Flamingo Hotel

Bugsy Siegel's desert dream, The Flamingo, has anchored the Las Vegas Strip since they started rolling dice in 1946. This self-contained casino and resort offers everything an adventurous vacationer could want — including a Wildlife Habitat and a 15-acre Caribbean-style water playground.

With a brilliant pink facade, the Flamingo Las Vegas -- home to Vegas' Second City comedy club -- is as colorful as the history behind it. Set on the famous four corners of Las Vegas Blvd. and Flamingo Road, this hotel/casino combines heart-pounding Las Vegas excitement with a staff and service that's the leader in Vegas.

The lush gardens behind the room towers seem set apart from Sin City and the Strip all together. There are live Mandarin ducks, Chilean flamingos, African penguins, and Koi fish in ponds and under three-story waterfalls. Tennis courts, swimming pools and a world-class health spa make the Flamingo seem more like a resort and less like a place to throw some die.

Shows at the Flamingo Las Vegas include Wayne Newton, George Wallace, Second City, Synergy, and Kenny Owens.
Bursting with brand-new games and slots, the freshly remodeled, bright and inviting 77,000 square-foot Caribbean-style casino offers more than 2,000 slot machines, 70 gaming tables, and a Race & Sports book broadcasting results on picture-perfect wide-screen television.

Details of The Flaming Hotel

Number of rooms: 3,626.

Casino: Yes, 77,000 square feet. Casino games include Blackjack, Blazing Sevens, Caribbean Stud Poker, Craps, Million-dollar Keno, Let It Ride, Pai Gow Poker, Poker, Roulette, 2,100 Slots, Megabucks and Super Megabucks. The casino has a poker room.

Race & sports book: Yes, a 92-seat race and sports book, equipped with 63 televisions and 16 big screens.

Restaurants: Tropical Breeze, Paradise Garden Buffet, Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville, Steakhouse46, Hamada of Japan, Java Coast, Ventuno Ristorante and Café.

Attractions: The Flamingo Las Vegas Wildlife Habitat features live African penguins and Chilean flamingos.

Entertainment: A variety of shows and live entertainment including George Wallace and Second City.

Pool: 15-acre pool area with four pools, a kiddie pool and two Jacuzzis.

Health Club: Yes.

Spa: Yes, The Spa offers massages and services. The Alexandra salon is located outside of the spa in the hotel.

Shops: D'Finess, Promenade Gift Shop, Flamingo Apparel, The Jewelers, Destinations, Yves Chantre, Ethel M, The Pearl Factory, Accents, Kidz Clubhouse, Alta Villa Gift Shop.

Wedding Chapel: Yes, the The Garden Wedding Chapel offers a number wedding ceremony packages.

Parking Garage: Yes, a seven-story parking garage.