Luxury Hotels and Resorts in Las Vegas
Seven published hotels carry the luxury label in Las Vegas, but they are not all luxury in the same sense. The Fontainebleau Las Vegas, a MICHELIN Key hotel on the north end of the Strip, and the Durango Casino & Resort in the southwest valley are full resorts with casinos, pools and spa or wellness facilities. Green Valley Ranch in Henderson adds a full spa with a steam room. The Berkley offers whole suites with kitchens next to the Silverton Casino, two listings are private condos at Palms Place and the MGM Signature, and the Holiday Inn Express in Henderson is a practical hotel rather than a luxury one.
Las Vegas is the Strip first: casino resorts lined along Las Vegas Boulevard, shows, restaurants and pools built on a huge scale. Around it, the valley spreads toward Henderson in the southeast and the Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon in the west, where newer resorts trade the Strip's crowds for mountain views and easier parking.
Strip Glamour or Off-Strip Space
A luxury stay in Las Vegas is a trade-off between being on the Strip and having space. The Fontainebleau puts you on Las Vegas Boulevard with a rooftop pool and spa; Durango and Green Valley Ranch sit away from the Strip with casinos, outdoor pools and quieter evenings. In summer the desert heat makes the pool and the air-conditioned spa part of the daily routine.
The Fontainebleau Las Vegas, MICHELIN Key Award Hotel, is the strongest luxury pick on this page and the most reviewed, with an 8.9 score from more than 3,300 reviews. Its listing describes a rooftop swimming pool, a spa with beauty treatments, yoga classes, a fitness room and a casino, with Chinese, American, Italian, Mediterranean and Mexican restaurants on site. Rooms offer city, pool or mountain views and come with minibars. It stands at the north end of the Strip, close to the Las Vegas Convention Center, which makes it a good base for a trip that mixes business, dining and shows.
The Durango Casino & Resort has the highest score among the resorts here, 9.1 from nearly 300 reviews, and its listing presents five-star rooms with mountain or city views. Facilities include a seasonal outdoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness room, a casino and a 24-hour front desk. It sits in the southwest of the valley, away from Las Vegas Boulevard, on the side of the valley that faces Red Rock Canyon. Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa Casino in Henderson plays a similar card, with a full spa, a steam room, a seasonal pool, a hot tub and a sun terrace, plus rooms with a balcony or patio in some cases.
The Berkley, Las Vegas is a different kind of comfort: an 18-story building of full suites with kitchens, dining areas and laundry, about five miles from the Strip. It has an outdoor pool, a hot tub and BBQ facilities, and guests can use the restaurants and casino of the adjacent Silverton. With an 8.8 score from more than 3,100 reviews, it suits families or longer stays who want space more than glamour. Two listings are private aparthotel units: a 53rd-floor condo at Palms Place with a balcony, pool, hot tub and sauna, and a studio at the MGM Signature with a kitchenette, pool and hot tub.
One hotel on this page does not fit the luxury label. The Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites in Henderson is a well-rated, practical hotel with an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a gym and a deluxe continental breakfast, and its own description calls the rooms practical rather than showy. It sits about 20 minutes by car from Las Vegas, so I would book it for value and easy parking, not for a luxury trip. For that, my choice comes down to two: the Fontainebleau if you want to be on the Strip, and the Durango if you prefer mountain views and a calmer resort.
A traveler's perspectiveFor a luxury weekend in Las Vegas, I would choose the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. It is the only hotel on this page with a MICHELIN Key, it combines a rooftop pool, a spa and five styles of restaurant under one roof, and its spot on the north Strip keeps shows and the rest of Las Vegas Boulevard within easy reach.
Luxury Studio MGM Signature Best Location Lazy River No Resort Fee
Las Vegas
15 reviews
Spacious studios with resort amenities and a prime city center location
Check availabilityWhy guests love itLuxury Studio MGM Signature is a spacious studio with a kitchenette, a compact choice that suits a couple with a young child better than a larger family. Breakfast in the room keeps mornings simple, and the seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub give children something to look forward to in the warm months. The on-site restaurant and bar, with live music, cover evenings, and adults can use the fitness center. Check pool dates in winter. I would book it for a short stay.
