8 Best Hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada

The Grande Dame of Strip resorts is still as exquisite as ever, with snazzy rooms full of Italian marble and luxurious fabrics. Elegant, faux Italian provincial furniture surrounds either a single king-size bed or two queen-size beds. If it's pampering you're after, stay in the Spa Tower, which has expansive rooms and suites (with steam showers and soaking tubs), as well as an expanded full-service spa and salon. Bellagio has one of the higher staff-to-guest ratios in town, which results in visibly more solicitous service than you might expect at such an enormous property. In addition to the fountains (and the Chihuly glass flower sculpture in the lobby), marvel at the Mediterranean-infused alfresco pool complex, which comprises five pools, a café, and a pool bar. Book a shaded cabana, which includes lounge chairs and personal bar service, or an open-air daybed. At Bellagio Spa & Salon, traditional massage treatments can be augmented by ashiatsu, in which the therapist uses his or her feet, or watsu, an aquatic treatment. The unisex salon is considered one of Vegas's best.

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.

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 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.

It's no secret that this theme hotel re-creates Italy's most romantic city with meticulous reproductions of Venetian landmarks, and the large suites aren't too shabby, either. Each 650-square-foot suite offers a sunken living room with a coffee table and convertible sofa, walk-in closets, a separate shower and tub, three flat-screen TVs, an iHome alarm clock, and remote-controlled curtains. The even posher Venezia Tower has a garden, private entrance, fountains, and accommodations large enough for an entire Italian extended family. Canyon Ranch spa features a 40-foot climbing wall and Aquavana thermal suite. On hot summer days, the pool complex is a great place to spend a day. 

Decorated in soft peach hues blended with splashes of gold and designed to provide an escapist experience, the princely rooms here, averaging a whopping 640 square feet, offer spectacular views through wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows. Rest your head on custom pillow-top beds with 507-thread-count linens and delight in the commissioned artwork. Bedside drapery and climate controls are another nice touch. The super-posh Tower Suites units have use of a separate entrance and registration lobby, separate pool and lanai, free morning coffee and tea and a breakfast credit, and some have opulent amenities such as granite wet bars, separate powder rooms, oversize flat-screen TVs, and walk-in closets. The Spa at Wynn offers dozens of signature treatments and is decorated to evoke the serenity of nightfall. The spa specializes in facials, and therapists incorporate a number of Asian oils and herbs into each experience.