The Las Vegas Strip is lined with hotels from north to south--where should you stay? I've selected my favorites here. Each of these Las Vegas hotels was chosen because it offers, in my opinion, some of the best value, service, location and amenties. In other words, these are the best Las Vegas hotels because they offer a "winning" combination--and on the Strip, winning is everything.
Four Seasons Las Vegas
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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. Four Seasons Las Vegas is located at the Southernmost tip of the Strip in the top five floors of Mandalay Bay, the Four Seasons is almost a hidden oasis among the din and fervor of Las Vegas.
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Vdara Hotel and Spa
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This dramatic high-rise all-suite hotel connected to CityCenter is both non-gaming and non-smoking. CityCenter is a 67-acre upscale shopping, dining and entertainment destination on the Las Vegas Strip, developed by MGM MIRAGE. Vdara Hotel and Spa is located adjacent and connected to Bellagio.
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Encore Las Vegas
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Floor-to-ceilings windows in this ultra luxurious high-rise resort provide stellar views of the Strip. Encore Las Vegas is located next door to flagship property Wynn Las Vegas.
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Palazzo
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This luxury all-suite hotel, opened in early 2008 next to sister property The Venetian, is the newest all-suite property in Las Vegas. Palazzo is located on the Las Vegas Strip, next to the Venetian.
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Venetian Hotel Casino
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The Venetian treats guests to a taste of Renaissance Italy in the desert. Venetian Hotel Casino is located in a on the Strip location across from Treasure Island.
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Signature at MGM Grand
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A moving covered walkway connects The Signature at MGM tower to the an abundance of entertainment and dining options at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. But the private, gated luxury hotel offers guests the quiet and seclusion of a separate property. Signature at MGM Grand is located just behind the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, connected by an indoor walkway.
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THEhotel at Mandalay Bay
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An all-suite, non-gaming hotel within the Mandalay Bay towers, THEhotel is a sleek option on the south end of the Strip. THEhotel at Mandalay Bay is located on the on the south end of the Strip, with a tram connecting it to the Excalibur.
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SKYLOFTS at MGM Grand
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When only the ultimate in luxury will do in the hometown of everything over the top, there's the SKYLOFTS at MGM Grand. SKYLOFTS at MGM Grand is located on top of the MGM Grand.
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Bellagio Las Vegas
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Classically romantic, this resort is styled after a lakeside village in Tuscany. The fountains out front dance a ballet of sorts throughout each day. Bellagio Las Vegas is located on the Strip across from Bally's and Paris Las Vegas, with a tram to the Monte Carlo.
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Wynn Las Vegas
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Hotelier Steve Wynn sold the Bellagio and designed his newest hotel to outdo it. Wynn Las Vegas is located on the Strip, across the street from the Sands Expo Center and the Fashion Show Mall, adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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