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Las Vegas is a destination that rarely leads with subtlety. Instead, it consistently offers visitors an extra-large dose of neon lights, over-the-top entertainment, and grand experiences they can’t find anywhere else. 2023 was a particularly dynamic year for Sin City tourism — with the debut of Sphere, the much-anticipated return of the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, and residencies from some of the biggest names in the business, including U2, Kelly Clarkson, and Maroon 5. Additionally, there were a few exciting arrivals to the hospitality scene; Travel + Leisure received exclusive access to cover the openings of Fontainebleau Las Vegas and Durango Casino & Resort, both of which welcomed their first guests in December.
Quickly cementing themselves as favorites in the city’s highly competitive hotel landscape, these two properties joined the likes of Wynn Las Vegas, a repeat winner in our World’s Best Awards, and the ever-opulent Bellagio Las Vegas. Given the sheer number of luxury accommodations in “America’s Playground,” it can sometimes be difficult for travelers to decide where to stay. From the atmosphere and culinary experiences to the location and architectural choices, every hotel has a unique take on the quintessential Vegas trip. The top ones, however, go above and beyond — something that’s easier said than done in a city as extravagant as this one.
Read on to discover the best hotels in Las Vegas.
Barbara Kraft / Wynn Las Vegas
Also available to book at Hotels.com
The service is unparalleled; guests consistently reference the staff’s attention to detail and hospitality.
The hotel has its own casino, a feature some travelers may prefer to avoid.
Wynn Las Vegas has reigned supreme in the World’s Best Awards for the last several years, repeatedly earning the number one spot as the best hotel in Las Vegas. It’s a title given for a few reasons, many of which revolve around the resort’s extensive list of activities and amenities. Even with its casino, indoor koi pond, waterfalls, fountains, restaurants (don’t miss Lakeside and Mizumi), pools, retail spots, and spa, Wynn still manages to feel intimate and special — a true testament to its employees working hard to ensure travelers have a faultless experience. The property also underwent a $200-million renovation in 2022, signaling a new era defined by its refreshing interiors and innovative food and beverage concepts. “From its whimsical lobby design and fabulous restaurants to the sophisticated and stylish guest rooms, it’s my favorite place to stay on the Strip,” said T+L special projects editor Elizabeth Rhodes after her January 2024 stay. “I went to Vegas this winter to see U2’s residency at The Sphere. You can walk to the venue from the Wynn via the Venetian, making it a great place to stay during any of the upcoming residencies.”
The Details:
- Standout amenities: Floor-to-ceiling windows facing the Strip, custom Molton Brown toiletries, in-room tablets to easily order room service
- Location: On the north end of the Strip
- Starting rates: $192 per night
Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas
Also available to book at Expedia.com
If you’re searching for a relaxing pool scene in Vegas, you’ll find it here.
It’s one of the city’s pricier hotels.
Travelers who prefer to return to a serene atmosphere following a day filled with Vegas’s sights and sounds should consider booking a room at the Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas. Another property that recently received a major refresh, the 389-room hotel now feels more home-like than other Sin City accommodations. Its lobby, which was previously on the 23rd floor, moved to the ground level, where Calacatta Gold Italian marble and a light art deco aesthetic welcome guests and visitors. The latest changes were just part of the first phase of renovation, and more updates will come to fruition following Super Bowl LVIII.
The Details:
- Standout amenities: Refurbished guest rooms, relaxing spa and pool deck, Tea Lounge
- Location: Toward the middle of the Strip
- Starting rates: $241 per night
Four Seasons Resort
Also available to book at Hotels.com
It’s one of the only non-gaming and non-smoking hotels on the Strip.
If you want the true “Las Vegas experience,” you’ll need to go next door to Mandalay Bay.
