Vegas Hotel Packages

Vegas Hotel Packages Planning Guide

There is a huge variety of Vegas hotels and casinos to visit, attractions to see, performances to watch, casinos to gamble in, food to eat, nightclubs to get wild in, rides to ride, drinks to nurse, people to see and be seen by and, if you don't stay up all night, a good night's sleep in a comfortable bed. So, you'll want to plan your time, but not to the exclusion of spontaneous opportunities which are going to pop up all the time while you're here. Those opportunities are not in anyone's brochure or travel guide—you'll discover them yourself! It's part of the fun.

There are five basic components we want you to think about when planning or thinking about planning a trip to Vegas: (1) When to come, (2) Where to stay, (3) What to do, (4) How to get around and (5) Why eat the food.

When to come. If you're coming during a holiday or convention…book 3 months in advance. Don't dwell. Hotel rooms are like commodities, as demand increases, so do prices. Since most of your time is spent either gambling, partying, sight-seeing or simply just having fun you will find affordable hotels on and off the Strip. There is no time in Las Vegas when there isn't a buzz in the casinos, chatter and laughter in the bars and lounges, dancing and gyrating to the Techno beat in the nightclubs, clapping and cheering in the theaters or comedy stops and the clatter of shoes and blaring of horns on the Strip. The time to come, is when your in the mood for all of that.

Where to stay. First, you'll want to find a hotel in Las Vegas that meets your needs and budget. Being near the major attractions you want to take in is a good starting point. A hotel on the Strip puts you right in the heart of the action 24/7. But don't let that dissuade you from considering hotels near the Strip, away or downtown. There are about 115 hotel-resorts in Vegas. On the Las Vegas Strip itself, there are approximately 40 large hotels for you to choose from. Most of these include over 2,000 rooms, and some of the larger mega-resorts on the strip boast over 4,000 rooms (the MGM Grand has over 5,000 rooms and suites). Some of the more popular (and more expensive) hotels on the Strip include the Wynn Las Vegas , the Venetian Resort Casino , the Bellagio Hotel , the Paris Las Vegas, Caesars Palace and the Mandalay Bay. Some of the more affordable hotels on the strip include the Riviera and the Imperial Palace . Off the Strip, you will find luxurious hotels like the Rio, which is about 1 mile off the Strip, and the Golden Nugget located in downtown Las Vegas.

What to do. In most Vegas hotels, you are going to find casinos, entertainment and dining options, but the one word that best describes Las Vegas nightlife is, ASTONISHING! Some of North America's hottest musical talent is right here in Las Vegas. A lot of up-starts come to Vegas looking for their big-break too. When looking for entertainment in Las Vegas, the Las Vegas nightclubs (and stripclubs , if you are so inclined) are the places to start looking. They range from hedonistic parties, like at Coyote Ugly found at New York New York Hotel Casino, to sophisticated evenings of wine and champagne, like at the Risque, which can get a little risque in its own right.

There are also many attractions on the Las Vegas Strip, including the Strip itself. Among them include seeing the world's largest gold nugget at the Golden Nugget , the Cirque du Soleil at the Bellagio, the MGM Grand and at Treasure Island , or King Tut's Tomb replica at the Luxor Hotel Las Vegas , or Celine Dion at the Caesars Palace (she is retiring soon). There are many other shows and events, such as the Fremont Street Experience every night, the Volcano eruptions at the Mirage, and the Bellagio fountains, which are free to all. Yet we're just scratching the surface here. If you can make a whole day of it, go out to Red Rock Canyon, Valley of Fire or Mt. Charleston. They're all within a one hour drive from the strip. Take your hiking shoes and camera. With so much to see and do, there is never a dull moment in Las Vegas.

How to get around. The only two modes of transportation that are not going to work in Las Vegas are boats or trains. Otherwise, the field is wide open. If you're staying on the Strip use the 2-decker busses that run up and down the Strip. Use the monorail if you're going to the Las Vegas Convention Center and your hotel is close to one of its stops. When going off strip, for say over a mile away, take a taxi or limo , rent a car or drive if you brought your own. Don't use public transportation unless you have to and have an awful lot of time to waste. In the summer time, don't walk under the Nevada sun for more than a block or two, period. Anytime of year, don't wander off more than a mile from the strip. Those areas are not unsafe, but there's nothing there interesting to see. Never take a walk behind the Stratosphere Tower on its west side, not ever. If you're staying downtown, stay in the business district (where all the hotel-casinos are clustered together) and don't wander off. If you take a helicopter tour of the strip, do it at night. If you take a tour of Hoover Dam, take the early tour, and don't forget your camera. If you drive out to Red Rock Canyon or Valley of Fire, take some sun screen along, regardless of your skin tone. Use your common sense and have fun. You are about to have the time of your life!

Why eat the food. Except for the fact that unless you plan to bring your own, you are going to have to eat our food anyway, but we've made that easy for you by building some of the finest restaurants in the world. Las Vegas restaurants are one of the most enjoyable aspects of the Las Vegas experience. Give yourself plenty of time to enjoy the various restaurants located on and off of the Strip. Almost every hotel has a variety of different restaurants. The Venetian, for example, has world class restaurants like the "Delmonico Steakhouse" and the "Royal Star." The Bellagio dining options include the "Le Cirque" and "Michael Mina." The Mandalay Bay Resort has the "House of Blues" and the "Chocolate Swan." There are also many buffets and other good deals to be found, which makes Las Vegas a surprisingly affordable place to eat.