Las Vegas Hotel Tips by machomikemd

WYNN LAS VEGAS: Steve Wynn Personified WYNN LAS VEGAS Review

Like it's younger sister, the Encore, The Wynn Personifies excellence, privacy and subtleness as the vision of it's Founder, Mr. Las Vegas himself, Steve Wynn. Bellagio maybe eye candy, also the palazzo and venetian and aria but nothing beats Steve Wynn's Masterpiece the Wynn and encore such that the ones staying here are more of the Older and Genteel and very high spending set. The artworks and design here are very subtle and very modern but the complex also has less people and is geared towards more privacy. The complex is only the Vegas Establishment with it's own country club and golf course. The resort has earned AAA five diamond, Mobil five-star, Forbes five-star, and Michelin five-star ratings, and is considered to be one of the finest hotels in the world. Wynn Las Vegas and its sister property Encore Las Vegas collectively hold more Forbes five-star awards than any other resort and casino in the world.

Unique Qualities: The 614-foot (187 m) high hotel has 45 floors, with the 2,716 rooms range in size from 640 sq ft (59 m2) to the villas at 7,000 sq ft (650 m2). and together with the Encore, they hold about 4,750 rooms conbined and like in encore, they have the largest bathroom Las Vegas. Prices here are expensive even for the weekdays as the cheapest for an off season weekday here is $ 240 for a resort facing suite and it can go as high as $ 400 on weekends. They also have one of the smaller gambling table and slot machines of all of the strip.

Address: 3131 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, United States

Comparison: more expensive than average

Directions: 3131 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, United States

Phone: 7027707000

Price: US$180 and up

Theme: Hotel

Website: http://www.wynnlasvegas.com/

Palazzo Hotel & Casino: One of the Luxe Complexes of Las Vegas Palazzo Hotel & Casino Review

The Palazzo is one of the Main Things to do in the Las Vegas Area and is among the top 5 destinations in the Strip besides Wynn, Venetian, Bellagio and Ceasar's. The palazzo is one of a few casino cum entertainment complex in Las vegas that features all suite rooms The 3,066 suites range from 720 square feet (nearly two times larger than the average Las Vegas hotel room) to 8,000 square feet and oh boy, prices here of the rooms don't come cheap with an average weekday rates of $ 150 for really off season weekdays and $ 250 for peak season weekdays and for the weekends, a regular bella suite will cost $ 425 a night! The Palazzo is opulence since the owners, the Sands Corporation spared no expense to set this up. But I still prefer their 7 star property at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore!!!!! it's more expensive there!!!

Unique Qualities: besides having a huge gaming area and luxe shops, the palazzo also has the Lavo Complex, the newest Night Club in Vegas to bee seen and also the Morel's Steakhouse and my personal favorite, Mario Battali's Carnevino Italian Steakhouse. The average Bella Suite here has: With two queen-size beds and a larger floor space, the Bella Suite takes the Luxury up a notch. Relax in the sunken living room with full-sized couch, oversized coffee table and an ottoman or get a few things done in the private work area.
Bella Suite Features:

* Approximately 720 square feet
* Roman tub
* Double-sink vanity

Address: 3255 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, United States

Comparison: more expensive than average

Directions: 3255 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, United States

Phone: 702.607.7777

Price: US$180 and up

Theme: Hotel

Website: http://www.palazzo.com/..

Stratosphere Tower Hotel: Tallest Tower in Western US! Stratosphere Hotel and Casino Review

The Stratosphere hotel and casino is one of the hottest places to go if you have a head for heights. The tower, at a massive 115 stories, gives you an unbeatable view of the Strip, permitting you to see with a bird's eye view. In many cases, you'll get to see the birds below, as well. If you are also interested in flying high, at the tip of the tower, you can be launched an additional 160 feet on a thrilling ride. While the tower doesn't have the hotel rooms, many of the rooms have fantastic views of the tower looking overhead.

The Stratosphere spacious rooms are designed to make certain that you are comfortable while emphasizing modern settings with two queen-size beds, a comfortable sitting area, and a lavish bathroom with plush towels and toiletries. The coffee-making facilities were well stocked, and there was a fridge crammed with alcohol . There are a variety of different room features at your disposal to help make certain that you can enjoy your stay and the best is that it has a weekday and weekend stay special that rooms are available for only $35 on weekdays and $85 on weekends! cheaper than staying at Motels! Plus the Buffet here are cheap! Courtyard buffet offer $18 lunch and $24 dinner buffets and Luck's Cafe Offers Midnight specials like a 12 ounce Rib eye steak for only S12 and Top of the World restaurant offers Colorado Rack of Lamb and Chateaubriand 3-course dinner for two.

