WHAT TO WEAR IN LAS VEGAS

If you are planning a trip to the entertainment capital of the world, there will be two questions you’ll ask yourself, firstly what will the weather be like and secondly what should I take to wear. The Vegas hotel reviews team has put together a pretty comprehensive guide of what you’ll need to take so you don’t get caught out. Whether you’ll be there for some serious partying or a relaxing weekend break we can give you the low down.

Las Vegas is a fairly casual town and most of the time you can get away with wearing what you like, it will be more the weather that will determine how you dress. But remember if you are going to be spending most of your time inside all the properties are air-conditioned.

TIME OF THE YEAR:

Las Vegas boast an average of 300 days of sunshine and the rainfall is pretty low.

December/January/February:

With temperatures between 15 and 20 degrees but the winds are cold and it can be quite fresh when you are outside, although you won’t wear it all the time having a winter coat is recommended.

March/April:

It really starts to warm up around this time of year, with temperatures similar to British summer averages you can get away with short sleeve tops but be on the safe side and take either a light jacket or some knitwear for when you are going outside.

May/June/July/august:

High summer is here!! You’ll need shorts, tees and skirts for the girls.

September/October/November:

It’s still pretty warm in these months, so short sleeves and lighter tops will be mostly what you’ll want to wear, take a jacket or some light knitwear just in case.

WHERE YOU’LL BE:

In The Casinos:

Jeans and shorts are acceptable in the casinos and most people dress fairly casual whilst at the tables especially in the day, at night you’ll find the majority of patrons dress up a little more, smart casual is the order of the day, dresses for the girls and shirts, jeans and chinos are the main stay for the guys.

In The Clubs:

Dress to impress. The clubs are quite strict, they don’t mind Jeans, but you’ll want to make sure they are your best pair and fancy. Make sure you leave your trainers, flip flops and shorts in your room or you’ll be sent packing, even trendy top end sneakers will get you knocked back at the door.

In A Restaurant:

Common sense is the order of the day. If you are expecting to experience an evening of fine dining then dress for the occasion, if you are going for something cheap and cheerful then you’ll be fine in your jeans and pumps. If you are in any doubt then check in the local guide or call the restaurant in advance.

Seeing A Show:

It’s pretty simple when going to a show, daytime shows are a casual affair and evening shows more glitzy and dressy.

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Arrival:

Owned by Steve Wynn formally of the Mirage and the Bellagio, The Wynn boasts to be Las Vegas’s only 5 stars and 5-diamond resort and certainly wants to impress its guests. It is a fantastic looking property and with its Ferrari dealership, and shops such as Chanel, Dior, Cartier and Louis Vuitton just to name a few, it is looking to attract the Las Vegas high rollers. The opulence continues inside, you are firstly hit by the fragrance, which is pumped through the public areas, you won’t find any stale cigarette smells wafting from the casino here. There are waterfalls and lots of trees lit by thousands of pea lights. The atmosphere is one of the best in town and you feel a million dollars just being there.

Check in was quick and the staff are very courteous and happy to help. The service at the Wynn is second to none.

Room:

Entering the rooms you are greeted by fantastic views of either the strip or the Wynn’s exclusive golf course through the floor to ceiling windows dressed in expensive, electric drapes, tastefully decorated our room was one of the cleanest we experienced in Las Vegas, it had two queen size beds with beautiful linen, a sofa and a small dining table, a HD Flat screen TV.

The bathrooms are also of a great standard; they boast twin vanity units, a large bath and a separate shower and WC. There was also a 15” flat screen, for you to catch up with the soaps whilst you relax in the tub. The towels at the Wynn were fantastic quality but disappointingly there is no Aveda here, the freebies were The Wynn’s own brand.

If you are feeling a little cheeky try and blag an upgrade to a tower suite, you get a private entrance and even better service.

Gaming:

Offering 111,000 sq ft of gaming with the tables running through the centre, the Wynn’s casino is well thought out and easy to get around without much fuss.

