Cheap Hotels in the Las Vegas Area
- Several hotels in Las Vegas offer cheaper rates than other lodging sites for visitors.las vegas from above image by Olegs Mareida from Fotolia.com
Las Vegas features more than 150,000 hotel rooms at some of world's most lavish hotels and casinos. Even so, finding a cheap place to stay isn't too difficult. Even along the famed Las Vegas Strip, inexpensive lodging is available that puts vacationers at the center of fun and games in Sin City. - Many visitors desire to stay at the iconic Las Vegas Strip, where dozens of entertainment acts dazzle audiences in some of the largest hotel casinos in the world. Many four- and five-star hotels along the Strip can get pricey. Others offer those on a budget more inexpensive lodging.
Circus Circus, a family-friendly hotel and casino with an amusement park inside, is typically among the cheapest options for the Strip no matter what time of year. Sure, the hotel charges $200 a night for the ever-popular New Year's Eve. But most visits during the week cost about $25 per night. Weekend rates are between $50 and $81 per night, according to the Vegas website. There are glitzier hotels along The Strip, but Circus Circus is close to most everything, including the Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas and the majestic Bellagio Fountains.
The Sahara is located on the north end of the Strip, but does provide easy access to the center of everything. The Las Vegas Monorail has a stop inside the Sahara. The Las Vegas Monorail features seven stops between the Sahara to the MGM Grand. The Sahara features 1,720 rooms, a 5,000 square-foot pool and an Afro-Mediterranean theme. Vacationers can find rooms going for as cheap as $25 during the the week and $52 per night on weekends as of Sept. 2010, according to the Vegas website.
Imperial Palace is a 2,640 room hotel and casino that offers an alternative for those who want to experience Caesars Palace but not pay as much for lodging. The Imperial Palace is located across the street from Caesars Palace and is located near the center of the Las Vegas Strip. It has its own casino, pool and sports book and is located right next to Harrah's and the Flamingo. Rates as inexpensive as $25 a week can be found during the week and $70 to $90 weekend rates are in place as of Sept. 2010.
Stratosphere is perhaps best known for the 1,149-foot tower located on the property. But the venue also serves as a relatively affordable option for those seeking to stay near the Strip. Stratosphere started renovating several rooms on its site in July 2010, according to Vegas.com. Stratosphere also has its own pool and sports book. Rates start at $25 for weekday bookings and $65 to $79 booking for the weekend.
Circus Circus
2800 S. Las Vegas. Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-691-5950
circuscircus.com
The Sahara
2535 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-737-2654
saharalasvegas.com
Imperial Palace
3535 S. Las Vegas. Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
800-351-7400
imperialpalace.com
Stratosphere
2000 S. Las Vegas. Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89104
stratospherehotel.com - Some of the most inexpensive lodging options can be found away from The Strip at hotels and casinos neighboring the Fremont Street Experience, a mall and attraction that includes nightly light and sound shows. These hotels are located roughly six miles from The Strip. That's just a short car, taxi or bus ride away.
Fitzgeralds is a 624-room hotel and casino that features its own gaming area, sports book, three bars and an outdoor pool with jacuzzi. Rates start at $27 per night on weekdays and $44 to $58 per night on weekends, as of September 2010.
Golden Gate Hotel and Casino, one of the more intimate options with discounted rooms, is a 106-room facility located next to the Fremont Street Experience. The hotel has been modernized and updated but is at the same site as the Hotel Nevada, which opened in 1906, according to the Vegas website. Visitors should know that this site offers a small casino but no pool or health club. Room rates start at $35 for weekdays and roughly $62 for most weekends.
The Vegas Club features 408 rooms. While it does have a 50,000 square foot casino on site, the facility does not have a pool, health club or nightlife options. Rates start at $22 to $32 for weekdays and $53 to $75 on weekends.
The Four Queens hotel and casino features 690 rooms but no pool, health club or spa. Even so, it is near the Fremont Street Experience. Rooms start at $40 during the week and $72 to $96 for weekends.
Fitzgeralds
301 Fremont St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
800-274-5825
fitzgeraldslasvegas.com
Golden Gate Hotel and Casino
1 Freemont St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-385-1906
goldengatecasino.com
Vegas Club
The Vegas Club
18 E. Fremont St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-385-1664
vegasclubcasino.net
Four Queens
202 Fremont St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
fourqueens.com - While several of the most coveted Las Vegas attractions are located along The Strip and the Fremont Street experience, other hotels offering inexpensive lodging are available throughout the city.
Palace Station features 1,011 rooms and offers shuttle service to the Las Vegas Strip. The facility has 1,800 slot machines, a sports book, two heated pools and a fitness center. Rates range from $29 to $45 weeknights and $60 to $80 on weekends.
Days Inn Las Vegas, located about one mile away from The Strip, routinely has some of the cheapest rooms available anywhere in Las Vegas. The hotel has 260 rooms, a casino with 240 slots and a sports book. Rates start at $28 for weekdays and $38 for weekends, according to Vegas.com.
The Rio is one of the largest hotels not located along The Strip. It has 2,563 rooms and features four pools, five Jacuzzis, shops, a health club and a sprawling casino. Rooms start at $36.75 during weekdays and $109 during weekends.
Palace Station
2411 W. Sahara Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89102
702-367-2411
palacestation.com
Days Inn Las Vegas
3330 W. Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89103
800-329-7466
daysinn.com
Rio
3700 W. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89103
866-746-7671
riolasvegas.com
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