One of the most difficult questions to be answered when you are planning a trip to Las Vegas is “Where should I stay?”. There is such a wide variety in the quality of hotels in Vegas, ranging from total luxury to spit and sawdust. Choosing a hotel comes down to 2 main decisions, which area you would like to stay in and how much money you have to spend.            

The Strip

The majority of visitors that come to Las Vegas tend to choose to stay on the strip. This is where all the action is and you could have a great time in Vegas without going anywhere else. The hotels here tend to be quite expensive but some of them are amazing places to stay. The Bellagio, the Wynn Resort and Caesars Palace are all highly recommended if your budget is large enough.

However if you want to stay on the strip and not break the bank the Stratosphere and the Sahara are good alternatives. Both hotels have quite low room rates and high quality service. They are right at the north end of the strip but they are located very near the monorail stop. Using this cheap and efficient method of transport allows you access to the whole strip in a matter of minutes.

Downtown

Some people say they prefer the charms of the downtown area of Las Vegas. This is where it all began and here you will find famous hotels like the Four Queens and Binion's Horseshoe.

The Freemont Street Experience is the most impressive aspect of Downtown Vegas, it is a light show projected onto a canopy that covers the length of the street. Some of the casinos here also make an interesting visit. However unless you are visiting Vegas just to gamble (some of the best odds can be found here) or you want very cheap accommodation the strip is probably your best option.

Other factors to consider

If you are taking the whole family then Circus Circus or the Excalibur may be good choices as they both cater to the needs of children. Conversely if you are on a stag trip or are generally going to be rowdy then these hotels are best avoided.

Another point to consider is how close your hotel is to a monorail stop. You will find yourself doing a lot of walking in Vegas so a hotel next to a monorail stop will save you time as well as saving your feet.

Try not to worry if the hotel you choose has a bad reputation for food. There are so many different options that you may choose not to eat at there anyway.

For more detailed information on individual Vegas hotels please visit the hotel review pages.

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