The best hotels in Las Vegas
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When it comes to the best hotels in Las Vegas for you, ask yourself: where in the world would you like to sleep tonight? How about Venice? Check. Or maybe Paris, New York, Lake Como? They're all here, too. Vegas requires a sense of humour to truly appreciate its hotel offerings; you have to love that you can see the Eiffel Tower and a laser-topped Egyptian pyramid from the city's own Piazza San Marco, so just give in. Our picks for Las Vegas' best hotels – yes, including those themed ones – all have fabulous, over-the-top personalities of their own, and there's something here to please every type of traveller, with almost every option being known for something different. Read on for our list of the best hotels in Las Vegas to help guide you through the Strip and beyond.
Every hotel review on this list has been written by a Condé Nast Traveller journalist who knows the destination and has visited that property. When choosing hotels, our editors consider properties across price points that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination, keeping design, location, service, and sustainability credentials top of mind.
Mark Mediana/Fontainebleau Las VegashotelFontainebleau Las Vegas
Saying that Fontainebleau is the longest-awaited of any Las Vegas property is no hyperbole: In fact, the 729-foot-high tower (the tallest hotel in Las Vegas) was topped out in 2008 but sat vacant through several ownership changes before Jeffrey Soffer’s Fontainbleau Development reclaimed it in 2021 – and unveiled the final product in one of the most star-studded and lavish parties in Las Vegas history at the end of 2023. The hotel is a soaring tribute to the original architect of its iconic Miami Beach sister property, Morris Lapidus, complete with a massive oval lobby, monolithic bow-tie-shaped porte cochere, and other midcentury modern glam details. The 67-story Fontainebleau (now the tallest hotel in Vegas) features 3,644 rooms in several categories that afford incredible views of either the mountains or the Strip from floor-to-ceiling windows. There are some truly new-to-Vegas experiences on the dining front: numbering among the 36 restaurants and lounges are Mother Wolf, which doles out Roman pizza and hand-cut pasta; and the witty Washing Potato, serving up dim sum and street food. The clever Reboot Lounge offers everything from a signature foot massage to compression therapy for legs (great for recovering from a long flight). Fontainebleau takes all the best Las Vegas amenities, adds a bit of Miami glamour, and supersizes everything on a massive stage.
Benoit LinerohotelNoMad Las Vegas
NoMad Las Vegas is a hotel within a hotel; specifically, the Park MGM, the completely rethought former Monte Carlo. But unlike some other hotel-in-hotel pairings in Las Vegas, there's some synchronicity here, since the Sydell Group had a hand in the redesign of the entire property. But while Park MGM is fun and accessible, NoMad is its totally grown-up side. It's all old-world luxury here, with sexy dark corners and a grand, library-inspired restaurant. When you walk into NoMad, it's like wandering into some amazing secret hidey-hole. If you thought you were too sophisticated for Las Vegas, you haven't been here yet.
Courtesy The Venetian Resort Las VegashotelThe Venetian Resort
Just walking into The Venetian lobby feels like taking a trip to the Bel Paese; it’s completely frescoed to its vaulted ceiling, and its centrepiece is a massive, gilded sphere held up by four golden women. After having passed a replica of Venice’s campanile and Rialto Bridge, arriving in this basilica-style registration area should feel totally cheesy – and yet, it is so over-the-top and grand, you can’t help but be impressed. The complex is enormous, with more than 7,000 rooms and three million square feet of retail and meeting space spread across the Venetian and Palazzo hotels. But perhaps the most memorable thing about the place is its huge array of restaurants, including Estiatorio Milos for incredible seafood (and the Strip’s best lunch deal), Mott 32 for excellent Chinese food, and new openings from superstars Tetsuya Wakuda (Wakuda) and Eyal Shani (HaSalon). Beyond dining, everything you need can be found inside The Venetian. The gym is actually a Canyon Ranch, where you can go on the climbing wall, get nutritional counselling, and even have your gait analysed, while the spa is full of unexpected extras, such as acupuncture.
Thomas Hart ShelbyhotelThe Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Autograph Collection
If you’ve ever seen Cosmopolitan’s provocative ads about being the “right kind of wrong,” you’ll understand who it’s trying to attract – and it’s succeeding. The guests are usually on the younger side of the Strip demographic, with plenty of money to spend on all the great restaurants, cabanas at the pool, and bottle service at Marquee Nightclub. Its rooms are some of the best for entertaining on the Strip (and some of the very few with open-air terraces). In recent years, the Cosmopolitan has focused on upping its offerings for bigger spenders, and its rooms reflect that: the Chelsea Penthouses, for instance, start at 2,400 square feet, and the three-bedroom penthouses have terraces with panoramic views. All the rooms, though, appeal to those who love clean-edged design. Cosmopolitan has long had some of the Strip’s most standout restaurant and lounge options, and they’re constantly adding fun new things. Look for The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails, a swanky room behind a janitor’s door where you can take in a major whiskey selection and, yes, actually schedule an old-school shave and haircut, and the hidden Ski Lodge at Superfrico, inspired by ski chalets in Hokkaido, Japan. The hotel was acquired by MGM Resorts International in 2022 and is operated by Marriott, and is now part of a new brand collection, the MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy, that gives Marriott members special access and points on stays.
