1

Apr

Ballys Las Vegas Hotel and Casino

Ballys Las Vegas Hotel and Casino
Ballys is situated between the new and old Las Vegas offering comfort, expediency and enthusiasm, featuring old time showgirl experience, excellent dining, large rooms and comforting spa right in the center of the Vegas strip.

First you notice the sparkling exterior, followed by the imposing entrance, decorated with towering neon lights flanked by fountains. Once you are in, you’ll be connected with all the thrill coming from the enormous casino floor. Ballys features all what Vegas is all about delivering it in a unique way.

The resort includes 2,444 rooms and suites spread on twenty-four floors. The hotel rooms and suites come with air conditioning, alarm clock, electronic door locks, remote controlled cable TV, radio and pay per movies, hair dryer, voice mail and telephone, in room safe, as well as iron and ironing board. All rooms are equipped with wireless internet connection.

Ballys offer to its guest various amenities to choose from. The Ballys pool is like an oasis with palms and flowers and blue water. It is located on the eight floor with several cabanas, waterfall and whirlpool. Other facilities include safety deposit boxes, laundry and maid service, wake up calls, luggage service, currency exchange as well as concierge and dry cleaning service. The resort offers parking garage for its guests.

For some relaxing time you can visit the health club or the spa/salon featuring several massages, makeup, haircuts, hair styles, waxing, manicures and pedicures, body wraps, eye, lip and neck lifts.

You can even have your Las Vegas wedding at Ballys Hotel and Casino resort. It is also perfect for conventions with more than 8,000 square foot of meeting space, featuring several meeting rooms. On the twenty-fifth floor there is the Club 25, only for those who are over twenty-one, due to European sunbathing.

Ballys Casino measures over 80,000 square foot floor, offering Pai Gow Poker, slots, blackjack, megabucks, super megabucks, 10X Odds on Craps, roulette, poker, mini baccarat, keno and video poker for all gaming passionate.

When it comes to dining, Ballys restaurants offer one of the finest dining. You have plenty of options to select from, such as Courtyard Buffet with eggs, fresh fruit, ham and buffet, Fellini’s Ristorant with shrimp, spaghetti, chicken and Italian food, Lucky’s Cage with omelets, eggs, ham and American cuisine, Mamma Ilardo with pizza, soup, wings and American food, Naga Chinese Express featuring Asian cuisine, ribs, claims crab and sushi, Roxy’s Diner with burgers, meatloaf, chicken and various American food and Top of the World with steak, lamb, lobster, gourmet and American cuisine.

Ballys resort has several quality shows and attractions to entertain you. One of them, Defending the Caveman is a famous worldwide show, about the adventures of relationships of men and women, about the differences between them. The Hand of Faith is the world’s biggest gold nugget being publicly displayed, weighing around sixty-two pounds. It might sound incredible, but it was found by a metal detector just six inches deep. The Frankie Moreno Band performs a mix of rock and punk music, urging you to get on the dance floor, while they entertain you from the RUSH Lounge. For some really good time and plenty of laugh, go and see Rich Little as he portrays various personalities and does singing impressions of virtually anyone. Ballys Theater features a 600 seat showroom for you to watch your favorite entertainers.

When you feel like having a drink and listen to some relaxing and quality music, RUSH Lounge is the place where you should go. It is located in the middle of the casino floor with live piano music from Friday through Sunday.
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29

Mar

Sahara Las Vegas Hotel and Casino

The Sahara Hotel and Casino is situated on the northern end of the famous Vegas Strip, being an excellent place for great dining, quality entertainment and relaxation ever since the 1950s. Such celebrities as Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, The Beatles or the famous Rat Pack stayed at the Sahara Hotel and Casino.

Sahara Las Vegas Hotel and Casino

It accommodates its guests in over 1,700 rooms in standard, deluxe and suites with prices for all people.

Hotel amenities include safety deposit boxes, currency exchange, laundry service, luggage and maid service, wake-up call, arcade & game room, multilingual staff, security guard and wedding services.

All hotel rooms include such amenities as air conditioning, cable TV with remote control, radio and alarm clock, pay per view movies, iron and ironing board, housekeeping, hair dryer, electronic door lock, desk, telephone and voice mail.

