
- It’s right in the middle of The Freemont Street Experience: There are all sorts of activities to do on Fremont Street such as zip lining over the crowd, watching free concerts outside while dining or having a drink, the people watching here is to die for (some of the most interesting people on the planet), many casinos within walking distance of each other with much lower minimums than on the strip. There are also an arsenal of restaurants to try out with all sorts of food to choose from.
- Great Hotel Amenities: My favorite part about this hotel is the pool area, its a giant shark tank! You can also ride a water slide through the shark tank. The pool has plenty of seating and also cabanas that you can reserve for the day. If you need to keep in shape or just work off a buffet, they have a large fitness area. Of course they have free WiFi and in room TV with movies and also a safe for your belongings.
- Come and Get Pampered in the Spa: This great full service spa and salon was awarded the Forbes Guide 5 star award and is the largest spa in the world to get this prestigious award. So treat yourself to a bit of relaxation and pampering while you stay here. This spa you can treat yourself to a massage or body treatment, get your hair done at the salon, or your nails done for a night on the town.
- Amazing Restaurants: Two places that I love to eat when I stay at the Golden Nugget are: Saltgrass, which is a award winning steakhouse. Also I love Groto, which is a yummy Italian cuisine restaurant. There are also other good places for relatively cheap prices such as Chick-Fil-A, CJ, Red, and The Grille.
- Up To Date Casino: Golden Nugget features over 1000 of the most up to date slot and video poker machines and minimum bet starts at a penny. They also have a great variety of table games such as: Craps, Blackjack, and Roulette.
#3. Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino
A Touch of Modern Luxury without the Price
Experience a contemporary hotel and casino destination offering excitement for every visitor! Located just a minute walk away from Fremont Street, The Downtown Grand offers a quieter respite from the Las Vegas Strip just steps away from all the action, setting us apart from other downtown Las Vegas hotels.
Some things you make like about staying here are:
- It has a massive pool deck: Above the Casino, the Citrus Grand Pool Deck offers a poolside paradise with all the ideal amenities for good times overlooking the city’s skyline. Showcasing more than 35,000 square feet of space, the Citrus Grand Pool Deck features a sparkling swimming pool, shaded cabanas, outdoor daybeds, a fire pit, and lawn games.
- Great Hotel Amenities: My favorite part about this hotel is the pool area, its a giant shark tank! You can also ride a water slide through the shark tank. The pool has plenty of seating and also cabanas that you can reserve for the day. If you need to keep in shape or just work off a buffet, they have a large fitness area. Of course they have free WiFi and in room TV with movies and also a safe for your belongings.
- 4 Great Dining Options: This hotel has 4 great offerings of foods to cater to all appetites! Triple George Grill is a San Francisco-style steakhouse in the heart of Sin City. Freedom Beat takes guests on a culinary road trip with sandwiches, salads, and entrées inspired by regional recipes across America. Breakfast and brunch options are served all day (Saturdays and Sundays only), while an exciting schedule of live music performances offers the ultimate entertainment. Pizza Rock is gourmet pizza from 11-time World Pizza Champion, Tony Gemignai. And last but not least Hogs & Heifers Saloon is an All-American, Classic/Outlaw Country and Southern Rock Dive Bar where the Bartenders interact with the crowd, sometimes via bullhorns, as they sling drinks, share laughs and generally throw the best damn party in Vegas!
- Great Gaming Area: The Downtown Grand offers the one of the best selections of casino games in Downtown Las Vegas. With an exciting selection of table games, slot machines, video poker, and the onsite William Hill Sportsbook.
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Great Prices and also Privacy!
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