Durango Casino & Resort
Las Vegas
286 reviews
Luxury resort with mountain views, a casino, and diverse dining options
Check availabilityWhy guests love itLas Vegas with children is easier away from the Strip, and Durango Casino & Resort offers exactly that: five-star rooms with mountain or city views and a calmer pace. The seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub fill warm afternoons, and the family-friendly restaurant covers American, Italian, Mexican and Asian dishes, which settles most debates about dinner. The casino floor is easy to bypass. A 9.1 score from 286 guests reflects a newer, well-run property.
Luxury 53rd Flr Condo with Amazing Sunset View & Balcony NO ReFee at Palms Place
Las Vegas
62 reviews
Luxury aparthotel with mountain views, a pool, hot tub, and spa facilities
Check availabilityWhy guests love itLuxury 53rd Flr Condo at Palms Place offers a spacious unit with a balcony on the 53rd floor, where mountain and city views give children something to watch at sunset. The seasonal outdoor pool and the pool bar make easy afternoons, and the 24-hour front desk is reassuring when you arrive late with tired kids. Adults can use the hot tub, the sauna and the fitness centre. Check pool dates if you travel in winter. I would book it for the views and the calm.
Fontainebleau Las Vegas, MICHELIN Key Award Hotel
Las Vegas
3,332 reviews
Luxury resort with rooftop pool, spa, and diverse dining in Las Vegas
Check availabilityWhy guests love itFontainebleau Las Vegas is a five-star resort built around a casino, so it suits families with older teenagers better than a trip with young children. The rooftop swimming pool is the main draw for a family afternoon, and rooms offer city, pool or mountain views with a minibar and free WiFi. Chinese, American and Italian restaurants make it easy to please everyone at dinner, while parents can use the spa and fitness room.
The Berkley, Las Vegas
Las Vegas
3,162 reviews
Spacious suites with kitchens, pool, and hot tub near the Strip
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThe Berkley Las Vegas suits families who want a kitchen and some distance from the Strip. Its full suites come with kitchens, the 18-story building sits about five miles from the Strip, and guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across more than 3,100 reviews. The outdoor pool and hot tub fill the afternoons, the barbecue facilities make dinner easy, and the Silverton Casino next door adds restaurants. I recommend it to families who prefer to cook and drive in for the shows.
Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa Casino
Las Vegas
325 reviews
A full-service spa and casino resort in Green Valley
Check availabilityWhy guests love itGreen Valley Ranch works for families who want space away from the Strip. The seasonal outdoor pool, hot tub and sun terrace anchor long afternoons, rooms come with a balcony or patio, and the family-friendly restaurant serves seven cuisines, which helps with fussy eaters. Parking is free and there is a tour desk for day trips. The resort is about 15 km from the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, so plan to drive to the Strip.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites - Henderson by IHG
Las Vegas
846 reviews
A pool, hot tub and launderette three miles from Ethel M Chocolates
Check availabilityWhy guests love itHoliday Inn Express Henderson is about three miles from the Ethel M Chocolates Factory and Cactus Garden, an easy outing with children. The outdoor pool and hot tub are open all year, a deluxe continental breakfast is served, and a launderette helps on longer trips. Dogs are welcome under the pet policy, reception runs 24 hours and WiFi is free throughout. Guests rate it 8.6 from 846 reviews, a solid score for the Henderson side of the valley.
Local tips
- 1Decide first whether you want the Strip: the Fontainebleau is on Las Vegas Boulevard, while Durango, Green Valley Ranch and The Berkley are a drive away.
- 2Pools at Durango, Green Valley Ranch and the two condos are listed as seasonal, so check opening dates for winter trips.
- 3The Palms Place and MGM Signature listings are privately rented units; read the booking conditions on check-in and housekeeping carefully.
- 4The Holiday Inn Express in Henderson is a practical choice, not a luxury one, and it sits about 20 minutes from Las Vegas by car.
- 5From Durango, Red Rock Canyon is within easy driving distance for a morning hike before the afternoon heat.
- 6In July and August, plan outdoor time early and keep the afternoon for the spa, the casino or a show.