Las Vegas, Nevada Hotels And Resorts
You want to go to Sin City, but you're wondering how to include the kids. No need to worry: FTF consultants found plenty of hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada, that cater to children.You want to go to Sin City, but you're wondering how to include the kids. No need to worry: FTF consultants found plenty of hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada, that cater to children.
Viva, Las Vegas!
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
3950 Las Vegas Boulevard South
877/632-7800
This exciting property features an exotic tropical water environment including 3 swimming pools in addition to an 11-acre lagoon complete with a shallow wave pool and a meandering "lazy" river. The hotel also features a Shark Reef Aquarium that holds over 2,000 animals in 1.6 million gallons of seawater. Boasting 3,300 standard rooms and suites that offer wet bars and fridges, this property has been given very high marks by recent visitors. After the family has come out of the water, the Mandalay Bay offers a free tram to their sister properties, the Luxor and the Excalibur where families can enjoy arcades, game rooms and carnival games.
Circus Circus
2880 Las Vegas Boulevard South
800/634-3450
At Circus Circus, the name says it all. There are free circus acts for guests to see under the Big Top. There are also carnival games where kids can test their skill and look to win stuffed animals. Also at the hotel is the Adventure Dome - the country's largest indoor theme park - right inside the hotel. Admission is $24.95 for an all-day pass or $14.95 for a junior all-day pass. Additionally, the 3,770-room hotel offers Tower rooms, which are connected to the casino with direct access to the two pools, Manor rooms, which provide in-room refrigerators, an RV Park, where you can stay in your RV, and the full-service Alexandra Noel Salon. The hotel also keeps a swimming pool open year round.
Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort
101 Montelago Boulevard
Henderson, Nevada 89011
702/ 567-6000
The Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort, located 17 miles away from The Strip on a private lake, offers families a serene environment away from the fast pace and excitement of the city. For children, are lending libraries of games, tours and supervised recreational programs. There's also a kid's club and babysitting service, as well as two outdoor heated pools with a waterslide, a wading pool, and a play area. They provide Fisher-Price welcome gifts, and offer a children’s menu as well. The hotel is also pet-friendly, providing services such as a welcome bag, with a pet tag, bowl, and special treat to get your vacation started off right. They provide brochures, identifying the best dog walking routes, including information about veterinarian services and dog grooming venues, although they do charge a one-time fee of $25 to cover extra cleaning costs.
New York New York
3790 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
866/815-4365; 800/689-1797
Combining Las Vegas and The Big Apple, New York New York is a Manhattan-themed 2,024-room hotel that re-creates the New York skyline and landmarks and features three great spots for kids to hang out. A big attraction there is the 28,000-square-foot arcade which looks like Coney Island, filled with video and carnival games for the youngsters to enjoy, complete with Nathan's Hot Dogs for the kids to eat. They also have a roller coaster that lifts you up 200 feet and then drops you down 150 feet, spinning you 180 degrees. Another spot the kids seem to enjoy hanging around is the Food Court, which consists of thirteen restaurants.
Hilton Grand Vacations Club
3575 Las Vegas Boulevard South
800/230-7068, 702/697-2900
These 1BR and 2BR condo time-share units built next to the long-popular Flamingo Hilton offer families a lot of room to spread out in a casual and homey atmosphere. Visitors have their own equipped kitchens, washer/dryer, TVs and VCRs, sofabed, pool and kiddie pool, a deli, outdoor health club, fitness center and access to the next door Flamingo's splashy wave pool complex. Special activities for children include ice cream socials, board games, movie night and Play Station contests. They now operate three hotels in Las Vegas.
Rio All-Suites Casino Resort
3700 West Flamingo Road
866/746-7671
Voted tops for its outdoor marquee and spiffy staff uniforms by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, and selected by "Zagat's" as the best overall hotel in Las Vegas since 1995, the Rio remains a popular choice a little bit away from the heart of the action. In terms of child-oriented activities, this 2,500 all-suite resort doesn't offer too much, but families praise the friendly staff and enjoy the spacious, comfortable rooms complete with fridges and coffee makers. The Rio does have a small arcade room for youngsters, and four outdoor pools (including a fish-shaped one), plus a bounteous and tasty breakfast buffet. Another popular feature is the Masquerade Village Shops, a 60,000 square foot shopping area, including souvenir shops, children's clothing stores, sports and memorabilia items, as well as Weztels, a pretzel and smoothie shop.
Babysitters for Adult-Only Fun
If it's babysitting service you need, then it's babysitting service you'll get. Although most hotels in Las Vegas don't provide any type of babysitting, there are separate, licensed services that will go to almost all hotels and provide the kid-watching for you. Most charge a flat rate for the first four hours, and then charge hourly after that. So whenever you feel the need to spend some time apart from your kids, you can call one of these services:
Nannys & Grannys
702/364-4700
$60 for the first 4 hours, $10 per hour after that
Around The Clock
702/365-1040
$75 for the first 4 hours, $15 per hour after that
For more information on the region and its lodging choices, contact the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Bureau (702/892-0711). As far as families with kids under age 21 goes, they are the least receptive or welcoming tourist organization we've ever encountered, but probably helpful enough to send out free maps and brochures.
