Best Design Hotels in Las Vegas

Look onto the bright lights of The Strip, from your suite at this sleek 60 floor high rise hotel. ARIA’s lobby boasts a dramatic water feature covering a wall, modern art and an impressive atrium. Explore further around the building and you’ll happen upon a spa with sauna beds crafted using Japanese stone, three pools surrounded by cabanas, a casino (of course), a night club and a fine art collection. When it comes to mealtimes you have countless choices, or you can take the free tram to one of the other mainstay resorts of this most famous street.

For a truly exclusive and serene break in the heart of Vegas, choose the Forbes Five-Star rated Aria Sky Suites. Featured in the movie Now You See Me, the 442 one, two and three-bedroom suites are part of the larger Aria Resort and Casino. Guests are treated to inclusive luxuries like wets bars, tablets, a private lounge and pool, floor to ceiling picture windows, 24-hour butler service, free drinks and snacks, limousine transfers and full access to the rest of the resort’s amenities (including preferential treatment at many of its facilities). The decor here is less extravagant than many of the nearby hotels attracting high rollers. Instead, it’s all about quiet, discerning sophistication, with an emphasis in top-notch service.

The hotel, created by Sydell Group in partnership with Make It Nice, is a great choice for summer partying and romantic spring, autumn and winter escapes. Its 293 rooms have been designed by Jacques Garcia with urban East Coast interiors, echoing those of its New York sister property. Guests can gamble under the casino’s stunning Tiffany glass ceiling, replete with old-world glamour and acclaimed cocktails, or dine in several grand eateries. During peak season, the pool area becomes JEMAA, with table service and top-level DJs, retaining a tranquil vibe during the rest of the year.

Previously the Mandarin Oriental, the hotel was recently rebranded as the Waldorf Astoria and is another non-gaming hotel option. You won’t find the casual buffet-style dining that’s usually so ubiquitous in Vegas. Instead, it’s all about refined elegance and sophisticated experiences with Mediterranean dining at Veranda, a loose-leaf Tea Lounge, Zen Kitchen, full-service spa, yoga classes, 392 sleek rooms and suites. Located right in the middle of the strip, it boasts three palm-lined pools – hire a cabana for your own flat-screen TV, supplies of sunscreen and non-alcoholic drinks.

The Nobu is part of the landmark Ceasar’s Palace but has a very different vibe. The style is traditional and contemporary Japanese-inspired with exotic suites including The Sake and The Hakone. Celebrated Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, serves up tantalising Japanese cuisine at Nobu Restaurant and Lounge. It’s a peaceful option with just 182 rooms and located several minutes walk away from the main strip – making it popular with celebrities preferring to stay close to the attractions, but away from the tourist-driven bustle. A highlight is the rooftop villa with bar, zen garden and hot tub providing a birds’ eye view of the neon-soaked action.

Wynn Resorts holds more Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards than any other independent hotel company in the world and their Vegas casino resort has everything you need for a complete holiday under one roof. It’s every gambler’s dream. You can soak up the sun from a cabana while playing blackjack at one of its oasis styled pools, or head to the in-house casino for 1800 slots and 26 poker tables. You’ll also find a large spa, high-end designer boutiques, a nightclub, restaurants, cafes, buffets and suites boasting great views. The hotel is popular with couples seeking a high-octane fun-filled trip.

Found at the top of one of The Strip’s most iconic hotels with access to its facilities, the Forbes Five-Star awarded Skylofts have what are arguably the best views in town. With between one and three bedrooms, each loft has its own Bvlgari Bath Amenities, Nespresso Machine, immersion steam shower and an infinity edge spa tub as standard. Your wish is the staff’s command, with a dedicated concierge and personalised butler service around the clock. This is a great choice if you’re hosting a private party; you’ll have your own bar and mixologist in-suite, or you can get exclusive access to the lobby, which doubles as the SkyLounge.

Encore is the newer, sister property to Wynn Las Vegas, found at the slightly quieter end of The Strip, ideal for those who need a little respite from the brightest lights. It’s also a little more refined, with fine art and foliage, yet as opulent as a Sin City hotel should be. The main hub of Vegas is a ten-minute walk away, but with an in-house theatre, casino, a spa, a salon and an array of restaurants, you certainly won’t get bored or hungry. All of its bedrooms are suites, with Asian and Middle Eastern decorative accents overlaying a timeless Nevada luxury.