If one thing is certain, it’s that the top Las Vegas hotels blatantly refuse to be outdone by the other properties in the same bracket. Take the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, for example. The 424-room property wrapped its own renovation in 2023, bringing a desert-inspired, oasis-like atmosphere to the retreat. Like most Four Seasons resorts, the hotel provides its guests with an elegant, comfortable experience, rounded out by an on-site restaurant, Veranda, and a well-appointed bar, Press. There’s also a palm tree-surrounded outdoor pool, a refreshed spa, and a state-of-the-art fitness center.
The Details:
- Standout amenities: Access to the Mandalay Bay pool complex, 15 specialty suites with wraparound views of the Las Vegas Valley, Forbes Five-Star spa and nail bar
- Location: Southernmost end of the Strip
- Starting rates: $327 per night
MGM Resorts International
Also available to book at Booking.com
It’s a cultural icon in the city.
With over 3,000 guest rooms, this is a massive property.
For over 25 years, the Bellagio Las Vegas has been a Sin City staple — but don’t assume it’s comfortable resting on its laurels. Yes, it’s known for its famous dancing fountains, but the MGM Resorts International-operated resort continues to build and shape its storied legacy. In fact, T+L recently got the first look at the Bellagio’s $110-million renovation of its Spa Tower’s guest rooms and suites, which are now open to guests. If you’re lucky, you might even be able to grab a couple of seats at The Vault, the Bellagio’s newest cocktail bar. “Should you stay at a 25-year-old Vegas property? Probably not, unless it’s this one. They have everything you want (and more), and the food and beverage program is always evolving with the times,” said T+L’s news director, Paul Brady.
The Details:
- Standout amenities: 17 onsite restaurants (including Prime Steakhouse by chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten), Bellagio Spa & Salon, Mediterranean-style pool, 156,000-square-foot casino
- Location: Centrally located on the Strip
- Starting rates: $169 per night
MGM Resorts International
Also available to book at Hotels.com
Request a room with a private terrace overlooking the skyline and the Bellagio fountains.
Expect flashy Vegas vibes; this isn’t a serene hotel.
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is where you go if you want a quintessential Vegas experience without ever having to leave the hotel. Many of its rooms were designed with entertaining in mind, so they’re spacious enough to have a few friends over before exploring the on-site casino, nightclub, or poolside bars. It’s these wide-ranging amenities — you can even shop a few designer stores on property — as well as its iconic location that earned the Cosmopolitan the No. 3 spot in the 2023 World’s Best Awards. “Can you believe it’s 10 years old? I can’t. It’s still outstanding and probably worth whatever rate they’re quoting,” said Brady.
The Details:
- Standout amenities: Dog-friendly rooms, open-air terraces, 100,000-square-foot casino, spa
- Location: Near the middle of the Strip
- Starting rates: $106 per night
Connie Zhou / Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Also available to book at Booking.com
Everything is at your fingertips — from a giant pool complex to a spa, casino, and endless dining options.
It just opened in December 2023, so the hotel is still adding finishing touches.
The sibling property of Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Fontainebleau Las Vegas is the second newly built resort to open on the Strip in the last 10 years — and it’s a big one. With 3,644 rooms across 60 floors, the hotel has the capacity to host thousands of guests, who can then take advantage of the 150,000-square-foot casino, more than three dozen restaurants and lounges, expansive luxury retail space, and a top-of-the-line spa. There’s also a six-acre pool complex — with seven luxury pools and private cabanas — set to open in spring 2024.
The Details:
- Standout amenities: Six-acre pool complex (coming soon); 55,000-square-foot Lapis Spa; casino; fitness center with Peloton bikes, Hydrow Rowers, and VersaClimbers
- Location: Northern end of the Strip
- Starting rates: $300 per night
Clint Jenkins / Durango Casino & Resort
Also available to book at Hotels.com
The food and beverage scene is impressive; the Eat Your Heart Out food hall isn’t a hotel feature you come across every day.
You’ll need to arrange transportation if you want to explore the heart of Las Vegas.
