"This hotel channels all the glamour of old Vegas, with backlit onyx, tinted glass, and thousands of Swarovski crystals reminiscent of classics like the Desert Inn. But it also feels really contemporary and natural: Since it backs up against the stunning Red Rock Conservation Area, its rooms and public areas are very much in keeping with the colors of the desert—natural hues and dark woods with pops of color. Ever evolving, this hotel that’s beloved by both locals and an increasing number of drive-in travelers has opened high-end restaurant after restaurant recently (Marc Vetri’s Osteria Fiorella, Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill, a new outpost of the city’s legendary Lotus of Siam, and the stunning Naxos Taverna). And those who associate locals’ casinos with old-timers playing bingo should check out the new High Limit Room, a 9,000-square-foot salon of table games attended by dedicated butler service." - Andrea Bennett
