MGM Grand
The MGM Grand is the second-largest hotel in the world, with 5,044 guest rooms. The pool complex is also massive, covering 6.6 acres and featuring the longest lazy river in Las Vegas.
MGM Grand
3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(800) 929-1111
mgmgrand.com
Luxor
The pyramid-shaped Luxor has become one of the most recognizable Las Vegas landmarks since its opening in 1993. The light beam that emanates from the top of this 4,408-room hotel's pyramid is the world's brightest and can be seen from 10 miles into space.
Luxor Hotel & Casino
3900 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(800) 288-1000
luxorlasvegas.com
Mandalay Bay/TheHotel
The 3,223-room Mandalay Bay and 1,118-room TheHotel are generally considered together because they are marketed and operated as if they were part of the same resort. TheHotel is an all-suite hotel that is separate from the noise and traffic of Mandalay Bay's casino.
Mandalay Bay
3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(877) 632-7000
mandalaybay.com
Venetian
The 4,027-room Venetian is best-known for its quarter-mile-long canal and romantic gondola rides. The Italian theme continues inside the hotel, with street performers like magicians, mimes, and stilt-walkers putting on daily shows inside the Grand Canal Shoppes retail area.
Venetian
(877) 883-6423
3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
venetian.com
Excalibur
As the largest kid-friendly hotel in Las Vegas, the castle-themed Excalibur has 4,008 guest rooms. The Fantasy Faire midway has a variety of carnival games where children can win prizes like stuffed animals or toys. Adults and children will both enjoy the Tournament of Kings jousting show, which includes a medieval-style dinner.
Excalibur
3850 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(800) 937-7777
excalibur.com
Bellagio
The Bellagio ushered in the current trend of Las Vegas mega-resorts when it opened in 1998. The property features 3,993 luxury guest rooms, nine private villas, and a 116,000-square-foot casino. The nightly fountain show in the hotel's nine-acre lake is one of the best free attractions in Las Vegas.
Bellagio
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(888) 987-6667
bellagio.com
Circus Circus
Circus Circus is another hotel that caters to children, featuring an indoor midway with carnival games and an outdoor theme park that includes bungee jumping, thrill rides, rock climbing, and several other attractions. The hotel has 3,774 guest rooms and an additional RV park at the rear of the property.
Circus Circus
2880 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(800) 634-3450
circuscircus.com
Flamingo Las Vegas
The 3,565-room Flamingo has been an icon on the Las Vegas Strip since 1946. The 15-acre tropical garden and pool complex is still one of the city's best, featuring two Olympic-size pools, a shallow pool for kids, two outdoor spas, and a water slide.
Flamingo Hotel and Casino
3555 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(800) 732-2111
flamingolasvegas.com
Palazzo
The sister resort to the Venetian, the Palazzo, adds another 3,443 all-suite guest rooms to the combined resort property. It also has its own separate Shoppes at Palazzo retail area with over 50 stores, an outdoor swimming pool, and the 134,000-square-foot Canyon Ranch SpaClub.
Palazzo
3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(866) 263-3001
palazzolasvegas.com
Caesars Palace
Caesar's Palace is one of the oldest remaining casino resorts on the Strip, having first opened in 1966. It has been expanded and renovated several times over the decades and now includes 3,348 guest rooms in five towers.
Caesars Palace
3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(800) 634-6001
caesarspalace.com
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