vegas paradise hotels

With its golden facade arching toward the sky, Wynn Las Vegas provides a unique fusion of nature and luxury in a resort fit for royalty. From the towering mountain at the front of the resort on the Las Vegas Strip to the Tom Fazio-designed 18-hole championship golf course at the back, natural beauty permeates Wynn Las Vegas.

Lagoons, waterfalls, terraced landscapes, floor-to-ceiling windows, and skylights throughout the 217-acre resort create a tranquil and glorious environment. Fine dining, swank shops, a rejuvenating spa and thriving nightlife round out the resort experience.

Flowers bloom throughout the Wynn property, both living and as part of the design. An indoor atrium near the lobby leads guests through a pathway of flowers and trees. Even the carpet in the 110,000-square-foot casino – which has more than 1,900 slots, a 26-table poker room and a full array of tables games – portrays a colorful and thematic flower pattern.

The marriage of luxury and nature at Wynn Las Vegas does not end with the resort's main level. Guests ascending the 50-story hotel tower will discover rooms designed with floor-to-ceiling windows framing sweeping views of either the Las Vegas Strip, the resort's golf course or the lake and mountain. Room amenities include European linens, flat-screen televisions in the living and bathroom areas, high-speed internet access and more.

The luxurious Tower Suites, which operate as a boutique hotel within the Wynn Las Vegas, is the first in Las Vegas to earn Mobil Travel Guide's highest rating – five stars. In granting the coveted rating, Mobil praised the Tower Suites for its fine, white-glove service and accommodations that feel like posh private residences.

Restaurants at the Wynn such as Alex, Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare, Daniel Boulud Brasserie, and SW Steakhouse include offerings from internationally celebrated chefs, including Alessandro Stratta, Daniel Boulud, David Walzog, Rene Lenger, Masa Ishizawa, Philippe Rispoli, Richard Chen, Paul Bartolotta, Mark LoRusso, Stephen Kalt and Hisham Johari. For a more casual dining experience, The Buffet features 16 live-action exhibition cooking stations and Zoozacrackers, near the 195-seat race and sports book, serves New York-style deli food. The Terrace Point Café serves American favorites 24 hours a day with seating overlooking the pools and gardens.

A glimpse of the gardens, on the other side of the man-made mountain, reveals a mammoth curtain waterfall pouring into the 3-acre Lake of Dreams which features a nightly light, music and multimedia show. Guests can enjoy the breathtaking view while sipping cocktails amid an eclectic collection of multi-colored upside-down parasols at Parasol Up on the casino level or Parasol Down on the lake level; or just stop by the circular escalators surrounding the bars for a moment to take it all in.

Making its home at the Wynn is Le Rêve, the sublime aquatic creation of Cirque Du Soleil veteran Franco Dragone.

Wynn Las Vegas' nightlife offerings include the boutique nightclub Blush and Tryst, with its secluded lagoon and sizeable dance floor. A beautifully landscaped, expansive outdoor pool complex has two main pools, private cabanas, table games and a special terrace for group events. The Wynn Las Vegas Spa features 45 treatment rooms as well as a full-service salon, barbershop and fitness center.

The hotel's second tower, the $2.7 billion Encore Tower is expected to open in December 2008 adjacent to the Wynn.

Where else but the Wynn Las Vegas can a shopper leave a hotel with Manolo Blahniks and a brand new Ferrari? The Wynn Esplanade offers a unique shopping experience with stores including Chanel, Christian Dior, Oscar de la Renta and many more. The resort is also home to the Penske Wynn Ferrari Maserati dealership and showroom.

Located just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip and steps away from the Hard Rock Hotel, the Wyndham Grand Desert Resort is a non-smoking hotel that offers sumptuous suites with a full kitchen and access to resort-style amenities.

The Wyndham Grand Desert Resort is all about indulgence, from its luxurious rooms to the sparkling pools. Soak your cares away in one of the resort's pools or hot tubs. Enjoy suites that feature TV/VCR combos, elegant furniture, hairdryers, irons and ironing boards and fully equipped kitchens with a stove, microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker.

