Hotels in Las Vegas
Looking for a hotel in Las Vegas? Las Vegas has more than 200 hotels. We’ve listed the most booked 3-star, 4-star, and 5-star hotels. And these are not without reason the most popular hotels in Las Vegas. The reviews are high, and they are mostly hotels with a unique theme. And naturally, the hotels are located on the Las Vegas Strip, the place to be during your visit to Las Vegas.
The most important thing about a hotel in Las Vegas? The location! The Las Vegas Strip is a spectacle in itself. The Strip, which is almost 7 kilometers long, has dozens of hotels. Of course, there are also many hotels outside the Strip, but if you want the real Las Vegas experience, then a hotel on the Las Vegas Strip is a must in our opinion! In the list below, you’ll find only hotels on or very close to the Las Vegas Strip.
Popular 5-star hotels in Las Vegas
More than fifteen 5-star hotels are located on the Las Vegas Strip. Prices for a 5-star room in Las Vegas range from €200 to over €500 per night. For a suite, prices per night can exceed €1,000. Below are the 5 most popular 5-star hotels on the Las Vegas Strip.
Bellagio Hotel
The luxurious 5-star Bellagio Hotel is one of the most famous hotels in the world. The 5-star hotel exudes luxury and is rated an excellent 8.5. Limousines come and go, and guests visibly splurge in the casino, which spans over 107,639 square feet. The hotel became famous for its role in the film Ocean’s Eleven (see IMDB) starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, and Matt Damon.
The fountains in front of the Bellagio are world-famous. The fountains, which once cost over 40 million dollars, dance to beautiful music by Andrea Bocelli, Frank Sinatra, and DJ Tiësto. You can view the showtimes of ‘The Fountains of Bellagio’ here.
The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas
Experience Venice at The Venetian. In the hotel, you’ll find canals with gondolas, Italian terraces, and more than 150 boutiques. The hotel boasts 10 swimming pools and one of the largest casinos in Las Vegas. Dining is available in no less than 40 restaurants, from Greek, French, and Italian cuisine to Vegan. The Venetian is one of the largest and most beautiful hotels in Las Vegas and is rated with very high scores, an 8.9.
Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino
The Caesars Hotel is a luxurious 5-star hotel centrally located on the strip. With nearly 4,000 rooms, it’s a colossal hotel, entirely in Roman style and named after the Roman general Julius Caesar. The hotel has a luxury spa and features no fewer than 7 swimming pools. Did you know the hotel was the setting for the film “The Hangover”? The film, which won a Golden Globe in 2010, takes place in Caesars Palace. Guests rate Caesars Palace with an 8.0.
Trump International Hotel Las Vegas
With about 1,200 rooms, Trump International Hotel Las Vegas is one of the smaller hotels. The hotel does not have its own casino. A shuttle bus to Caesars Palace and Wynn, both of which have casinos over 161,458 square feet, runs very frequently. Trump International Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Las Vegas Strip and is one of the more affordable 5-star hotels in Las Vegas. In terms of guest reviews, it is also one of the highest-rated hotels in Las Vegas: a 9.1.
Vdara Hotel & Spa at ARIA Las Vegas
The 5-star Vdara Hotel & Spa is not located right on the Las Vegas Strip but is just over a 5-minute walk away. From there, you are very centrally located on the Strip, at the level of the Bellagio fountains. Guests appreciate the hotel’s quiet location and give it an excellent rating of 8.7. The hotel does not have its own casino, making it much quieter.
Popular 4-star hotels in Las Vegas
There are dozens of 4-star hotels in Las Vegas. In this segment, you’ll find beautiful hotels with large rooms at the best locations on the Las Vegas Strip. Many hotels in the 4-star segment are rated by guests between 7.5 and 9. Prices range from 150 to 250 euros per night for a standard room, significantly more affordable than the 200 to 500 euros per night for a 5-star hotel.
MGM Grand
Near Harry Reid International Airport is one of the largest, most famous, and most noticeable hotels on the Las Vegas Strip: MGM Grand. The striking green hotel has over 6,800 rooms and was once the largest hotel in the world. For a long time, real lions lived in the hotel lobby; the Lion habitat. In 2012, the lion enclosure permanently closed. Guests give the hotel a 7.7 and especially appreciate its enormous pool and the beautiful location of the hotel.
Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
The Paris Las Vegas hotel, opened in 1999, is built entirely in the style of Paris. At the hotel, you’ll find a replica of Place de la Concorde, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Eiffel Tower. Additionally, there are restaurants in picturesque French style. The hotel is rated with a high score, an 8.2.
The replica of the Eiffel Tower is a true masterpiece. The replica is built on a scale of one to two, making it a total of 541 feet high. The Paris hotel features 11 restaurants, 5 bars, nearly 86,111 square feet of casino, and many shows are performed (view program). The location is fantastic; you’re centrally located on the Strip and have a view of the impressive Bellagio fountains.
