For your summer vaca in Sin City, don't settle for a second-rate hotel or resort. Choose from one of our highly recommended luxury spots to stay and play in Vegas!
Lowes Lake Las Vegas
For a seriously pet-friendly stay, check in to the Lowes Lake Las Vegas, aMorocccan-inspired resort located 30 minutes off the Las Vegas Strip. The 25-acre lakefront property caters to four-legged friends with its V.I.P. (Very Important Pet) service. Upon check-in, guests receive a letter from the concierge highlighting dog-walking routes and information about vets, pet shops, groomers, etc. Each room has food and water bowls, toys, treats, a placemat and even pet room service. The special menu was formulated and approved by a vet to help pets deal with the stress of traveling. And owners will delight in lakeside activities like water skiing, kayaking and lake cruises.
www.loewshotels.com
Caesars Palace
Probably one of the best-known resort-casinos on the strip, Caesars Palace offers many reasons to stay. Grand Grecian décor, world-class dining by celebrity chefs, or The Forum Shops, anyone? Indulge in all these and more without ever having to leave the hotel. Whether for business or pleasure, Caesars Palace is a destination of entertainment, excitement and luxury, just the way Vegas is meant to be experienced. www.caesarspalace.com
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas
If you want to get away from the noise, crowds and traffic of The Strip, a stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas may be in order. The resort and spa is located 17 miles off the strip and casino-free. What you will find is a luxury resort, ranked No. 1 by Frommer’s Las Vegas, situated on Lake Las Vegas, the largest man-made private lake in the United States. In addition to receiving typical Ritz-Carlton amenities and services, you’ll be steps from MonteLago Village, offering boutique shopping, restaurants, entertainment and a casino if you really want to gamble. Sample the afternoon tea service, available on weekends in the Firenze Lobby Lounge. You can choose from loose or flowering teas, all served with assorted finger foods.
www.ritzcarlton.com
Wynn
Life is lavish, and quite fabulous, at the Wynn Las Vegas. The AAA five-diamond resort offers all the typical Vegas amenities (world-class dining, casinos and posh accommodations) and even boasts a few of its very own exclusives. You’ll find the only Rolex-branded store in the United States, the only Manolo Blahnik boutique outside of Manhattan, and for those who have a need for speed, there’s the Penske/Wynn Ferrari-Maserati dealership. www.wynnlasvegas.com
Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa and Casino
A fresh breath from the chaos that can be Las Vegas is Green Valley Ranch Resort, a favorite retreat for celebrities. Located a few miles off the strip, the 40-acre Mediterranean-style property delivers all the fabulous pampering, entertainment, dining and shopping of any Strip-adjacent property without the congestion. The District at Green Valley Ranch an open-air shopping plaza offering even more dining and shopping options, is just steps away. But it’s the beds that are a particularly favorite feature of guests at Green Valley Ranch Resort. The plush down comforters, mattresses and pillows are so popular, they’re even offered for sale. www.greenvalleyranchresort.com
Bellagio
Other than the setting for “Ocean’s 11”, a haven of beauty is what comes to mind when the Bellagio is mentioned. And how could it not, with Bellagio’s more than 13,500 square feet of conservatory and botanical gardens; eight-and-a-half acres of fountains that “dance” to choreographed music and lights; and boutique shopping from Chanel, Prada, Gucci, Fendi and Dior. The hotel-casino is also the first and only in Las Vegas to receive the AAA Five Diamond Award for the past seven consecutive years. www.bellagio.com
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
A retreat from the bustling Vegas strip scene is the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas. The 424-room property, boutique size for Vegas standards, is situated adjacent to Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, affording casino and nightlife entertainment just a few steps away if desired. A few services exclusive to the hotel include complimentary overnight shoe shining, one-hour pressing, childproof rooms and a full-service concierge available 24/7. Plus, you’ll relish in all the pampering a stay at a Four Seasons Hotel merits. www.fourseasons.com/lasvegas
Mandalay Bay
A veritable oasis of luxury and lush tropical décor, a stay at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino will have you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. The 60-acre property is dotted with palm trees, waterfalls and greenery that will make you forget you’re in the middle of a desert. Be sure to check out The Chocolate Swan; the shop carries fine chocolates, tantalizing desserts and treats and 11 different kinds of truffles. www.mandalaybay.com
Palazzo
Newly opened this past January, The Palazzo is, quite literally, a suite stay. Standard rooms at the resort are 700sq.-ft. suites including a sunk-in living room and three flat-panel televisions in each room. We recommend staying on one of the concierge-level floors (level 24 and up). You’ll have access to the Concierge floor which includes round-the-clock cocktails and appetizers and movie-rental service. You can also order your own custom-drawn butler bath or pillow from the pillow menu. www.palazzolasvegas.com
Trump International Hotel & Tower
That glittering gold building at the end of The Strip is none other than the Trump International Hotel & Tower. Newly opened this past spring, the 64-story hotel is wrapped in 24-karat gold glass and is adjacent to Fashion Show Mall. You’ll find classic contemporary furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows offering expansive views of the city. Choose from a studio to three-bedroom penthouse suite for accommodations. Our favorite amenity is The Trump Attaché; the 24-hour butler-esque service can attend to anything from dry cleaning or personal shopping needs to ordering personalized stationary. Preferences and requests are kept on record in the guest’s history, so each subsequent stay is just how you prefer it. www.trumplasvegashotel.com
The Venetian Las Vegas
If you’re hankering for a nostalgic trip to Venice without the 10-hour flight, a stay at The Venetian Las Vegas is in order. The hotel-casino is reminiscent of the beautiful city of Venice, replete with gondoliers, Italian décor, infamous landmarks and the arched bridges and architecture beloved of the city. The Venetian no doubt exudes romance while offering all the world-class shopping, dining, gambling and night life that’s a given in Vegas. A stay at one of the property’s concierge-level suites garners access to the 12th-floor Concierge Lounge serving cocktails and bites daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. as well as DVD rentals, packing and unpacking services, and the option to order an invigorating butler-drawn bath at an additional charge. www.venetian.com
MGM Sky Lofts
Traveling to Vegas is all about style. Book a stylish stay at the MGM Skylofts and your journey will be one you won’t soon forget. The two-story lofts come in one-,two- and three-bedroom floorplans with floor-to-ceiling windows offering unparalleled views of Sin City. Ranging from 1,400 to 6,000 square feet, there’s plenty of room for you and your guests to relax or entertain. Each loft features Bang & Olufsen and Sony HDTV audio-visual equipment, original pop art décor, steam rooms and 24/7 butler and concierge service. We could go on, but best you just book now. www.mgmgrand.com
Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa
When most people think of traveling to Nevada, the glittering neon lights of The Strip come to mind. But one sight that should not be missed is the beauty of the Red Rock Mountains, and it’s experienced best with a stay at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa. The contemporary resort is 10 miles off The Strip and nestled within Red Rock Mountains, offering the best views of any Vegas stay. And entertainment abounds with plenty of options for dining, spa’ing, gambling, night life and shows. www.redrocklasvegas.com
THEhotel at Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino
At the end of the strip, located at the top of the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino tower is THEhotel at Mandalay Bay, an exclusive retreat. The 725-sq.-ft. suites boast plasma TV’s, high-speed Internet access and the best views of the strip. Guests enter via a private entrance with a separate lobby, lounges, a gym and a spa just for THEhotel guests that’s just steps away from entertainment at Mandalay Bay. A visit to Bathhouse spa is a can’t-miss. Offering indulgent treatments and exclusive product lines like Carita and Eminence, it’s the ultimate way to enjoy your Vegas venture. www.thehotel.mandalaybay.com