While staying at the Wyndham Grand Desert Resort you can participate in a variety of fun events coordinated through the resort's activities center or catch the shuttle van to the Las Vegas Strip. A full-service concierge is available to help make your Vegas trip a success.

Please note, smoking is not allowed at the Wyndham Grand Desert Resort.

Just three miles from McCarran International Airport and less than a mile from the Las Vegas Strip, this Western-style hotel offers the proximity you desire without the frenetic pace of the Strip.

The garden setting and two-story buildings surround a lovely heated pool and spa area, perfect for a night of relaxation. With a buzzing casino floor, convenient gift shop and 24-hour grill, everything you need is within yards of your room. The hotel offers a well-trained staff available 24 hours to cater to the needs of the guests.

The hotel offers plenty of free parking, and children 12 years and younger stay for free with an adult.

Located 48 miles southwest of the Vegas Strip on the California/Nevada state line, Whiskey Pete's Western-themed resort offers a casino, showroom and shuttle to the other Primm properties, which offer more entertainment options.

It is the first hotel-casino California visitors pass on their way to Las Vegas and the last one they pass on their way home. Part of the Primm Valley trio of resorts at the Nevada/California state line, Whiskey Pete's Hotel and Casino has come a long way since beginning life as a two-pump gas station in the mid-1950s. Now boasting 777 rooms and some truly impressive neighbors, Whiskey Pete's has struck the motherlode.

The 36,400-square-foot, Western-themed casino affords those California-bound travelers one last chance to make a run on the tables, while the Silver Spur Steakhouse and three full-service bars sate any desires that remain. The 700-seat showroom has played host to everyone from Crystal Gayle to Gallagher. And free shuttle service is available to Whiskey Pete's sister resorts -- the Primm Valley Resort and Buffalo Bill's -- just across Interstate 15, both featuring a wealth of must-see attractions and amenities.

The Westin Casuarina Las Vegas Hotel, Casino and Spa is conveniently located just steps from the Strip and offers something for everyone -- from convention rooms and services for the business traveler to a spa and pool for those looking to relax.

For the leisure traveler, Westin Casuarina has everything to make your stay perfect. A state-of-the-art workout facility, pool and spa provide relaxation. Rooms are tastefully decorated with a modern design and include amenities such as dual phone lines, in-room movies, minibars and safes.

With 25,000 square feet of meeting space, including a 3,600-square-foot ballroom and seven multifunction rooms, the Westin Casuarina is also perfect for the business traveler. All meeting facilities include high-speed Internet access, video conferencing capabilities and an on-site audio-visual staff.

The Westin Casuarina features a 24-hour restaurant, Suede, and a Starbucks. The casino area has a centrally located bar for a late-night drink or to meet friends before an evening out.

Located within walking distance of both the Las Vegas Convention Center and the Strip, the Villa Roma Inn offers a place to relax and enjoy the excitement of Vegas.

The Villa Roma offers rooms with two queen beds or one king bed, granite baths, desks, TVs and mirrored closets.

The hotel has an outdoor pool and patio to enjoy the desert sun, and the front desk is open around the clock to assist guests.

The spirit of Venice is alive in The Venetian resort, complete with frescos, gourmet food, canals, gondolas and strolling performers. The hotel offers spacious, beautifully appointed suites, an impressive upscale shopping center, a wide variety of gourmet restaurants and Italian-inspired eateries, attractions and more.

Sheldon Adelson's breathtaking mega-resort combines the latest technology and the venerable art and culture of the European jewel: Venice. The Venetian's take on this world-renowned city and the Italian eleganza is a must-see. Coming to this resort is as close as you'll come to visiting Venice itself.

