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Jan

How to Choose a Hotel in Las Vegas

Many people have misconception that Las Vegas is an expensive city. Not only Europeans, Asians and Africans but most Americans also believe this. However, truth is something else; Las Vegas has room for everyone. Just because it has casinos, gambling dens, media showing rich people playing in Casino, people assume that it is an expensive city.

Las Vegas sign

The city boast of lot of hotels from cheap bed and breakfasts to luxurious five star hotels, you can easily find a hotel within your budget. Choose a hotel depending on the number of days you are going to spend in Las Vegas. If you want to have a weekend break from office, then any neat and clean bed and breakfast hotel can work for you. But, if you are on a week vacation, want to see the whole Las Vegas, choose a hotel which can arrange a local tour for you at a cheap rate.

Las Vegas is known for its 24 x7 entertainment. Before going to Las Vegas, decide what exactly are you going to do in Las Vegas. If you are looking for shopping, then go for a hotel which has a shopping mall or nearby it. If you are looking for gambling or casino, choose a hotel which has a world class casino suitable within your pocket. Similarly, if you want to visit strip bar, pubs choose a hotel which has nearby these places. Problem with Las Vegas is that it provides so much to see and so much to do that you get really confused without any proper planning to do what and not to do.

Staying in a cheap hotel in Las Vegas doesn’t mean that you have to compromise on quality. One of the best things about Las Vegas is that you can get all facilities of a five star hotel in a budget hotel. For instance, if a five star hotel has Casino, discotheques, spa, bar, restaurant, fitness center, night club, and then same facilities are available in budget hotel too. Only difference would be price and they may be small as compared to five star hotels, but quality of entertainment would be the same.

It is the only city which can provide you luxurious treatment, treats you like a king or prince at a cheap price. You won’t find this quality in any tourist spot in the world. Staying in a budget hotel means you have to compromise on quality, but this city doesn’t, that’s the main attraction of this city which attracts people again and again from all over the world.
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25

Jan

Four Queens Hotel Las Vegas

Four Queens is situated in the center of the well-known Glitter Gulch, in the middle of the Fremont Street Experience. It is a classical downtown hotel featuring a medium size casino, a well liked restaurant, cozy guestrooms and a sociable, helpful staff. The Four Queens Casino and Hotel Las Vegas is very welcoming elegantly decorated offering for its guests a memorable vacation.

Four Queens accommodates its guests in over 690 rooms equipped with electronic door locks, telephone, voicemail, air conditioning, hair dryer, alarm clock, radio, remote controlled cable TV, pay per view movies, coffee maker, in room safe, iron and ironing board, plus high speed internet access in all rooms.

Four Queens Suite for $31 total

The Four Queens Casino and Hotel amenities include amenities such as room service, laundry service, luggage service, maid service, dry cleaning service, currency exchange and safety deposit boxes. It also provides space for meetings and conventions in a 2,264 square feet pavilion accommodating up to 150 people. No need to worry where to park with your car as the hotel has a five story parking garage.

For your gaming experience Four Queens Hotel and Casino have a total of 32,000 square feet of casino floor to play blackjack, keno, casino war, Pai Gow poker, Caribbean Stud poker, Fortune Pai Gow Poker, Texas Hold’em bonus poker, poker, three card poker, slots, megabucks, craps, let it ride and roulette.

For a fine dining you can go to the Chicago Brewing Company for some wings, pizza and chicken (Bar Food), to the Magnolia’s Veranda to have halibut, burgers and chicken (American Food) or to the Hugo’s Cellar for crab, chicken and swordfish (Seafood & Steak).

Four Queens have several great shows and attractions to entertain its guest while they are staying at the hotel.

The Canyon Club is one of them with a wide range of available shows, including Harmik and Tom Jones, Spazmatics, M-80’s, Boogie Knights, Vanessa Carlton, Royal Crown Revue or Indulge. Four Queens Hotel and Casino is where you can attend to these wonderful and entertaining events.

