Where in Las Vegas is the best casino/hotel to stay and play at?

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 May 2024 12:39:35 -0400

The wife and I are going to hit Vegas (again) after 13 years to have another honeymoon. Obviously the place has changed since 2011. What's the best place to be?

Response by A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney made May 24 at 2024 1:36 PM

A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney — Fri, 24 May 2024 13:36:47 -0400

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Response by SSG Eric Blue made May 24 at 2024 10:15 PM

SSG Eric Blue — Fri, 24 May 2024 22:15:39 -0400

I'm not sure if Circus Circus is still up and running.

Response by SSgt Patrick Sprague made May 28 at 2024 4:26 AM

SSgt Patrick Sprague — Tue, 28 May 2024 04:26:24 -0400

Hey MSG Livingston!
I have lived in the Vegas area for quite a few years now. Here are our favorites and probably the best places to stay.

3. Red Rock Casino - Great location off the strip. It's in the more affluent area of Vegas (Summerlin). There's tons of good food at better prices around there. There's probably the best hospital in the valley there (hopefully you'll never need it). The slots here are probably the most tight.
2. Green Valley Ranch Casino and Spa - The slots are loose here while the tables are a bit high. They have one of the best Pizza places in the US. Pizza Rock has won numerous awards in Italy for the best pizza. That should say something. The BBQ is ok but the beer selection is probably second to none here. They have a full service spa and it's ok but, a little pricey. Negative though it's SUPER smokey and you catch a contact high at the roulette table from so many people smoking weed. Besides that, it's a great place.
1. The M Casino and Resort - This place is 100% our favorite and definitely a locals casino. It's NEVER packed. It's still on the blvd but all the way at the Henderson end (in the good area). The M has it all. They have a spa, a phenomenal pool, they're the sponsor hotel for the LV Raiders, and their food is top notch. Make reservations at Marinellis for some good Italian bistro-styled food and a good steak at Anthony's another night. There's also a piano bar, live music most every night at the other bar in the slots area. There's a shuttle, for the tour, to the Raiders training buildings and field (it's damn near behind the hotel). There are tons of videos on YT about this hotel and it's our suggestion. Not sure I'd bring kids though. It's not too kid friendly (which is definitely a +++ for us as ours are all grown).

On a side note, some of the absolute best and cheap food in the Vegas area is at the Village Pubs around the area. They're never busy, open 24/7 they have phenomenal daily specials at $9.99 (like primerib on Sat... What?!). Plus, there's 4 locations less than 5 miles away. Oh yeah Costco is about 3 miles down the street if that. So if you wanna do food and necessities on the cheap, you got that too.

Response by TSgt Mark Avant made Jul 8 at 2024 3:38 PM

TSgt Mark Avant — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 15:38:22 -0400

If you are going to shows and want to be close on the strip, my wife and I always stay at the Park MGM or the upscale top 4 floors Nomad Hotel, If I get compted rooms ot a substantial discount. MGM is military friendly with discounts and you automatically qualify for their Pearl level members card. What I like about the Park MGM is it is a small boutique hotel, completely smoke free, not a huge casino so you don’t have to walk for miles through a noisy, smokey casino to get to the elevators. Has some very nice onsite restaurants, Eataly is in it which is a really nice Italian market environment with fresh made fare of all kinds. The Dolby Live theater is connected so if you are seeing a concert there , no leaving the hotel. It is right next to TMobile arena so just a short walk across a quad to get there. Aliegent stadium is just on the other side of the freeway so a short walk. Right next to NYNY and across the street from MGM grand. If you want to stay on strip, this is our go to place. Highly recommend.

Response by SSgt Patrick Sprague made Aug 22 at 2024 1:48 AM

SSgt Patrick Sprague — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 01:48:02 -0400

Hey MSG Livingston,
Where did you end up going? I think everyone who posted is anxious to know!

Response by Sgt Linda Preuschoff made Nov 9 at 2024 2:27 AM

Sgt Linda Preuschoff — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 02:27:32 -0500

My husband and I like South Point. It's on the southern end of the strip, on the other side of the airport. It has really high ceilings, lots of great restaurants, a bowling alley, and even a very nice movie theater. We go 2 or 3 times a year as a family member lives in Vegas.

Response by PO2 Mike Vignapiano made Nov 25 at 2024 11:28 AM

PO2 Mike Vignapiano — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:28:15 -0500

I love questions like this, You'll get so many different answers depending on what others feel is the best, for them. I used to love Ceasars for the best. Then I liked the MGM. But now I favor the not-so-well known. A bit less people and they comp much faster than the bigger ones.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 15 at 2025 1:19 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 13:19:34 -0400

If you go again-Boulder Station.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 22 at 2025 7:03 AM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 May 2025 07:03:25 -0400

I stayed at the M Resort a couple years ago and honestly loved it. Way less crowded than the Strip spots, and their rooms felt newer and cleaner. Plus, the casino didn’t feel overly packed or too smoky, which is a huge plus for me.