As you enter the lobby, don't be surprised by the visitors taking pictures of the ceiling as if they were in the Sistine Chapel: A detailed, exquisite fresco covers the arched ceiling leading from registration to the casino, promising great things. That promise if fulfilled in short order -- a wealth of shopping experiences in the 500,000-square-foot Grand Canal Shoppes, which, true to its name, has a canal winding through it with gondolas drifting gracefully along its length; a number of five-star restaurants, created by such culinary giants as Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse, Thomas Keller, Joachim Splichal and Paulo "Zeffirino" Belloni and a version of Madame Tussauds famous wax museum.

At the Canyon Ranch SpaClub, pampering takes on a different meaning. It is the largest spa in town, and with 62 treatment rooms, it offers some of the most extensive and extraordinary services available.

The spacious guest suites at The Venetian are aesthetically stunning as well as technologically sound, with refinements from Italian marble in the bathrooms to a mini bar.

At the Venezia Tower, the resort's most recent addition, luxury rooms are redefined with 700-square-foot suites that boast 9.5-foot ceilings, 130-square-foot bathrooms, three telephones and two 27-inch flat-screen TVs, among other luxuries. The tower's 122 Concierge Level suites offer additional amenities, including private access, an executive lounge with food and beverage service, daily newspaper, coffee/tea delivered with your wake-up call and DVD players.

With pools that resemble the fountains of Italian palazzos and amenities that will leave you exclaiming "Bellissimo!" Venice's twin sister city has come afloat at The Venetian. Ah, la dolce vita.

Located at the footsteps of the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas, the Vegas Club is ideal for the leisure traveler.

Batter up! The Vegas Club Hotel and Casino offers a charming and whimsical tribute to America's national pastime. The casino on the north side of the property stirs remembrances of Wrigley Field and the restaurants and bars honor stars of the sport.

The rooms are clean, comfortable and reasonably priced, with eight luxury suites going the extra yard. The 49,000-square-foot casino offers a full roster of gaming diversions. All in all, the Vegas Club keeps its bases covered.

Step into a festive Mediterranean vacation at the Tuscany Suites & Casino. With décor reminiscent of a quaint medieval hill town, this intimate property has old-world architectural flourishes, lushly landscaped pathways and distinctive Italian charm all just two blocks from The Strip.

Guests approach this cozy boutique hotel via a short drive up to an impressive, villa-styled entrance. Tuscany Suites & Casino's guest registration area, courtyards, spacious suites and gleaming pools are set slightly apart from the exciting casino area. The classy Piazza Lounge and Tuscany Gardens restaurant also reside on the hotel side of the property.

By walking down a corridor that takes the form of a village passage, visitors can exit into a full casino area featuring more than 700 video poker, slot and keno machines. There's plenty of table action, a sports book and an all-new poker room at the Tuscany Suites & Casino.

Replete with amenities from live entertainment -- including authentic Italian music -- in the Piazza Lounge and refreshing outdoor pools to huge suites and a variety of dining options including Marilyn's Café and Cantina Mexican Restaurant, the Tuscany Suites & Casino is a destination all its own.

The Trump International Hotel & Tower Las Vegas offers captivating views and a relaxing atmosphere to sophisticated travelers.

The 1,282 room, all-suite hotel is located across from the famous Fashion Show Mall and just steps away from the gaming action on the Las Vegas Strip. The 64-story non-smoking property boasts floor-to-ceiling, gold glass windows, an extensive spa and fitness center, a pool, exceptional dining and well-appointed amenities. The rooms feature king-sized beds with Sterns and Foster mattresses and 500 thread count Bellini sheets, European-style kitchens with appointments by Wolf, Bosch, and Sub-Zero, while the luxurious Italian marble baths are outfitted with twin sinks, custom vanities, marble counter tops, spa tubs and a 14" television embedded in the mirror.

Restaurants include a modern American Restaurant, DJT, and the poolside bar and bistro, H2EAU, which serves lunch daily featuring Mediterranean and Neo-Japanese inspired cuisine.

