The city of Las Vegas, Nevada, is one of the biggest tourist destinations in the United States. Its casinos, entertainment venues and world-class dining draw visitors from around the world. The greater Las Vegas area is also home to several notable golf courses, including the Bali Hai Golf Club, the Desert Pines Golf Club, Walters Golf and the Badlands Golf Club. Visitors to Vegas can choose from its many hotels, several of which are near the famous Rio hotel and casino on the Vegas Strip section of Las Vegas Boulevard.
Palms Casino & Resort
Palms Casino & Resort is one of the closest major Vegas hotels to the Rio. It offers deluxe guestrooms along with several suites and sky villas, all encompassing the tropical theme with palm trees and beach scenes featured prominently. The Palms Spa is in the same complex as the hotel, along with a pool and several bars and restaurants. The Palms features a full casino, which includes the Playboy Club and 95,000 square feet of gaming space.
Palms Casino & Resort
4321 W. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 942-7777
palms.com
Caesar's Palace
Caesar's Palace is among the most well-known hotels in Las Vegas. Its Roman Empire theme is reflected in marble columns in the architecture, Italian restaurant options and large fountains based on actual Italian landmarks. Caesars is across Interstate 15 from the Rio. It encompasses five buildings with 3,348 guest rooms that range from standard single rooms to massive luxury suites. The casino covers more than 160,000 square feet. Caesar's Palace is also a major destination for nightlife, dining and shopping.
Caesar's Palace Hotel & Casino
3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(866) 227-5938
caesarspalace.com
Bellagio
The Bellagio is another major Vegas hotel that is less than a mile from the Rio. The Bellagio features almost 4,000 guestrooms and a 116,000-square-foot casino. The hotel is based on the rural Italian resort town from which it draws its name, with a classic, nautical style. It is also home to a conservatory and the Bellagio Botanical Gardens. The casino hosts many World Poker Tournament events and is a favorite among high-stakes players.
Bellagio Hotel & Casino
3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(888) 987-6667
bellagio.com
Desert Tides
The Desert Tides Hotel offers a different sort of Vegas hotel experience. Directly across West Flamingo Road from the Rio, Desert Tides is a small hotel that is quieter than the larger hotels and casinos. The landscaped grounds and palm tree-lined swimming pool reflect its desert oasis theme. The three-story hotel offers wireless Internet, free parking and on-site laundry facilities. The Desert Tides also offers premium rooms with kitchen appliances and a sitting area.
Desert Tides Hotel
4200 S. Valley View Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89103-4001
(702) 221-0487
thedeserttides.com
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Dennis Hartman is a freelance writer living in California. His work covers a wide variety of topics and has been published nationally as well as online. Hartman holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in film production from Syracuse University and a Master of Arts from the State University of New York at Buffalo.