The Fremont Street Experience is a must during your stay in Las Vegas, being voted as the #2 thing to do in Vegas. We are talking about the center of downtown Las Vegas with an exceptional and unique show of lights and music. An everlasting canopy has been built covering the casino street with over two million lights and up-to-date sound system. The attraction of $70 million puts up shows every evening and it is the favorite motion picture filming scene. The Fremont Street Experience is a free Las Vegas attraction.
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22

Jan

New York-New York Las Vegas

New York – New York is one of the most famous themed hotels on the entire Las Vegas Strip. Every detail of the hotel and casino is the replica of the true Big Apple. Rooms are named after certain areas of New York, there is the 150 foot replica of the Statue of Liberty, a tribute to the victims of the September 11 attacks situated at the bottom of the Statue of Liberty, the 300 foot long and 50 foot high replica of the Brooklyn Bridge, or other significant landmarks as Ellis Island Immigrant Receiving Station, Grand Central Station Terminal or the United Nations Building Assembly Hall.

Also, the entire interior of the New York-New York Hotel and Casino truly reproduce the essence of New York City, including the trees of Central Park, or a bar in the middle of Times Square.

The hotel accommodates its guests in 2,023 rooms including the Broadway rooms with an amazing view of the Strip, or the Spa suites with about 450 square feet of space. The hotel rooms include a wide range of amenities such as air conditioning, remote controlled cable TV, pay per view movies, alarm clock and radio, electronic door locks, web TV, refrigerator, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, desk, in room safe, telephone and voice mail.

The hotel itself also offer numerous amenities including concierge, Coney Island themed games and video arcade, laundry, currency exchange, luggage and maid service, safety deposit boxes, wake up calls, room service, bar & lounge, shoe shine, parking garage with free parking, business services, conference rooms, dry cleaning, business center and wedding services.

The New York New York Casino spreads on a total of 84,000 square feet and is also New York City themed, featuring numerous casino games such as roulette, craps, blackjack, mini baccarat, Caribbean Stud Poker, Pai Gow Poker, Let It Ride, Casino War, Keno or Big Six. Guest can try their luck at over 2,000 slot machines including monopoly, wheel of fortune, jeopardy, megabucks, empire slots, moneytime and Elvis. The casino also has a 40 seat race and sports nook with 12 large screens and 45 televisions.

Guest looking to relax can visit the Spa offering various types of massages and a full-service salon as well. Another excellent destination is the pool area of the hotel, which is located in the shadow of the Manhattan Express roller coaster, giving it a one of a kind panorama. The pool includes enough space for 840 people and also three Jacuzzis. Guest can also go shopping in one of the shops within the hotel, including Regis Signature Salon, l Love NY-NY Signature Shop, Vegas Express, Grand Central Watch Company or the Soho Village.

The New York-New York Hotel and Casino offer several dining options to choose from, including such restaurants as Chin Chin Café, America, Il Fornaio, Coney Island Pavillon, Nine Fine Irishmen, The Sporting House Bar & Grill, Gallagher’s Steakhouse and the Village Eateries.

When it comes to entertainment try the Manhattan Express Roller Coaster, the Dueling Pianos at the bar at Times Square, de Cirque de Soleil show, Zumanity which features acrobatics, comedy and a great deal of sexuality. Live entertainment is also available in the lounges.

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Jan

Romantic Las Vegas Date Restaurants

Romantic Las Vegas Date Restaurants

Everything, including romance is possibly in Las Vegas. The exciting ambiance of Vegas will make you feel alive and believe that all your dreams will become reality. Vegas is filled with outstanding romantic restaurants and below you will find just some of the best possible romantic restaurants available for you and your love one in Las Vegas.

Shibuya restaurant is a hibachi grill where you can privy to a private room. The room with the hibachi grills is designed in wood creating a romantic atmosphere. It is a serene area and isolated from the rest of the restaurant as it is away from the agitated activity of the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. You will definitely find this restaurant a very romantic place, regardless if you dine here with your love one or share your table with other people.

