Las Vegas Travel Guide

How to Make the Most of Your Trip to Las Vegas with American Express Travel®

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The desert oasis of Las Vegas goes all out to stimulate the senses. It dazzles with neon signage and dancing fountains, restaurants run by celebrity chefs, live music and acrobatics shows, pool parties, and events including the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix and the World Poker Series. Gambling is what first put Sin City on the map, and the Strip is packed with casinos to try your luck. Much more than a one-trick destination, Vegas also beckons with family-friendly attractions, art installations and museums, and nearby desert wonders.

Explore insights below from our Travel Consultants and get more out of your next visit by booking your hotel stay through American Express Travel®. At Fine Hotels + Resorts® properties, Platinum Card® Members can enjoy elevated benefits* such as daily breakfast for two, a $100 credit towards eligible charges1, a room upgrade upon arrival, when available2, and guaranteed 4pm check-out. At The Hotel Collection properties3, you can expect a $100 credit towards eligible charges1, a room upgrade upon arrival, when available2, and 12pm check-in and late check-out, both when available.

Plus, you get up to $200 back in statement credits each year on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts or The Hotel Collection3 bookings through American Express Travel when you pay with your Platinum Card.*

Calendar

Best Time to Visit

Visit in the Spring and Fall for the best weather, and March through September for outdoor pools. August is the quietest but there’s always something happening in Vegas.

Airplane

Getting There

Henry Reid International Airport (LAS)
2.5 miles

Where to Stay in Las Vegas

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Wynn and Encore Las Vegas

Enter an over-the-top wonderland at Wynn and Encore Las Vegas, where moving floral sculptures, including a carousel, fill the lobby. Rooms and suites appeal with 507-thread count sheets and ample space (starting around 650 square feet). Throughout the massive complex, you’ll encounter exquisitely landscaped gardens, waterfalls, and the Lake of Dreams, a multimedia water extravaganza. Wynn and Encore Las Vegas captures the magic of Las Vegas right within its grounds, from the acrobatic performances, comedians, and concerts hosted at Encore Theater to pools, a beach club, designer shops, and a spa where you can use your $100 credit. The hotel is also the place to be for the annual Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Perfect for First-Timers, High Rollers, Shoppers

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“Play a round of golf at the Wynn Golf Club on the Las Vegas Strip, an 18-hole championship course, or book a Master Class with experts like the Wynn’s pastry chefs, florists, or master barber.”

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Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas

Non-gaming hotel Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas is located in the heart of the Strip. Guest room designs are contemporary and sleek, with floor-to-ceiling windows that make the most of city views. Relax in a private cabana at the pool deck or pamper yourself at the Waldorf Astoria Spa, from facials and massages to wellness therapies including a Karmic Happiness Ritual. Enjoy complimentary daily breakfast for two at the seasonal American restaurant Zen Kitchen and pair a craft cocktail with a light bite at SkyBar, which has fantastic views of the Strip.

Perfect for Couples, Business Travelers, Non-gamers

TRAVEL CONSULTANT TIP

“Consider using your $100 credit at the Tea Lounge. Expect a traditional high tea with tiered trays of sandwiches, scones, and sweets, plus there are lots of rare teas to choose from.”

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Bellagio

Bellagio is famous for its fountains, which put on a colorful choreographed show set to music, and for the lobby ceiling’s installation of Dale Chihuly blown-glass flowers. Poker fans also know this resort on the Strip for the sprawling casino, which attracts world famous poker professionals. Elegant accommodations suit the varied needs of travelers, with options including two-bedroom luxury villas and dog-friendly perks; they all deliver views of the Vegas valley or the fountains. Without even leaving the resort, you can explore the Gallery of Fine Arts and the 14,000-square foot Botanical Gardens. There are also five Mediterranean-inspired pools and two premium spas. When it’s mealtime, use your $100 credit toward satisfying your palate at over 20 restaurants, when you bill it to your room. Plus, this property in The Hotel Collection offers the additional benefit of complimentary daily breakfast for two.

Perfect for Families, Couples, Foodies, Group Travel, Shopping

TRAVEL CONSULTANT TIP

“Dine at Picasso by Spanish Chef Julian Serrano, in company of Pablo Picasso paintings and charming ceramics. Try to snag a lakeside table where you’ll have an up-front view of the Bellagio fountain show.”

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The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

There’s a cheeky playfulness to The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, which goes bold with art and design in the 3,000-plus spacious rooms and suites outfitted with balconies, seating areas, and skyline views. You can party while soaking up the sun at the poolside Marquee Dayclub and carry on after dark at The Chandelier, a bar draped with 21 miles of strung crystals to dazzling effect. It has three separate stories, each with its own setup, atmosphere, and specialty drinks menu. Relax at the enchanting desert inspired Sahra Spa & Hammam with mystifying sand sculptures, monsoon caves, and giant heated stone slabs – or get active by playing tennis at the two outdoor courts or booking a session with on-property trainers.

