A Review of The Best Las Vegas Hotels on the Strip

Located in the northern section of the strip, Circus Circus has been a family favorite for years. From the thrilling rides and midway games in the Adventuredome to gourmet dining at The Steak House, this hotel pleases everyone.

The world-famous Circus Circus is always jumping, literally. Overhead, live circus acts -- acrobats, trapeze artists, clowns, jugglers -- perform around the clock. A carnival offers entertainment for all ages. The largest space-frame dome in the United States houses the Adventuredome, an indoor theme park featuring the Canyon Blaster, a double-loop, double-corkscrew roller coaster guaranteed to make you scream. Several restaurants, a giant race and sports book, the unique rotating cocktail lounge and new shopping promenade should serve any desire.

At 1,149 feet, the Stratosphere Tower is the tallest observation tower in the United States. The view from the 109th-floor deck is truly spectacular. The rides on top will give you a thrill you will never forget. Climb on board the Big Shot on the 113th floor and fly an additional 160 feet into the heavens on a burst of compressed air.

The Stratosphere is the northern most hotel on the strip. Its spire is visible from nearly anywhere in the Las Vegas Valley. Gaze upon Las Vegas' radiance from the quiet elegance of the 107th-floor lounge.

The Broadway Showroom features the dynamic American Superstars rock 'n' roll tribute show at night, featuring the American Superstar Dancers and brilliant impersonators of Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Britney Spears, Tim McGraw, Madonna; and the topless production Bite, featuring female vampires.

A world of dining experiences satisfies every appetite. Top of the World serves breathtaking 360 degree views of Las Vegas. You also don't want to miss the sock hop atmosphere of Roxy's Diner or the charm and taste of Old World Italy at Fellini's at Stratosphere. After dinner stop by Polly Esther's nightclub and dance the night away.

You can't miss the Riviera as you drive down the Strip with its glass-lit exterior. Its location at the north end of Las Vegas Boulevard bridges the classic style of downtown Vegas with the modern-day mega resorts further south.

The Riviera is one of the reasons why Las Vegas has been dubbed "The Entertainment Capital Of The World." Over the years, the hotel has played host to hundreds of legendary performers and dozens of film and television productions.

With a wide range of dining rooms you are sure to find a favorite, from the seafood and prime steaks at Kristofer's to the Champagne Brunch at the World's Fare Buffet.

Other amenities include the Executive Fitness at the Riviera spa, a wedding chapel and a fun-filled arcade area for younger visitors.

At the Excalibur Hotel in Las Vegas, guests are treated like royalty. Located at the south end of the strip, the Excalibur is surrounded by The Luxor, New York-New York, Mandalay Bay, and MGM Grand. Just step out the door and spend the afternoon exploring your neighbors.

Original stained glass panels depicting scenes from medieval times colorfully decorate the roof above the casino floor. The Lounge features live entertainment seven nights a week. The 145-seat race and sports book drips in comfort with extra-wide, cushioned chairs and a full bar just steps away.

Upstairs, guests will find The Steakhouse at Camelot, Regale and the Roundtable Buffet. The motorcycle-themed Octane Lounge, shops, a showroom and an impressive food court. This floor is also home to the Canterbury Wedding Chapel and a large banquet facility.

Downstairs, the Excalibur midway offers carnival-style games with plush prizes and an arcade full of all the latest video games. Take a journey under the sea on The Spongebob Squarepants 4D Ride or enjoy a feast and a show at the arena-style Tournament of Kings.

The Royal Treatment Spa and Fitness Center will provide a sauna, steam room and gym, as well as a full menu of body treatments. The luscious pool area includes the Drenched pool café and a separate adult-only pool with cabanas.

The Luxor Hotel is also located at the south end of the Las Vegas Strip. Known for its brilliant beam of light into the sky, the Luxor offers cutting-edge restaurants, renowned entertainment, amazing attractions and comfortable accommodations.

