Glitz, glamour, and neon lights - Las Vegas, Nevada has it all.
This is a place of superlatives where gleaming hotels rise from the desert, like glittering jewels along the dazzling Las Vegas Strip, often regarded as the gambling capital of the world. In this almost surreal-feeling place, it is impossible to run out of things to do. Each hotel is bigger and better than the next – containing glittering casinos, shopping malls, spas, and high-end dining establishments.
The First-Class.com guide to the best hotels in Las Vegas:
Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel and Casino
Caesars Palace was one of the first big casino hotels to spring up the Las Vegas strip and today it remains one of the city’s most iconic hotels with nearly 4,000 rooms and suites. Built in 1966, by Jay Sarno it was envisaged to make every guest feel like Caesar and its rooms are certainly fit for an emperor. For instance, the Palace Premium Studio, spanning 700 square feet, features a sitting area, ‘his and her’ bathrooms, pool views, a unique walk-in shower and the latest technology. Lavishly furnished to look like a Roman palace, with ornate marble columns and a statue of Julius Caesar himself, it is the gambling capital’s best-known landmarks. The casino features blackjack, roulette, a 400-square metre 24-hour poker room and slot machines galore. Many boxing greats, including Muhammad Ali, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have fought here, while equally legendary stars of music such as Frank Sinatra, the Rat pack, Diana Ross and Elton John and Adele have performed.
Find the finest restaurants such as Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen in the Roman Plaza and Pub & Grill providing fine dining and authentic English pub experiences. Yet if you want to keep to the Roman theme, why not visit Bobby Flay’s Italian restaurant, Amalfi, Amalfi. For the undecided, Bacchanal Buffet features a variety of cuisine prepared by master chefs in nine globally-inspired open kitchens. Brioche by Guy Savoy offers gourmet pastries and light bites on the go, while Mr Chow remains a firm favourite with the popular for its modern Beijing cuisine, serving dependable modern Beijing cuisine. Caesars Palace is so enormous it has seven pools and an indoor shopping mall – not to mention some of the most luxurious and opulent spas and salons in the world. Step into the sanctuary of Qua Baths & Spa and be pampered like royalty with Roman baths, a tearoom and the Arctic-inspired ice room. At Paris Las Vegas spa, enjoy treatments inspired by the French landscape. Melt away the stresses of the day at Harrah’s or Flamingo spa where one can indulge in massages, body treatments, facials or manicures. There’s a plethora of hairdressers like COLOR Salon by Michael Boychuck, Alexandra Noel Beauty Salon or Uno Salon to ensure guests are prepared for a night out before a big Vegas night out.
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The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort
Standing side by side with the Venetian hotel, famed for its gondolas, the Palazzo is where popular with high-end travellers and luxury guests. From the moment guests enter the elegant Renaissance-inspired atrium, they are treated like royalty. For a start, the regal accommodations are twice the size of regular Vegas hotel rooms. Choose from the luxury split level two queen suite where one can rest like a movie star on the two plush queen-size pillow-top beds and control the shades by remote, or maybe recline on the velvet sofas and savour the surrounding contemporary art. The bathrooms boast twin sinks and Roman tubs along with Agraria toiletries and stand-alone shower units. Impressive, but the piece de resistance is the Palazzo presidential suite which occupies 3,000 square feet. Enter an old-world paradise complete with Italian marble floors, a foyer a full bar, pool table, and massage room as well as a grand master bath with dual-head showers.
Inside the Palazzo, sip on elegant beverages at the Electra cocktail club or dine on Chinese cuisine at Mott 32. Palazzo shares many restaurants with The Venetian across Restaurant Row which bridges the two properties. Savour a juicy steak at Wolfgang Puck’s CUT in the Atrium or enjoy Italian cuisine at one of the resort’s contemporary Italian restaurants. The casino itself has a range of table games and slot machines, while the Canyon Ranch Spa, at 34,000 square feet is a place one can choose from 100 health and beauty treatments, dine in healthy restaurants focusing on supreme nutrition and work off any extra calories in the two gyms or enrol on one of many fitness classes. With an emphasis on relaxation, the pool is a fine place to unwind featuring an elegant deck framed by columns and palm trees.
