15 Best Hotels in Las Vegas
When it comes to the best hotels in Las Vegas for you, ask yourself: Where in the world would you like to sleep tonight? How about Venice? Check. Or maybe Paris, New York, Lake Como? They're all here, too. Vegas requires a sense of humor to truly appreciate its hotel offerings; you have to love that you can see the Eiffel Tower and a laser-topped Egyptian pyramid from the city's own Piazza San Marco, so just give in. Our picks for Las Vegas' best hotels—yes, including those themed ones—all have fabulous, over-the-top personalities of their own, and there's something here to please every type of traveler, with almost every option being known for something different. Read on for our list of the best hotels in Las Vegas to help guide you through the Strip and beyond.
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Benoit LinerohotelNoMad Las Vegas
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Gold List 2020, 2023NoMad Las Vegas is a hotel within a hotel; specifically, the Park MGM, the completely rethought former Monte Carlo. But unlike some other hotel-in-hotel pairings in Las Vegas, there's some synchronicity here, since the Sydell Group had a hand in the redesign of the entire property. But while Park MGM is fun and accessible, NoMad is its totally grown-up side. It's all old-world luxury here, with sexy dark corners and a grand, library-inspired restaurant. When you walk into NoMad, it's like wandering into some amazing secret hidey-hole. If you thought you were too sophisticated for Las Vegas, you haven't been here yet.
Courtesy The Venetian Resort Las VegashotelThe Venetian Resort
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Readers' Choice Awards 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023Just walking into The Venetian lobby feels like taking a trip to the Bel Paese; it’s completely frescoed to its vaulted ceiling, and its centerpiece is a massive, gilded sphere held up by four golden women. After having passed a replica of Venice’s campanile and Rialto Bridge, arriving in this basilica-style registration area should feel totally cheesy—and yet, it is so over-the-top and grand, you can’t help but be impressed. The complex is enormous, with more than 7,000 rooms and three million square feet of retail and meeting space spread across the Venetian and Palazzo hotels. But perhaps the most memorable thing about the place is its huge array of restaurants, including Estiatorio Milos for incredible seafood (and the Strip’s best lunch deal), Mott 32 for excellent Chinese food, and new openings from superstars Tetsuya Wakuda (Wakuda) and Eyal Shani (HaSalon). Beyond dining, everything you need can be found inside The Venetian. The gym is actually a Canyon Ranch, where you can go on the climbing wall, get nutritional counseling, and even have your gait analyzed, while the spa is full of unexpected extras, such as acupuncture.
Thomas Hart ShelbyhotelThe Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Autograph Collection
$$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022If you’ve ever seen Cosmopolitan’s provocative ads about being the “right kind of wrong,” you’ll understand who it’s trying to attract—and it’s succeeding. The guests are usually on the younger side of the Strip demographic, with plenty of money to spend on all the great restaurants, cabanas at the pool, and bottle service at Marquee Nightclub. Its rooms are some of the best for entertaining on the Strip (and some of the very few with open-air terraces). In recent years, the Cosmopolitan has focused on upping its offerings for bigger spenders, and its rooms reflect that: the Chelsea Penthouses, for instance, start at 2,400 square feet, and the three-bedroom penthouses have terraces with panoramic views. All the rooms, though, appeal to those who love clean-edged design. Cosmopolitan has long had some of the Strip’s most standout restaurant and lounge options, and they’re constantly adding fun new things. Look for The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails, a swanky room behind a janitor’s door where you can take in a major whiskey selection and, yes, actually schedule an old-school shave and haircut, and the hidden Ski Lodge at Superfrico, inspired by ski chalets in Hokkaido, Japan. The hotel was acquired by MGM Resorts International in 2022 and is operated by Marriott, and is now part of a new brand collection, the MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy, that gives Marriott members special access and points on stays.
Tory Kooyman/BellagiohotelBellagio
$$$ | Gold List 2022 Readers' Choice Awards 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022When this Lake Como–inspired wonderland opened in 1998, it instantly become the model for the over-the-top Vegas extravaganza resorts that would follow; its fountains remain the biggest free show in town. The Strip icon could have rested on its reputation, but the Bellagio has taken the last couple of years to reinvest in the experience for its guests—not just those who walk in for the spectacle. The Chicago firm The Gettys Group Companies, in partnership with MGM Resorts International Design Group, oversaw a full renovation of all 2,568 guest rooms in the main tower, taking design cues from the fountains with natural stone and pops of aqua; in some rooms, vast showers replaced the old tubs. But even as it modernizes, the resort has smartly realized it can’t get rid of its icons. The hotel is currently renovating its Spa Tower to the tune of $110 million, in jewel tones Champalimaud Design is borrowing from Lake Como and the Alps; this is where to check in for a more residential feel.