It might have opened in the same month as Fontainebleau Las Vegas, but Durango Casino & Resort is a completely different experience. Even though it’s located 10 miles from the Strip, it still incorporates the glitz and glam you’d expect from Sin City — and there are more than enough dining options to keep your taste buds entertained. If you want steak, there’s Nicco’s; for Mexican, try Mijo; and for pasta, pizza, and oversized cookies, go to Summer House. The Eat Your Heart Out food hall, though, is where you’ll get a taste of everything, from New York’s Prince Street Pizza to Irv’s Burgers. One of the most thoughtful aspects of the entire property is its entrance; guests can head straight to their rooms and other amenities without passing through the 83,000-square-foot casino.
The Details:
- Standout amenities: 1,000-square-foot speakeasy; outdoor pool area featuring private cabanas, oversized daybeds, and pool chairs; floor-to-ceiling windows in guest rooms
- Location: 10 miles off the Strip
- Starting rates: $249 per night
Roger Kisby / Bloomberg via Getty Images
Also available to book at Expedia.com
Bacchanal Buffet is one of the best buffets in the city.
The guest rooms themselves are pretty standard.
Caesars Palace is synonymous with Las Vegas; after all, it’s been a stalwart character in the city since 1966. It’s also an enormous resort, with nearly 4,000 rooms spread across six towers. The Rome-themed hotel may portray elements from the ancient city, but much of the property has been recently renovated; the latest update, the Colosseum Tower, was unveiled to the public in late 2023. Along with 440 fresh rooms, the tower includes an exciting new restaurant: Peter Luger Steakhouse. And, of course, we can’t talk about Caesars Palace Las Vegas without mentioning the casino, which is home to 185 table games and over 1,300 slot machines. “When you think of ‘classic Vegas,’ Caesars instantly comes to mind. I love the over-the-top ancient Rome-inspired decor and the hotel’s central location on the Strip. The Colosseum also hosts some of the city’s top residencies — I loved ‘Weekends With Adele,'” said Rhodes.
The Details:
- Standout amenities: Peter Luger Steakhouse, 29th-floor villa suites, family-friendly pool complexes
- Location: Centrally located on the Strip
- Starting rates: $85 per night
MGM Resorts International
Also available to book at Expedia.com
Smoking isn’t (and has never been) allowed on property.
There’s no on-site casino.
Travel + Leisure readers voted Vdara Hotel & Spa into the no. 9 spot in the 2023 World’s Best Awards primarily due to its quality spa, spacious rooms, and excellent location in Aria Campus (formerly CityCenter). With over 1,400 guest rooms — all of which are technically suites — Vdara is more of a mid-sized Las Vegas hotel, so expect elements of intimacy while still being granted the peace and privacy of a larger resort. The Spa at Vdara is the true highlight of the property, and its amenities — a salon, redwood sauna, steam room, and 11 treatment rooms— are spread across two floors.
The Details:
- Standout amenities: Dog-friendly accommodations, outdoor pool with cabanas, residential-style guest rooms, guests have access to laundry facilities
- Location: Slightly off the Strip
- Starting rates: $109 per night
The Venetian Resort
Also available to book at Expedia.com
Its food program includes big names like Wolfgang Puck, Thomas Keller, and Eyal Shani.
With over 7,000 rooms, this isn’t a small, intimate property.
When you book a stay at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, you’re opening yourself up to an experience filled with wonder and genuine fun. As its name implies, the hotel is Venice-themed, and guests begin their stay in the over-the-top lobby decked out in frescoes. There’s also a replica of Rialto Bridge and Venice’s Campanile, adding to the Italian-inspired romance. Out of all of the features and amenities, two, in particular, stand out: the Canyon Ranch gym and spa and the three-story Tao complex inside the resort. In the spring of 2022, Tao Group Hospitality reopened Tao Beach Dayclub, where you’ll now find jungle cabanas that come with access to private plunge pools.
