Las Vegas: Hotel Guides

Though most Las Vegas resorts have a spa, nothing compares to Caesars Palace’s 50,000 sq ft oasis of relaxation. Winner of several awards since its opening in 2007, Qua Baths & Spa has dozens of treatment rooms and a full menu of one-of-a-kind spa services and experiences. Additionally, the spa has three Roman baths, a Laconium sauna, an Arctic Ice Room and a Tea Room complete with tea sommelier. Qua’s well-trained staff can help guests choose the ideal experience, but top selections include the Qua Signature Hourglass treatment for couples (a joint session that includes facial, body treatments, hot stones and chakra balancing, as well as energy work) and the Hawaiian Lomi-Lomi (a healing concept for the body, mind and spirit) for individuals.

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Tucked away in its own separate tower at Caesar’s Palace, the world’s first Nobu hotel is an oasis of zen-like calm at the heart of the Vegas action. Outside is all the kitsch and buzz of Caesar’s; inside, a serene and sleekly-designed romantic retreat. Décor in the bedrooms incorporates Japanese artworks, glossy lacquered woods and rich gold and berry tones, and there’s attention paid to every little detail from the fine Italian bed linens and high-end bathroom amenities to the personalised concierge service. Date-night options abound, whether you fancy taking in a show from one of Caesar’s mega-star resident acts or dining in the on-site Nobu restaurant (where guests get priority reservations), and in the award-winning Qua Baths & Spa you can choose from a range of couples massages and an exclusive menu of Nobu spa treatments.

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You can find everything you look for in Vegas without ever stepping outside this resort. Giant casino, luxurious spa, superb entertainment and vast pool complex… they’re all present and correct, along with a huge choice of sleekly designed bedrooms and suites. And the food! Even in a city as gastronomically blessed as Las Vegas, the MGM Grand stands out, with an impressive roster of restaurants that includes some of the biggest names in the culinary world. Highlights include steak and lobster to die for at Tom Colicchio’s Craftsteak, California-inspired cuisine at Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, modern Creole cooking at Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House and contemporary Japanese flavours at Morimoto Las Vegas. And for the crème de la crème, book a table at Joël Robuchon, the only three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Las Vegas, where the atmosphere is refined, the food exquisite and the presentation pure perfection.

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Think Bellagio and you instantly think dancing fountains. Watching the spectacular aquatic ballets on the hotel’s eight-acre lake is a Vegas must-do, entrancing adults and children alike. Possibly even more impressive for younger guests is another on-site cascade, found in the hotel patisserie – the world’s largest chocolate fountain, flowing glossily down from high overhead. Kids can’t get their sticky fingers on it (it’s encased in glass) but there’s plenty more to appeal to junior tastebuds, with the many on-site restaurants between them serving up everything from casual poolside snacks to full-on fine dining. When it comes to exploring further afield, the Bellagio’s central spot on the Strip is perfect – from here, family-friendly attractions such as M&M’s World, Madame Tussaud’s and the High Roller observation wheel are all within easy reach.

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If you’re looking for a base that’s as strong on style and sophistication as it is on business-friendly facilities, NoMad Las Vegas is the one. At this hotel within a hotel (it occupies the top four floors of Park MGM), the cool vintage feel of the bedroom décor meets bang-up-to-date in-room technology – think hardwood floors, mahogany writing desks and plush velvets sitting happily alongside HD smart TVs and free high-speed WiFi. The meetings and events venues add glamour to corporate gatherings, whether you host a discreet private dinner in The Cellar, entertain amid the theatrical drama of the NoMad Restaurant or throw a lavish party around the pool. Staying here also gives guests access to the wider facilities of Park MGM, including the Ideation Studio (designed to spur productivity, creativity and innovation) and the FedEx business centre.

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Tucked away from the hustle and bustle found on Mandalay Bay’s casino floor is Delano, an understated boutique property with an eye toward high-end design. Decorated in muted hues, detailed touches and thoughtfully chosen works of art that draw on the desert landscape, Delano celebrates its geographical location instead of pretending to be something it isn’t. Guests entering the property from the valet area are greeted by two, 700-million-year-old Nevada boulders and the movement in the grey, blue and white carpet is meant to represent the Colorado River. Art and photography from around the state decorate the hallway walls leading to chic guestrooms.

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There’s nothing understated about The Venetian. It’s top-to-toe extravagance, from the huge, palatial suites to the 20-plus restaurants and bars, world-famous Canyon Ranch spa, 10 swimming pools and impressive recreation of Renaissance Venice, complete with Grand Canal and gondolas. Such full-on lavishness isn’t the first thing you’d associate with environmental responsibility but behind the scenes, a comprehensive sustainability programme works hard to minimise the resort’s impact on the planet and its resources, with a six-pillar plan covering important issues such as reducing energy and water use and sourcing sustainable food supplies. There’s energy-efficient lighting in the suites, charging stations for electric vehicles, a composting programme and water filtration system, and a recently revamped recycling dock that recycles everything from paper and glass to corks and cooking oil.

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Built in an enviable mid-strip location, The Cosmopolitan continues to be one of the coolest kids on the block, and boasts some of the most desirable views in Las Vegas. The property is popular with visitors, who stop by for a myriad of reasons – including delicious Spanish-inspired food from Jaleo, unique cocktails from the three-story Chandelier bar and supper club entertainment at Rose. Rabbit. Lie. – but The Cosmopolitan’s best views are reserved for those who step outside. Visitors who catch a concert, grab brunch or dip their toes into the water at the Boulevard Pool can also admire the view up and down the neon-lit Strip. Guests should try to book a room with a terrace; none of these rooms has a bad view (but try to snag a corner room). Those on the north side of the building get a bird’s-eye view of the Fountains of Bellagio as they dance through the night.

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