Choosing A Las Vegas Strip Hotel Location

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For the most fun and convenience in Vegas, stay on the Strip. And don't even think you can't find a room -- with nineteen of the world's twenty-five largest hotels, as well as many other fine hotels, the Strip offers more than 67,000 rooms. (Exception: Plan far in advance if you want to stay on the Strip on New Year's Eve.)

But what you may not realize is that your location on the Strip can make a big difference in how much you enjoy Vegas.

The Strip (or, Las Vegas Boulevard, roughly between Sahara Avenue and Russell Road) covers a distance of a little over 4 miles. In general, you can think of the dividing line between the North Strip and the South Strip as Flamingo Road. However, some booking sites like Priceline will place the line somewhat differently.

(Online maps such as the one at Las Vegas Monorails will show you the location of Strip hotels.)

There are gorgeous hotels on both the North and South Strip, but there are also seedy areas that mar portions of the North Strip. Much of the North Strip was cleared for condos and other projects, which came to a halt in the economic downturn. Unfortunately, some of the establishments that remain are fairly shabby, even seedy.

In the North Strip, know that the Circus Circus, Riviera Hotel and Casino, Sahara, Stratosphere, and Hilton Grand Vacations, not to be confused with the Las Vegas Hilton, are in less than desirable areas.

I won't say avoid places like the Circus Circus and Sahara, budget hotel casinos that many people love, but it's best to use the Las Vegas Monorail to and from the Sahara at night and a taxi to and from the others. Many people are uncomfortable walking north of the Encore at night.

On the other hand, you can feel safe at the stunning hotels on the North Strip, such as the Wynn Vegas and the Encore. When you are outside these hotels, you are in better areas and are protected by the crowds that jam around these popular sites.

So here's the rule of thumb: If you are bidding for hotels on Priceline, you can be very happy on either the South or North Strip IF you are "naming your own price" for a 4- or 5-star hotel. However, IF you're bidding on a lower-star hotel, we recommend that you bid on Priceline's zone for the South Strip. You'll be much happier with a three-star hotel on the South Strip than a three-star hotel on the North Strip.

As a traveler who has visited Vegas many times and who has lived near it, I feel that to avoid walking at least parts of the Strip would be like sitting indoors in New Orleans through Mardi Gras. So I recommend that you find a hotel where you feel safe to walk and be dazzled. Remember, too, that even if you have a car, it's best to keep it parked, which is usually free at Strip hotels. Many taxis and the monorail will help you jump from one place to another.

About the Author:
An extensive world traveler, Don Nadeau, president of BidOnTravel, loves helping people become experts at using Hotwire and Priceline bidding. Learn more about booking a hotel on the Las Vegas Strip.



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