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standard bathroom but neither the largest on the Strip nor special enough to match the
sleeping areas. The hotel also has its own arena, the Center for the Performing Arts,
which attracts big names. Finally, there is the Mandera spa
, maybe aesthetically
our hands-down local favorite.
3667 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89109. & 877/333-9474 or 702/785-5555. Fax 702/785-5558.
www.planethollywood.com. 2,600 units. $99 and up double; 1-bedroom suite $599. Extra person $30 (no
charge in 1-bedroom suite). AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Free self- and valet parking. Amenities: 19 restaurants;
7 bars/lounges; babysitting; casino; chapel; concierge; health club & spa; 2 Jacuzzis; 2 outdoor pools;
room service; executive-level rooms; performing-arts theater; showroom. In room: A/C, TV w/pay movies,
hair dryer, high-speed Internet access (for a fee), free bottle of alcohol for each night's stay.
Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino Although it's not on the Strip, the Rio Suite has a
carnival atmosphere that packs in the crowds—and the accompanying noise. In addition
to its tropically themed resort, the Rio has an immensely popular 41-story tower and
Masquerade Village that simulate a European village, complete with shops, restaurants,
and a bizarre live-action show in the sky. The “suites” are actually one rather large room
with a sofa and coffee table. Rooms feature amenities such as fridges, and floor-to-ceiling
windows offer views of the Strip. Note that the hotel actively discourages guests from
bringing children.
3700 W. Flamingo Rd. (just west of I-15), Las Vegas, NV 89103. & 888/752-9746 or 702/777-7777. Fax
702/777-7611. www.riolasvegas.com. 2,582 units. $70 and up double-occupancy suite, upper floors.
Extra person $30. AE, DC, MC, V. Free self- and valet parking. Amenities: 12 restaurants, plus additional
sports-book dining; casino; concierge; health club & spa; 4 outdoor pools; golf course; room service;
executive-level rooms; showrooms. In room: A/C, TV w/pay movies, fridge, hair dryer, high-speed Internet
(for a fee).
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TI at the Mirage Huh? What happened to Treasure Island? What happened to
the pirates? Why, Vegas grew up, that's what. Originally the most modern family-friendly
hotel, the former Treasure Island was a blown-up version of Disneyland's Pirates of the
Caribbean. But that's all behind them now, and the name change is there to make sure
you understand this is a grown-up, sophisticated resort. What remains, after they
stripped the pirate gilt, are good-size rooms in modified French Regency style that are
much nicer than most in their price range. The pool is not that memorable, however.
3300 Las Vegas Blvd. S. (at Spring Mountain Rd.), Las Vegas, NV 89177-0711. & 800/944-7444 or
702/894-7111. Fax 702/894-7446. www.treasureisland.com. 2,891 units. $69 and up double; $99 and up
suite. Extra person $25. Inquire about packages. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Free self- and valet parking. Ameni-
ties: 11 restaurants; casino; concierge; health club & spa; outdoor pool; room service; executive-level
rooms; showrooms. In room: A/C, TV w/pay movies, fax, hair dryer, Wi-Fi (for a fee).
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Luxor Las Vegas Kids It would be hard to miss the Luxor's 30-story pyramid,
even without the 315,000-watt light beam at the top. The hotel is, despite outward
appearances, inviting, classy, and functional. The Egyptian Revival lobby has been redone
in marble and cherrywood and is one of the nicest lobbies in town. The pyramid rooms
cross Egyptian kitsch with Art Deco stylings, including gleaming inlaid wood furniture
and a hilarious hieroglyphic bedspread. Marvelous views are offered through the slanted
windows (the higher up, the better, of course), but the bathrooms are shower-only, no
tubs. Tower rooms are even heavier on the Egyptian motif, pleasing in a campy way but
not as aesthetically successful. High-speed “inclinator” elevators run on a 39-degree
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