Some hotels are more upfront about their fees than others, but always double check. Originally the fee was to cover extra services – and some hotels do include extras like airport shuttles, local phone calls or fitness facilities – but now it can be a sneaky way to up profits.

Resort fees at hotels along the Strip range from $25–$45 a night before tax and you usually pay at the end of your stay. Most hotels in Las Vegas add on a daily extra charge which isn’t included in the room rate, whether you book direct or through a booking site. If the prices are pretty similar then it’s often worth booking direct with the hotel as many have loyalty schemes where you can get discounts or freebies. So it’s a good idea to shop around and try a few different booking sites as well as the hotel’s own website. I found the same room at the Bellagio on an August weeknight ranging from $180/£135 to $240/£180 on different websites. The Mandalay Bay–Excalibur monorail passing by the Luxor Shop aroundĮven when you’ve chosen a hotel and pinned down the best dates, the same hotel can have different prices depending where you look. So if you’re limited on time and want to visit a lot of places then you might be better paying a bit extra to get a more convenient location. The Strip is four miles long, with hotels spread along its length, so if you’re staying right down one end then you’ll have a long trek to reach the centre or the other end.įrequent Deuce buses run along the Strip 24 hours a day which cost $8 for 24 hours. There are over 30 hotels located on the Las Vegas Strip, but not all Strip locations are created equal.

The pool at the Tropicana Think about your location Then there are the events – if there’s a big show or conference in town then hotel prices can really spike, so check event listings too. There isn’t a real peak season in Las Vegas, but the city is extra busy around US holidays, especially between Christmas and New Year and during Spring Break. I stayed at Paris Las Vegas on a Thursday night and the same room quadrupled in price for the next night.īut it’s not just days of the week you need to factor in. Las Vegas is favourite destination for a US weekend getaway, so if you can steer clear of Friday and Saturday nights you can often bag a bargain.

Caesar’s Palace How to choose a Las Vegas Strip hotelīut first, here are a few tips to help you choose the best hotel in Las Vegas for you.

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