Opulent Italian-themed resort on eight-acre lake More than 1,000 fountains dance to music and light in front of this Tuscan-style extravaganza—the ultimate in Las Vegas luxury. Guestroom décor is inspired by that of a Mediterranean estate. Custom furnishings include beds draped with semi-canopies. Onsite, a theater reminiscent of the Paris Opera House showcases Cirque du Soleil. The resort also houses an expansive fine-art gallery.

Located directly on the Las Vegas Strip, this high-rise hotel is adjacent to the shops, Shark Reef, and casino at Mandalay Bay. Guestrooms feature executive writing desks, TVs with premium cable channels and VCRs, and multi-line phones with voice mail. Those traveling on business can access the business center and complimentary wireless Internet access in public areas.

Part of the Mandalay Bay Resort complex, this hotel is on the south end of the Strip, 3 miles from the airport. All suites feature plasma TVs, marble bathrooms with soaking tubs, high-speed Internet access, and wet bars. The on-site spa's general amenities include a redwood sauna, eucalyptus steam room, and cold plunge pool.

In the center of The Strip, with a Euro-style gaming salon Situated at The Strip's epicenter, this hotel includes a posh, Euro-style gaming salon and a huge Moroccan-theme spa. Large guestrooms provide a computer and furnish easy access to The Strip's largest shopping, dining, and entertainment promenade. Features include two seasonal heated pools, a 7,000-seat show-and-boxing theater, a "best" buffet, and 20 other dining options.

Celine Dion headlines at quintessential Vegas resort This resort is home to one of Vegas' main attractions: a shopping/dining/entertainment mall called The Forum Shops. Guestrooms all offer TV Internet access, and Palace Tower rooms feature two-person spa tubs. Amenities include an opulent pool complex, luxury cabanas, a 23,000-square-foot health spa, and more.

Marble and mirrors: elegant lady on Fremont Street One of Las Vegas' most storied names, the Golden Nugget occupies a central-downtown location on lively Fremont Street. One-bedroom suites feature two bathrooms. All accommodations include semi-canopy beds, plush fabrics, and lots of marble. Using 550,000 watts of sound and two million light bulbs, Fremont Street Experience dazzles nightly right outside the hotel.

Ultra-cool rock-'n'-roll hotel with underground nightclub Located just over 1 mile off The Strip, this hotel features rock-'n'-roll memorabilia and a pool complex with outdoor gaming. High-tech guestrooms include television Internet access, a CD player, platform beds, leather headboards, and French doors opening to fresh air. Guests shop at the world's largest Hard Rock logo store, rock to headline performers, and dance in an underground nightclub.

Casino-free business lodging off the Strip Located 1 half-mile from the Strip and 1mile from the Convention Center, the Crowne Plaza is popular with business travelers. The 201 guest suites have separate living rooms and bedrooms, CD players, sofa beds, and compact refrigerators. The hotel offers a business center with high-speed Internet access, copier, fax, office supplies, and shipping service.

Classic Las Vegas extravaganza

This Mediterranean-style resort is set one block from the Las Vegas Strip and 3 miles from McCarran International Airport. Three towers house 787 units with mountain, city and courtyard/pool views. All accommodations offer refrigerators, microwaves, and cable TV/VCRs. Some have full kitchens and jetted tubs. The hotel also features two outdoor pools, massage services, and an activities center with pool, bingo, and other games.

Bugsy’s creation packed with gardens, on Strip

Center-Strip hotel and casino with Carnaval theme Harrah's is in the center of the Las Vegas Strip, across the street from the Mirage volcano. The 2,579 guestrooms have blackout drapes, soundproofed walls, minibars, and pay movies. Harrah's 86,654-square-foot casino has a sports book, 70 game tables, 300 video poker machines, and 1,460 slot machines.

This hotel is less than a mile from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, the Strip, and McCarran International Airport. Guest suites feature kitchenettes, separate sitting areas with sofa beds, and complimentary high-speed Internet access. Guests can relax at the heated outdoor pool and sundeck, and enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet each morning.

This hotel is 1 block from the Fremont Street Experience (hotels, casinos, shops, cafés, and the Neon Museum). Guestrooms offer mahogany furnishings and marble bathrooms. Amenities include in-room safes, and cable TV. The hotel features a casino and an arcade. There is also a store and several restaurants specializing in Hawaiian goods/fare.

Located within two miles of the Strip, this four-story hotel is five miles from the Las Vegas Convention Center. All 142 guestrooms offer complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access, complimentary premium channels, and coffeemakers. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle service to Strip casinos. Daily Continental breakfast is also complimentary.

This hotel is located eight miles northwest of the Las Vegas Strip and 11 miles from the Las Vegas Convention center. Guestrooms with one king or two double beds are equipped with cable TV with pay movies and wireless Internet access. Guests can try their luck at the casino or enjoy a variety of dining options on site, including an all-you-can-eat buffet.

Just off I-15, this hotel on Dean Martin Drive is a quarter-mile from The Las Vegas Strip and seven miles from downtown. Complimentary in-room amenities include high-speed Internet access, USA Today newspapers, and cable TV with HBO. The hotel offers a complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle, a complimentary hot breakfast, and an adjacent event center.

Built around an outdoor pool, this two-story hotel is at the north end of McCarran Airport and 1 block from The Strip. Air-conditioned guestrooms have coffeemakers and in-room safes. Local calls and dial-up Internet access are complimentary. Complimentary extras include daily Continental breakfasts and shuttle service to the airport and several convention centers.

This hotel is within a mile of Nellis Air Force Base and the Las Vegas Speedway and 12 miles from the Las Vegas Strip. Fully equipped kitchens and complimentary high-speed Internet access are included in all one- and two-bedroom suites. Guests have access to an outdoor lagoon-style swimming pool, sundeck, spa tub, and fitness equipment for recreation.

Located directly on the famous Las Vegas Strip, this all-suite hotel is five miles from the airport and the Las Vegas Convention Center. Each one-bedroom suite has 500 square feet of living space and includes a fully equipped kitchen and high-speed Internet access. Guests can relax on the sundeck surrounding the outdoor lagoon-style pool and spa tub or work out in the fitness center for recreation.

This three-story downtown hotel is one mile from the Las Vegas Strip; McCarran International Airport is 5 miles away. One-bedroom suites have kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves, high-speed Internet access, and complimentary local calls. Hotel amenities include a fitness center, outdoor lagoon-style pool, spa tub, sundeck, and laundry facilities.

This hotel is located near the corner of Tropicana Avenue, across from The Orleans casino; the Strip is three miles away. Guest suites have separate living rooms and bedrooms; kitchens include stoves, microwaves, and full-size refrigerators. An outdoor pool and spa tub are on-site; complimentary amenities include coffee in the lobby and use of a nearby fitness center.

This Las Vegas hotel is five miles from the Strip and is among the first Vegas resorts en route from California on I-15. All accommodations feature 42-inch plasma TVs with pay movies. Wireless and wired high-speed Internet access is also available. Amenities include a casino, 64-lane bowling center, 16-screen movie complex, business center, and shuttle service to the Strip.

This resort is set at the base of the Red Rocks, 12 miles from the Strip and University of Nevada Las Vegas. Guestrooms feature two plasma TVs with DVD players; bathrooms have separate showers and soaking tubs. Other amenities include an 87,000-square-foot casino as well as an Asian-inspired spa with sand beach.