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The Fountains of Bellagio

31 of the best · Las Vegas, Nevada

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Bellagio, Wynn and Encore, Caesars Palace, the Venetian, ARIA and the Cosmopolitan on the Strip, quiet non-gaming hotels, and characterful downtown classics.

Our 31 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Las Vegas.

  1. Fountains, flowers and fine art

    Bellagio

    Centre Strip·Resort

    A Lake Como-inspired resort with the Fountains of Bellagio out front and the Conservatory inside.

    3600 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109Explore View on map

  2. A resort with its own golf course

    Wynn Las Vegas

    North Strip·Resort

    Wynn’s flagship tower, with an 18-hole golf course, the Lake of Dreams and the Esplanade boutiques.

    3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109Explore View on map

  3. A quiet retreat on the Strip

    Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas

    South Strip (within Mandalay Bay)·Non-gaming hotel

    A quiet, non-gaming hotel inside the Mandalay Bay complex, with Veranda, its own pool and spa.

    3960 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89119Explore View on map

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Resorts on the Strip 17

The icons.

  1. Glass towers at CityCenter

    ARIA

    CityCenter·Resort

    A modern glass resort at CityCenter, connected to the Shops at Crystals.

    3730 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89158Explore View on map

  2. Fountains, flowers and fine art

    Bellagio

    Centre Strip·Resort

    A Lake Como-inspired resort with the Fountains of Bellagio out front and the Conservatory inside.

    3600 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109Explore View on map

  3. Rome on the Strip

    Caesars Palace

    Centre Strip·Resort

    The Roman-themed resort with the Colosseum theatre, the Garden of the Gods pools, Qua and the Forum Shops.

    3570 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109Explore View on map

  4. The luxury hotel at Resorts World

    Crockfords Las Vegas, LXR

    Resorts World, North Strip·Luxury hotel

    The luxury hotel within Resorts World.

    3000 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109Explore View on map

  5. Wynn’s sunlit twin

    Encore at Wynn Las Vegas

    North Strip·Resort

    Wynn’s sister tower, with sunlit atriums, Encore Beach Club and its own spa.

    3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109Explore View on map

  6. New on the north Strip

    Fontainebleau Las Vegas

    North Strip·Resort

    The north-Strip resort near the Convention Center, with 3,644 rooms, Lapis Spa and LIV.

    2777 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109Explore View on map

  7. A beach in the desert

    Mandalay Bay

    South Strip·Resort

    A south-Strip resort with its own sand beach, Shark Reef, Michael Jackson ONE and the Four Seasons within.

    3950 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89119Explore View on map

  8. Robuchon, KÀ and a giant pool

    MGM Grand

    South Strip·Resort

    A vast south-Strip resort with Joël Robuchon’s restaurants, KÀ, a big pool complex and Hakkasan.

    3799 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109Explore View on map

  9. Eataly and Dolby Live

    Park MGM

    South Strip·Resort

    A south-Strip resort with Eataly, Bavette’s and the Dolby Live theatre.

    3770 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109Explore View on map

  10. Three hotels in one

    Resorts World Las Vegas

    North Strip·Resort (three hotels)

    Conrad, Crockfords and Hilton under one roof, with Zouk, AYU and its own Vegas Loop station.

    3000 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109Explore View on map

  11. A historic name at the north end

    SAHARA Las Vegas

    North Strip·Resort

    A north-Strip resort with a long Las Vegas history, on the Monorail line.

    2535 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109Explore View on map

  12. Terraces over the fountains

    The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

    Centre Strip·Resort

    A resort where many rooms have terraces facing the Bellagio fountains, home to the Chandelier and Marquee.

    3708 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109Explore View on map

  13. The Venetian’s sister tower

    The Palazzo

    Centre Strip·All-suite resort

    The Venetian Resort’s sister tower, with all-suite rooms and restaurants including Bazaar Meat and Mott 32.

    3325 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109Explore View on map

  14. Formerly The Cromwell

    The Vanderpump Hotel

    Centre Strip·Boutique resort

    The boutique hotel at the centre of the Strip that was The Cromwell, now The Vanderpump Hotel.