Tory Kooyman/BellagiohotelBellagio
When this Lake Como-inspired wonderland opened in 1998, it instantly become the model for the over-the-top Vegas extravaganza resorts that would follow; its fountains remain the biggest free show in town. The Strip icon could have rested on its reputation, but the Bellagio has taken the last couple of years to reinvest in the experience for its guests – not just those who walk in for the spectacle. The Chicago firm The Gettys Group Companies, in partnership with MGM Resorts International Design Group, oversaw a full renovation of all 2,568 guest rooms in the main tower, taking design cues from the fountains with natural stone and pops of aqua; in some rooms, vast showers replaced the old tubs. But even as it modernises, the resort has smartly realised it can’t get rid of its icons. The hotel is currently renovating its Spa Tower to the tune of £87 million, in jewel tones Champalimaud Design is borrowing from Lake Como and the Alps; this is where to check in for a more residential feel.
Courtesy The PalazzohotelThe Palazzo at The Venetian Resort
The Palazzo is the extravagant younger sibling of The Venetian (both are part of The Venetian Resort) and was planned around the same kind of Renaissance Italian aesthetic. Each of the hotels has its own rotunda entrance; on the Palazzo side, rather than being all gold, there's an amazing crystal sculpture of women that's actually a two-level fountain. It's both modern and reminiscent of classical sculpture. It has the largest standard rooms on the Strip – 700-square-foot bi-level suites with L-shaped sofas – and a slightly quieter atmosphere than Venetian’s family-forward vibe. Venetian and Palazzo have always had so many dining options, but in recent years, they've really turbo-charged the hip options, like Rosina, an intimate, Art Deco lounge right at the base of the guest room elevators in Palazzo. And the Prestige upgrade is well worth the money for the largest standard rooms on the Strip, and at less money than a hotel room in most other cities.
Courtesy Circa Resort & CasinohotelCirca Resort & Casino
Until Circa opened in October 2020, no new hotel had been built in Downtown Las Vegas for 40 years. What a tribute to all the fun and wackiness of the area; the place has distinguished itself as an unapologetic, adults-only temple of fun. It plays to a pretty specific demographic: sports lovers who come for its Stadium Swim pool complex – pool, lounge seats, sports bar, and bungalows all facing a massive, 40-foot-high HD TV that always has a major game playing. For dining it has the obligatory Las Vegas steakhouse, but also a pan-Asian eatery that’s both an ode to the Midwest and to Las Vegas, and a fantastic (if very expensive) deli. There’s plenty to keep you inside this resort for days, but you could easily venture out to the funky dive bars, the (wild) people-watching, and the galleries of the 18b Arts District, all just steps out the front door. And if it’s views of the Vegas Valley you want, Circa’s Legacy Club, a partly open-air lounge on its 60th floor, has some of the best. (You can enjoy them Vegas-style next to 500 custom gold bars and a ticker that shows their fluctuation in value in real time.)
Courtesy MGM Resorts InternationalhotelVdara Hotel & Spa
If you want to feel like you're checking into a destination spa, Vdara may be the hotel that comes closest in Las Vegas. The lobby has soaring ceilings, and the whole hotel – although it's a glass high rise in ultra-modern CityCenter – is built to maximise light and bring in natural materials. It's the only completely non-smoking AND non-gaming hotel in Las Vegas. The spa is one of the nicest in the city, plus never as crowded as, say, Qua in Caesars, or one of the other spas in large casino resorts – there's a meditation lounge, waterfall, wooden floors – definitely a go-to spot while you're here. While Vdara has slightly higher room rates than some comparably sized hotel rooms, and upgrade is worth a little extra money for all the extras you get: Studios have little kitchen areas so you're not always going in search of food, and if you're staying for a while, there's no reason to skip the laundry service you can access.
Courtesy Wynn Las VegashotelWynn Las Vegas & Encore
With its sunlit atriums, indoor koi pond, and fountains and waterfalls in multiple locations throughout the resort, you’ll recognise immediately why this resort is the largest five-star resort in the world. When you walk into Wynn, it’s an otherworldly fantasy where retail boutiques have their own backyards and an entire, lush par-70 championship-length golf course hides behind the resort – the only golf course on the Strip. Behind the marquetry doors of Delilah supper club, names you would know mingle under the soaring cast-brass palms that evoke icons like L.A.’s Cocoanut Grove and the Tropicana Club in Havana, while Casa Playa serves dishes from Mexico’s Pacific and Atlantic coasts to a packed house of beautiful people. The Overlook Lounge, meanwhile, is a sumptuous redo of the central lounge, and offers a menu of cocktails infused with edible perfumes. In the last several years, Wynn has been on a spree, opening a Gucci with the only Gucci Garden in the US, a jaw-dropping Louis Vuitton with exclusive objects, and even a supercar store by McClaren, and renovating rooms to the tune of £158 million. There’s a reason Wynn has remained the city’s resort gold standard since it opened some 17 years ago – and it continues to gild the lily.
