Major Casinos on the Strip

The newest, most spectacular and most popular casinos in Las Vegas are located along the southern end of Las Vegas Boulevard, known as "The Strip". They are all within a few miles of McCarran International Airport. Here are descriptions for some of those grand hotel casinos. Each of them has a unique motif and features a large casino containing thousands of slot machines and hundreds of gaming tables. Even the smaller ones have over 2,000 hotel rooms. Each of these casinos contains large swimming pools, multiple restaurants and a variety of entertainment venues. Some of them offer health spas, wedding chapels or golf packages.

Every one of these hotels offers high-class luxury accommodations. If you want to pamper yourself with a fantasy vacation in Las Vegas, stay at one of these palaces of luxury. The prices vary from very expensive to moderately priced, and some real bargains are available if you search for them. The older casino hotels and the ones located on the northern edge of the Strip nearer to downtown often offer bargain room rates in order to attract customers. All of the casinos offer reduced rates on weekday nights. For even more bargain accommodations, check our listing of Casino Hotels off the strip.

Paris Las Vegas Hotel Casino

This is one of the newer hotel casinos in Las Vegas. It is located in the heart of the Strip and has 2,916 rooms. It is a re-creation or Paris in the Nevada desert complete with a scale model Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and Louvre. It offers nine restaurants incuding a tower restaurant overlooking the Strip, and a shopping gallery featuring European specialties. Le Theâtre des Arts presents Las Vegas shows while Le Cabaret Lounge features Euro Bands.

Caesar's Palace Hotel Casino

This is one of the older grand hotel casinos in the heart of the strip, and it remains one of the most spectacular. It is decorated in an Imperial Roman motif with 2,440 rooms, beauty salon, health spa, wedding palace, magnificent forum of shops plus nine restaurants. The 1,000 seat Circus Maximus theater presents major entertainment events, the Omnimax theater features film spectacles, Cleopatra's Barge has dancing and Ceaser's Magical Kingdom presents a magical experience.

Monte Carlo Hotel Casino

Centrally located on the strip near the airport, this elegant hotel has 3,000 rooms, six restaurants, a spa, a wedding chapel, a small shopping arcade and a swimming area complete with cascading waterfalls, wave pool and river ride. It has two tennis courts and an affiliation with several local golf courses. It often offers some bargain rates on weekday nights.

Mirage Hotel Casino

Set amidst lush foliage, towering waterfalls and sparkling lagoons, The Mirage is a South Seas oasis. The tropical-themed hotel and casino boasts an indoor rainforest, a dolphin habitat, and one of the most famous spectacles in Las Vegas--the Mirage's erupting volcano. The hotel is located at the heart of the Strip. It is approximately four miles from McCarran International Airport.

New York New York Hotel and Casino

New York-New York Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas has an innovative facade that re-creates the classic Manhattan skyline, complete with 12 New York-style skyscrapers. The Big Apple thrills of New York City and the magic of Las Vegas can be experienced all in one incredible location.

Treasure Island Hotel and Casino

Treasure Island is home to non-stop action, entertainment, gaming, dining, and amenities in the heart of the Strip. onsite casino features a poker room, table games, a high-roller lounge, slot machines, and a sports book. WET, the Spa at TI, features massage therapies, wraps, facials, and beauty treatments. The pool area features an outdoor swimming pool, a 50-person whirlpool, sun loungers, a pool deck bar with live entertainment, cabana rentals, and a VIP loft.