The tower is one of the jewels of Las Vegas, towering above the hotels and casinos at a massive 151 stories. The needle, extending it a further 160 feet, shoots riders high up in the air for a thrill that won't be forgottenn plus it has insane rides at the top called Big Shot, Insanity and X-thrill!

Unique Qualities: The Stratosphere is the northernmost of the major Strip casinos and the only one actually in the City of Las Vegas, as the rest of the strip south of Sahara Avenue is in the suburbs of Paradise and Winchester. Following its completion in 1996 it was initially less popular than first envisioned due to its location on the extreme north end of the strip, far away from the most popular hotel casinos. But its low room prices and unique offerings eventually ensured its success. While many tourists consider its location to be inconvenient, others feel the location is an advantage since it is equidistant between the more popular strip casinos and the downtown area (which includes the Fremont Street Experience) PLUS Public Buses ply the Las Vegas Boulevard route wherein you pay $2 for a one way ride up the the end of the strip at Mandalay Bay but better take the 24 Hour $5 Buss pass as it is more cheaper means of Transportation in/around the Various Casino's and Attractions in the Strip.

The casino at the Stratosphere spanning 86,000 square feet, has a variety of games that can please any level of gambler and the minimum bet on a card table game here is just $ 10 unlike the $ 25 of other areas. There are different table and slot games available, so you can have all of the fun you could want, regardless of which type is your favorite

Address: 2000 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89104

Comparison: least expensive

Directions: Stratosphere Las Vegas
2000 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89104
800-998-6937
(702)380-7777

Phone: (702)380-7777

Price: US$40-80

Theme: Hotel

Website: http://www.stratospherehotel.com

Encore At Wynn Las Vegas: My Favorite Hotel in Vegas Part two Encore At Wynn Las Vegas Review

part two of my Wynn Encore Hotel Tips with more pictures.

ok, Sometimes I also splurge on the hotel accomodations and on a revisit to las vegas, The Encore at Wynn was my choice for 2 nights and then at the Rio Hotel for a free 2 night Stay thanks to my Harrah's Card hehehe and the encore is not cheap at any standards with rates going as high as $ 400 plus a night on a regular suite on weekends specially on special days (hey it still is cheaper than the average room rate at the swanky Marina Bay Sands Singapore where the average Standard Room will costs $ 550 a night!. Even the Gambling tables at the and the Slot Machines at Encore occupy only one floor and are the smallest gambling areas in Las Vegas. I got the room for just $ 250 (excluding tax) a night as a promotion for being a member of the Wynn Red Card.

Unique Qualities: the Wynn complex is geared for more privacy for the guests and has not the over the top opulence of the Bellagio or the Palazzo but that is what Steve Wynn Wanted, Elegant but not too Public so the Clientele here is more on the older set and the higher income set than the other vegas hotels. The rooms here are all suites like in the Bellagio but the decor in each room is Modern. the rooms are slightly shorter than the bellagio or the palazzo since the bathroom at the wynn and encore are the most spacious of them all.

Address: 3121 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, United States

Comparison: most expensive

Directions: 3121 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, United States

Phone: (877) 321-9966

Price: US$180 and up

Theme: Hotel

Website: http://www.wynnlasvegas.com/

Encore At Wynn Las Vegas (part 1): My Favorite Hotel in Vegas Encore At Wynn Las Vegas Review

ok, Sometimes I also splurge on the hotel accomodations and on a revisit to las vegas, The Encore at Wynn was my choice for 2 nights and then at the Rio Hotel for a free 2 night Stay thanks to my Harrah's Card hehehe and the encore is not cheap at any standards with rates going as high as $ 400 plus a night on a regular suite on weekends specially on special days (hey it still is cheaper than the average room rate at the swanky Marina Bay Sands Singapore where the average Standard Room will costs $ 550 a night!. Even the Gambling tables at the and the Slot Machines at Encore occupy only one floor and are the smallest gambling areas in Las Vegas. I got the room for just $ 250 a night as a promotion for being a member of the Wynn Red Card.

Unique Qualities: thew Wynn complex is geared for more privacy for the guests and has not the over the top opulence of the Bellagio or the Palazzo but that is what Steve Wynn Wanted, Elegant but not too Public so the Clientele here is more on the older set and the higher income set than the other vegas hotels. The rooms here are all suites like in the Bellagio but the decor in each room is Modern. the rooms are slightly shorter than the bellagio or the palazzo since the bathroom at the wynn and encore are the most spacious of them all.

Address: 3121 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, United States

Comparison: most expensive

Directions: 3121 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, United States

Phone: (877) 321-9966

Price: US$180 and up

Theme: Hotel

Website: http://www.wynnlasvegas.com/