73 Best Hotels in Nevada, USA

A visit to this sprawling casino resort is eerily like crossing through a portal to Venice, in Italy. Manmade canals (with singing gondoliers!) replicate those in the Italian namesake, and a Vegas-style version of St. Mark’s Square is lined with restaurants and paved with “cobblestones,” just like the real thing. Including the two towers of the main hotel and the Palazzo Tower to the north (which used to be a separate property), the resort has a total of 7,117 rooms. This makes it the largest hotel in North America and second largest in the world.

If peace and quiet are what you're after, this is your spot; with its own ground-level lobby and separate floors, the Four Seasons is cushioned from the general casino ruckus. You have your own health club and spa, your own recreation area, private parking, and an indoor/outdoor restaurant and lounge. If you feel the urge to join the Vegas revelry, all of Mandalay Bay Resort's offerings are available to you as well. We love the marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and separate showers, as well as the fabulous views—floor-to-ceiling windows look over the Strip or the Las Vegas Valley (you'll pay a good bit more for a Strip vista). The pampering policy here even extends to the smallest guests: every child will find a stuffed animal and milk and cookies on arrival. In addition to full access to Mandalay Bay's sprawling pools and beach, guests of the Four Seasons have a private pool at their disposal. The quiet lobby library is a great place to relax, too.

The hotel from celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa and partner Robert DeNiro is a sleek foodie haven tucked inside the Centurion Tower of the Caesars Palace complex. The 181-room tower designed by David Rockwell features feng shui spaces and minimalist, natural-hue rooms. The amenities are all worthy of the celeb owners (and guests), from the Italian linens to the hand-hewn chairs. There are also a host of high-tech touches, like a Nobu app, in-room iPad check-in, and buttonless elevators (they get activated by your key card), plus 55-inch flat-screens with Apple connectivity. Guests also enjoy a dedicated concierge, but the real perks are aimed at the stomach: priority reservations at the Nobu restaurant downstairs (the largest in the world) and an exclusive Nobu-crafted room-service menu.

Unlike most casino hotels, ARIA has an abundance of light, even in standard guest rooms, and their modern style makes this one of the Strip's most contemporary-feeling options. Tech-geeks will love the touch-screen control pad that operates everything from curtains to television, music, and lights. Bathrooms are modern and spacious, and nightly turndown service and laptop-size safes are nice touches. The ARIA SkySuites are notable and start at more than 1,000 square feet; they are downright palatial and have some of the best views in town (as well as their own lobby and pool). The pool deck is also worth exploring, especially for midweek cabana specials, which can be surprisingly affordable. ARIA remains one of the largest buildings in the world to achieve LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

The smallest rooms at this colorful, aquatic-theme, high-rise hotel start at 375 square feet, with the penthouses more than quadruple that size. All the rooms come with complimentary Wi-Fi, high-definition TVs, sufficient tech ports, and small refrigerators. The Atlantis Steakhouse and Sky Terrace Sushi & Oyster Bar rank among Reno's top restaurants; head to Bistro Napa for modern California cuisine. 

Downtown's newest big hoo-hah comes from Downtown's newest big pooh-bahs—the brothers Stevens, owners Derek and Greg—and provided a major boost to the Vegas aesthetic when it opened in 2020; it's also the first Downtown hotel built from the ground up since the 1980s. Since Vegas is all about superlatives, Circa is the latest raise in the Vegas hotel poker game, offering 777 rooms in its hotel tower; a two-story casino; a three-story sports book; six bar/lounges; five restaurants; a "stadium-style" six-tier pool, including swim-up bars and a 135-foot-high screen for televised sports events; and a "Garage Mahal" parking structure. The only thing not allowed here (besides kids) is the modest old expression, "Less is More."

South Beach meets desert Zen at this all-suites tower inside Mandalay Bay. Elaborate wet bars, giant plasma TVs, plush carpeting, and floor-to-ceiling windows make the all-white guest rooms oases in the Nevada desert. In the lobby, rocks and muted tones provide a back-to-nature feel. The property is connected to the rest of Mandalay Bay but also has its own check-in, swank coffee bar, see-and-be-seen lounge, and fantastic restaurant. Guests of Delano enjoy full use of Mandalay Bay's sprawling pool complex and beach, as well as access to Bathhouse Spa and the gym therein. It's all unquestionably high-end, but rates are surprisingly competitive with other leading hotels. And like a growing number of Las Vegas resorts, it accepts pets.

As far as luxury is concerned, Las Vegas simply doesn't get much better than Encore, where all the rooms are suites that measure a minimum of 745 square feet (and a maximum of 5,829). These accommodations come standard with spacious sitting areas, 55-inch televisions, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Bathrooms feature oversized Italian marble tubs, glass-enclosed showers and TVs. Bedside control panels enable guests to operate nearly everything in the room. The entire hotel has a sophisticated look; designer Roger Thomas invested in antiques from all over the world. Another characteristic: sunlight, as most corridors have windows with views of the pools and gardens around the property. Encore Beach Club and XS combine an outdoor pool environment with a sizzling club atmosphere. Todd-Avery Lenahan designed the Moroccan-themed The Spa at Encore; the spa-level juice bar specializes in TB12 Power Smoothies, part of the hotel's partnership with Tom Brady's TB12 Performance and Recovery Fitness Coaching, exclusive to Encore's fitness center.

