Center Strip
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Balcony rooms over the Strip
- Pool
- Spa
- Restaurants
Terraces with Strip views set the Cosmopolitan apart on the Center Strip, backed by several pools, a spa and a dense run of restaurants.
Views, suites, pools, spas and dining
Las Vegas hotels on and around the Strip
Six upscale hotels along Las Vegas Boulevard, grouped by where they sit on the Strip. Each entry notes the facilities that matter for a longer stay and links to a booking page where dates and rates can be checked.
Showing 6 hotels
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Las Vegas hotels
North Strip
Encore at Wynn Las Vegas
All-suite tower, north end
- Pool
- Spa
- Golf course
All-suite rooms fill the Encore tower at the north end of the Strip, alongside its own spa, pools and the Wynn golf course.
Center Strip
Vdara Hotel & Spa
Suite living beside Aria
- Suites
- Spa
- Kitchenette
- Pet friendly
Suites with kitchenettes make Vdara a quieter Center Strip base, a short covered walk from Aria and Bellagio, with a spa and pool deck.
Center Strip
Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas
High lobby, calm rooms
- Pool
- Spa
- Fitness center
Set within CityCenter, the Waldorf Astoria keeps a lobby high above the Strip, with a spa, pool and afternoon tea in the Tea Lounge.
South Strip
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
Quiet floors at the south end
- Pool
- Spa
- Fitness center
Occupying the upper floors of the Mandalay Bay tower, the Four Seasons has its own entrance, pool and spa at the Strip's south end.
Center Strip
Bellagio
Fountains, gardens and dining
- Pool
- Spa
- Restaurants
Fountains and a botanical conservatory define Bellagio, a Center Strip resort with a courtyard of pools, a spa and fine dining.
Choosing a base along the Strip
Las Vegas Boulevard runs north to south, and the six hotels listed here fall into three stretches of it. Where you stay sets how much of each day is spent walking, waiting for a ride or simply staying put.
Center Strip
Bellagio, the Cosmopolitan, Vdara and the Waldorf Astoria sit within a few blocks of each other around Bellagio and CityCenter. This is the densest part of the Strip for restaurants and shows, and the easiest place to be without a car. Bellagio and the Cosmopolitan are large resorts with the fountains and the Strip itself at the door. Vdara and the Waldorf Astoria are hotel-only buildings set slightly back from the boulevard, which makes them quieter while keeping the same address. A free tram links Bellagio, Vdara and Aria, and Park MGM, so moving between them does not mean a walk in the heat.
North Strip
Encore, with Wynn beside it, stands at the north end near Fashion Show mall and the Las Vegas Convention Center. The immediate neighbourhood is calmer than the Center Strip and the grounds are self-contained, with pools, a spa and the only on-Strip golf course among these six. The trade-off is distance: reaching the Bellagio area on foot is a long walk, so plan on rideshare, taxis or the Deuce bus that runs the length of the boulevard.
South Strip
The Four Seasons occupies the upper floors of the Mandalay Bay tower at the far south end, closest to Harry Reid International Airport. It operates with its own entrance, lobby, pool and spa, and a free tram connects Mandalay Bay with Luxor and Excalibur. Guests here get the quietest setting of the six, at the cost of being furthest from the Center Strip.
What to weigh
Location first: if the plan is to walk between resorts, restaurants and shows, the Center Strip saves the most time. Facilities second: all six have a spa and pool, but only Vdara offers suites with kitchenettes, only Encore is all-suite with golf on site, and only Vdara lists pets as welcome. Room type matters for longer stays; standard rooms at the large resorts are generous, but the suite-led hotels give more space to spread out. Getting around: the Las Vegas Monorail runs along the east side of the Strip, the Deuce bus covers the whole boulevard, and resort trams link neighbouring properties on the west side. Finally, read the booking page closely. Resort fees are added by most Strip hotels and are shown at checkout, and parking arrangements differ from one resort to the next.
Common questions
Which part of the Strip suits a first visit?
The Center Strip, around Bellagio and CityCenter, puts the most restaurants, shows and sights within walking distance. Bellagio, the Cosmopolitan, Vdara and the Waldorf Astoria all sit in that stretch, so the choice there comes down to whether you want a large resort or a quieter hotel-only building.
How far apart are these hotels?
The Center Strip hotels are within a few blocks of one another, while Encore at the north end and the Four Seasons at the south end are each a long walk from the middle. Rideshare, taxis, the Deuce bus and the resort trams cover those longer hops.
Do Las Vegas hotels charge resort fees?
Most hotels on the Strip add a nightly resort fee on top of the room rate, and the booking page shows it before you confirm. The fee typically covers items such as in-room internet and fitness center access, but the exact inclusions differ by hotel.
Which of these hotels has suites with a kitchen?
Vdara Hotel & Spa is the one listed here whose suites include kitchenettes. Encore at Wynn Las Vegas is also all-suite, but its suites are not set up for cooking.
Where do the availability links go?
Every "Check availability" button opens the hotel's page on Hotels.com in a new tab, where you can enter dates, see rates and complete a booking. Scenic Strip Stays does not take bookings itself.