Minimums on the tables start at around $15- $25, but they are few and far between, expect to be betting around $50 minimums, after all this is a premium casino and wants to attract the rich and beautiful.

Slot machines start at a penny and go up to a whopping $5000

The cocktails are amazing at the Wynn and are served by pretty waitresses; we were extremely impressed when one of them remembered us from our visit last year. It can take a while to be served though.
Dining:

The Wynn offers a wide selection of eateries, from Italian to Asian cuisine it is all of a very high standard and as with everything in the Wynn service is excellent in all. You’ll require a reservation in most of the restaurants and all have fairly hefty prices.

Alex, ran by chef Alex Stratta, they offer a fantastic delicately flavoured French menu.

Bartolotta Ristorante Di Mare has a wonderful Italian menu and fly’s seafood in daily for some of the freshest dishes in town,

If you fancy some American classics try The Country Club it is an American steakhouse, overlooking the golf course it has an amazing setting and offers some of the best of Americas regional dishes. There is also SW which is a traditional steak house with the flavours of the Alsace.

Daniel Boulud Brasserie is a French brasserie, serving classics with a modern twist.

For an Asian flavour visit Okada, they offer authentic tappanyaki and modern Japanese creations; Red 8 also offers authentic Asian cuisine and is one of the few restaurants that are open at lunchtime. For Szechwan, Shanghai and Cantonese cooking pop into Wing Lei.

Exclusive to the Wynn’s tower guests, Tableau has menus running through out the day from breakfast to evening dinner.

Overall:

The Wynn seems to be everyone’s favourite, it is certainly ours.

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The Wynn Las Vegas Hotel, the newest on the Strip, is conveniently situated on Las Vegas Boulevard with the Wynn Golf Course backing onto Paradise Road. The sleek and sophisticated building has a mirrored effect finish which reflects the stunning lights from all around. This $2.7 billion hotel was designed by Steve Wynn, the same designer as the Bellagio, Treasure Island and the Mirage hotels.

With approximately 2,700 rooms, the Wynn Hotel stands high with some of the finest hotels in Las Vegas and proudly boasts the Wynn Pool and Wynn Golf Course as well as the Wynn Cabanas which are some of the best on the Strip, with complimentary iPods and a TV.

And just in case you need to buy a Ferrari while you are visiting, there is a Ferrari and Maserati dealership within the grounds to fulfill your needs and a night out at the Wynn Blush Boutique Nightclub is a must.

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Arrival:

Walking into the Bellagio is like walking into a grand Italian Villa, It has a very spacious entrance with specially commissioned sculptures, check out the reception areas ceiling, it has a sculpture of 2000 hand blown glass flowers which hang down above a ginormous silver and gold horse, there is also a 14ft high chocolate fountain which seemed to get a lot of attention, a must see for all you chocoholics.

The check in desk was extremely busy, but fast and efficient and there is plenty to look at whilst you wait in line.

Rooms:

The Bellagio has 3933 guest rooms and suites, our room was well thought out, it was tastefully decorated and offered all the extras you would expect from a 5 star resort, remote controlled electric curtains, Flat screen TV, 3 phones, a safe, iron and ironing board, bath robes, expensive bedding and a well stocked but over priced mini bar. It had a small desk but unlike its rival hotels, we were missing a sofa in our room,

The bathroom was one of the biggest we’d seen in Vegas, almost the same size as our room and I couldn’t help thinking we could have had a little more living space. It had a separate shower and bath, marble floors and beautiful fittings, but again unlike its rivals at this level no TV.

Gaming:

The Bellagio casino covers 110,000sq ft and has a really great atmosphere, you get two distinct groups of people here, the people watchers and the people who liked being watched, generally rich and beautiful but not always beautiful. The cocktail service is good and the waitresses are attentive as long as the tips keep coming.

They offer every game you’ll want to play in the Bellagio casino, on the tables expect minimums to be $15-$25 at quieter times you may find some $10 tables but you’ll have to hang around for a seat. The slots here are the quietest in town, it’s strange to say the least, there are masses of machines to choose from and you can bet from a penny up.

