WSOP 2021: Best Hotels in Las Vegas

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Sep 02, 2021 9 min read Last updated Sep 18, 2021

Some of the most iconic hotels in the world dot the Las Vegas skyline. Poker players visiting the city can enjoy the opportunity to check out some of the best hotels in Las Vegas, with all of them offering plenty of Texas Hold'em games to attract poker players from all around the world.

Whether you’re in town for the World Series of Poker, or just want to experience the city’s plethora of poker rooms, be sure to spend some time at some of these iconic properties on the Las Vegas Strip.

Ever asked yourself "what are the best hotels in Las Vegas?" Here's PokerNews' overview of some of the best places to stay for a night in Sin City.

ARIA Resort and Casino

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One of the best hotels in Las Vegas is one Las Vegas poker players know very well: the ARIA Resort and Casino. The property hosts one of the city’s most popular poker rooms, as well as the PokerGO Studio.

The world-class poker amenities make up just a part of what’s available at ARIA. The tallest building found in the CityCenter complex, ARIA offers more than 4,000 rooms, including 568 Sky Suites.

The Sky Suites sit on the top two floors of the 61-story hotel at ARIA, with a private entrance and elevator lobby. The Sky Suites hold the distinction as one of only 46 resorts in the world to earn both AAA Five Diamond Status and the Forbes Five Star Award.

Built in 2009, the ARIA persists as one of the most modernised properties on the Las Vegas Strip and ticks off all the boxes you'd expect when it comes to best hotels in Las Vegas. All rooms at the hotel feature smart automation that adjusts curtains, shuts off idle lights and electronics, and regulates the temperature when you enter or exit your room.

The casino floor at ARIA encompasses 150,000 square feet of gaming space. The poker room offers a variety of games and limits, including Table 1, a high-stakes table formerly known as the 'Ivey Room' after poker legend Phil Ivey.

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Some of the most prestigious tournaments in the world play out at the PokerGO Studio, including the Super High Roller Bowl, Poker Masters, and U.S. Poker Open.

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Bellagio

Situated next door to CityCenter, the Bellagio has a reputation as one of the best hotels in Las Vegas. Its iconic fountains, made famous by films such as Ocean's 11, span more than 1,000 feet with water soaring as high as 460 feet.

Inside the AAA Five Diamond Resort & Casino you will find plenty to keep you occupied. The Cirque du Soleil show 'O' is based in the hotel's theatre, with the beautiful Conservatory & Botanical Gardens an attraction in their own right.

Since opening in 1998 on the former site of the Dunes Hotel & Casino, the Bellagio has remained one of the best hotels on the Las Vegas Strip. The hotel offers nearly 4,000 rooms, and the casino houses a poker room that sits at the epicenter of high-stakes cash games in Las Vegas.

Formerly known as Bobby's Room, the recently-renamed Legends Room is synonymous with high-stakes poker in the city. The venue also hosted the World Poker Tour Five Diamond World Poker Classic, with former Director of Tournament Operations Jack McClelland inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame.

Related: Patrik Antonius Loses $500,000 Playing in Bellagio's Bobby's Room

Caesars Palace

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"Did Caesar live here?"

Caesars Palace, the iconic Las Vegas hotel, will forever by immortalized by that line from The Hangover. With a 20-foot statue of Augustus Caesar near the entrance, it is located right at the center of the Las Vegas Strip, and is one of its most recognisable properties. Needless to say, when you're looking for the best hotels in Las Vegas, Caesar's Palace sits right at the top.

Whether it's shopping at the Forum, or visiting the on-site theatre aptly called 'The Colosseum' there's something for everyone. Patrons can check out the adults-only variety show 'Absinthe' or visit the 4,500-square-foot poker room.

During the second half of 2021, Caesars Palace will be undergoing a multi-million-dollar renovation of its main entrance, with two redesigned gaming areas, a renovated table games area and a new lobby bar.

Opened in 1966, Caesars Palace stands the test of time as one of the best hotels in Las Vegas. Always an iconic hotel in the ever-evolving Las Vegas landscape, Caesars Palace remains a must-see property during visits to Las Vegas.

Resorts World Las Vegas

The newest Las Vegas hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, Resorts World cost a staggering $4.3 billion to build, and was opened in June 2021. While Resorts World is still brand new, it’s already garnering a reputation as one of the best hotels in Las Vegas.

The resort houses three Hilton hotels: Las Vegas Hilton, Conrad Las Vegas and Crockfords Las Vegas, with a a grand total of 3,500 rooms. There is also 117,000 square feet of gaming space and 100,000 square foot entertainment complex.

Situated across the street from Wynn/Encore, Resorts World already forges an unmistakable presence on the Strip. The casino offers cashless gaming, using RFID technology implanted in the chips and at the tables. The cashless technology encompasses the 30-table poker room as well.

Read More: Resorts World Las Vegas - Everything You Need to Know

Wynn Las Vegas

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Much like ARIA and Bellagio, Wynn Las Vegas takes a spot as one of the go-to venues for high-stakes poker players in Las Vegas. The Wynn, along with its sister property Encore, strikes an unmistakable profile on the north end of the Strip.

Wynn Las Vegas immediately ranked as one of the best hotels in Las Vegas after opening in 2005. Encore opened in 2008, and the Wynn/Encore combined offers 4,748 rooms and 110,000 square feet of gaming floor.

Wynn/Encore holds more Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards than any other resort in the world. Amenities at the world-class property include the Wynn Plaza shopping complex, Wynn Golf and Country Club, and multiple nightclubs and restaurants.

Wynn Las Vegas recently hosted one of the biggest live tournaments in poker history, with the $10,000 buy-in Wynn Millions awarding a $1.46 million payday to the winner.

Related: Andrew Moreno Wins 2021 Wynn Millions ($1,460,106)

The Venetian Resort

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Ever wanted to see the sites of Venice? The Venetian Resort offers the closest thing to that experience on the Strip, featuring canals, gondoliers, painted clouds, and architecture reminiscent of Northern Italy’s most famous city.

The Venetian opened in 1999, and in the past two decades has stood the test as one of the best hotels in Las Vegas. A sister property, the Palazzo, opened at the end of 2007.

The Venetian/Palazzo complex hosts more than 7,000 rooms and suites, making it the world’s second-largest hotel. The casino offers 120,000 square feet of gaming space, including a 32-table poker room.

Related: Chad Eveslage Wins WPT Venetian for $910,370

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Based in the United Kingdom, Will started working for PokerNews as a freelance live reporter in 2015 and joined the full-time staff in 2019. He now works as Managing Editor. He graduated from the University of Kent in 2017 with a B.A. in German. He also holds an NCTJ Diploma in Sports Journalism.

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