The casino spreads on 85,000 square feet featuring 21 Madness, 21st Century Blackjack, 3-Way Action, keno, craps, Pai Gow Poker, poker and roulette. It also has a poker room, as well as slot machines such as Wheel of Fortune, Slotopoly, Monopoly and Megabucks. There is a 35-seat race and sports book, featuring 16 televisions and two large screens.

While at the Sahara Hotel, you can relax at the 5,000 square feet pool and Jacuzzi, with palm trees, sundeck, poolside bar, cabanas and towel services. The fitness center is equipped with modern equipment, including treadmills, recumbent bikes, hydraulic weight unit and elliptical machines. The Destination Salon and Spa features various body massages and treatments, facials, nails, hairstyles and full cosmetic makeovers.

The Sahara offers rooms to accommodate 35 to 450 people, ideal for corporate meetings, wedding receptions, conventions or family reunions.

The Sahara dining options include such restaurants as The Sahara Buffet, House of Lords, NASCAR Café, Pacos Bar and Grill, The Caravan Cafe or The Grind Cafe.

Quality entertainment can be found at The Congo Room, featuring the Comedy Stop or Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show. Another attraction and the Sahara Hotel is the Cyber Speedway with Indy car virtual reality racing.
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26

Mar

Monte Carlo Resort & Casino

Monte Carlo Hotel Las Vegas is situated on the Las Vegas Strip, with French Riviera-style. The guests of the hotel are accommodated in classy, elegant rooms, featuring the very best of everything, from brass fixture to imported marble. Hotel rooms and suites also offer a spectacular view of the Strip.

The hotel features a total of 3,002 rooms and 256 suites with various options to best meet the guest’s needs. These options include Monaco Suites, Spa Suites, Diamond Suites and also the recent addition, the Hotel 32 on the top floor of Monte Carlo Hotel. Standard room amenities include marble entryway, cherry wood furnishings, Silver Lining toiletries in the bathrooms, while most suites include LCD televisions, CD players, LeliaSea toiletries in the bathrooms, complimentary lap-top compatible, in-room safe and high speed internet access for a fee.

The gaming area of the resort is a 90,000 square foot casino, featuring such games as roulette, blackjack, craps, Caribbean stud poker, Pai Gow poker or baccarat, over 2,100 slot and video poker machines, 95 table games, poker room and also a race and sports book.

For a really nice and relaxing time, visit the first-rate spa, salon and gym of the Monte Carlo Resort. You can enjoy various treatments at the salon and spa, such as body treatments, facials, massages, waxing, nail services, haircuts or even wedding packages. To maintain their good physical shape guest can visit the fitness center equipped with stationary bikes, treadmills, elliptical and weight machines. A sauna, steam room and whirlpools are also available for relaxing after a demanding workout.

Guests can also relax at the pool area of the hotel, which includes a wave pool, a swimming pool and also a 400 foot Lazy River. Cabanas are also available at the poolside, featuring lounge chairs and even personal attendant.

The dining options of the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino will surely suit everyone’s tastes. Guests can enjoy steaks at the Brand Steakhouse, delicious French cuisine at Andre’s Restaurant, Italian food at D. Vino, Aian food at Dragon Noodle and excellent Mexican food at Diablo’s Cantina.

The Monte Carlo also offers wedding services for your dream wedding. It has their own wedding chapel with various wedding packages.

Although the hotel has no nightclubs, the Diablo’s and Brand restaurants have lounges, with live music or DJ’s on some selected dates. For some quality entertainment, visit the 1,200 seat theater or enjoy the performances of such comedians as Frank Caliendo.

23

Mar

South Point Hotel and Spa Las Vegas

It is conveniently situated close to the Strip, South Point offers to its guest large modern rooms, a plethora of restaurants and more. It features Mediterranean and Pacific Coast-style architecture.

The resort accommodates its guests in 2,163 rooms, boasting numerous amenities such as air conditioning, alarm clock radio, 42-inch plasma screen cable TV, electronic door locks, desk, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, telephone, voice mail, coffee maker and pay-per view movies.

The resort features a large 80,000 square feet casino with over 2,400 slot and poker machines, a 600 seat bingo room and over 60 table games including carps, blackjack, baccarat, roulette, Pai Gow Poker or three card poker. The gaming area is completed by a 300-seat race and sports book.

