Profiles Index

Treasure Island Las Vegas
Hop aboard a Caribbean adventure at Treasure Island Las Vegas, without foregoing any of your land-lubbing luxuries. It may themed like a Robert Louis Stevenson story, but Treasure Island Las Vegas is at heart a luxury resort catering to upscale travelers without children. The nightly pirate battles out front in Buccaneer Bay draw huge crowds on the Strip, and the Cirque du Soleil show Mystere packs the theater inside.

Wynn Las Vegas
Hotelier Steve Wynn sold the Bellagio and designed his newest hotel to outdo it. Unlike many of the hotels on the Strip, this was designed to keep some of the more spectacular features out of sight until you enter the property.

Luxor Hotel Casino
The Luxor has become an unmistakable icon on the Strip, with its distinctive pyramid design, giant Sphinx standing guard outside, and a spotlight from the top that is the brightest beam in the entire world. The atrium is the largest in the world, and the hotel itself is the second largest in Las Vegas.

Trump Hotel Las Vegas
Donald Trump and Las Vegas seem like a natural fit; both are so over-the-top in their sensibilities. That said, the 64-story gilded-glass tower, housing over 1200 suites, is relatively subdued. A location wa-ay back from the Strip, a quiet lobby bar, and booths curtained for privacy at DJT make it, perhaps ironically, a refuge from excess. You've got quite a walk to any casino, but sometimes that might be a good thing. Blow your money at the Fashion Mall next door instead.

Planet Hollywood
A reinvention of the Aladdin, Planet Hollywood is a dynamic, comfortably cool locale for movie buffs and fun seekers.

Palms Place Hotel and Spa
A condo hotel connected to the ultra-hip Palms by a skybridge, Palms Place offers guests sleek modern apartment-style suites with the comforts of home.

MGM Grand Hotel Casino
One of the largest hotels in the world, the MGM Grand dominates the corner it takes up, with a huge gold lion and gigantic video screens outside. One of the largest hotels in the world with over 5,000 guest rooms, the MGM Grand is like a city within itself.

Golden Nugget Las Vegas
When Tim and Tom (Thomas Breitling and Timothy Poster), co-founders of Travelscape, took over this hotel on Freemont Street in downtown Las Vegas, it made for interesting reality TV. Their attempt to remake the hip downtown Las Vegas scene of years past was appropriately set in this classic hotel/casino. The "Largest Casino in the World" when it was built in 1946, the Golden Nugget Las Vegas Las Vegas has seen $30 million dollars in renovations in the past two years.

Excalibur Hotel Casino
A colorful and whimsical castle at the south end of the Strip. At night, this castle is like a fairy tale come true, lit up in pinks, purples and greens. Across the drawbridge, the King Arthur theme will delight kids and anyone who grew up loving tales of knights in shining armor.

Aladdin Las Vegas
[b]UPDATE:[/b] The Aladdin has been reinvented into a Planet Hollywood.

Four Seasons Las Vegas
If you want a luxury Las Vegas experience but want to stay an arm's length from the casinos and nightlife, the Four Seasons is an excellent choice.

JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort, Spa and Golf
Luxurious resort minutes from the Strip in the Mojave Desert with spectacular views, recreation in Red Rock Canyon, and a full-service spa.

Renaissance Las Vegas
New as of January 2005, the Renaissance Las Vegas targets business travelers and conventions with a location right next to the Convention Center.

Stratosphere Hotel Casino
Since its opening in 1996, the Stratosphere has already become one of the most recognizable icons of the Strip. The tallest free-standing observation deck in the U.S., the tower is topped with the highest thrill rides in the world, a roller coaster and "Big Shot" which launches riders even higher than the 1,149 foot observation deck.

Rio All-Suite Hotel Casino
The Rio is off the Strip and past a highway, although you can see the red and blue neon tower from the Strip. You'll have to catch a cab to and from, but it is worth the trip. A nightly parade passes over the casino, and guests can join in the fun for a small fee.

Tropicana Hotel Casino
The Tropicana sat alone on the intersection of Tropicana and Las Vegas Boulevard back in 1957. The location has since become much more popular, with Excalibur, New York New York, and the huge MGM adjacent. The pool also boasts one of the few floating blackjack tables in town.

Mandalay Bay
Since its opening in 1999, Mandalay Bay has become one of the most popular hotels on the Strip. At night, rumjungle becomes one of the hippest night spots in town. Concerts are held in the arena or the House of Blues concert hall. During the day, there's a rare coin museum, a walk-through aquarium and several trendy restaurants.

Hard Rock Hotel
You may not see too many rock stars hanging out, but you will be part of the "crowd." The Hard Rock is a popular spot for twenty-somethings and tends to be a real scene at night.

Alexis Park
Popular with business travelers who aren't concerned that the hotel has no casino of its own, the Alexis Park Resort is a quiet all-suite hotel that seems far away from the glitz of the Las Vegas Strip. There is a nine-hole putting green and two tennis courts on property.

Stardust
[b]UPDATE:[/b] The [link url=http://hotels.about.com/b/a/253566.htm]Stardust, one of the oldest casino hotels on the Strip, was imploded in 2007[/link] to make way for the Echelon.

Bellagio Las Vegas
Classically romantic, this resort is styled after a lakeside village in Tuscany. The fountains out front dance a ballet of sorts throughout each day. Inside, a botanical garden with a matching glass ceiling sculpture provide more sustenance for your senses. This hotel has a special place in my heart, ever since I spent my honeymoon there a couple of years ago. Ask for a Lake View room for an enchanting look at the dancing fountains gracing the 8-acre lake.

Paris Las Vegas
If you can't swing the overseas flight, Paris Las Vegas will give you a taste of the City of Lights. The hotel catches your eye from the Strip with a replica of the Eiffel Tower. Inside the hotel and casino is a dollhouse version of the city, with cobblestone streets, sidewalk cafes and folks greeting you with "Bonjour."

Binion's Horseshoe
Binion's is popular with serious gamblers, and the atmosphere reflects it. This is where the high-stakes World Series of Poker is played, and the casino draws many who aspire to compete.

Venetian Hotel Casino
The Venetian treats guests to a taste of Renaissance Italy in the desert. With an indoor shopping area modeled after St. Mark's Square, a replica of the canals and gondolas of Venice, and sixteen restaurants by the likes of Wolfgang Puck and Emeril Lagasse, put this huge resort into the category of "must see it to believe it."

Embassy Suites Las Vegas
The Embassy Suites caters to the business traveler who doesn't care that there are no jangling slot machines downstairs. You'll find the comforts standard at Embassy Suites including a hot breakfast in the morning, complimentary newspaper, spacious rooms with plenty of working space, and recreation areas such as a swimming pool and fitness center.

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