“The Venetian was perfect for a Vegas girls’ trip. We booked a luxury two-queen suite, which felt spacious even after our luggage was inevitably sprawled out everywhere, thanks to the separate living area,” said T+L’s digital editorial director Nina Ruggiero. “So many of our favorite restaurants were at our fingertips (there are over 40 to choose from), but the best part is kicking off the trip with a round of Aperol spritzes beside the Grand Canal.”
The Details:
- Standout amenities: Venetian pool deck, TAO Beach Dayclub, complimentary entry to TAO Nightclub
- Location: Toward the middle of the Strip
- Starting rates: $167 per night
MGM Resorts International
Also available to book at Hotels.com
It has a grown-up, mature feeling that you don’t often find in Las Vegas hotels.
Guests note rooms can be a bit of a hike from the elevators.
Like many of the best hotels in Las Vegas, Aria Resort & Casino comes with all the fixings: pools, a spa, gaming, and plenty of restaurants and bars. Where it really gets its stellar reputation, however, is its Sky Suites. Over 400 suites fall into this category, with the one- and two-bedroom accommodations ranging from 1,050 to 2,060 square feet. Guests staying in the Sky Suites are chauffeured from the airport and taken to a private lounge to check in. Plus, a 24-hour concierge team works to ensure their Las Vegas vacation has everything they want — show tickets, last-minute reservations, and more.
“Staying at Aria feels like doing ‘grown-up Vegas’ to me. The suites are luxurious and not cheesy, and they have some of the best views of the Strip. If you have the funds to splurge on a Sky Suite, you won’t regret it,” said Ruggiero.
The Details:
- Standout amenities: Full-service spa with a salt room and heated stone beds, on-site Carbone restaurant, three pools
- Location: Aria Campus on the Strip
- Starting rates: $139 per night
MGM Resorts International
Also available to book at Expedia.com
NoMad properties are known for their chicness; this one follows suit.
If you want all the flashing lights and bells and whistles of Vegas, consider another hotel.
A hotel within a hotel, NoMad Las Vegas is found at the top of the Park MGM (a World’s Best Awards regular), in the space that formerly held the Monte Carlo. It’s a small property, with under 300 guest rooms in total, that feels elevated while still playful. Acclaimed bar director Leo Robitschek leads the cocktail program, so be sure to stop in the NoMad bar for pre-dinner sips. And if you’re interested in gambling? No need to go far. The hotel has a small casino, and guests are also welcome to access Park MGM’s larger casino.
The Details:
- Standout amenities: Roof deck and pool, well-stocked minibars, small casino
- Location: Inside the Park MGM on the Strip
- Starting rates: $135 per night
Know Before You Go
Decide if you want to stay on or off the Strip.
The Vegas Strip might be one of the city’s biggest draws, but you don’t necessarily have to stay in this hub of activity. If you choose to stay in another area, there’s a good chance you’ll find better deals. However, it’s important to note that you may end up paying the difference in cab fare to get to the Strip or downtown.
Determine if you want your hotel to have a casino or not.
Some travelers come to Vegas for the gambling; others come for the live music, shows, shopping, and celebrity-chef-created cuisine. If you fall into the former category, an on-site casino may be a non-negotiable. If you don’t care for the gaming aspect of the city, you may want to avoid hotels with casinos, as there’s typically around-the-clock activity and noise.
Consider your must-have amenities and facilities.
For most Las Vegas hotels, the rooms are just one part of the overall experience. Many offer more relaxation-centered concepts — like an outdoor pool or a full-service spa — as well as top-rated restaurants and lively bars. For the best trip to Las Vegas, choose a hotel that most closely aligns with your personal preferences and ideal way to spend a vacation.
How We Chose These Hotels
Lydia Mansel is a travel journalist with extensive experience in the world of luxury hospitality. The Las Vegas hotels on this list were chosen based on past performance in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards as well as on-the-ground editor and contributor experience at each property. Additionally, each hotel was evaluated by its guest rooms, amenities, location, culinary offerings, and overall value to travelers.