TI – Treasure Island Hotel & Casino
Right on the Las Vegas Strip is the TI – Treasure Island Hotel & Casino. Guests rate the hotel with an excellent 8.2, a high rating for a 4-star hotel. The hotel has a casino of over 86,111 square feet. For a hotel centrally located on the Las Vegas Strip with good value for money, Treasure Island Hotel is a great choice!
Hilton Grand Vacations Suites on the Las Vegas Strip
Looking for a family-friendly hotel in Las Vegas? A hotel just outside the hustle and bustle of the center? Then the Hilton hotel is an excellent choice. Hilton Grand Vacations Suites is located north of the Las Vegas Strip. A walk to the Wynn hotel, where the casino excitement really begins, takes about half an hour. Of course, you can also take a bus, taxi, or Uber to dive into the action.
For families, it can be nice that the rooms are very large and even have a kitchen available (book the ‘One-Bedroom King Suite with Sofa Bed and Kitchen’). For a family-friendly hotel in Las Vegas, the Hilton is a great choice! And that is reflected in its rating of an impressive 8.9.
New York New York
The New York New York hotel is one of the eye-catchers of Las Vegas Boulevard. You’ll find replicas of the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, the Statue of Liberty, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Everything in the hotel is themed around New York City. Next to the hotel is The Big Apple Coaster, a huge roller coaster that flies past the hotel at over 62 mph (view times and prices here). Guests rate the hotel with an 8.1 and are satisfied with the price/quality and the beautifully executed New York theme.
Popular 3-star hotels in Las Vegas
Are you looking to stay affordably on the Las Vegas Strip? Then a 3-star hotel is an excellent option. For approximately 100 to 150 euros per night, you can find a good hotel room at a prime location.
Excalibur
The Excalibur hotel is located at the beginning of the Las Vegas Strip. In just over 20 minutes walking, you’ll be at the world-famous “Welcome to Las Vegas Sign”. Your neighbors at the Excalibur hotel are the impressive MGM Grand hotel and the New York New York hotel.
The 3-star Excalibur Hotel is one of the more affordable hotels on the Las Vegas Strip. A night’s stay costs approximately 100 to 150 euros per night, and you get a hotel that is rated by guests with a 7.6. The Excalibur hotel is a true Las Vegas experience: over 4,000 rooms (once the largest hotel in the world), gigantic casinos, multiple swimming pools, and built with a King Arthur theme.
Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
Flamingo Las Vegas is located on a beautiful part of the Las Vegas Strip. Right opposite Caesars Palace, diagonally across from the fountains of Bellagio, and next to the Eiffel Tower of the Paris hotel. This is where it all happens! With over 3,400 rooms, a large pool, and a casino of over 72,000 square feet, the Flamingo Las Vegas hotel is a medium-sized hotel compared to others. Guests rate the hotel with an excellent 7.8.
Circus Circus Hotel, Casino & Theme Park
The Circus Circus Hotel is located north of the Las Vegas Strip. The hotel has over 3,700 rooms, and the casino area spans over 123,785 square feet, making it one of the larger hotels in Las Vegas.
The hotel has a relatively low rating of 6.7. However, there are some fun attractions that can make the hotel worth the visit. First, there’s the Adventuredome, an indoor amusement park with rides and roller coasters. Tickets and more information about the attractions can be found here. Additionally, there’s a large swimming park, the circus circus pool splash zone. The swimming park is suitable for all ages and delightful in the summer months when temperatures can rise to 104 degrees.
Luxor
Next to the Excalibur hotel is the pyramid-shaped Luxor hotel. The hotel is located at the beginning of the Las Vegas Strip, a great starting point to explore the entire Strip. The Luxor hotel is a large hotel, with over 4,000 rooms and a casino area of 118,403 square feet. Guests rate the Luxor with a neat 7.6 and especially appreciate the pool and the hotel’s unique appearance.
The STRAT Hotel, Casino and Skypod
The STRAT Hotel must not be missed in this list of the most popular hotels in Las Vegas. The hotel is located north of the Strip. You can’t miss the building, as the hotel features by far the tallest building in Las Vegas: the Stratosphere Las Vegas. The tower is 1,149 feet high. At the top of the tower, you’ll find several extreme attractions for the real ‘thrill seekers’ (view the attractions here). Guests rate the STRAT hotel with a neat 7.3.
About the author
Hi, my name is Pieter. In 2009, I made my first trip to the United States. In 2012, 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023, I had the opportunity to travel to this special country again. On this website, I write with great passion and pleasure about one of the most beautiful wonders of nature, the Grand Canyon. On this page, you can find all my blogs.