Located adjacent to some of the city's best shopping, shows and resort casinos, and mere steps from the Strip, the Trump International Hotel & Tower brings style and elegance to the heart of the Las Vegas Strip.

A landmark for more than 50 years, the classic Tropicana Resort & Casino brings a touch of old-school charm to the Las Vegas Strip.

The more than 1,800 rooms at the Tropicana are spacious and affordable with plenty of amenities. The Paradise Tower Rooms feature exquisitely designed ornamental plaster ceilings and dark wooden crown mouldings, a couch, a desk and a refrigerator. The Island Tower Room has a more adventurous feel with bamboo headboards, lots of mirrors and a Roman tub. The Garden Rooms with their floral comforters, offer guests a private balcony. All the rooms have an iron and ironing board, hairdryers and safes.

Throughout the years, many people have been drawn to the Tropicana's five-acre tropical pool paradise with three swimming pools and whirlpools, cascading waterfalls and lush foliage. In the summertime, swim-up blackjack tables enable guests to partake in gaming action while soaking up the sun.

The property also features a full service spa, a styling salon and barber shop, a variety of unique shopping options, six restaurants, a tropical-themed island wedding chapel and more than 100,000 square feet of convention and exhibit space.

Entertainment is second to none at the Tropicana. Las Vegas' longest running production show, Folies Bergere, with its famous showgirls has dazzled audiences since 1959. Guests will also enjoy XTreme Magic featuring Dirk Arthur and the hilarious antics of The Comedy Stop. Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition will leave a lasting impression on guests.

The Tropicana was originally deemed the "Tiffany of the Strip" because of its elegant atmosphere. It stands today as a reminder of Las Vegas history, evoking nostalgia while offering the conveniences and pleasures of modern day.

Treasure Island on the Las Vegas Strip, now known simply as TI, is aptly named because of its many hidden treasures. A paradise for adults, TI includes some of the hippest hangouts in town, a tropical pool area with a party tub, a wide variety of restaurants and the first permanent Cirque du Soleil show in Vegas.

Once known as a kid-friendly pirate paradise, TI has grown up. The hotel not only looks different, it is different. The pirate-style marquee has been replaced by a sleek design bearing the TI initials. The long-running pirate show has been scuttled in favor of a sultry performance featuring the sexy Sirens of TI.

Visitors flock to Vegas to relax, play and eat well, and TI has met the challenge of accommodating even the most sophisticated tourist, most aggressive card shark and most selective diner. The hotel's spacious guest rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing spectacular views of the Vegas Strip.

The easy-to-navigate 95,000-square-foot casino includes a poker room, race and sports book, several thousand slot and video poker machines as well as plenty of table games.

Isla Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar serves some of the most creative Mexican fare in town, including a $99 margarita, the Goddess Elixir, handmade at your table. Kahunaville gives diners the option of enjoying their meal while being entertained by flair bartenders. An elite clientele patronizes the ever-popular Social House, which offers sushi and Pan Asian cuisine with a patio that overlooks the Strip and the Sirens' Cove. The Buffet at TI redefines the classic Vegas buffet and takes it to a new level, giving diners a gourmet buffet-style meal. The futuristic-looking Canter's Deli serves enormous portions of traditional delicacies and even offers a take-out menu. TheCoffee Shop features something truly unique -- its very own Vietnamese restaurant, Pho, located inside.

At WET – the Spa at TI, guests can cool off with a full menu of water-based treatments sure to make them forget they are in the desert. The pool features private cabanas and a party tub that fits 50 people. As hot spots go, Christian Audigier The Nightclub provides the ultimate in a hip and cool nightspot with artwork featuring Audigier's trademark style of roses, sequins and skulls and the ultimate party patio with views and a club scene that could easily be one of the best in Vegas. Near the center of the casino Mist provides an intimate locale for a truly romantic evening. Perhaps you would like to make the romance last a lifetime by getting married while overlooking the Las Vegas Strip aboard the Sirens’ ship, The Song, located in Sirens’ Cove.

