Hotels in Las Vegas, NV

Best time to visit Las Vegas

With year-round entertainment and activities, any time is a good time to visit Las Vegas. Spring from March – May and fall from September – November are cooler seasons to visit. Day temperatures range around 75 – 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Night temperatures are cooler, and you may need a light jacket as you walk up and down The Strip to explore its dazzling nightlife, entertainment, and several events and festivals that take place during these months. Between June – August, the desert temperatures can reach 100 – 104 degrees Fahrenheit. However, summer continues to be a popular time for families visiting Vegas. In winter, the cooler weather and abundance of holiday parties attracts a lot of nightlife revelers. If you visit in winter, remember to carry a warm jacket since temperatures can sometimes dip as low as 30 degrees Fahrenheit.

Getting around Las Vegas

A pair of comfortable walking shoes is enough to explore the casino-lined streets on The Strip. However, if you wish to rely on public transport, you have plenty of options. The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) operates several bus routes all over the city. The double-decker bus called Deuce operates 24 hours, 7 days per week, and travels exclusively around The Strip, making stops at all major hotels and casinos along the way. Taxis are easily available, but they have a $3.30 USD drop fee to hire and then charge $2.40 USD per mile after that. Time your commute well; peak hour traffic can lead to a fairly expensive taxi ride. Trolleys operate 3 routes and take the roads behind the casinos, but stop at all major casinos and hotels along the way. They run every 30 minutes, and the fees vary, depending on hourly, daily, or weekly passes. A 3-day pass costs $12.00 USD. The Las Vegas Monorail is a fast and efficient mode of travel along The Strip. Single fares are $5.00 USD, while day passes cost $12.00 USD. Trams are free, and located on the western side of the Vegas Strip. They connect between properties of similar ownership, so you will only travel between those related hotels and casinos. For example, one connects the Excalibur to Luxor and Mandalay Bay. You can also enquire about free casino shuttles and resort shuttles offered privately by your hotel.

Best places to stay in Las Vegas

The world’s ‘entertainment capital’, Las Vegas is the grand party destination you don’t want to miss. This shimmering city in the middle of the desert state of Nevada, is home to some of the most colorful, glamorous casinos and gaming venues in the US. The ideal place to find accommodation and be close to all the action is Las Vegas Boulevard, popularly called ‘The Strip’. Here is an overview of The Strip as well as other neighborhoods in Las Vegas.

The Strip

This is a glitzy neighborhood that features streets lined with giant neon-lit displays, dazzling water-features, colorful façades of hotels, theatres, malls and bustling casinos. To be close to the casino shows and Broadway-style stage productions, book your stay in the MGM Grand or Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. If you are in town for a bachelor / bachelorette party, you may want to stay closer to the clubs and adult entertainment venues. Consider hotels such as Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, or the Wynn. For luxurious rooms and cool pool parties, check out The Venetian. If you wish to watch and bet on sports, stay at The Palazzo and enjoy a game night in Lagasse’s Stadium, the hotel’s sports book, restaurant, and entertainment club. For a generous dose of retail therapy and the top buffet in Vegas, there is no better place than the Caesars Palace hotel.

Downtown

The main street in the Downtown area, Fremont Street, features several hotels catering to a wide range of budgets. Close enough to The Strip, yet slightly away from the gambling domain, Downtown Vegas offers an array of reasonably priced restaurants and cafés, as well as easy access to museums and galleries. In the heart of downtown, stay in Oasis at Gold Spike, a stylish hotel with a hipster entertainment complex. Check out El Cortez Hotel & Casino for its well-kept rooms and cheap gaming options. Stay in the Golden Nugget to enjoy the most extensive wagering menu at its in-house race and sports book. Amid the excellent entertainment and dining options on Fremont Street, you have The D Casino Hotel.

Off The Strip

East of The Strip is a vibrant neighborhood with a large student population that belongs to the University of Nevada Las Vegas. You also have easy access to the Las Vegas Convention Center. Across the Interstate 15, West of The Strip is home to the sprawling Masquerade Village shopping mall. The east and west areas feature large, luxurious hotels priced far more reasonably than similar hotels located on The Strip. Just a few minutes’ drive to The Strip, North Las Vegas has plenty of hotels and is home to the Discovery Children’s Museum and Las Vegas Motor Speedway which hosts NASCAR auto racing. Hotels such as the Palms Casino Resort or Stratosphere are just a short walkable distance from The Strip. The South Point Hotel & Casino is a self-contained resort in the mid-range price point, a short drive from The Strip. Adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center, you have the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.

Cheap hotels in Las Vegas

While Vegas is known for its glitzy, glamorous hotels and entertainment, there is plenty of cheap accommodation, both on and off The Strip. On the Strip, consider hotels such as Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Circus Circus Hotel & Casino, or Excalibur Hotel & Casino. On South Las Vegas Boulevard, you have the Tahiti Village Resort & Spa. In Downtown Vegas, you can stay in the Fremont Hotel and Casino or the California Hotel and Casino.

Rightfully called ‘Sin City’, Las Vegas offers unending options for entertainment. You have several options for family-friendly venues, adult-only clubs, fascinating casinos and extraordinary Broadway-style shows. Aside from the casinos and grand hotels, here are some other activities that you can indulge in during a Vegas trip.

• Enjoy the renowned fountain show at the Bellagio.
• Shop till you drop at the 636,000-square-foot shopping mall called The Forum Shops, that is connected to the Caesars Palace hotel.
• Enjoy the replica of Venice, complete with gondola rides, singers, and live entertainment, created at The Venetian.
• Catch a show of the world-famous Cirque du Soleil. All their stage productions feature incredible acrobatic feats performed with an unrivaled level of artistry.
• Be entertained at Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas. Enjoy the Fremont Street Experience that includes a grand sound and light show, several food and souvenir stalls, and the SlotZilla zip line.
• Take plenty of pictures with Vegas Vic, the iconic neon cowboy over Fremont Street. This is the largest mechanical neon sign of its kind.
• Ride all the way to the top of Stratosphere, the tallest freestanding observation tower in the U.S., that offers thrilling rollercoasters and adventure rides from high above the ground.
• Enjoy a history lesson at The Mod Museum, visit the Hoover Dam Museum and be fascinated at The Neon Museum. Don’t miss a 1-hour guided tour of the ‘boneyard’.
• Admire exhibitions of legendary artists from Impressionism to Pop art, at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art.
• Head to the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area to enjoy several walking and biking trails, surrounded by the beautiful Mojave Desert and its signature red hills.
• Book a boat tour of Lake Mead to explore Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon’s entrance, or take a helicopter tour to enjoy the same spectacular views from the air.