Where to stay in Las Vegas
From sleek, luxury hotels to cheap rooms starting as low as $30, Las Vegas hotels are pretty incredible. Splash out on a lavish but affordable suite, or consider staying off-Strip for a more locally-infused experience with fewer crowds. There’s also always Airbnb, too.
However, here are three luxury hotels in Las Vegas you’ve probably never heard of but should strongly consider booking.
The first is NoMad Las Vegas, a boutique hotel-within-a-hotel. NoMad sits on top of the 32-story Park MGM property.
From the moment you step beneath the discreet red awning at its private entrance, you are swept into another world. The lobby, restaurant, and rooms are all decorated with rich fabrics, warm woods, and stylish fixtures, giving the entire hotel a dark, moody ambiance that resembles another era.
A hidden gem, the rooms are elegant and sophisticated, bringing in opulent European residential vibes with a distinct New York edge. Some even have standalone soaking tubs next to the bed for a sultry touch. The attention to detail is impeccable, making this property one of the lushest, most lavish stays in Las Vegas.
For a Las Vegas Strip hotel with a quieter, casino-free experience and affordable rates, choose the Vdara Hotel & Spa. As one of the few nonsmoking, non-gaming properties in Vegas, Vdara is a serene oasis in the heart of CityCenter. With a luxurious, two-story spa, the focus at Vdara is to be pampered and relaxed and each room is a condo-style suite with a kitchenette, washer, and dryer. The property is also dog-friendly.
Of course, if you want to enjoy the Strip’s offerings, there’s a free tram that runs from neighboring Aria through Park MGM to the Bellagio.
Finally, for an iconic Las Vegas stay, head to Circa Resort & Casino. Located on Fremont Street, the resort is an old-school nod to Vegas with a modern twist. Even the name, Circa, pays an homage to the legendary architects and founders of casinos along both Fremont Street and the iconic Las Vegas Strip. Opened in late 2020, the Circa Resort & Casino is one of the newest properties in Vegas.
The interior is a tasteful throwback to a time when the Rat Pack personified the city. In fact, that modern and mature crowd is Circa’s target guest. One of the only properties in Las Vegas that doesn’t allow anyone under the age of 21 inside, the hotel is designed exclusively for adults.
The space has five bars — including the longest bar in the entire state of Nevada — a state-of-the-art sports book, and a unique rooftop with six pools that features the largest outdoor screen for sports betting in the entire city.