Not many know that there are properties all over Las Vegas, Nevada, where you won't pay more than $40 per night. What's more, they're top-notch places with casinos and a full selection of restaurants. At those prices, you'll have money left over to buy a nice souvenir or two. Then again, maybe you'll just gamble more, instead.
Gold Coast Hotel and Casino
This hotel has almost 2,000 rooms in 21-floor twin towers. It offers host of conveniences, including two pools and an oversize hot tub, a fitness center and a health spa with a sauna and steam rooms. There's also a concierge service, plus 24-hour room service, on-site restaurants and bars, and of course a casino. Gold Coast Hotel and Casino also has a fully equipped child-care center. Rooms are wired for high-speed Internet service, and when you're ready to leave you can check out electronically. Rates start at about $30 per night.
4000 W. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89103
(702) 367-7111
http://www.goldcoastcasino.com/
Suncoast Hotel and Casino
If you stay at this hotel, you'll have at your fingertips a 16-screen movie theater, 10 restaurants, 64 bowling lanes and live stage shows---and that's just for starters. You can also enjoy heated swimming pool after working out in the fully equipped fitness center that's open 24 hours a day. The Suncoast has more than 400 guest rooms with views of the mountains, The Strip or the desert. Wireless Internet access is available for a small added charge, while cable television is free. This hotel is very popular so make your reservations as early as possible. Prices per night to stay at the Suncoast start at $33.
9090 Alta Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada 89145
(702) 636-7111
http://www.suncoastcasino.com/
The Orleans Hotel & Casino
The crown jewel of this hotel is its almost 150,000-square-foot casino, where thousands of people gamble virtually 24 hour a day. In addition, the Orleans has two swimming pools and a fully equipped fitness center for its guests. There's also a day care facility for children. Pick up a quick sandwich at the Subway Restaurant, or have a fine meal at Canal Street, two of 14 restaurants that are in the hotel. The rates at the Orleans start at $38 per night.
4500 W. Tropicana Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89103
(702) 365-7111
http://www.orleanscasino.com/
About The Author
Bill Herrfeldt specializes in finance, sports and the needs of retiring people, and has been published in the national edition of "Erickson Tribune," the "Washington Post" and the "Arizona Republic." He graduated from the University of Louisville.