South Point guests have access to the hotel’s pool and Jacuzzi, sand volleyball court, fitness center. They might also the Spa Costa Del Sur, a beauty shop, the 64-lane bowling center, a medium-sized arcade or the 12-screen movie theater.

The South Point hotel is also great for various conventions and meetings as there is 160,000 square feet of meeting space, including an 80,000 square feet exhibit hall.

The resort also boasts numerous restaurants that will surely satisfy any taste. These dining options include Silverado Steakhouse, Don Vito’s, Garden Buffet, Big Sur Oyster Bar, Baja Miguel’s, Coronado Cafe, Michael’s Gourmet Restaurant, Primarily Prime Rib, Seattle’s Best Coffee House and Del Mar Deli.

While you are at the South Point hotel make sure to visit the Del Mar Lounge for some great live music. The resort’s main attraction is its first-class Equestrian Complex, featuring a 4,400-seat arena, a 1,200 horse stalls with climate control and an additional 80,000 square feet exhibit hall.

20

Mar

Stratosphere Las Vegas Hotel and Casino

One of Las Vegas’s landmarks, the Stratosphere Hotel with its 1,149 foot tower is visible nearly from anywhere in Las Vegas. The tower features extreme rides, revolving lounge and restaurants, spa and weddings. The amazing tower is over 115 stories high and offers a view of the entire Vegas Strip.

Stratosphere Casino, Las Vegas

The hotel accommodates its guests in 2,444 rooms and suites spread on twenty-four floors. Hotel rooms and suits typically include air conditioning, electronic door locks, remote controlled cable TV, pay per movies, in room safe, alarm clock, radio, telephone and voice mail, desk, hair dryer, iron and ironing board. All hotel rooms have wireless internet access.

The hotel offers such amenities as safety deposit boxes, wake up calls, concierge, maid, luggage and dry cleaning service, laundry service or currency exchange. You can also visit the health club and the spa/salon featuring different types of massages, waxing, haircuts, hair styles, makeup, facials, manicures and pedicures, eye, lip and neck lifts and body wraps. You cab also enjoy the heated pool, situated on the eight floor with cabanas, waterfall and whirlpool. The Club 25 is located on the twenty-fifth floor, available only for people over twenty-one because of European sunbathing. The hotel is also great for meetings and conventions as there is 8,000 square feet of meeting space with numerous meeting rooms.

The hotel features 80,000 square feet of gaming floor with pai gow poker, poker, mini baccarat, blackjack, slots, megabucks, super megabuck, 10X odds on craps, roulette, slots, keno and video poker.

The Stratosphere Hotel and Casino has several dining options, such as Fellini’s Ristorante with chicken, spaghetti and shrimp (Italian food); Courtyard Buffet with ham, fresh fruit and eggs (Buffet type); Mamma Ilardo’s with wings, soup and pizza (American type); Roxy’s Diner with meatloaf, burgers and chicken (American food); Naga Chinese Express with crab, claims and rib (Sushi & Asian food); Top of the World with lamb, lobster and steak (Gourmet American) and Lucky’s Cafe with ham, eggs and omelets (American food).

The Stratosphere Hotel and Casino offers plenty of quality entertainment with its numerous shows and attractions. The ‘American Superstars’ combines the talents of artists portraying such stars as Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson or Tim McGraw. ‘Bite’ is a sensual, topless and erotic revue revolving around sex, sin and seduction featuring a lord vampire looking for the perfect woman. The ‘Big Shot’ shot you up from a platform 921 feet up for an additional 160 feet, reaching 1,081 feet up in the air. Two other rides, ‘Insanity’ and ‘X-Scream’ will most certainly exhilarate you. The ‘Observation Deck’ at 1,149 feet above the ground, it is the tallest tower in the entire United States, with windows 360 degrees around you, from ceiling to floor, allowing you to see the entire Las Vegas around.

While you are Vegas at the Stratosphere Hotel and Casino, you can party all night long in one of the hotel’s nightclubs. At Polly Esthers you’ll have the disco ball to boogie and grove, at the Images Lounge you can enjoy a few drinks and relax with the performing bands. Other popular party destinations include the Oasis Lounge, Crazy Armadillo, C Bar or the Romance at Top of the World.
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