Las Vegas, Nevada: Rooms, Suites, and Bunk Beds

Las Vegas, Nevada:
Rooms, Suites, and Bunk Beds

The relative merit of resorts in Vegas is a topic that has inspired people to throw things. The competition for luxury hotels is fierce, and while Bellagio is luxurious, hotels like Waldorf Astoria and Four Seasons stand out for offering a quieter, more tranquil experience without the presence of on-site casinos. Did you catch that? Luxury hotels are competing for your business and actually differentiating themselves. This means that prices are fluid and free upgrades are fairly easily achieved. It’s worth noting that a $20 Suite at the Palazzo may incur a $150 per night ‘resort fee’ (insert abusive language here).

The key to sleeping relatively cheaply in luxury resorts is to join their mailing list. They will proactively send you huge discounts. Want to take it up a notch? Call their dance club and inquire about renting a booth with bottle service. You’ll rocket into the ‘do anything to get them here’ price range. No purchase of bottle service required.
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- Cris

$$$: Luxury and Comfort

• The Waldorf Astoria is an oasis of calm in the middle of the Strip.

  • Pro: 100% Smoke Free! That resort fee gives you free use of the house car (and driver), access to the private pool, fitness classes and more.

  • Con: This is not the hotel you stay in for bachelorette parties or raunchy parties. This hotel caters to people who crave quiet and clean air.

• The Palazzo Resort is the upscale half of The Venetian, offering floor-to-ceiling windows and incredible views of the city.

  • Pro: Huge amount of space, including a private dining table.

  • Con: They offer both Smoking and Nonsmoking rooms. The ‘nonsmoking’ label should be taken lightly because I swear that they were pumping cigarette smoke into my nonsmoking Suite. It was horrible. If I could tolerate cigarettes then this would have been fabulous.

• The Four Seasons Hotel is a nonsmoking, non-gaming hotel that provides a quieter, more intimate luxury experience on the south end of the Strip. It’s perfect if you want the Las Vegas experience without the chaos. I recommend the Sunrise View Panoramic Suite. You only live once.

  • Pro: Luxury in every detail, including clean air and absolute quiet in the rooms.

  • Con: It’s located a bit further down the Strip than the other options in this category, adding 5-10 minutes of walking. To put this in perspective, some of the larger hotels in Vegas take 15 minutes to get from your room to breakfast.

$$: Comfort For Families

• The Park MGM is one of the few hotels that offers a casino and is also completely nonsmoking.

  • Pro: Entirely non-smoking with a contemporary feel.

  • Con: Rooms can be small compared to other hotels in the price range.

• The Linq Hotel is a hip, mid-range option with both smoking and nonsmoking rooms

  • Pro: Wide range of room types including cabanas, penthouses (yes, plural) and even bunk beds.

  • Con: Rooms can be small, and the hotel has more of a party vibe, which might not be for everyone.

• The Orleans Hotel & Casino offers good value for the price and is located off the Strip but provides a shuttle service to the heart of Las Vegas. They offer both smoking and nonsmoking rooms.

  • Pro: Cheaper without sacrificing space.

  • Con: You need to take a shuttle to see anything in Vegas.

Heat, Service, and Love

Fanciest Oven: Why ‘centrally located’ is a magical potion.
Turn Down Service: Who says service has declined?
Love: We work to provide a better life for our families. They know it.

$: Clean and Safe

• The Ellis Island Hotel offers a great value just off the Strip with affordable prices and clean rooms.

  • Pro: Close to the Strip (about a 10-minute walk) but much cheaper than most Strip hotels.

  • Con: The property is older, so don’t expect luxury amenities.

• The D Las Vegas is a great option if you want to be close to the Fremont Street Experience.

  • Pro: This is where you stay for bachelorette parties near Fremont Street.

  • Con: Noisy, drunken parties - but that’s why you chose this hotel.

• Horseshoe Las Vegas (formerly known as Bally’s) is located in the center of the Strip and is devoted to gambling.

  • Pro: You gamble? They love you. This is the cheapest option in the center of the Strip.

  • Con: The ‘renovation’ in 2022 consisted mostly of new carpet in the casino. The hotel is mid-to-low-end but a great deal if you just need a place to shower and store your luggage.

Have you ever stayed at Vdara? Their en suite kitchens look appealing but the rooms look small. Hit ‘reply’ and tell me if you would recommend it. Now that we have secured a place to store our belongings, tomorrow we will explore where to shop and what to buy.

See you tomorrow.

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