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Courtesy The PalazzohotelThe Palazzo at The Venetian Resort
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2018, 2019, 2023The Palazzo is the extravagant younger sibling of The Venetian (both are part of The Venetian Resort) and was planned around the same kind of Renaissance Italian aesthetic. Each of the hotels has its own rotunda entrance; on the Palazzo side, rather than being all gold, there's an amazing crystal sculpture of women that's actually a two-level fountain. It's both modern and reminiscent of classical sculpture. It has the largest standard rooms on the Strip—700-square-foot bilevel suites with L-shaped sofas—and a slightly quieter atmosphere than Venetian’s family-forward vibe. Venetian and Palazzo have always had so many dining options, but in recent years, they've really turbo-charged the hip options, like Rosina, an intimate, Art Deco lounge right at the base of the guest room elevators in Palazzo. And the Prestige upgrade is well worth the money for the largest standard rooms on the Strip, and at less money than a hotel room in most other cities.
Courtesy Circa Resort & CasinohotelCirca Resort & Casino
$Until Circa opened in October 2020, no new hotel had been built in Downtown Las Vegas for 40 years. What a tribute to all the fun and wackiness of the area; the place has distinguished itself as an unapologetic, adults-only temple of fun. It plays to a pretty specific demographic: sports lovers who come for its Stadium Swim pool complex—pool, lounge seats, sports bar, and bungalows all facing a massive, 40-foot-high HD TV that always has a major game playing. For dining it has the obligatory Las Vegas steakhouse, but also a pan-Asian eatery that’s both an ode to the Midwest and to Las Vegas, and a fantastic (if very expensive) deli. There’s plenty to keep you inside this resort for days, but you could easily venture out to the funky dive bars, the (wild) people-watching, and the galleries of the 18b Arts District, all just steps out the front door. And if it’s views of the Vegas Valley you want, Circa’s Legacy Club, a partly open-air lounge on its 60th floor, has some of the best. (You can enjoy them Vegas-style next to 500 custom gold bars and a ticker that shows their fluctuation in value in real time.)
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Courtesy MGM Resorts InternationalhotelVdara Hotel & Spa
$$If you want to feel like you're checking into a destination spa, Vdara may be the hotel that comes closest in Las Vegas. The lobby has soaring ceilings, and the whole hotel—although it's a glass high rise in ultra modern CityCenter—is built to maximize light and bring in natural materials. It's the only completely non-smoking AND non-gaming hotel in Las Vegas. The spa is one of the nicest in the city, plus never as crowded as, say, Qua in Caesars, or one of the other spas in large casino resorts—there's a meditation lounge, waterfall, wooden floors—definitely a go-to spot while you're here. While Vdara has slightly higher room rates than some comparably sized hotel rooms, and upgrade is worth a little extra money for all the extras you get: Studios have little kitchen areas so you're not always going in search of food, and if you're staying for a while, there's no reason to skip the laundry service you can access.
Courtesy Wynn Las VegashotelWynn Las Vegas & Encore
$$$ | Gold List 2019, 2022 Readers' Choice Awards 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023With its sunlit atriums, indoor koi pond, and fountains and waterfalls in multiple locations throughout the resort, you’ll recognize immediately why this resort is the largest five-star resort in the world. When you walk into Wynn, it’s an otherworldly fantasy where retail boutiques have their own backyards and an entire, lush par-70 championship length golf course hides behind the resort—the only golf course on the Strip. Behind the marquetry doors of Delilah supper club, names you would know mingle under the soaring cast-brass palms that evoke icons like L.A.’s Cocoanut Grove and the Tropicana Club in Havana, while Casa Playa serves dishes from Mexico’s Pacific and Atlantic coasts to a packed house of beautiful people. The Overlook Lounge, meanwhile, is a sumptuous redo of the central lounge, and offers a menu of cocktails infused with edible perfumes. In the last several years, Wynn has been on a spree, opening a Gucci with the only Gucci Garden in the US, a jaw-dropping Louis Vuitton with exclusive objets, and even a supercar store by McClaren, and renovating rooms to the tune of $200 million. There’s a reason Wynn has remained the city’s resort gold standard since it opened some 17 years ago—and it continues to gild the lily.
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Courtesy Mandarin OrientalhotelWaldorf Astoria Las Vegas
$$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2018, 2022, 2023When you pull into the Waldorf Astoria, it feels secluded and private—a certain number of people actually live here full-time and enjoy all the amenities. You'll be greeted by name when you arrive at the lobby on the 23rd floor, and there's no line for check-in. The true pièce de résistance? No gaming, which means everything is blissfully quiet. And if you're skeptical of the pool scene in Vegas, you'll love this one, arguably the most civilized, mellow, and sophisticated little spot in the city. You can hole up for an entire afternoon and relax without thumping music or bumping into the bachelor party in the next cabana. And whenever you need a snack, you can either walk right over to the Pool Cafe or just order something from there to your cabana. It's glamour at its absolute low-key best.
Courtesy MGM Resorts/Anthony MairhotelAria
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021Aria is a sleek, curvilinear building, complemented by contemporary features such as a water wall and public art displays. The people who are checking into Aria are generally keen on staying in a more modern building, and like the proximity to high-end shopping (it's in the same CityCenter complex as The Shops at Crystals). When you walk in from the valet, you feel like you're in a monumental glass atrium. There's almost never a wait at registration, and the lobby feels so spacious that it never has that cramped, crowded feeling that other casinos have. The spa is also one of the best on the Strip, with a salt room and an incredibly relaxing section with heated beds, which are imported from Japan and made of a single block of stone. The 420 Sky Suites were all recently renovated, with spa-like bathrooms and a lighter, brighter color palette, as well as mod Vitra armchairs and comfortable wingback headboards.
