The best accommodations Las Vegas

Budget & Tips

Accommodation prices, in the U.S. as elsewhere, vary according to the establishment, the period and the occupancy rate. Advertised rates will be higher in high season and during school vacations (Summer break, Christmas). Beware of the Spring Break period, when prices in Las Vegas rise due to the influx of students. Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve should also be taken into account. By the end of 2022, Las Vegas had welcomed over 300,000 visitors for New Year's Eve. After that, it's still possible to find accommodation at any price. On average, you can expect to pay US$170 per night in a casino (excluding state tax and resort fees, which can reach US$40 per night in some establishments). Most forms of payment are accepted, and some websites and newspapers offer discount coupons.

When booking online, taxes and other hotel charges only appear at checkout, not at room selection. Booking on sites such as Hotels.com (www.hotels.com), booking.com (www.booking.com ) or Expedia (www.expedia.com) can in some cases offer better prices than on the hotel's own website.

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, many establishments have added cleaning fees.

Las Vegas hotel-casinos offer rates in excess of US$170 (excluding taxes). Some have prices as low as US$29(excluding tax and resort fee). On weekends, these prices can be doubled. For "classic" hotels, the price is around US$120 per night (excluding tax).

In Downtown and around Las Vegas, motels can be a solution, with average rates of around US$50 per night (excluding taxes, of course).

Self-cateringaccommodations, such as those offered online via Airbnb (www.airbnb.com), can also be found at attractive rates, often well below hotel rates.

To be booked

We won't lie. It's essential to book your accommodation when you come to Las Vegas. This is especially true during vacation periods such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Eve, when you need to book well in advance. Be careful, though, as prices at these times of year will be much higher than usual. This is also the case during major events such as the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in January. It's also worth noting that the booking period, the hotel's occupancy level and the nights desired are all factors that will affect prices.

The earlier you book, the better the rate. We strongly advise you to look for establishments that allow you to cancel up to the day before. Free of charge is even better.

Compare prices on hotel websites and specialized sites such as Hotels.com (www.hotels.com), booking.com (www.booking.com ) or Expedia (www.expedia.com).

What's very local

Known as Sin City, Las Vegas is also the city of excess, as can be seen from the style and architecture of the casino hotels. Ancient Rome and Egypt, reproductions of Parisian monuments, reproductions of Venice, King Arthur's castle, reproductions of New York - everything is done to fill your eyes. The same profusion of resources can be seen inside the establishments. You can stroll through the streets of ancient Rome or follow the canals of Venice, with the sky above you changing color according to the time of day. In short, it's an experience that only Las Vegas can offer.

For food lovers

Breakfast in the city's establishments almost always has to be paid for. It all depends on the location, but you should expect to pay between US$17 and US$30 (excluding taxes and tips) for casino hotels. The latter don't really have rooms like classic hotels. So you'll have to eat breakfast in the many restaurants and buffets on offer. However, some hotels, such as Hilton Collection Hotels, Fairfield Inn and Suites, OYO Hotel and Casino and Residence Inn by Marriott, do include breakfast in their rates. This is also the case at a number of hotels on the south side of the Strip.

Smokers

In Las Vegas, legislation is the same everywhere as in the rest of the United States. Smoking is therefore prohibited in public buildings and in all establishments (restaurants, bars and nightclubs). On the other hand, and this is where the difference with other states lies, casinos allow theirguests to smoke in gaming areas. It's not always very pleasant, but casinos have found this way (in addition to free drinks) to prevent players from being tempted to go elsewhere. Casinos also have outdoor smoking areas. However, this is beginning to change. Today, the Park GMG, NoMad and The Plaza Hotel & Casino casinos have decided to become entirely non-smoking.