Las Vegas Strip Hotels Vs. Off-strip Hotels - Choose Your Right Place
Visitors to Las Vegas can choose from a wide array of hotels that cater to every budget and taste. When opting for a hotel to stay in Las Vegas, location is also an important concern, as it would affect the cost, the convenience of your travel and many other issues. In general, people to Las Vegas decide to stay in one of two main categories, either on the Strip or off the Strip.
Las Vegas Strip Hotels
For those who come to Las Vegas for the Las Vegas Strip or want a luxurious experience, nothing beats staying in a Las Vegas Strip hotel. Staying at the Strip enables you to be close to all the action of Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Strip, stretching more than 4 miles, is home to the largest casino, hotel and resort properties in the world. You can find a wealth of world's famous hotels there including MGM Grand, the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, Bellagio and the Wynn Las Vegas. However, prepare to pay more bucks when staying at one of these luxury hotels in Las Vegas Strip.
To serve the needs of some budget travelers, the famous Strip also has a variety of budget-friendly hotels featuring luxurious accommodations at a low room rate such as New York New York Hotel & Casino (room rate as low as $61), Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino (room rate as low as $65), Monte Carlo Resort & Casino (room rate as low as $62) and Circus Circus Hotel & Casino (room rate as low as $46).
Las Vegas Off-Strip Hotels
As an economical alternative, hotels near the Strip could be a great option. Not only can these hotels help you save a lot of money on your stay. They also offer you easy access to all the fun that the city has to offer. Some of the best off-strip hotels in Las Vegas include Gold Coast (located two blocks from the Strip), Palace Station (just minutes from the Strip), Hooters Casino Hotel (situated near the southern end of the Las Vegas Strip) and Arizona Charlie's Decatur - Casino Hotel & Suites (4 miles from the action and entertainment of the Las Vegas Strip).
When it comes to budget-minded travelers, downtown Las Vegas is really a good place for them to stay. Prices of downtown hotels differ significantly. On average, you can pay at least 50% less for a decent 4 start hotel in downtown, compared to 4 star hotels in Las Vegas Strip. Best of all, most of downtown hotels also have an on-site casino. Some highly recommended hotels in downtown include Main Street Station Hotel, Casino and Brewery (room rate as low as $24), Four Queens Hotel and Casino (room rate as low as $29), Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino (room rate as low as $42) and Las Vegas Club Hotel & Casino (room rate as low as $39).
Another great thing about staying in downtown is that the famous Fremont Street Experience is just located in the downtown area. Occupying 5 blocks of Fremont Street, it is pedestrian mall covered with a huge technical canopy. Throughout the night, the canopy offers free state-of-the-art light and sound shows.