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Courtesy MGM Resorts InternationalhotelMGM Grand Hotel & Casino
$$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2019When you picture Vegas, you picture MGM Grand—with Cirque Du Soleil shows, roaring lions on display behind glass, and raucous bachelors’ parties likely coming to mind. It's impossible to casually list reasons to stay at the hotel, because it pretty much has… everything. It’s the largest hotel in the U.S. and the third largest in the world. In addition to the 6,852 rooms available there's an expansive range of experiences at an equally wide range of prices, with basic rooms for less than $100 depending on the season, to ultra-luxe suites that go for thousands of dollars a night. In 2022, it completed a 700-room renovation of its Studio Tower, reminiscent of midcentury desert glam of the city’s Golden Age. No matter where you sleep though, the appeal of the iconic casino, the five swimming pools, endless entertainment, nightlife, and dining options, and the Strip itself are reasons enough to make MGM Grand an ideal home base for any Vegas trip.
Courtesy Four Seasons/Christian Horan PhotographyhotelFour Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
$$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023When you arrive in the circular driveway of the Four Seasons Las Vegas, it feels impossible that you’re in Vegas—and what’s more, that it could be connected to the renowned Mandalay Bay. It’s a gaming-free sanctuary at the southernmost end of the Strip, and it barely feels worlds away from the trademark splash and bang of the city. Although it occupies floors 35 to 39 of Mandalay Bay, it has its own lobby, restaurants, and scene—and best of all, a serene pool and beautiful spa. Just a few years ago, Four Seasons completely renovated its rooms, and what were very lovely but somewhat standard cream-colored Four Seasons rooms are now classic Art Deco–inspired retreats done up in a sophisticated color scheme with bold, graphic wallpaper.
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Courtesy Nobu Hotel Caesars PalacehotelNobu Hotel Caesars Palace
$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2020, 2021, 2022Everyone knew of chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s restaurants when he opened his first hotel here in 2013, but its debut marked the beginning of a new era for the renowned restaurateur—and for the city’s storied hotel scene. Within the behemoth that is Caesars, it ends up being a surprisingly intimate stay: Few hotels can pull off the boutique-within-a-hotel concept and feel as if they are truly an individual experience. When you walk into the very small lobby (of what was once the old Centurion tower), it feels as Nobu and Rockwell Group imagined it—very spare and Japanese, with beautiful touches like wood walls resembling what could be a Louise Nevelson sculpture. The Rockwell Group’s 2022 rethink of the rooms inspired by kintsugi, the Japanese art of gold epoxy-veined pottery, gives them a warm, residential feel. And if you’ve ever dreamed of picking up the phone and having the amazing food of Nobu delivered right to you, your time has arrived. It’s easy enough to go to the restaurant downstairs—the only Nobu that serves breakfast—but you should absolutely take advantage of the in-room dining while you’re here.
Courtesy Caesars PalacehotelCaesars Palace
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022The Strip’s Ancient Rome–themed wonderland is anything but stuck in the past; its largest building block—the 1,181-room Palace Tower—which got a $100 million reno just a few years back, is testament to that fact. Those looking for a splurgy trip should go straight for the 29th-floor villa suites, which, like the grand villas in the Octavius and Augustus towers, are massive and full of great (and OTT) design details. Because Vegas is all about donning your new identity for a while, you can pick from villas with completely different aesthetics, from Ancient Greece to a formal northern European villa furnished in Biedermeier furniture, to neoclassical French Empire and English Regency, all with features like 24K gold-plated fixtures and hand-painted murals, private elevator entry, limo transport, and VIP check-in. Bacchanal continues to offer one of the most mind-blowing buffets in the world (it never ends and serves about 500 dishes at any one time), and if you feel like walking to the other end of the massive complex, you'll get to the Forum Shops, where the retail offerings are vast and there are even more places to dine. It’s truly a self-contained city.
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hotelRed Rock Casino, Resort & Spa
$This hotel channels all the glamour of old Vegas, with backlit onyx, tinted glass, and thousands of Swarovski crystals reminiscent of classics like the Desert Inn. But it also feels really contemporary and natural: Since it backs up against the stunning Red Rock Conservation Area, its rooms and public areas are very much in keeping with the colors of the desert—natural hues and dark woods with pops of color. Ever evolving, this hotel that’s beloved by both locals and an increasing number of drive-in travelers has opened high-end restaurant after restaurant recently (Marc Vetri’s Osteria Fiorella, Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill, a new outpost of the city’s legendary Lotus of Siam, and the stunning Naxos Taverna). And those who associate locals’ casinos with old-timers playing bingo should check out the new High Limit Room, a 9,000-square-foot salon of table games attended by dedicated butler service.
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