This 30-story black glass pyramid contains so many amenities on such an enormous scale that it's practically its own Vegas vacation. Spacious rooms surround the world's largest atrium, which boasts shopping, dining and entertainment.

The two-story LAX Nightclub attracts a slew of celebrities, while the Cat House Lounge restaurant is a modern interpretation of a 19th century French bordello featuring performers modeling CatHouse's own line of lingerie.

During the summer months, soak up the sun at the expansive pool deck. Located in the pool area, Luxor's spa Nurture, lives up to its name, offering a steam bath, whirlpool, sauna and an array of body treatments. The five-acre pool area includes four pools and four Jacuzzis.

The atrium-level caters to all ages with its Games of the Gods video arcade, re-creation of King Tut's Tomb and ample food court. The Atrium Showroom offers entertainment options for everyone whether it be comedian Carrot Top and his surprising bag of props or Fantasy with its seductive cast of ladies.

Indoor walkways make it easy to visit the Luxor's surrounding hotels, leading south through the Mandalay Place shops to the Mandalay Bay hotel and north to the Excalibur hotel. A monorail also connects the three properties.

Treasure Island is conveniently located in the center of the Strip. Now known simply as TI, TI includes some of the hippest hangouts in town, a tropical pool area with a party tub, a wide variety of restaurants and the first permanent Cirque du Soleil show in Vegas. The sexy Sirens of TI will give you a performance you won't forget.

The hotel's spacious guest rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing spectacular views of the Vegas Strip.

Isla Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar serves some of the most creative Mexican fare in town, handmade at your table. Kahunaville gives diners the option of enjoying their meal while being entertained by flair bartenders. An elite clientele patronizes the ever-popular Social House, which offers sushi and Pan Asian cuisine with a patio that overlooks the Strip and the Sirens' Cove. The Buffet at TI gives diners a gourmet buffet-style meal.

At WET - the Spa at TI, guests can cool off with a full menu of water-based treatments. The pool features private cabanas and a party tub that fits 50 people. As hot spots go, Mist provides an intimate locale for a truly romantic evening. Get married while overlooking the Las Vegas Strip aboard the Sirens' ship, The Song, located in Sirens' Cove.

Located across from the MGM Grand on the southern end of the strip, New York-New York allows Vegas visitors to take a bite of the Big Apple and enjoy Broadway-caliber entertainment and Coney Island fun.

With the exceptional detail in the design of New York-New York, you will feel like you have been transported to the east coast. The resort's facade approximates the New York skyline down to the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge. The interior features faux trees and streams lining a Central Park theme and a bar in the middle of Times Square, complete with neon and flashing lights.

The dining choices represent an array of ethnically diverse cuisine. The bakery-fresh bread of Il Fornaio will have you believing you're in Little Italy, while the atmosphere of Gonzalez y Gonzalez evokes a true New York City Mexican café. The Village Eateries are designed to look like the streets of New York down to the manhole covers on the floors. Here you can find traditional street fare such as pizza, deli sandwiches and the Coney Island hot dogs.

For the kids, The Roller Coaster at New York-New York is guaranteed to thrill as it screams around the front of the casino at 67 mph. In addition to The Coney Island amusement center are arcade games, bumper cars and laser tag.

For the adults, New York-New York hosts the Cirque du Soleil production Zumanity. You can also pay a visit to Dueling Pianos at the Bar at Times Square and live entertainment in the lounges. Since New York and Vegas are cities that never sleep, nightlife abounds at Nine Fine Irishmen, Coyote Ugly and ESPN Zone.

Add shops and a spa, and you don't have to ever leave New York-New York.

Enter into the City of Lights at Paris Las Vegas, where guests are transported into France's romantic capital city. Dining, entertainment, service, nightlife and accommodations at this hotel are très magnifique.

Paris Las Vegas captures all the intricate details of Paris, including cobblestone sidewalks and half-scale replicas of the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. The building facades are modeled after those of actual French neighborhoods, right down to the occasional "for sale" sign in the window.

