What to expect: Opened in 1966 as a destination for celebrities and high rollers, Caesars Palace is a tribute to Roman opulence with decor in marble, gilt, and crystal. A garden of cypresses, statues, and pools buffers this expansive hotel from the busy Strip.
Amenity highlights: The 4,100-seat Colosseum (surcharge) hosts Celine Dion, Elton John, and other headliners. Qua Baths & Spa at Caesars Palace features lavish Roman baths, therapeutic massage and skin treatments. The 4.5-acre Garden of the Gods features four outdoor pools and two oversized spa tubs. Dining choices include restaurants by Parisian Guy Savoy, celebrity chefs Bobby Flay and Wolfgang Puck, Bay Area chef Bradley Ogden, and Hawaiian chef Jean-Marie Josselin.Insider tip: At McCarran International Airport, a Caesars Palace desk near baggage carousel number 1 enables guests to check in to their hotel guestrooms while waiting for luggage to arrive.
