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Las Vegas Casinos That Attract Interest

By RomanticHeart | January 12, 2009

Everyone lives like a king in Las Vegas, which is perhaps the allure of this entertainment mecca tucked away in the Nevada desert. Vegas hotels are bathed in regal ornamentation and function like mini-resorts, offering casino entertainment, shopping, nightclubs, Vegas shows, swimming pools, spa services and fine dining all within the impressive structures. There’s something about the whirl of the wheel, the shuffling of the cards, the din of people’s excitement that makes one feel more alive. Welcome to Las Vegas, the “city of sin” and home to some of the most breathtaking hotels and casinos in the world.

You’ll notice the palatial Bellagio on Las Vegas Boulevard by its magnificent music-themed fountain “water-ballet” amid the Romanesque 8-acre lake that sits before the behemoth Italian structure. Here you’ll find thirteen restaurants serving California, Japanese and Mediterranean cuisine, as well as Cirque du Soleil performances, the Petrossian Bar and The Bank nightclub. You’ll marvel at The Conservatory, which is arguably one of the most awe-inspiring views on the Las Vegas Strip, with its greenhouse natural lighting, brilliant towering plants, giant butterfly sculptures, vivid flower arrangements, hundred-year-old fountain and blown-glass ceiling sculpture; you’ll feel like you’re in “Honey I Shrunk The Kids.”

The rooms are cosmopolitan and bathed in sage and dark wood with plush furnishings. The health club is newly redone as well, with natural lighting, personal attendants holding iced towels and drinks and excellent plunge pools at the spa. Swimmers list The Bellagio as one of their favorite on the strip with its neoclassical Roman garden and Grand Patio featuring godly pillars and domes. Shopping amenities boast pure swankiness: Tiffany, Armani, Gucci and Prada, to name a few. The casino itself features high-limit slots, semi-secluded roulette, blackjack, craps and baccarat, and a great 7 card stud area, as well as being the host to the Texas hold’ em, World Poker Tour.

Opened in 2005, The Wynn is one of the most expensive Las Vegas treasures, costing upwards of $400/night. One draw of this Vegas hotel is the 18-hole golf course. The 2,716 rooms are surprisingly spacious (over 640 sq. ft), with floor-to-ceiling views of the 140-ft. man-made mountain and waterfalls, deep plush beds with high-quality linens and down comforters, silky robes and velour slippers, with vibrant colors and Warhol artwork. The nine restaurants here are superb, albeit pricey. Hand-laid mosaics and stone walls make this Vegas hotel one of the more subtle designs. There is a state-of-the-art workout center and peaceful spa. There is also an unconventional shopping esplanade carrying Chanel, Cartier, rare apothecary items, like Monk-produced products and even a Ferrari dealership. The casino itself is flooded with natural light and flowers.

If you have kids, then you’ll definitely want to check out Mandalay Bay, which is the only resort in Las Vegas to have sharks in an exotic tropical habitat! The shark reef is, in fact, one of the most amazing sights to see in Las Vegas Nevada. Adults also love that this is the second-largest casino (next to MGM Grand). The actual Vegas hotel rooms are devoid of gaudy themes and instead offer chic chocolate, purple and gray color schemes, modern furniture and clean lines. The Rum Jungle with its all-you-can-eat multi-course Brazilian buffet is particularly impressive, as world-beat drumming and cozy fires and water decorate the background of this world-class restaurant. House of Blues offers southern cuisine and rock concerts, while the main showroom entertains with Broadway musicals like “Mama Mia.” The pool area is much like a water park with a lazy river, wave pool and water slide. The casino tables cater to high rollers and celebrities, although 5 cent and 25 cent slots still remain.