On a prime lakefront parcel, this hotel makes a bold impression with its stone-and-walnut Great Hall, whose four-story wall of windows frames views across Lake Tahoe to grand Mt. Tallac. With a fireplaces and a palette that subtly echoes the browns, greens, and lake blues of the surrounding landscape, the smartly designed rooms aim for and achieve a rusticity that's complemented by modern amenities and creature comforts like deep-soaking tubs. All rooms also have balconies and either face either the lake, the mountain that includes the Heavenly ski resort, or the Edgewood golf course, which has operated here since the late 1960s. For the ultimate lake-view splurge, book one of the 1,800 to 4,100 square foot Villa Suites on the course's ninth fairway. The Bistro serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a space next to the Great Hall, and lodge guests need only walk a few steps to the Edgewood Restaurant for fine dining and the Brooks Bar & Deck for casual cuisine.

Mandalay Bay remains as swanky as ever, decked out like a South Seas beach resort, complete with cavernous rooms and one of the best pool areas on the Strip. Bathrooms have stone floors and counters, as well as deep soaking tubs with separate showers. This resort is actually three hotels in one—the namesake Mandalay Bay, Delano Las Vegas, and the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas. Each brand is distinct, and each has a separate entrance. All guests receive full access to the Beach, which boasts a wave pool, lazy river, three swimming pools, and 2,700 tons of real sand; and the Moorea Beach Club, which offers topless sunbathing. Two on-site spas—Mandalay Bay Spa and Salon (at Mandalay Bay) and Bathhouse Spa (at Delano)—offer a variety of relaxation chambers and dozens of signature treatments and are similarly open to all guests. Perhaps the only downside to staying at Mandalay Bay is the spacious layout of the property itself; without a map, it could take you five or six tries to get your bearings when you come and go.

The all-suites Palazzo offers downright huge suites, almost exactly the same as those of the nearby Venetian, as well as nice amenities and a great pool area. Each suite comes standard with a sunken living room, three plasma TVs, a dining area, sectional couch, and desk. Remote-controlled Roman shades and curtains add to the modern conveniences; let the sun in without getting out of bed! Bathrooms are appointed with marble and feature a separate shower and soaking tub. The Palazzo has one of the Strip's largest pool decks, a humongous complex with private whirlpools, statues, and gardens galore, plus food and drink in the Capri Pool Restaurant & Bar. On-site parking sits beneath the casino and is among the most accessible on the Strip.

The three towers that comprise this spacious and well-appointed luxury resort adjacent to the MGM Grand are perhaps most notable for what they lack: a casino. Instead, developers have stockpiled modern junior, one- and two-bedroom suites with amenities such as whirlpool spa tubs, HD flat-screen televisions, two-line telephones, and open-air balconies. Business travelers will appreciate the huge desks and free Ethernet access. With a secluded, gated entrance, the Signature also offers something even more unusual in Sin City—privacy.

Balconies make The Cosmopolitan's rooms stand apart: the vast majority have balconies or terraces, which is a unique feature on the Strip. Rooms feature plush and comfortable couches, coffee-table art books, and a spacious work desk. Many Cosmo rooms also have a mini-refrigerator and a microwave. Bathrooms are enormous, and most feature a soaking tub, a stand-alone shower, and ample counter space. All rooms include technology that allows guests to preset ambience like lighting, music, and temperature, as well as book dining and spa reservations through the TV. Splurge and get a room facing the Bellagio fountains: it's one of the best views on the Strip. One pool on the mezzanine and one on the roof offer different experiences. If you really want to splurge, book a Bungalow, which has butler service and its own plunge pool overlooking Marquee Dayclub. The on-site spa, Sahra Spa & Salon, offers dozens of unique skin and body treatments, including the hammam, where up to three people can choose from among three experiences.

This huge hotel has a more spacious feel compared to others along Casino Drive, and the rooms offer some of the best river views around. A nice addition is the contemporary Duet Coffee & Wine, where you can use the free Wi-Fi and kick back with a coffee drink or vino by the bottle or glass. The casino includes a sports book and 1,250 slot and video poker machines. An Outback Steakhouse and a casual Italian restaurant with seasonal patio seating are also on-site.

Located right on the border between Nevada and Utah on Route 50, the Border Inn is a reliable staple, with air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, bar, grocery store, gas station, and small casino. Some of the rooms have kitchenettes.

The story of how Station Casinos came to dominate the Las Vegas "locals casino" scene—and divide that dominance into regions—is exemplified by Boulder Station. It opened in early 1994, cementing what's now the Stations formula with its attached Regal movie theater, Feast Buffet, Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant, and The Broiler steak house for living-it-up occasions. As with some of its sister properties, the 24-hour coffee shop has been remodeled and given a new name, The Brass Fork. The unintended consequence of that corporate success is that Boulder Station is now extremely local, serving primarily the east side, and unless there's a special concert act at The Railhead music venue, it offers no real reason to cross town for those living closer to other Station properties. Some of the 299 rooms and suites have distant views of the Strip and downtown, and midweek room rates can dip well below $100.