Courtesy Mandarin OrientalhotelWaldorf Astoria Las Vegas
When you pull into the Waldorf Astoria, it feels secluded and private – a certain number of people actually live here full-time and enjoy all the amenities. You'll be greeted by name when you arrive at the lobby on the 23rd floor, and there's no line for check-in. The true pièce de résistance? No gaming, which means everything is blissfully quiet. And if you're sceptical of the pool scene in Vegas, you'll love this one, arguably the most civilised, mellow, and sophisticated little spot in the city. You can hole up for an entire afternoon and relax without thumping music or bumping into the bachelor party in the next cabana. And whenever you need a snack, you can either walk right over to the Pool Cafe or just order something from there to your cabana. It's glamour at its absolute low-key best.
Courtesy MGM Resorts/Anthony MairhotelAria
Aria is a sleek, curvilinear building, complemented by contemporary features such as a water wall and public art displays. The people who are checking into Aria are generally keen on staying in a more modern building, and like the proximity to high-end shopping (it's in the same CityCenter complex as The Shops at Crystals). When you walk in from the valet, you feel like you're in a monumental glass atrium. There's almost never a wait at registration, and the lobby feels so spacious that it never has that cramped, crowded feeling that other casinos have. The spa is also one of the best on the Strip, with a salt room and an incredibly relaxing section with heated beds, which are imported from Japan and made of a single block of stone. The 420 Sky Suites were all recently renovated, with spa-like bathrooms and a lighter, brighter colour palette, as well as mod Vitra armchairs and comfortable wingback headboards.
Courtesy MGM Resorts InternationalhotelMGM Grand Hotel & Casino
When you picture Vegas, you picture MGM Grand – with Cirque Du Soleil shows, roaring lions on display behind glass, and raucous bachelors’ parties likely coming to mind. It's impossible to casually list reasons to stay at the hotel, because it pretty much has… everything. It’s the largest hotel in the U.S. and the third largest in the world. In addition to the 6,852 rooms available, there's an expansive range of experiences at an equally wide range of prices, with basic rooms for less than £80 depending on the season, to ultra-luxe suites that go for thousands of dollars a night. In 2022, it completed a 700-room renovation of its Studio Tower, reminiscent of midcentury desert glam of the city’s Golden Age. No matter where you sleep though, the appeal of the iconic casino, the five swimming pools, endless entertainment, nightlife, and dining options, and the Strip itself are reasons enough to make MGM Grand an ideal home base for any Vegas trip.
Courtesy Four Seasons/Christian Horan PhotographyhotelFour Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
When you arrive in the circular driveway of the Four Seasons Las Vegas, it feels impossible that you’re in Vegas – and what’s more, that it could be connected to the renowned Mandalay Bay. It’s a gaming-free sanctuary at the southernmost end of the Strip, and it feels worlds away from the trademark splash and bang of the city. Although it occupies floors 35 to 39 of Mandalay Bay, it has its own lobby, restaurants, and scene – and best of all, a serene pool and beautiful spa. Just a few years ago, Four Seasons completely renovated its rooms, and what were very lovely but somewhat standard cream-coloured Four Seasons rooms are now classic Art Deco-inspired retreats done up in a sophisticated colour scheme with bold, graphic wallpaper.
Courtesy Nobu Hotel Caesars PalacehotelNobu Hotel Caesars Palace
Everyone knew of chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s restaurants when he opened his first hotel here in 2013, but its debut marked the beginning of a new era for the renowned restaurateur – and for the city’s storied hotel scene. Within the behemoth that is Caesars, it ends up being a surprisingly intimate stay: Few hotels can pull off the boutique-within-a-hotel concept and feel as if they are truly an individual experience. When you walk into the very small lobby (of what was once the old Centurion tower), it feels as Nobu and Rockwell Group imagined it – very spare and Japanese, with beautiful touches like wood walls resembling what could be a Louise Nevelson sculpture. The Rockwell Group’s 2022 rethink of the rooms inspired by kintsugi, the Japanese art of gold epoxy-veined pottery, gives them a warm, residential feel. And if you’ve ever dreamed of picking up the phone and having the amazing food of Nobu delivered right to you, your time has arrived. It’s easy enough to go to the restaurant downstairs – the only Nobu that serves breakfast — but you should absolutely take advantage of the in-room dining while you’re here.
hotelRed Rock Casino, Resort & Spa
This hotel channels all the glamour of old Vegas, with backlit onyx, tinted glass, and thousands of Swarovski crystals reminiscent of classics like the Desert Inn. But it also feels really contemporary and natural: Since it backs up against the stunning Red Rock Conservation Area, its rooms and public areas are very much in keeping with the colours of the desert – natural hues and dark woods with pops of colour. Ever evolving, this hotel that’s beloved by both locals and an increasing number of drive-in travellers has opened high-end restaurant after restaurant recently (Marc Vetri’s Osteria Fiorella, Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill, a new outpost of the city’s legendary Lotus of Siam, and the stunning Naxos Taverna). And those who associate locals’ casinos with old-timers playing bingo should check out the new High Limit Room, a 9,000-square-foot salon of table games attended by dedicated butler service.