Ride to the top of the Eiffel Tower and enjoy panoramic views of the city. Halfway to the top, the world-class Eiffel Tower Restaurant combines fine French cuisine with all the romance of Paris.

Stroll past the flowing fountains and down the alleyways of Le Boulevard filled with boutiques and restaurants. Don't miss the entertainment of singing waiters and waitresses at Le Provencal Italian restaurant. The adjacent Le Crêperie cooks up entrée and desert crêpes while Le Village Buffet offers classic French foods.

Let go of that last bit of stress at Mandara Spa or catch some rays at the roof-top pool. Those who always wanted to be married in Paris will want to visit the hotel's wedding chapels, Chapelle du Paradis or Chapelle du Jardin.

The City of Light doesn't go dull after dark. From the hypnotic fun of Anthony Cools to the sexy, topless beauties of Ooh La La, there's plenty of entertainment to experience at Paris Las Vegas.

Take in amazing views of the Strip from the balconies at Risqué ultra lounge or the live music at Le Cabaret show lounge.

Entering the MGM Grand, visitors are immersed in the glamour and excitement of sophisticated shows, gourmet dining, hip nightlife, a relaxing pool and spa, the wonders of an African Lion Habitat.

The MGM Grand offers a huge variety of shows from the MGM Grand's Crazy Horse Paris to the creative Cirque du Soleil's KÀ. The MGM Grand Arena plays hosts to everything from rock concerts to championship fights.

There's much more to see and do at the MGM Grand, including indulging your body at the one of a kind spa, 6.6 acres of luxurious pools, rivers and waterfalls and the amazing cats at the Lion Habitat.

Caesar's Palace is the center of attention located in the center of the strip. The hotel rooms in Caesars' five towers -- Forum, Roman, Centurion, Palace and Augustus - are as spacious and lavish as any palace accommodations should be, with marble bathrooms and several amenities among the top-rate offerings.

Located just off the lobby, the Augustus Tower is the newest. French Chef Guy Savoy's restaurant, three indoor wedding chapels, the Qua Baths & Spa all hold court in this tower. The spa's water theme creates an oasis of ultimate relaxation.

Pure nightclub is one of the hippest nightlife venues in Las Vegas. Adjoining is the Pussycat Doll Lounge. Flair bartenders and shadow dancers keep the energy going at Shadow Bar while guests can literally rock the boat at Cleopatra's Barge Nightclub by dancing atop a water-soaked barge.
For something a bit more intimate, unwind with a drink at the Seahorse Lounge while being mesmerized by the impressive aquarium with actual seahorses.

The Colosseum will host Bette Midler and Cher beginning in 2008 and Elton John: The Red Piano at various times throughout the year. Also enjoy the Fall of Atlantis and Festival Fountain shows and Aquarium and the Exotic Cars showroom.

Mandalay Bay Resort, which sits at the south end of the Strip, serves as an enchanting escape from the mundane and boasts elegance and excitement in its restaurants, entertainment and sun-drenched beach. This resort is a tropical paradise, accented by fountains, sculpture, marble and flora.

The nightclub rumjungle boasts go-go girls and a wall of fire. The Mandalay Bay Theatre brings audiences to their feet with Broadway smash hits! The House of Blues books musical greats and also puts on a Sunday Gospel Brunch which features great music and traditional Southern food. The $40 million attraction Shark Reef houses 100 species of marine animals, including jellyfish, crocodiles, turtles and stingrays.

Mandalay Beach gives you 11 acres of beach atmosphere. With 3 pools, you can float down the lazy river; bodysurf waves that reach 6 feet high; or soak up the sun on the sand-and-surf beach.

Forty-one shops and restaurants are located in Mandalay Place, an upscale boutique mall that connects Mandalay Bay to the Luxor. Relax at the 30,000-square-foot Spa Mandalay. With 21 treatment rooms, multiple types of massages and services are offered

The Bellagio offers luxurious rooms, gourmet restaurants and exclusive shopping - the epitome of quality, romance and elegance on the Las Vegas Strip.

