• Opened in December 2004, this 14-story hotel is adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center and 2 blocks from the Strip.
• Guestrooms feature flat-screen TVs, minibars, bathrooms with separate tubs and showers, and high-speed Internet access.
• Highlights include an outdoor pool and spa tub, the Envy Steakhouse, complimentary parking, a business center, and 20,000 square feet of flexible meeting space.

Insider tip: Conveniently located near the waiting line for the elevator to Ghostbar, a palm reader offers the curious a glimpse of the future.

Amenity highlights: The hotel includes a heated, year-round, 25-by-35-foot swimming pool as well as a shaded, 10-person spa tub on an expansive, second-story sundeck. The 10,000-square-foot Hibiscus Spa offers 15 treatment rooms, dry and wet saunas, a full salon, and an exercise facility.

Insider tip: Beginning about a quarter-mile from the hotel's entrance on East Flamingo Road is Las Vegas' famed Restaurant Row, consisting of a dozen widely known dining spots.

• This hotel is 1 block from the Las Vegas Strip, and two and a half miles from the Las Vegas Convention Center.
• Guestrooms are themed with the work of individual artists, framed art, and sculptures; wireless Internet access is complimentary.
• The lobby and corridors display fine art throughout; a café and 24-hour lounge are on site and parking is free.

Amenity highlights: The Barbary Coast has a cozy casino with 680 slot and video poker machines, and table games with low limits. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, the hotel offers complimentary craps lessons. The race and sports book area has multiple TV screens for tracking multiple bets and features a “Ties Win” parlay card. Entertainment at the hotel includes karaoke, Elvis impersonators, and other live shows.

Insider tip: The Bellagio Hotel's water show is across the street from the Barbary Coast. At regular intervals throughout the day, music and dancing waters entertain visitors who line up along the street to watch the enormous, choreographed fountains.

Amenity highlights: Cheap eats abound, from burgers and half-pound hot dogs in a 24-hour deli to a 24-hour buffet that includes bargain steak-and-eggs from 11 PM until 7 AM. Lounge entertainment is free. Two small pools and surrounding sundeck offer warm-weather relaxation.

Insider tip: Get a seat at the Lighthouse Lounge bar and buy a drink before musical acts take the stage to ensure both a good view and an economical drink, as bargain-rate drink prices vanish during performances.

Amenity highlights: The Boulder Station casino has 3,000 slot and video poker machines, live bingo and keno, and a sports book with 18 large-screen TVs showing races and sports events. For non-gaming entertainment, guests head to the 11-screen movie theater or the Railhead events center, where music, boxing, and performances are presented. An on-site childcare facility offers supervised activities.

Insider tip: The hotel offers a commission-free paycheck-cashing service that includes a spin of a prize wheel and a chance to win free drinks, complimentary hotel stays, and cash.

Amenity highlights: Free shows by aerialists, acrobats, jugglers, and magicians occur every half-hour from 11 AM to midnight in the main casino. Three pools offer warm-weather fun. All are adjoined by large spas offering bubbly soaking.

Insider tip: On Sundays, THE Steakhouse's popular champagne brunch is packed with reservations for late morning and early afternoon seatings, but walkups can usually be accommodated during the 9:30 AM seating.

Amenity highlights: The Clarion's pleasant lobby has a staircase leading to second-floor meeting rooms, which accommodate up to 200 attendees. The on-site restaurant and lounge serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and offers cocktails until late night. Behind the hotel is an outdoor swimming pool with a spa tub, lounge chairs, and a sundeck.

Insider tip: Besides the hotel's own restaurant and lounge, a wide selection of restaurants is found across the street. Guests will find fast food as well as fine dining along Flamingo Road.

• Opened in August 2004, this four-story hotel is located less than 1 mile from the south end of the Las Vegas Strip.
• Guestrooms offer microwaves, refrigerators, and coffeemakers; high-speed Internet access is complimentary.
• Other amenities include an exercise room, outdoor pool, and complimentary shuttle service to the Strip.

• This hotel is 2 miles from the airport and just minutes from the Vegas Strip. Red Rock Canyon and Lake Mead are also nearby.
• Guestrooms feature one king or two double beds, and a desk. Amenities include voice mail and a data port (Internet access).
• There is a pool and a fitness center onsite. Complimentary shuttle service is available to McCarran International Airport.

• This six-story hotel is across the street from the University of Nevada Las Vegas and three blocks from the Las Vegas Strip.
• All 220 rooms are suites and offer wireless Internet access, phones with voice mail, cable TV, refrigerators, and microwaves.
• Amenities include a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and an evening reception. Strip shuttle service is also free.

• Come enjoy Las Vegas' number one vacation rental destination, known worldwide for outstanding service and impeccable style.
• The Fairway Villas are located within a prestigious country club community, mere blocks from the Strip, minutes from the airport, and a putt away from the greatest golf courses in town.
• Each home is company-owned and loaded with amenities, featuring spacious interiors with wood and marble flooring, comfortable furnishings, and outdoor pools.
• Prior to arrival, contact the property directly for final check-in procedures; a 24-hour front desk may not be available.

Amenity highlights: Three restaurants (a steakhouse, buffet, 24-hour cafe, McDonald’s, and a Krispy Kreme) offer dining options.

Insider tip: Little noticed even by regulars, the hotel includes the only second-floor public balcony on Fremont Street, a 50-foot span providing clear views of Fremont Street Experience sound-and-light shows.