Looking for the top Las Vegas hotels off the Strip? They often have the best panoramic views of the Strip. Plus they're close enough to get you on the Strip within a few minutes, and provide a bit of distance when you need a break. Each of these hotels has a winning combination of location, price, amenities and service. Pick any hotel near the Las Vegas Strip from this list and it's a safe bet.
Las Vegas Hilton
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Off the Strip but on the Las Vegas monorail line. Las Vegas Hilton is located adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center, at the Las Vegas monorail stop.
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Hard Rock Hotel
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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. Hard Rock Hotel is located a block and a half off the Strip behind the Paris Las Vegas, with a free shuttle to the Strip.
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Palms Las Vegas
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Playboy-inspired hotel west of the Strip popular with the L.A. crowd and celebrities like Paris Hilton and Jessica Simpson. Palms Las Vegas is located just west the Strip, a short cab ride away, with a daily shuttle to the Fashion Show mall, and to the Forum Shops at Caesars.
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Trump Hotel Las Vegas
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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. Trump Hotel Las Vegas is located on the Las Vegas Strip, adjacent to the Fashion Show Mall.
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Palms Place Hotel and Spa
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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. Palms Place Hotel and Spa is located adjacent to the Palms Las Vegas, a short cab ride west of the Strip.
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Rio All-Suite Hotel Casino
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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. Rio All-Suite Hotel Casino is located across the highway from the Strip with a free shuttle every fifteen minutes to Harrah's Casino.
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Alexis Park
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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. Alexis Park is located about a block and a half off the Las Vegas Strip.
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Embassy Suites Las Vegas
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The Embassy Suites caters to the business traveler who doesn't care that there are no jangling slot machines downstairs. Embassy Suites Las Vegas is located next to the Hard Rock Hotel about a block off the Strip, with a complimentary shuttle to the Strip; the Las Vegas monorail is a short walk away.
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