I've been to Las Vegas over 50 times. Here are my 8 tips for booking the perfect hotel at the best price.

31.10.2023 - 12:05 / insider.com

I take the planning of our Vegas trips very seriously.

After decades of visiting Sin City and over 50 trips, I've learned that the first — and most important — step is booking our room. I want the best location, great dining, a fabulous pool, and the cheapest possible price.

So, after much experience and some big travel mistakes, here's everything I take into consideration when I book a hotel in Vegas.

Vegas is a world-class entertainment destination featuring hundreds of shows, concerts, and sporting events. After deciding what we'll be doing in Vegas, I then select a hotel nearby.

During our last trip, we enjoyed the new Cirque du Soleil show at New York-New York hotel. When the show was over, we walked 10 minutes back to our hotel room at the NoMad. We avoided the hassle of waiting for an Uber and saved a few bucks as well.  

If you're attending a hockey game at T-Mobile Arena, you'll be within walking distance of hotels New York-New York and the Park MGM. Raiders fans can exit Allegiant Stadium and quickly enter either Mandalay Bay or Delano hotel.

Nothing can ruin a good evening like sitting in traffic, so take a few minutes to find and book the most conveniently located hotel.

Resort pools have become entertainment destinations with day clubs, cabanas, restaurants, bars, music, and games. 

Before booking a hotel, I look at the website to see what type of pool area is offered. I prefer multiple pools, a game area, and, of course, a bar. Some of our favorite pools are at Resorts World, Park MGM, and the Wynn. 

Many of our afternoons in Vegas are spent relaxing by the pool, usually with a drink in hand.

The No. 1 reason I go to Vegas is to eat. Few cities in the US have as many top-notch restaurants as Las Vegas.

But not all resorts are equal when it comes to dining, so I always look for a list of restaurants on each hotel's website. I want a nice mix of cuisines as well as a few budget-friendly eateries.

For a long time, our favorite resort for dining has been The Cosmopolitan. We love to grab breakfast at Eggslut in the morning, a slice at Secret Pizza for lunch, and a pre-dinner cocktail at The Chandelier.

Our new favorite destination for food is Resorts World — its Famous Food Street Eats hall has some of the best Asian cuisine in Vegas.

Although I love the constant party vibe in Vegas, sometimes I want a break from it and choose a resort without a casino. 

There are a few places where guests can enter a quiet lobby, check in quickly, and arrive at their room without walking for miles.

Vdara is the ideal spot to combine a central Strip location with a quiet hotel. If you want something luxurious, opt for the Waldorf Astoria. Delano is a bit removed from everything on the Strip, but it's a