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The Bellagio is famous for its splendid waltz of 1,200 dancing fountains, choreographed to music and lights. Over 3,015 hotel rooms and suites offer unique views and experiences. Guests are impressed from the moment they enter the 853 square foot Italian-inspired Salone Suite via the grand marble foyer into an inviting living and dining area and sleeping area with a king-sized bed and a cashmere super pillowtop. Climb into the whirlpool tub then wrap yourself up in a luxurious robe and recline on the chaise with a drink hand-poured from the generously stocked mini-bar. All this is enhanced by mood lighting, individual climate controls and reading lights, plus automatic drape and sheer controls. For the ultimate in luxury, choose to stay in the two-bedroom Penthouse Suite which spans a vast 2052 square feet featuring Bellagio-themed art décor, two king beds and a living room and a separate dining area for six. This may be connected to a Tower Deluxe Room for an additional bedroom.
Dine at LAGO and savour delights from Michelin star chef Julian Serrano’s creative menu. This dining room has floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows and waterside seating by the lake overlooks the iconic fountains. Celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s steakhouse sets the scene for a memorable culinary experience dining at its finest with prime cuts of beef, seafood and lamb accompanied by fabulous sauces, sides. And the dining room is just as delicious, dressed in deep chocolate brown and delicate Tiffany blue with commissioned artwork adorning the walls and a garden patio. The Mayfair Supper Club allows guests to feast on delectable dishes as they gaze upon the famous fountains.
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Wynn Las Vegas & Encore Resort
The Wynn Encore stays true to the family values of its older sibling The Wynn but takes it’s luxury roots a step further, and with Wynn Las Vegas having opened more than 20 years ago, it helped set the luxury standard on the Strip. All 2,034 rooms are bright and bathed in light from the floor-to-ceiling windows and feature stunning bathrooms with oversize marble baths and showers. The Wynn panoramic corner king room boasts views of the Las Vegas Strip and is perched of the edge of the iconic bronze tower. While, at a generous 745 square foot, the Encore Resort room has individual living and sleeping areas. The 55-inch 4K UHD television is positioned on a swivel base ideal to watch from the plush sofa. Write up your adventures at this hotel on the large work desk or simply relax on the Wynn dream bed as you control the light and drapes from your bedside. Its position among the leading las vegas luxury hotels remains secure thanks to the scale, finish and consistency of the overall property.
With ten restaurants to choose from guests have an array of options. At the helm of Casa Playa is Sarah Thompson who conjures up Mexican seafood platters, Wagyu tacos and suckling pig carnitas and corn tortillas. Alternatively, try one of Allegro’s famous pizzas cooked to perfection by Enzo Febbraro who learned the art of pasta-making in his grandmother’s kitchen. Sinatra’s pays tribute to Frank with its tributes to the star and serving his favourite dishes of spaghetti, clams and osso buco. La Cave by Billy DeMarco serves small-plate items and has an exceptional wine list. The hotel is decorated in royal golds, reds and greens with marbled halls, while the sunlit atrium is filled with trees and foliage juxtaposed with fine art throughout the building. The huge casino features baccarat, blackjack, craps, roulette and poker table games. Meanwhile, the spa offers relaxing pool area with cabanas and daybeds and a hammam, and luxury travellers who prefer quieter downtime should look for private pool cabanas and a calmer, less-crowded pool deck. Located on the far northern edges of the strip, away from the bright lights, it’s secluded, yet also close enough to the action, and the resort also features a par-70 championship golf course.
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MGM Grand
Find every conceivable luxury under one roof at the largest single hotel in the United States - the enormous MGM Grand with 6,852 rooms. One will find the most stunning surroundings, personalised service, and decadent experiences interwoven in one of the most famous hotels in the world. From sweeping views of the city through floor-to-ceiling windows, to a 24-hour personal butler, a stay at skylofts provides an experience above the rest. Meanwhile, the innovative Stay Well at MGM Grand rooms with two queen beds spanning 446 square feet offers the ultimate wellbeing getaway. Inside one will find striking patterns adorning the soft furnishings and statement marble bathrooms as well as a minibar and flat-screen television. Enter the gargantuan casino from the lobby. An MGM lion sculpture guards the entrance in tribute to the pioneers of studio entertainment. As a place for fun, it rivals Caesars Palace for world-class title boxing fights plus concerts, magic shows and top bill comedy acts galore.
For an out-of-this-world experience book a table at the exclusive Joël Robuchon’s three Michelin-starred French fine dining venue with an Art Deco dining room. Alternatively, choose Tom Colicchio for steak dinner or Masaharu Morimoto for sublime Japanese sushi. The grand spa amenities, spanning 6.5 acres, include thirty treatment rooms along with saunas, whirlpools, and cascading waterfalls to help one recharge, yet the MGM Grand is right on the strip for access to nightlife for guests magnetised to the more energic activities available in this vibrant location.
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Four Seasons Las Vegas
Four Seasons Las Vegas has an incredible spa and plenty of entertainment options. What makes this even more unique is that it is a non-gaming, non-smoking hotel, making it a calm retreat from the Strip’s energy and a quieter alternative to many of the city’s larger luxury resorts. Occupying the 35th through 39th floors of the Mandalay Bay Resort, the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas has just 424 rooms, which for a city known for its largess, is quite intimate. Guests can look forward to decadent, Art-Deco-inspired rooms and suites with huge marble bathrooms which command extraordinary city and desert views. Stay in the 500 square foot strip view room where stylish and sophisticated interiors meet views of the glittering skyline through floor-to-ceiling windows on the 35th to 39th floors. Inside is a king-sized bed, marble bathroom and cool and contemporary décor.
As one would expect of the Four Seasons, it offers a refined dining scene: two fine dining restaurants, a pool bar, and an indoor/outdoor lobby lounge. The renowned Forbes Five-Star spa offers an array of services from head-to-toe candle massages, facial treatments, massage therapy and nail treatments among others. One of the unique aspects of this hotel is the gentleman’s collection - a selection of specially designed body and nail treatments just for men. There’s no need to lift a finger as the luxury hotel brand’s signature “anticipatory service,” covers 24-hour concierge, onsite security monitoring, valet parking, housekeeping and more. Though there's no dedicated casino onsite, the Mandalay Bay’s is an elevator ride away. Furthermore, the Four Seasons is on the southernmost edge of the strip – close to hotels with gaming options, and some rates may include a spending credit to enhance your stay.
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The Mirage is a 3,044-room tropical-themed casino resort on the Las Vegas Strip. It is a fantastical place where one can get up close and personal with some of nature's most exotic and majestic creatures at Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat. Here they can meet bottlenose dolphins, white tigers, white lions and leopards. There are incredible places to dine from Tom Colicchio’s Heritage Steak with its modern American menu to Mexican cuisine at Diablo’s Cantina and Italian cuisine at Costa, while Otoro serves the freshest sushi and specialty rolls. The Mirage Pool is an oasis surrounded by cascading falls creating a tranquil environment in which to unwind.
This mecca for entertainment currently features Love by Cirque du Soleil a musical show paying acrobatic tribute to The Beatles, then there is America’s Got Talent Magician Shin Lim and Aces of Comedy among others. Away from the pizzazz of the casino, The Spa & Salon at Mirage combines a serene spa with a high-energy salon. The Mirage is just a short stroll away from all the main attractions, encircled by the Venetian and Caesars Palace for those who do fancy a flutter
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Expect the legendary Waldorf Astoria service in a lavish hotel replete with gourmet dining, three pools, and an award-winning spa found at the heart of the strip. It has everything but a casino although there are plenty surrounding this hotel. The choicest accommodation is the 500 sqft Vegas Strip rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows that capture breathtaking views of the glittering neon lights the destination is famed for. Rooms offer a chic, contemporary décor with a valet closet and a walk-in wardrobe. Encased in glass, bathrooms feel like private spas with large baths, showers and plenty of natural light. Enjoy some quiet contemplation in the Tea Lounge, feast on international and American specialties in Zen Kitchen, and linger over the astounding views from the 23rd-story Skybar cradling a stylish cocktail.
Enjoy the stylish pool café spanning 27,000 square feet or spend some quiet time in the stunning spa which has steam rooms, a laconicum sauna, a hammam, and an ice fountain. Each treatment, from massages to body therapies is delivered by expert therapists. The Zen Foot Spa offers a zero-gravity chair and pressure point massages among others and after some indulgent spa time, get yourself looking your best by a visit to the beauty salon and spa boutique. Close to all the great hotels, a sky bridge connects to The Shops at Crystals where there are fine dining options like Cucina by Wolfgang Puck and access to surrounding casinos. It is also easy to add the High Roller observation wheel for stunning views of the city and the Neon Museum for vintage Vegas signs to your trip. For those who want to explore beyond the Strip, Red Rock Canyon is about a 30-minute drive away.
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Aria is an ultra-modern hotel renowned for its art installations by British sculptor Henry Moore, water features and a trio of ellipse shape pools as well as a unique infinity therapy pool. Rooms and suites feature the latest technology keyless locks to one-touch controls for the lights, curtains and music. Deluxe King and Deluxe King Cityview Rooms are spacious with floor-to-ceiling window views of the strip and Sky Suites offer another level of luxury. There are three Penthouse Suites with birds-eye views of the strip, some looking out over the mountains beyond. Diverse dining options abound with classic French cuisine on offer at Bardot, Spanish tapas at Julian Serrano, ocean-to-table dishes at Herringbone and Pad Thai at Lemongrass. Meanwhile, Carbone pays homage to the Italian American restaurants of the mid-20th century with an extensive menu. It is a collaboration between Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi and Jeff Zalaznick. There are 11 further dining venues as well as ten bars and lounges. Many guests take advantage of the late-night shopping at Crystals and others try their luck at the casino which has all the table games and slot machines one can imagine. The spa at ARIA is a heavenly place to relax and guests even treat themselves to a private Spa Suite. Between treatments guests can unwind in their own lounge area, complete with a hot tub. Relax on Japanese ganbanyoku stone beds to soothe aching muscles and let the tension and toxins melt away from the body.
For the ultimate in relaxation head to the Shio Salt Room where one can enjoy the respiratory benefits of an illuminated wall of Shio salt bricks complemented by salt lamps, vibration therapy and radiant music. Adjacent to the main spa is Kalologie Medspa offering advanced medical spa treatments and Kalologie clinical products as well as wellness services from IV Hydration Therapy, coolsculpting, B12 injections, skin rejuvenation, microneedling and dermal fillers among others. This hotel is away from the main strip, but only a five to ten-minute walk away from the city centre.
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Designed by French architect and designer Jacques Garcia, each of the 293 rooms and suites at NoMad Las Vegas feel like home. Find timeless elegance with an air of New York sensibility within the rooms. Inside the entry-level classic king is a 406 square feet space complete with a king bed dressed in Bellino linens, mahogany writing desk, velvet window seat and original artwork as well as oak hardwood floors. There’s also a walk-in shower with Carrara marble mosaic tiles. At the top end of the scale is the Royale premier suite - a 2,000 square foot pied-a-terre that is both a retreat and ideal entertainment space. The residential quarters sleep up to six guests in a king bedroom, double bedroom and separate drawing room with sleeper sofa.
The entertaining area has a dining room, bar, billiard table and water closet. Each room contains original artwork and has Côté Bastide bath amenities. Downstairs in the casino, under the iconic Tiffany glass ceiling gamblers gather to play high-limit Baccarat, Roulette and Blackjack. The gaming floor takes its muse from the old-world glamour of European casinos while Leo Robitschek’s cocktail programme serves refined classic and contemporary drinks. As for places to eat, this venue has plenty from the NoMad Library - a soaring space, inspired by the iconic Library of NoMad New York to the NoMad bar.
Editor’s note: Among the city’s other best luxury resorts, Fontainebleau Las Vegas is worth noting as the one of the tallest hotel buildings in Las Vegas at 67 stories. Circa Resort also stands out for its multi-tiered rooftop amphitheater with six pools. Beyond the Strip, travellers can discover side trips to the Valley of Fire and the Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders.
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