Vital Vegas
Menu
Vital Vegas

Las Vegas Hotels

These are all the Las Vegas hotels we can think of after three cocktails. All photos by the incomparably modest Scott Roeben.

The Strip

  • Aria
Aria's digital marquee is 250 feet tall and 65 feet wide. Although, when it's wearing horizontal stripes, it looks thinner.
Aria’s digital marquee is 250 feet tall and 65 feet wide. Although, when it’s wearing horizontal stripes, it looks much thinner.
  • Bellagio
The lobby of Bellagio has more than 2,000 hand-blown flowers by artist Dale Chihuly.
The lobby of Bellagio has more than 2,000 hand-blown flowers by artist Dale Chihuly.
  • Caesars Palace
In 1967, daredevil Evel Knievel attempted to jump the fountains at Caesars Palace on a motorcycle. It didn't go as planned.
In 1967, daredevil Evel Knievel attempted to jump the fountains at Caesars Palace on a motorcycle. It was an epic fail.
  • Casino Royale
The actual name is Best Western Plus Casino Royale, but nobody calls it that.
The actual name is Best Western Plus Casino Royale, but nobody calls it that.
  • Circus Circus
Circus Circus has the only RV park on The Strip.
Circus Circus has the only RV park on The Strip.
  • Cosmopolitan
The Cosmo opened in 2010 and has nearly 3,000 rooms.
The Cosmo opened in 2010 and has nearly 3,000 rooms.
  • The Cromwell
Cromwell Las Vegas
The Cromwell was formerly Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon, and before that, Barbary Coast.
  • Delano Las Vegas
Delano Hotel
Delano used to be The Hotel.
  • Encore
When gambling began at Encore, the song playing in the casino was "Luck Be a Lady Tonight."
When gambling began at Encore, the song playing in the casino was “Luck Be a Lady Tonight.”
  • Excalibur
When it opened in 1990, Excalibur was the largest hotel in the world.
When it opened in 1990, Excalibur was the largest hotel in the world.
  • Flamingo
Two words: Bugsy Siegel. That didn't end well.
Two words: Bugsy Siegel. That didn’t end well.
  • Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Fontainebleau Las Vegas opened Dec. 13, 2023, proof miracles happen. It’s pronounced “fountain-blue,” because the French pronunciation sounds snooty.
  • Four Seasons
The Four Seasons has its own entrance, but its rooms occupy the top five floors of Mandalay Bay.
The Four Seasons has its own entrance, but its rooms occupy the top five floors of Mandalay Bay.
  • Harrah’s Las Vegas
Harrah's Las Vegas
Harrah’s Las Vegas was originally called the Holiday Casino.
  • Horseshoe Las Vegas
If you’re trying to find Bally’s Las Vegas, you’ve found it. Bally’s is now Horseshoe. Long story.
  • Linq Hotel & Casino
The Quad used to be the Imperial Palace, and before that, the Flamingo Capri.
Linq Hotel was formerly The Quad, before that it was Imperial Palace. Originally, it was the Flamingo Capri. Identity crisis!
  • Luxor
The Luxor's pyramid is 30 stories tall.
The Luxor’s pyramid is 30 stories tall.
  • Mandalay Bay
Mandalay Bay sits on the site once occupied by the Hacienda.
Mandalay Bay sits on the site once occupied by the Hacienda.
  • MGM Grand
MGM Grand is the second largest hotel in the world. The largest hotel in the world is the Izmailovo Hotel, in Moscow.
MGM Grand is the second largest hotel in the world. The largest hotel in the world is the Izmailovo Hotel, in Moscow.
  • Mirage
The windows of The Mirage are gold, from actual gold dust used in the tinting process.
The windows of The Mirage are gold, from actual gold dust used in the tinting process.
  • New York-New York
The roller coaster at New York-New York reaches speeds of nearly 70 miles per hour.
The roller coaster at New York-New York reaches speeds of nearly 70 miles per hour.
  • Palazzo
The Palazzo is the sister hotel of The Venetian. You can tell it's a sister because it's always borrowing The Venetian's sweaters.
The Palazzo is the sister hotel of The Venetian. You can tell it’s a sister because it’s always borrowing The Venetian’s sweaters.
  • Paris
The Paris boasts a half scale Eiffel Tower replica and a two-thirds scale Arc de Triomphe.
The Paris boasts a half scale Eiffel Tower replica and a two-thirds scale Arc de Triomphe.
  • Park MGM
Park MGM
Park MGM used to be Monte Carlo. Back when Las Vegas made sense.
  • Planet Hollywood
Planet Hollywood was previously The Aladdin.
Planet Hollywood was previously The Aladdin.
  • Resorts World
Resorts World is the most expensive casino resort ever built in Las Vegas.

