Out on the town, Vegas style
The ultimate party city, Las Vegas truly comes to life when the sun goes down. As the famous Strip lights up for the evening, visitors marvel at the nightlife offerings of one of the world’s most popular cities. From classic cabaret performances through to the hippest DJs and clubs, Las Vegas is the definitive after-dark destination. The ten hottest spots to enjoy Las Vegas nights:
40/40 Club at The Palazzo
Owned by hip hop mogul Jay-Z, The 40/40 Club is a unique blend of upscale sports bar and ultra-lounge. Featuring over 85 plasma TVs, five bars and leather couches for sports enjoyment, 40/40 offers American fare with a Latin accent and five VIP rooms. Sip top-shelf wines and enjoy sports action from around the world.
Palazzolasvegas.com/4040.aspx
Uber-cool at LAX, Luxor
A restaurant, ultralounge and nightclub all in one, LAX at Luxor has one of the most exclusive VIP sections. With dark décor and plush leather couches, LAX has a long list of celebrity investors including Christina Aguilera and DJ AM. The destination of choice for club-goers, A-list celebrities and the social jet set, LAX caters to a young sophisticated audience.
Luxor.com/nightlife/lax.aspx
Get the party started at PURE, Caesars Palace
Attracting the hottest of DJs, this stylish and intimate ultra-lounge is popular with fashionistas, celebrity DJs and the beautiful people. Recently Paris Hilton celebrated her birthday by writhing in a giant martini glass on the dance floor of PURE. Purethenightclub.com
Be teased on the Strip by Forty Deuce, Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino
Enjoy the burlesque revival with Ivan Kane’s Forty Deuce at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino. Sexy, sensual dancers take to the stage and strut in front of a curtain of pearls. Claiming to put the ‘tease’ back into the Strip, Forty Deuce boasts intimate seating and a smoky vibe and between shows celebrity DJs keep the audience dancing.
Fortydeuce.com/lasvegas-nightclubs.php
Ripen the night with Cherry at Red Rock Casino, Resort, Spa
From summer weekend pool parties to the sleek juicy nightclub interior, Cherry at Red Rock is ripe with hip, young singles. Edgy dance beats and tasty cocktails are favourites with the in-crowd as Cherry’s sweet surroundings open up to visitors entering through a long, mirrored tunnel with scarlet lighting. A fire and water fountain, private cabanas with plasma TVs and stereos, refrigerators, fans and private bars are all highlights.
Redrocklasvegas.com/entertainment/cherry_nightclub.php
Ultra-style is Tao at The Venetian
With weekly events that attract the coolest visitors and locals, Tao is one of the hottest DJ houses. Temple Tuesdays, one of the club’s more intimate nights, fills the Tao Ultra-Lounge with sexy, soulful house music. Vinyl Wednesdays showcases cutting edge culture and Worship Thursdays is the prime time to mix with local socialites. High energy, Tao boasts an outside terrace, go-go dancers and eight private skyboxes with mini-bars and espresso machines.
Venetian.com/TAONIGHTCLUB.aspx
Decadence at Studio 54, MGM Grand
A modern interpretation on the New York original, Studio 54 at MGM Grand features four dance floors and bars, semi-private lounges, live dancers, wall walkers and chart-topping dance music. With high-energy music with a wild scene that could make the original 70s club blush and gives the other Las Vegas clubs something to aim for.
Mgmgrand.com/nightlife/studio-54.aspx
Tryst at Wynn Las Vegas
Tryst evokes an intimate rendezvous spot for lovers. At Wynn Las Vegas, Tryst offers guests an exciting nightspot. The main room provides a sizable dance floor which extends into a breathtaking 90-foot waterfall that cascades into a secluded lagoon, perfect for stealing moments with a current or new love.
Wynnlasvegas.com/#Entertainment/tryst
Rain down at The Palms
An elevated dance floor lit up by fireballs and gyrating water fountains; Rain at The Palms is a new breed of multisensory nightclub. Enter through a tunnel of gold-mirrored mosaic with changing coloured lights and fog. Find an intimate corner with a cabana or water booth. Then dance the night away.
N9negroup.com/#/rain/main/
Privé Las Vegas at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
A towering bar, an exclusive range of limited edition items by famous designers and constant celebrity appeal, Privé is the ultimate in Las Vegas nightlife. World-class service, a refined ambience and celebrity visitors draw in the beautiful crowds.
Planethollywoodresort.com/ntl_prive.php
With so many clubs and bars to choose from, Las Vegas’ nightlife has something for everyone. Further options include The Bank at Bellagio (bellagio.com/nightlife/the-bank.aspx), Pussycat Dolls Lounge at Caesars Palace (purethenightclub.com), Gold Diggers at The GoldenNugget (goldennugget.com), Body English at Hard Rock Hotel (hardrockhotel.com/las-vegas/clubs/body-english/), eyecandy sound lounge & bar at Mandalay Bay (mandalaybay.com/dining/eyecandy.aspx), Rouge at MGM Grand (mgmgrand.com/nightlife/rouge-bar.aspx) The Beatles’ Revolution Lounge at The Mirage (mirage.com/nightlife/entertainment_nightlife_revolution.aspx), Polly Esthers at the Stratosphere (stratospherehotel.com/nightlife/poly_esters.cfm) and Blush at Wynn Las Vegas (wynnlasvegas.com/#Entertainment/blush). Downtown Las Vegas, 3rd Street offers fabulous choices including Beauty Bar (beautybar.com), Celebrity Nightclub and Sidebar.
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