Included in TI’s extravagant offerings is the visually stunning Mystère, now in its second decade of highly acclaimed performances. Topping it all off, TI is conveniently located, offering a tram to the neighboring Mirage and a pedestrian bridge across Spring Mountain to the Fashion Show Mall.

With the wealth of riches at TI, it's no wonder that once you've set sail with this crew, you will never want to return to port again.

Those seeking a budget hotel in Las Vegas will find hot deals and a comfortable atmosphere at the Travelodge South Strip.

Located within walking distance of many of the Strip's larger resorts and attractions, Travelodge offers affordable, nicely furnished rooms with many amenities, including coffee makers, wireless internet access and cable TV.

Although there is no restaurant on site, Travelodge ensures you'll start the day right with a free continental breakfast. Hungry guests won't have to go too far for lunch and dinner as The Harley Davidson Cafe is located right next door.

Many of a traveler's basic needs can be easily handled at the Travelodge. Car rental and tour service desks are conveniently located in the lobby. There is also a convenience store and gift shop on site. Since the action in Las Vegas lasts all night long, someone is available at the Travelodge front desk 24 hours a day.

Guests will also appreciate the free parking and bus/motorcoach parking at the Travelodge. The heated outdoor swimming pool is open year-round.

THEhotel is the perfect complement to the already-impressive Mandalay Bay property, providing an ultra-sleek minimalist alternative with luxurious suites, upscale amenities and a gourmet restaurant.

THEhotel is a towering 43-story boutique hotel on Mandalay Bay's property, but with its own entrance, check-in and a lobby that eschews the typical Vegas thematic decorations for a cosmopolitan look complete with the artwork of Arturo Herrera, Jasper Johns and Andy Warhol.

If the lobby has served notice that THEhotel is something different, a short elevator ride confirms it. The standard suite at THEhotel is a staggering 750 square feet. Dark wood and rich earth tones create a modern look, while the living rooms boast 42-inch plasma screens, half-baths for guests, private bar and more. A separate bedroom has a second, 32-inch flat-screen TV and luxury linens. Bathrooms feature separate tub and shower and another flat-screen TV. All suites are serviced by high-speed internet connections and have a combined fax/printer/copier.

Located atop THEhotel, Mix restaurant and lounge offers unparalleled views of the Vegas Strip from its floor-to-ceiling windows and a gourmet menu from famed chef Alain Ducasse. In the lobby, the cafe re-invents the concept of the 24-hour coffee shop with an ultrachic decor and an eclectic menu. A fully equiped gym and the bathhouse spa round out THEhotel's amenities.

THEhotel guests also have complete access to Mandalay Bay's pool and beach complex, shops, world-class entertainment like the House of Blues and Mamma Mia! and exciting nightlife venues, including rumjungle nightclub, Ivan Kane's Forty Deuce, Foundation Room and Late Night at House of Blues.

While THEhotel adjoins Mandalay Bay and guests can walk directly from one property to another without going outside, guests staying at THEhotel must check in at THEhotel's lobby.

The AAA five-diamond The Ritz-Carlton offers elegance and relaxation along the shore of Lake Las Vegas.

Located just 20 miles east of the Las Vegas Strip and a 30-minute drive from McCarran International Airport, The Ritz-Carlton is a posh Mediterranean-style resort, featuring luxurious rooms and suites, a spectacular Italian-inspired spa and fitness center, 36 holes of championship golf, beach and lake activities and Italian gardens.

The ambience of a Mediterranean resort is completed with the addition of MonteLago Village -- located just steps from every room. Hotel guests can stroll from their rooms past a quaint stone bridge patterned after Florence's Ponte Vecchio to enjoy restaurants, fine shops and an elegant casino.

The Ritz-Carlton's location, along the shore of Lake Las Vegas, allows guests the chance to enjoy the beauty of this desert lake while being only minutes away, via car, limousine or helicopter, from the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip.