Hard Rock Hotel
702-693-5000

Very private and very hard to find, hidden behind an unmarked door that leads down a dark staircase deep beneath the hotel. The nightclub features luminescent walls, private booths and non-stop music. The lounge bar has modern seating in front of a giant salt water aquarium. The club has the feel of an underground New York City nightclub and features a mix of disco, techno and hip-hop.

Hours: 11 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursdays through Sundays
Dress code: No shorts, sports attire, sandals, tank tops or baseball hats.
Cover: $20 men, free for women

The Beach
365 Convention Center Drive
702-731-1925

The 25,000-square-foot Beach has six bars, a main dance floor and a raised dance floor. The nightclub also has pool tables and slot machines.

Hours: 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Sundays through Thursdays (until dawn Fridays and Saturdays).
Dress code: No tank tops or baggy jeans.
Cover: $10 for men, free for women. $5 for Nevada residents Fridays, Saturdays and holidays.

Club Rio
Rio
702-252-7777

Club Rio features top-40 dance hits, cheap drinks for the ladies and is always crowded. The dress code is strictly enforced and there is often a line to get into the club.

Hours: Opens at 10:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays
Dress code: Collard shirts for men. No athletic attire, shorts, tennis shoes, hiking boots and flip flops.
Cover: $10 men Wednesdays through Saturdays and $5 women. Local men and women admitted free with ID. All women admitted free Thursdays.

The Dragon
Mandalay Bay
702-636-7404

The China Grill restaurant becomes a nightclub after hours. There is a circular dance floor and several sofas.

Hours: 10 p.m.-5 a.m. Wednesdays
Dress code: No tennis shoes, work boots, ripped or baggy jeans, tank tops, athletic attire, shorts or sandals. Collard shirts for men.
Cover: N/A

Drai's After Hours
Barbary Coast
702-796-5519

Drai's features a dance floor and comfortable seating and the latest progressive house music.

Hours: Opens at 3 a.m.
Dress code:
Cover: N/A

Ghost Bar
The Palms
702-942-7777

High in the sky above the Vegas Strip, Ghost Bar delivers a scene with a view on the 55th floor of the Palms. Beckoned by a 12-foot mosaic ghost, guests will be whisked skyward in high-speed elevators, where the ultra-hip, 9,000-square-foot indoor-outdoor lounge boasts an unparalleled view. The open-air sky deck delivers a 360-degree view of the glittering city below. Ghost Bar will serve an upscale menu of light fare, entrees and sharing foods until the wee hours.

Hours: Doors open at 7 p.m. daily.
Cover: Cover charge is $10 Monday through Thursday; $20 Friday and Saturday; ladies are $10 with Nevada ID Friday and Saturday.

Gipsy
4605 Paradise Rd
702-731-1919

Gipsy is the original place for gay dance enthusiasts and other open minds.

Hours: 10 p.m. until early morning hours daily
Dress code: Almost anything goes
Cover: N/A

Light
Bellagio
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702-693-8300

Features a mix of hip hop and techno. Light is modeled on the New York nightclub of the same name. All the tables are reserved and limited to bottle service customers.

Hours:Thursday and Sunday 10:30 p.m.-4 a.m. Friday and Saturday 9:30 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Dress code: Proper attire required.
Cover: $20 per person. Free for local women.
Parking: Self parking and valet both available at the Bellagio

The Nightclub
Las Vegas Hilton
702-732-5111

The Nightclub at the Las Vegas Hilton features live entertainment six nights of the week. The 300-seat venue features a dance floor, bar and balcony.

Hours: 4 p.m.-2 a.m.
Dress code: None
Cover: Tickets are required for the main show nightly. Admission during other times is free. Call for ticket info.

Ra
Luxor
702-262-4000

Ra features futuristic-Egyptian decor, ultramodern lasers and lighting, two massive bars, two cigar lounges, a sushi bar, comfortable booths and tables, luxury VIP booths and valet service.

Hours: 10:30 p.m. until early morning hours daily
Dress code: Upscale -- strictly enforced
Cover: $20 men, $10 women (subject to change during special events or performance nights).

Rain
Palms
942-7777

Spectacular even by Vegas standards, the multi-level, 25,000-square-foot Rain in the Desert triples as nightclub, concert venue and special event facility. Rain offers the ultimate nightclub experience, with multiple VIP areas available in the form of sky boxes, cabana areas and water booths. Lavish special effects throughout the club include an electrifying play of water, fire and fog. Rain will host international headliner acts through SFX/Clear Channel Communications, the nation's largest concert promoter.

Hours: Doors open at 11 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays
Cover: $20 cover charge; women with valid Nevada ID are admitted free

Rum Jungle
Mandalay Bay
702-632-7777

Hours: 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Sundays through Wednesdays; 10:30 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursdays through Sundays.

Dress code: Tennis shoes, work boots, ripped, oversized or baggy jeans, tank tops, sports attire, shorts, sandals and hats are not allowed. A blazer or collared shirt must be worn if blue jeans are worn.
Cover: $10 for men Sundays through Wednesdays; $15 for men Thursdays; and $20 for men Fridays and Saturdays. Local men with ID admitted for $15 Fridays and Saturdays. Local women admitted free with ID or business card.

Seven
3724 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702-739-7744

The nightclub features a main dance floor with two bars and two smaller rooms. The nightclub also features a sushi bar.

Hours: 11 p.m.-5 a.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 11 p.m.-2 a.m. Mondays through Wednesdays.
Dress code: Stylish casual. No tank tops or cutoffs.
Cover: Free

Studio 54
MGM Grand
702-891-7254

The 22,000-square-foot club has four bars, one main-level dance floor, an exclusive area on the second floor for invited guests, and several semi-private lounges capable of accomodating up to 400 people. Photographs of celebrities and VIPs at the original Studio 54 in New York City decorate the walls and the original Studio 54 moon hangs over the dance floor.

Hours: Doors open at 10 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays
Dress code: Dress code is enforced. Do not wear baggy jeans, shorts, T-shirts, hats, flannel shirts, sandals, tennis shoes, recreational shoes and work boots.
Cover: $10 for men Tuesdays through Thursdays and $20 Fridays and Saturdays. Free for women.

View
Harrah's Las Vegas
702-369-5222

Hours: midnight to 5 a.m. Thursdays through Saturdays
Dress code: Proper dress required.
Cover: Ladies free, $10 for men.

Whiskey Sky
Green Valley Ranch
702-617-7777

Once the Doorman nods you into the club, you'll quickly be transported back to the Hollywood place to see and be seen.Also offering a unique outdoor concert venue where the view, the music and the magical surrounding combine to make any entertainment experience memorable.

Hours: 4 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Dress code: No tank tops, tennis shoes, jeans or shorts.
Cover: N/A

V Bar
Venetian
3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702-414-3200

Hours: 4 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Dress code: No tank tops, tennis shoes, jeans or shorts.
Cover: N/A

Venus
The Venetian
702-414-4870

Venus celebrates all that Las Vegas is: bright lights and wild nights. Escape inside to the club's tiki bar with its exotic drinks and energetic environment or socialize in the main lounge where table seating and bottle service are a standard and beautiful women in elegant red dresses (Venus' "Ladies in Red") attend to your every need. Venus brings the past and present together, combining the spirit and style of classic Vegas with the energy of today's nightlife scene.

Hours: Tiki Bar is open 5 p.m.-1 a.m. daily; lounge is open 9:30 p.m.-4 a.m. Thurs.-Sat.
Dress code: None