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The building boom in Vegas has given everyone a wide selection when choosing a hotel and casino. More and more hotels have started catering to younger visitors, though there are still places for older corwds as well. Every casino, even those aiming at a more affluent crowd, has added nightclubs and trendy lounges to attract the younger crowd and the hot young babes. These clubs add life to the casino along with plenty of eye candy as well.
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Cosmopolitan
This is the trendy new hotspot in town, with a beautiful casino area and many of the beautful people in town.
Wynn and Encore
You'll find the ultimate luxury experience at Wynn and Encore. Steve Wynn completely transformed the Las vegas strip, and these two were his final acts.
Palms
The place was once the new kid on the block with the hot clubs and the beautiful babes all over the place, but things have changed. Newer places have replaced it as a hot spot, and now it's struggling to regain that old magic. Being off the Strip is not helping.
The Mirage
Steve Wynn started a building boom in Vegas when he opened this casino in 1989. It had a tropical theme, with white tigers and other attractions. We were never too fond of this place because we always got lost there. It was like walking through a jungle. With the recent renovations, however, the casino is now filled with open space and it has a much more inviting feel to it.
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
This casino is one of the coolest properties on the strip. It has awesome decor and is filled with great restaurants and bars, including the House of Blues, Rumjungle, Red Square and Aureole. Along with the Hard Rock and The
Venetian, this casino has the best looking waitresses on the Strip. They'll definitely make your gambling experience that much more enjoyable. The pool area is huge with a man-made beach area. The crowd in the casino is a good mix between the younger crowd and the more traditional clientele. Most serious gamblers will like the casino. The hotel
also includes The Four Seasons, a 5-star hotel for those of you who need the best luxury that money can buy. Recently they added The Hotel, and even more upscale experience for those of you who need maximum luxury or have money to burn. The only downside is the location at the furthest end of the Strip.
Caesar's Palace
This is still one of the best spots in Vegas, though most of the old-school charm has been lost with the latest renovation. The casino is huge and it's easy to get lost inside. The old section with its low ceilings gives you the
impression that you walked into a Martin Scorcese movie and the new section is as grandiose as any of the newer casinos in town. The poker room is huge and the casino is still popular with serious gamblers. The sports book is great. It used to be the best in town but again it's not quite as great since the renovation. You'll find awesome shopping and
restaurants in the Forum Shops.
The Venetian
Another of the great new additions over the past 10 years, all of the rooms in this casino are suites. The casino is big, but not too big. The crowd is mixed and the atmosphere is good for gambling. The architecture is beautiful and it's a great place to stay if you're bringing a date. This is one of the few casinos without a buffet. Instead, this casino has a great food court with all kinds of food, making it easy to grab a quick bite without taking too big of a bite out of your gambling time. The Grand Lux Cafe is open 24 hours and offers great selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overall, this place seems to cater to couples and a business crowd. With its own convention center, the hotel is overpriced and they gouge you every way possible.
Rio
The Brazilian Mardi Gras theme of this hotel and casino contributes to the upbeat and festive atmosphere in the casino. You'll love the outfits worn by the beautiful waitresses. Located off of the strip, all the rooms in the hotel are
suites. The casino seems geared towards a younger crowd. You can check out the two clubs - Club Rio and the Voodoo Cafe and Lounge. The Rio has been slipping over the past five years as they're getting more competition for the young party crowd, but it's still a good option. We don't see as many hotties as we used to see, but it still has some decent talent, and the rooms are great. We also like the sportsbook.
New York, New York
This casino and hotel has one of the most unique designs on the Strip. The
inside of the casino is designed to look and feel like old streets in the Big
Apple. The casino has a festive and bustling atmosphere, though it may be too
small for some serious gamblers.
Bellagio
This was by far the most opulent and elegant casino and hotel in Vegas, until of course Wynn built the Wynn. The
entire complex is absolutely beautiful. They actually spent over $300 million for the art in this place (though we don't go to Vegas for the art). The atmosphere is upscale and international and the property is loaded with
fantastic restaurants. It's great for couples if you can afford the room prices.
Treasure Island
There's nothing spectacular about this hotel and casino, but it's nevertheless
worth listing as one of the better places to stay in Vegas. The casino is great
for gambling -- not too big and not too small. It also has a great location at
the center of the Strip. They got rid of the pirate theme and rebranded it "TI" with more of an adult theme.
Hotels and Casinos to Avoid
ExcaliburThis place is a dump. First, it's geared towards kids and families with its silly castle theme. It was built in an era where they forgot what Vegas was all about - fun for ADULTS! Also, the rooms are complete crap. Motel 6 is nicer than this place. Stay here only if you have nowhere else to go. If you're thiking of booking it because it's cheap and you plan on bringing your wife and kids, get a life and take them to the damn beach instead.
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