Best Hotels and Places to Stay in Las Vegas

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Looking for the hotels and places to stay in Las Vegas is more than simply finding a cheap hotel. Because accommodations abound in Las Vegas, choosing the perfect place for your vacation can be tricky. How do you make an informed decision?

Ask Veteran Travelers

Do you have friends or family who've already visited Las Vegas? If so, pick their brains and find out where they stayed and why they loved (or hated) their hotel, condo, resort, etc.

Talk to a Travel Agent

Although it is so simple to make your reservations online, you may be able to get just as good a deal through a local travel agent. Talking to someone face to face will make you feel a little more secure about your trip. Your travel agent should spend time talking to you about what your vacation preferences are, including how long you are staying, who is traveling with you, and what will fit into your budget.

Read Las Vegas Hotel Reviews

A favorite website that many travelers frequent is TripAdvisor.com. Here you can search for current deals, find out what is fun to do in Vegas, and read what others say about virtually anything related to Las Vegas on the forum. These trip reports, tips and hints, and even warnings are posted by visitors just like you, so you benefit from their experiences. You can also post your own questions, whether specific, like "Which resort is the most luxurious?" or more general, such as "How can I have fun without spending a small fortune?"

List of Best Hotels and Places to Stay in Las Vegas

We've created a list of links to sites that boast the best hotels and places to stay in Las Vegas. Keep in mind that what one person thinks is the best may differ from what others might believe. You'll still need to do your homework.

• Does the site give you the exact price, including taxes and any other applicable fees before you commit?
• Is the site secure?
• What is the site's money back policy?
• What happens if you have to change or cancel your reservation?
• Is there a toll-free number you can call in case you have additional questions?
• Does the hotel offer the features you really want, like queen-sized beds, refrigerators, on-site restaurants, pools, concierge's services?

Once you've made your reservations, be sure and print a copy to take with you.

• Caesars Palace is one of Las Vegas best known hotels. Although it has been around since the 1960's, it recently went through millions of dollars in renovations.
• Bally's-If you are looking for a less opulent and more relaxed environment, this might be the hotel for you. It offers an Olympic sized pool and easy access to the Strip. You're also next door to the Paris Las Vegas, so you can enjoy its amenities without paying the higher price.
• Paris Las Vegas is more luxurious than Bally's and yet still offers a great value for the price. You can almost imagine you really are in Paris when you stay here!
• Circus Circus might be your choice, especially if you are bringing the kids along.
• MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Las Vegas is considered a good value with a large casino and lots of rooms, along with a reasonable price to boot.
• The Mirage Hotel Las Vegas has reasonable prices and lots of tables, as well as good music.
• Treasure Island Hotel & Casino is often called "TI" instead. Its recent remodeling venture has made this hotel a favorite among a somewhat younger crowd.
• Sonoran Suites of Las Vegas, Summer Bay Resort, Royal Resort, and Montelago Village Resort are just a few of the many non-casino resorts available as well.

Finally, if you'd rather stay in a resort or condo, check out Vacation Rentals By Owner. Here you can see pictures of the actual property for rent, and contact the owners directly with questions.