The city tower
High-rise casino hotels put the views first, with lounges and rooftop dining above the street.
A traveller's notebook on resort hotels and late dinners.
Rooms, restaurants and the shows in between.
This journal looks at casino resorts the way a traveller would: the room, the restaurant, the pool, the walk back after a late dinner.
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Ways to stay
The show-night stay
Booking a room around a concert or headline act turns a late night into an easy walk upstairs.
The boutique stay
Smaller properties trade scale for quiet corridors, personal service and rooms that feel less like a conference centre.
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Before you book.
Before choosing a casino hotel, compare facilities and practical details. A little research makes for a more comfortable stay.
- –Check parking and late check-out options.
- –Confirm age restrictions for casino areas.
- –Look up entertainment schedules for your dates.
- –Review room categories and amenities.
- –Check pool and spa opening hours.
- –Read hotel policies and cancellation terms.
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The rest of the building.
Many hotels provide services and facilities that can be enjoyed without taking part in casino gaming at all.
A casino hotel can be a complete hospitality destination. Visitors come for the rooms, the restaurants, the entertainment, or simply a change of scenery.
WatchConcerts, comedy, residencies and touring shows.
UnwindPools, spas, saunas and treatment rooms.
DineRestaurants, casual food, lounges and bars.
ExploreLive entertainment, leisure facilities and nearby sights.
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Entertainment should remain entertainment.
Casino gambling is restricted to people who meet the legal gambling age in their jurisdiction. If you choose to play, set a budget, avoid chasing losses and play responsibly.
Guests can enjoy hotel accommodation, dining, leisure and other facilities without gambling. If gambling stops being fun, support services are available in most regions.