The tree-lined pathway and eight-acre lake in front of the hotel make it clear that Bellagio pays impeccable attention to detail. The Fountains at Bellagio are world famous. The front desk is bordered by a breath taking display of foliage that changes with the seasons.

Accommodations combine contemporary-style furnishings, fine art, modern amenities and bathrooms with Italian marble floors and surfaces. Guests will find ultimate relaxation at the two-story Spa Bellagio. A quaint hallway overlooking the villa-style pool area makes for the perfect spot to enjoy a cold treat from Café Gelato, read a newspaper or sip coffee.

Treat yourself to the world famous French fare of Le Cirque, a three-time winner of the coveted AAA Five-Diamond Award. Sensi offers both amazing waterfalls and carved stone walls along with its distinctive Asian and Italian delicacies. Stop by and enjoy a view of the fountains at Todd English's Olives. Take an afternoon break and pick up a sweet treat at the tempting Jean-Philippe Pâtisserie, home to the world's tallest and largest chocolate fountain.

Five pools and four Jacuzzis are set in a Mediterranean-style. The 65,000-square-foot Spa Bellagio offers multiple types of massages and services in its 56 treatment rooms. Ten specialty shops are located in Via Bellagio, an avenue of upscale shops within the hotel.

The spirit of Venice is alive in this breathtaking mega-resort. The Venetian Resort combines the latest technology and the venerable art and culture of this European jewel. This is as close as you'll come to visiting Venice itself.

As you enter the lobby, don't be surprised by the visitors taking pictures of the ceiling as if they were in the Sistine Chapel. A detailed, exquisite fresco covers the arched ceiling. A canal winds through the hotel with gondolas drifting gracefully along its length; a number of five-star restaurants, created by such culinary giants as Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse, and more.

At the Canyon Ranch SpaClub, pampering takes on a different meaning. It is the largest spa in town, and with 62 treatment rooms, it offers some of the most extensive services available.

At the Venezia Tower, the resort's most recent addition, luxury rooms are redefined with 700-square-foot suites that boast 9.5-foot ceilings, 130-square-foot bathrooms, three telephones and two 27-inch flat-screen TVs, among other luxuries.

With its golden facade arching toward the sky, Wynn Las Vegas provides a unique fusion of nature and luxury in a resort fit for royalty. From the towering mountain at the front of the resort on the Las Vegas Strip to the Tom Fazio-designed 18-hole championship golf course at the back, natural beauty permeates Wynn Las Vegas.

Lagoons, waterfalls, terraced landscapes, floor-to-ceiling windows, and skylights throughout the 217-acre resort create a tranquil and amazing environment. Fine dining, swank shops, an exclusive spa and thriving nightlife round out the resort experience. The resort is also home to the Penske Wynn Ferrari Maserati dealership and showroom.

Restaurants at the Wynn include offerings from internationally celebrated chefs. The Buffet features 16 live-action exhibition-cooking stations. The Terrace Point Café serves American favorites 24 hours a day with seating overlooking the pools and gardens.

A glimpse of the gardens on the other side of the man-made mountain reveals a mammoth curtain waterfall pouring into the 3-acre Lake of Dreams which features a nightly light, music and multimedia show.

Making its home at the Wynn is Le Rêve, the sublime aquatic creation of Cirque Du Soleil. Also showing is Monty Python's Spamalot, a Broadway musical based on the motion picture "Monty Python and the Holy Grail."

Wynn Las Vegas' nightlife offerings include the boutique nightclub Blush and Tryst, with its secluded lagoon and sizeable dance floor. A beautifully landscaped, outdoor pool complex has two main pools and private cabanas.

The hotel's second tower, the Encore Tower is expected to open in December 2008 adjacent to the Wynn.