 

  • The Stratosphere (The Strat)
The Stratosphere is always happy to see you.
The Stratosphere is always happy to see you.
  • Treasure Island
In 2003, Treasure Island decided to move toward a more adult amenities. The hotel's free pirate battle, "Buckaneer Bay" was replaced with "Sirens' Cove," featuring the Sirens of TI.
In 2003, Treasure Island decided to move toward more adult amenities. The hotel’s free pirate battle, “Buckaneer Bay,” was replaced with “Sirens’ Cove,” featuring the scantily-clad Sirens of TI.
In "Diamonds Are Forever," James Bond stayed at the Trop.
Closed, but still on our list of Las Vegas hotels because in “Diamonds Are Forever,” James Bond stayed at the Trop.
  • Venetian
The Venetian stands on the site of the former Sands hotel.
The Venetian stands on the site of the former Sands hotel.
  • Wynn
The Wynn holds the distinction of being the first high-rise to have its windows cleaned by an automatic washing system.
The Wynn holds the distinction of being the first high-rise to have its windows cleaned by an automatic washing system.

Just Off The Strip

  • Gold Coast
The Gold Coast was the first hotel in Las Vegas to have a movie theater. It's a mile west of The Strip.
The Gold Coast was the first hotel in Las Vegas to have a movie theater. It’s a mile west of The Strip.
  • M Resort
M Resort is about 15 minutes south of The Strip, and it smells incredible.
M Resort is about 15 minutes south of The Strip, and it smells incredible.
  • The Orleans
The Orleans hosted the final concert performance of comedian George Carlin, in 2008.
The Orleans hosted the final concert performance of comedian George Carlin, in 2008.
  • Oyo
Oyo Hotel & Casino
It used to be Hooters. Please keep up.
  • Palace Station
Palace Station was first called, simply, The Casino.
Palace Station was first called, simply, The Casino.
  • Palms
The Palms was the location of "The Real World: Las Vegas." Hence the city's disinfectant shortage in 2002.
The Palms was the location of “The Real World: Las Vegas.” Hence the city’s disinfectant shortage in 2002.
  • Rio
The Rio's wine cellar has more than 50,000 bottles.
The Rio’s wine cellar has more than 50,000 bottles.
  • Silver Sevens
Until recently, Silver Sevens was Terrible's. It's a better name.
Until recently, Silver Sevens was Terrible’s. It’s a better name. The plan is to rebrand it again to The Continental.
  • Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Virgin was Hard Rock. Hard Rock is coming to The Strip (a rebrand of Mirage). Yes, it’s “Virgin Hotels Las Vegas” despite there only being one.
  • Westgate Las Vegas
Westgate
Westgate used to be LVH, Las Vegas Hilton and The International.

Downtown

  • Binion’s
Binion's Las Vegas
Binion’s was the first casino in Las Vegas to install carpeting.
  • California
A large percentage of the California's customers are from Hawaii.
A large percentage of the California’s customers are from Hawaii.
  • Circa Las Vegas
Circa sportsbook
Circa opened Oct. 28, 2020. This is Circa’s sportsbook. ‘Nuff said.
  • The D
Before it was The D, it was Fitzgerald's.
Before it was The D, it was Fitzgerald’s.
  • Downtown Grand
Downtown Grand Las Vegas
Downtown Grand was formerly the Lady Luck.
  • El Cortez
El Cortez Las Vegas
El Cortez has been in operation since 1941. You can have food delivered to your slot machine.
  • Four Queens
4 Queens
Four Queens was named after one of its builder’s daughters: Faith, Hope, Benita, and Michele.
  • Fremont
Fremont Casino Vegas
When it was built in 1956, the Fremont was the tallest building in the state of Nevada.
  • Golden Gate
The Golden Gate opened in 1906.
The Golden Gate opened in 1906.
  • Golden Nugget
Golden Nugget casino
The Golden Nugget was once featured in a Fox reality series, “The Casino.”
  • Main Street Station
Ask about the piece of the Berlin Wall in the men's restroom. No, seriously.
Ask about the piece of the Berlin Wall in the men’s restroom. No, seriously.
  • The Plaza
The Plaza was originally named Union Plaza.
The Plaza was originally named Union Plaza.

And, no, hotels without casinos don’t count. Why? You have much to learn about Las Vegas, grasshopper.

 

Recent Stories…

Beloved Silver Strike Slot Machines Return to Four Queens

Beloved Silver Strike Slot Machines Return to Four Queens

September 18 2024 — 6 min read — 7 comments
El Cortez Drops Sexy Casino Renovation Renderings

El Cortez Drops Sexy Casino Renovation Renderings

September 14 2024 — 5 min read — 5 comments
25 Fruitless Nougats From the New Las Vegas Visitor Profile Survey

25 Fruitless Nougats From the New Las Vegas Visitor Profile Survey

September 13 2024 — 7 min read — 4 comments
Avenue Cafe to Close at MGM Grand, Adjacent Starbucks Shutters

Avenue Cafe to Close at MGM Grand, Adjacent Starbucks Shutters

September 12 2024 — 2 min read — 3 comments