    3595 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109Explore View on map

  15. Gondolas on the Strip

    The Venetian

    Centre Strip·All-suite resort

    Venice recreated, with gondola rides, the Grand Canal Shoppes and every room a suite.

    3355 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109Explore View on map

  16. Formerly the Delano tower

    W Las Vegas

    Mandalay Bay, South Strip·Hotel

    The hotel in the former Delano tower at Mandalay Bay, home to the Skyfall rooftop bar.

    3940 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89119Explore View on map

  17. A resort with its own golf course

    Wynn Las Vegas

    North Strip·Resort

    Wynn’s flagship tower, with an 18-hole golf course, the Lake of Dreams and the Esplanade boutiques.

    3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109Explore View on map

Non-gaming & boutique 5

Quieter places to stay.

  1. A quiet retreat on the Strip

    Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas

    South Strip (within Mandalay Bay)·Non-gaming hotel

    A quiet, non-gaming hotel inside the Mandalay Bay complex, with Veranda, its own pool and spa.

    3960 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89119Explore View on map

  2. A hotel within Caesars

    Nobu Hotel at Caesars Palace

    Caesars Palace, Centre Strip·Boutique hotel

    Nobu’s boutique hotel inside Caesars Palace.

    3570 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109Explore View on map

  3. Park MGM’s private hotel

    The Reserve at Park MGM

    Park MGM, South Strip·Hotel within a hotel

    A hotel within Park MGM with its own entrance and the Terrace Pool.

    3772 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109Explore View on map

  4. Suites without the casino floor

    Vdara Hotel & Spa

    CityCenter·Non-gaming hotel

    An all-suite, non-gaming hotel at CityCenter, beside ARIA and Bellagio.

    2600 W Harmon Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89158Explore View on map

  5. Non-gaming and non-smoking

    Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas

    CityCenter·Non-gaming hotel

    A non-gaming, non-smoking hotel at the centre of the Strip, with the Waldorf Astoria Spa.

    3752 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89158Explore View on map

Downtown 6

Fremont Street classics.

  1. Downtown’s newest tower

    Circa Resort & Casino

    Downtown·Resort

    A newer downtown resort at the end of Fremont Street, home to Stadium Swim, Legacy Club and Barry’s Downtown Prime.

    8 Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101Explore View on map

  2. A rooftop pool downtown

    Downtown Grand

    Downtown·Hotel

    An urban hotel a block from Fremont Street, with the rooftop Citrus pool deck.

    206 N 3rd St, Las Vegas, NV 89101Explore View on map

  3. Open since 1941

    El Cortez Hotel & Casino

    Fremont East, Downtown·Historic hotel

    The longest continuously running casino resort in Las Vegas, opened in 1941.

    600 E Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101Explore View on map

  4. A pool with sharks

    Golden Nugget

    Downtown·Resort

    A classic Fremont Street resort with The Tank, a pool built around a shark aquarium.

    129 E Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101Explore View on map

  5. At the head of Fremont Street

    Plaza Hotel & Casino

    Downtown·Hotel

    The hotel at the western end of Fremont Street, opposite Circa.

    1 Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89101Explore View on map

  6. Views down the canopy

    the D Las Vegas

    Downtown·Hotel

    A hotel in the heart of Fremont Street.

    301 Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101Explore View on map

Off the Strip 3

Summerlin, Henderson and the southwest.

  1. The southwest’s newer resort

    Durango Casino & Resort

    Southwest Las Vegas·Resort

    A newer resort in the southwest of the valley, with a food hall and a Vesta Coffee branch.

    6915 S Durango Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89148Explore View on map

  2. A resort in Henderson

    Green Valley Ranch Resort & Spa

    Henderson·Resort

    A Henderson resort with a spa and pool, close to the District shops.

    2300 Paseo Verde, Henderson, NV 89052Explore View on map

  3. Close to the canyon

    Red Rock Casino Resort Spa

    Summerlin·Resort

    A resort in Summerlin, the closest big resort to Red Rock Canyon.

    11011 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89135Explore View on map

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