Plus, you will be astonished by the great food and the sauces that come with your meal. You will also not forget the incredible desserts, especially the ice cream wrapped in dough. You will not regret that you have chosen Shibuya for dining as the service is excellent, plus the chef prepares your meal in front of you offering quite an entertaining show. Be prepared to spend at least $100 on food for two persons, as after all, this is Las Vegas!

Mon Ami Gabi Las Vegas is yet another great date restaurant where you might sit on the patio and be delighted by the charming fountains at the Bellagio. With its romantic ambiance gives you an amazing view of the strip. The restaurant with the French theme is perfect for a romantic dining in Las Vegas.

It is located on the Strip as a part of the Paris Resort and Casino, serving French Bistro style cuisine. Appetizers such as smoked salmon or classic shrimp cocktail will cost you about $10-$15. Prices for the meal range from $20-$40 featuring trout or even a 22 ounce rib-eye steak. The food is good and the service is enjoyable, while the price is acceptable for dining on the famous Vegas Strip.

Another romantic restaurant located at the Paris Resort and casino is the Eiffel Tower Restaurant at Paris Las Vegas. In general, Paris and France is generally associated with romance. You will be amazed by the fabulous view of the Strip from the inside of the restaurant. It is highly recommended to ask seating near the windows. The meals are of top quality costing around $35 per plate or even more. One of the best dishes on the menu is the seafood dishes. You might say that it is rather expensive but it well worth the cost.

Nobu, located at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas is another perfect place for some romance. It is a rather pricey restaurant, be prepared to spend more than $100 for two persons for a full meal. Nobu restaurant is open daily only on evenings from 6 – 11 PM. Although it might be noisy from time to time as it is very fashionable, it can be still fun. The noise levels are compensated by the bamboo accents and the black rock wall. The service is not outstanding but it is pleasant, while the food is beyond expectation, especially the sushi and the lobster. It is a modern and unique restaurant that offers a special experience considered romantic by many social individuals.

The Canaletto, situated in the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino is a typical romantic Italian restaurant, offering you the sensation that you are dining right in Venice. Inside the restaurant you’ll have a great view of the gondolas passing in the waters below. The meals, including appetizers, main course and dessert, plus tip might cost you as much as $50 per person. The service is flawless, while the restaurant is a perfect place for a Las Vegas Strip proposal.

For a great impression, do not forget to take your love one to one of the best romantic Las Vegas restaurant while you are visiting the city.
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16

Jan

Travelodge South Strip Las Vegas

It is situated right in the heart of the famous Strip, close to numerous Las Vegas attractions and major resorts, offering a comfortable atmosphere. It is one of the best places for budget-minded people looking for a comfortable yet affordable place to stay while in Las Vegas.

Travelodge South Strip Las Vegas

Travelodge accommodates its guests in 126 rooms, which are motel-type rooms, but spacious and comfortable. The recently remodeled rooms have flat screen TV and glass sliding door. There is also a master suite, which features wet bar, living room and a great view of the Strip. Rooms can be accessed from exterior corridors and includes such amenities as cable TV, HBO, hair dryer, high speed internet access, telephone data port, coffee maker, air conditioning, clock radio, electronic door locks and desk. Additionally, guests are offered a free continental breakfast (juice, coffee, cereal, muffins, yogurt and/or fruit) every morning.

Hotel amenities include 24 hour front desk, free USA Today Newspaper, free parking, free internet access, dry cleaning services, business center, non-smoking rooms, concierge, wake-up calls, safety deposit boxes, free incoming faxes and on-site car rental desk.

You can spend some relaxing time at the heated outdoor pool of the Travelodge.

It has no restaurant on site, but just next door there is The Harley Davidson Café, serving excellent burgers and barbecue. Naturally, you can visit any of the restaurants within the major resorts surrounding the area.

Travelodge also has a convenience store and a gift shop on site.

The main advantage of the hotel is its strategic location – in the middle of the busy and fabulous Strip – and the fact it is a budget hotel.