Perfect for Bachelor/Bachelorette Groups, Couples, Foodies

TRAVEL CONSULTANT TIP

“Have fun uncovering The Cosmopolitan’s hidden spaces. On the third floor, down an unmarked hallway lined with no sign, no name, just vinyl album covers, you'll find the NYC-style Secret Pizza joint. And behind a janitor’s door is The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails, where you can get an old-school shave and haircut as well as a drink.”

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Crockfords Las Vegas, LXR Hotels & Resort

Crockfords Las Vegas, LXR Hotels & Resorts, is a super-luxurious space just off the Strip within Resorts World, an integrated complex of Hilton brands that also includes Conrad Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Hilton. Soak up the scene and city views from your daybed at the adults-only infinity pool, where you can linger on your last day, thanks to guaranteed 4pm check-out. Satisfy your craving with more than 40 food and beverage options, including the Japanese bistro Kusa Nori and Caviar Bar Las Vegas, and indulge in retail therapy at 70,000-square-foot retail space The District. Wander through the casino to the Entertainment Zone for concerts by stars in residence.

Perfect for Wellness Seekers, Groups, Foodies

TRAVEL CONSULTANT TIP

“Awana Spa offers treatments drawn from European and Eastern rituals and Fountain of Youth facilities with relaxing spaces: four vitality pools ranging in temperature, a crystal laconium with salt therapy, steam rooms, and a rain walk.”

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The Venetian Resort Las Vegas

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas embraces opulence with all-suite accommodations and ample use of marble, frescoes, and chandeliers. Sail along the indoor network of canals on a gondola, under bridges and past boutiques and Vegas’s own St. Mark’s Square. There are 10 pools, plus TAO Beach Dayclub, a Balinese-inspired tropical oasis with a DJ calendar to rival all others. Entertainment options include a sprawling casino, glamorous cocktail lounges, and a full calendar of concerts and shows from top performers. After all that stimulation, you could easily devote a day to the 134,000-square-foot Canyon Ranch spa + fitness.

Perfect for Shoppers, Families, Wellness Seekers

TRAVEL CONSULTANT TIP

“Get to know the routines of the resort’s gondoliers; twice a day, you can catch them marching and singing as they make their way to and from their boats.”

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Conrad Las Vegas

Perched above Las Vegas Boulevard, Conrad Las Vegas is one of three hotels integrated within Resorts World that offer up easy access to the Strip. The style is midcentury modern, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a sitting area in the 1,496 spacious accommodations. Some feature pullout couches, and you can request a rollaway bed for a fee or a complimentary crib. Make a splash at one of the five on-site pools, including one dedicated to families; bliss out at the Awana Spa; or try your hand at the in-house casino. Plus, take advantage of your $100 credit at Fuhu (Asian fusion) or restaurants and bars that may be billed to your room.

Perfect for Families, Foodies, Groups

TRAVEL CONSULTANT TIP

“Eclectic art appears across Resorts World. Look for a spray paint original by local artist Spencer Couture on the way from the Conrad lobby to the casino and for Red Hong Yi’s portrait made with 20,000 dyed tea bags at Famous Foods.”

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Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Curio Collection by Hilton

One mile off the Strip, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Curio Collection by Hilton celebrates the desert location, with cacti and furnishings in shades of fiery orange and earth tones. Three towers of rooms and suites overlook the twinkling skyline or two pools: one where you can lounge in a private cabana or daybed and another known as Elia Beach Club, with a stage and adults-only scene. You can use your $100 credit at the resort pool or at restaurants and bars that may be billed to your room. At The Theater, dance like no one’s watching to live music by well-known and up-and-coming artists alike.

Perfect for Gen Z, Value-Conscious Travelers, Couples

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“Virgin counts 14 restaurants and lounges that range from Thai (Night + Market) to Mexican (Casa Calavera). The grooviest spot is the Shag Room, which hosts Sunday afternoon parties with boozy teas, savory bites, and live music.”

Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcoholic beverages. Please drink responsibly.

 

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What to Do in Las Vegas

A view down part of the Las Vegas Strip shows a panoply of neon signs advertising club names, drinks, and the city itself.

Admire the Arts

Visit the Neon Museum to learn about the city's iconic signage and take in contemporary works at the Aria Fine Art Collection.

In the courtyard of the Bellagio Conservatory and botanical gardens, colorful ground cover creeps around model buildings and palm trees.

Stroll and Sip

Explore the Bellagio's Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, and then head to Lily Bar & Lounge for a craft cocktail.

At night, the High Roller ferris wheel is lit in magenta light and towers above the surrounding hotel skyscrapers.

Soar Above Vegas

Experience the High Roller, the highest observation wheel in the world, and zipline down the Strip with Fly LINQ.

The Seven Magic Mountains sculptures, situated in the desert, consists of seven stacks of boulders painted bright colors.

Hit the Desert

The towering neon totem poles of Seven Magic mountains are a popular photo-op, while Red Rock Canyon offers a 13-mile scenic drive and kid-friendly trails.

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