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VEGAS' COOLEST HOTEL POOLS
Mandalay Bay
Splash around an artificial surf beach made of California sand, with a wave
pool, lazy-river ride and casino games.
Hard Rock
Seasonal swim-up blackjack, wild Rehab weekend pool parties and celeb-spot-
ting at the über-hip Beach Club.
Mirage
Lushly landscaped pools with waterfalls tumbling off cliffs, deep grottoes and
palm-tree-studded islands for sunbathing.
Caesars Palace
Corinthian columns, fountains, marble-inlaid pools and the topless Venus
pool lounge make the Garden of the Gods Oasis divine.
Golden Nugget
At this petite downtown pool, play blackjack or take the waterslide that
corkscrews through a shark aquarium.
Sleeping
Rates rise and fall dramatically, depending on the season, special events, conventions etc,
but weekday rates (Sunday through Thursday nights) are generally lower than weekend
rates (Friday and Saturday nights). Check hotel websites, which usually feature calendars
listing day-by-day room rates. Book ahead and beware of mandatory resort fees (up to $25
plus tax per night).
The Strip
Luxor
CASINO HOTEL
weekday/weekend r from $45/85; )
As long as you steer clear of noisier, older Pyramid rooms, this less-expensive Strip casino
resort is functional enough for a few nights.
Mandalay Bay
CASINO HOTEL
Blvd S; weekday/weekend r from $105/130; )
Ornately appointed rooms have a South Seas theme, with floor-to-ceiling windows and
luxurious marble bathrooms. For more luxury, book a room at the Four Seasons or Delano
