The Best Family Hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada
What happens on a family holiday in Las Vegas gets told to all your children’s classmates. There’s a shark swimming pool at the Golden Nugget Hotel, an erupting volcano at the Mirage and a giant rollercoaster. Here are the best hotels in Vegas for the whole family.
1. Luxor Hotel and Casino
Resort, Budget Hotel, Casino Hotel
2. The Mirage
Casino Hotel
3. New York-New York Hotel and Casino
Casino Hotel
You don’t have to be a gambler to put good money on kids loving a hotel with a rollercoaster. New York-New York’s hits 67mph (108kph) and features a 203ft (62m) drop. It’s also got a virtual reality experience that whisks users out of Sin City into a research facility, where aliens are on the loose. This fun-at-every-turn hotel also has a neon-lit arcade with the latest video games and some classics, too.
5. Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino
Casino Hotel
Built in 1946, the Golden Nugget is one of the oldest casinos in Las Vegas. Kids will care little for its history but will almost certainly love its swimming pool. The Tank, as it’s known, includes a three-story waterslide that powers through a shark aquarium and ends in the main pool. For parents, there’s a just-for-adults area called the Hideout. Here, you’ll find an infinity pool, cabanas and a bar.
6. Mandalay Bay
Casino Hotel, Hotel
7. Flamingo Hotel and Casino
Hotel
It wouldn’t be a family vacation in Las Vegas without an exotic animal taking center stage. And, at this Vegas institution, it is, of course, the flamingos that grab the spotlight. The hotel has a flock of Chilean flamingos in a wildlife habitat, which is also inhabited by two rescued brown pelicans, as well as several koi fish and turtles. Elsewhere, the kid-friendly Beach Club Pool has waterslides and plenty of space to splash around in without annoying your fellow guests.
8. MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
Boutique Hotel, Casino Hotel
In a city of epic pools, the MGM Grand’s offering is, perhaps, the best for children. Spanning 6.5 acres (2.6ha), the Grand Pool Complex features plummeting waterfalls, three whirlpools, four swimming pools and a lazy river. In-house entertainment is also kid-friendly – the Cirque du Soleil is an obvious highlight, and children over five are allowed to attend. There’s also a Hunger Games exhibition with set recreations and film props.
9. Hilton Grand Vacations on the Las Vegas Strip
Hotel
Based at the north end of the Strip, Grand Vacation Suites is about as family-friendly as it gets in Las Vegas. It sits in a quieter part of town, plus there’s no gaming and no smoking. Rooms can be self-catered – ideal for a family on a budget. It has a basketball court, tennis courts and two swimming pools. If you do fancy an evening of blackjack, the nearest gambling establishment is a 10-minute walk away.
10. Trump International Hotel Las Vegas
Hotel, Luxury
Rising high above the Strip, the gold-glass Trump International Hotel might just have the best views in Las Vegas. These can be enjoyed from the luxury rooms, which feature huge floor-to-ceiling windows. This non-gaming, non-smoking hotel is far enough from the neon lights to make children feel safe, but not so far that you feel out of the action. Its spa offers specialized menus for little ones and teens, and there’s access to next-gen gaming consoles.
If you’re travelling to Vegas in a set of wheels and you don’t know where to park them read our rundown of the best hotels with free parking in Las Vegas, bookable through Culture Trip. These hotels don’t quite fit the bill? Then, you might want to check into a waterpark hotel instead. Alternatively, check out our list of budget-friendly stays in Las Vegas, or book into one of the best hotels on the Strip for a great location. Make sure to hit all the must-see attractions in town before heading out on a few day trips to explore the surrounding area. An array of budget-friendly restaurants will keep you fuelled during your stay in Sin City.
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