The hotel at the "Big Top" has renovated all of its rooms in the last decade, giving some much-needed TLC to some of the oldest ones on the Strip (the resort opened in 1968). Other accommodations on the property range from luxury (in the Skyrise Tower, which includes its own casino) to campsites; the RV Park at Circus Circus, which has a children's play area and pet run, is the only one of its kind on the Strip. One of the hotel's other big draws: it's pet-friendly (with a deposit, of course). In the casino, gaming is nothing if not affordable; in addition to rock-bottom table limits (blackjack as low as $2 a hand!), dealers offer complimentary lessons in blackjack, roulette, and craps. Still, the biggest draw at this hulking resort is the Adventuredome Theme Park, Nevada's largest, featuring more than 25 rides. The Midway at Circus Circus holds a world record as the world's largest permanent circus.

The largest Conrad in the world takes the basic Hilton vibe and enhances it considerably with spacious rooms (in some cases topping out around 1,200 square feet), modern and comfortable furnishings, and huge bathrooms with free-standing tubs.

Lavish accommodations, cavernous bathrooms, and highly personalized service characterize this brand, the most upscale of the three Hilton brands on-site. It offers a spectacular private lobby right off the high-limit room of the casino. Rooms are plush and spacious—up to 7,000 square feet for the suites.

Town founder Don Laughlin has created a city within itself here—bowling alleys, movies, concerts, you name it—sprawling with piecemeal additions that even straddle Casino Drive with a pedestrian pass. A recent remodel refreshed the rooms and added power seats in the movie theater and stadium seating in the Celebrity Theater concert venue. The Loser's Lounge, with its graphic homage to famous losers, such as the Hindenburg, the Titanic, and the like, is consistently a popular nightspot in Laughlin. Don't pass up Don's free classic-car showroom, with more than 80 rods, roadsters, and tin Lizzies.

The giant castle is popular with families—child-oriented attractions include the basement arcade (dubbed the Fun Dungeon) and the medieval-theme Tournament of Kings dinner show—but recent makeovers in all of the property's rooms make much of it look more grown-up (though still nondescript). The immense casino floor has lower table minimums than many other casinos on the South Strip, and restaurants such as Dick's Last Resort generally serve food more fit for an indentured servant than a king. The casino also offers free monorail service to Luxor and Mandalay Bay.

This elaborately landscaped, pink, classic-era resort with a 15-acre pool complex (including GO Pool Dayclub) is still one of the best choices in town, and GO rooms (which run about $50 to $100 more per night than standard rooms), with electronic window treatments and other high-tech touches, are downright stylish. One-bedroom Cosmopolitan Suites are decorated in chocolate browns and hot pinks. Be sure to check out the on-site wildlife area, complete with a koi pond and, naturally, a flamboyance of Chilean flamingos. Two other big attractions: the Margaritaville-themed three-level restaurant with six bars and live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays, and The LINQ Promenade—a retail, dining, and entertainment complex—next door.

Named after former owner Ben Goffstein's four daughters, the circa-1966 Four Queens is what Vegas regulars would consider an "oldie but goodie," one of the most familiar casinos on Fremont Street. It also happens to be incredibly popular among Hawaiian visitors (largely because of the whole "queen" theme). Standard rooms were last remodeled back in 2008, so they're getting a bit stale. Still, for the price, the place is a reliable option. The main attraction at the "Queens" is Hugo's Cellar, an old-school steak house with a stellar wine list and carts on which servers make salads and flambé bananas Foster. The casino is pretty neat, too, featuring one of the world's largest slot machines, $3 blackjack, and dealers who look like they've been there forever. Here's a quirk: Four Queens guests have to use Binion's pool, which is down the block.

The Golden Nugget has long reigned as Downtown's top property, since the mid-1970s, evolving with the times but maintaining classic appeal. The resort stands apart from its "Old Vegas" neighbors with unique attractions, namely The Tank, a pool with a shark tank and a three-story waterslide (which, incidentally, goes through the shark tank). You can gamble out near the pool, too. The nicest and newest accommodations on the property reside in the modern and sophisticated Rush Tower; beds are plush, and built-in desks easily convert to multimedia stations. Parlor Suites, refreshed to look old again, also are a good value. Casino operators have been known to cycle through new table games, but the popular poker room, which has starred on a number of poker television shows, is likely to last. Another perk: you can bring your dog.

Although the casino here is smaller than some of its Laughlin neighbors, this resort has a more upscale feel and a convenient layout that's easy to navigate. It is home to three chain restaurants, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Claim Jumper, and the popular Saltgrass steak house. The Rush Lounge nightclub is a perennially popular hot spot. The atrium echoes the Mirage on the Las Vegas Strip with two cascading waterfalls surrounded by tropical plants from around the world.