Sahara
The Sahara is one of the oldest casino hotels on the Las Vegas Strip, having first opened in 1952. Today, the north end of the Strip has become deserted, with large gaps left by the implosion of the New Frontier, Stardust and Westward Ho. This has led to great room deals such vintage casinos as the Sahara and the Riviera.
The Sahara has a Las Vegas Monorail station and is a Deuce double-decker bus stop, so it's easy to get around to the rest of the city. Fans of thrill rides or NASCAR racing will enjoy the Sahara's NASCAR Entertainment Center, which includes the CyberSpeedway racing simulator, Speed roller coaster, and displays of actual cars used in past races.
Sahara Hotel and Casino
2535 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(866) 382-8884
http://saharavegas.com
Bill's Gamblin' Hall
Bill's Gamblin' Hall is the best bargain on the Strip, with a great location at Flamingo and Las Vegas Boulevard that puts you right in the middle of the action at a reasonable price. Bill's is the home of the free "Big Elvis" show, performed by Pete Vallee on weekdays at 3, 5 and 6:30 p.m. While it may be small, the casino contains a great steakhouse and one of Las Vegas' longest-running nightclubs in Drai's After Hours. The 24-hour Victorian Cafe is a favorite among bargain-hunters for its late-night specials.
Bill's Gamblin' Hall and Saloon
3595 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(866) 245-5745
http://billslasvegas.com
Excalibur
For family golf trips to Las Vegas, you may want to stay at the kid-friendly Excalibur. Kids can play games in the Fantasy Faire midway, ride the Spongebob Squarepants 4D attraction, or see a Tournament of Kings show, complete with knights and dragons. This Medieval-themed hotel is conveniently located at the corner of Tropicana and Las Vegas Boulevard, putting you within walking distance of New York New York, MGM Grand, and the Tropicana. A free tram runs from Excalibur to Mandalay Bay and Luxor, making it easy to visit the entire south end of the Strip even if you do not have a car. Golfers staying at the Excalibur receive discounted fees and VIP tee times at Bali Hai Golf Club, Desert Pines Golf Club and Royal Links Golf Club.
Excalibur
3850 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(800) 937-7777
http://excalibur.com
About The Author
Denise Sullivan has been a professional writer for four years after a long career in business. Her areas of expertise are business, law, gaming, home renovations, gardening, sports, and exercise. She is also a tennis and golf enthusiast and enjoys traveling the Western states.