Dining:

The Bellagio offers a wide variety of restaurants but this is a swanky hotel and most of them are pretty pricey.

Fix has a varied menu serving sushi, Kobe beef burgers and great steaks. There is a great buzz and plenty of customers and beautiful waitresses. Expect a long wait for your table, our reservation was booked for 9pm and it was closer to 10pm before we sat down. My tip is get a seat at the bar, have a few drinks and order and eat there, you’ll get really well looked after by the staff and have some good banter to boot, we even got a few free drinks thrown in.

If you fancy dining with an Asian flavour The Bellagio has two restaurants on offer, Noodles is a traditional noodle bar with Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and Hong Kong style dishes and you and spend a little or a lot. If you want something a bit more up market visit Jasmines it has a romantic atmosphere and serves traditional Hong Kong and Cantonese dishes.

If a steak is your bag, then give the Prime Steakhouse a visit, this 1930’s style chophouse offers speciality dishes from 5pm-10pm

Le Cirque is a real experience, with views over the Bellagio Lake; it has a great contempary French menu.

Sticking with the Mediterranean feel Michael Mina blends it with a Californian twist to offer distinctive seafood dishes and Picasso has outstanding offerings from chef Julian Serrano and has some original Picasso artwork on the walls. You can also taste the delights of home-style rustic Tuscan dishes in Osteria Del Circo. In the spa tower Sensi offers a wide and varied menu with Italian, Asian and seafood specials.

Nightlife:

If you fancy a boogie, pop to Bank, the Bellagio premier nightclub, it caters for a discerning cosmopolitan crowd. Drink prices are about average for Vegas and the music is top. Blag freebie passes from the concierge and you’ll be in there in seconds.
Overall:

A great central location. This place is fancy and has lots to offer, we had loads of fun.
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Arrival:

Built in 1957 The Tropicana has definitely seen better days, it is run down and even the extra coats of paint have stopped covering the cracks, it even smells old. Everything about it shouts Refurb!! However its not all bad here, the service is great and the staff are extremely helpful. With only 1880 rooms it is small for the strip and this lends itself to the very friendly and intimate atmosphere. You can get some great deals especially in the week; you’ll get a room from $40 up.

Rooms:
The rooms can be hit and miss, they are not the most palatial and like the public areas they are in desperate need of a make over, if you get one that is not up to scratch make sure you complain, you should get moved pretty quickly. The paradise tower seems to offer the biggest rooms and the best facilities, you get a TV, a safe, iron and ironing board and a balcony and comfy beds. The bathrooms are of a good size and even have baths big enough for two. Freebies are low rent but there are plenty of them.

Casino:

You can play fairly cheaply at the Tropicana’s casino; they have everything you’ll want to play. The minimums on the tables start at $5 and the slots start at a nickel and go up to $100 in the high stakes area, choose your slots carefully, as many are really tight.

Dining:

The food is average to say the least, there is not a great selection and it is all-expensive for what you get. You are well advised to book tables in advance, as they get busy.

Mizunos offers Japanese cuisine that is all prepared at your tableside. Legends Steak and Seafood has a varied menu for you to choose from.

Island buffet, this place is overpriced and everyone we spoke to hated it, so try elsewhere.

Overall:

This place has seen better days but the service is excellent and you can get some great deals on rooms.

Arrival:

If you like your hotels looking a bit like the entrance to a Disney ride TI hits the spot with its pirate theme, it is within easy walking distance to both the North and central strip and has a cheeky little monorail which will take you straight to the Mirage. It has 2900 rooms and suites at prices that are not too over the top, in the week you can get a room for around $130.

Rooms:

Smaller than average, the rooms are simply decorated and extremely clean, they have all you would expect including good sized wardrobes with safes and high speed internet access. The bathrooms are in the same vain, simple but tastefully done, you won’t find double sinks and separate showers here but what you get is clean and tidy and you get some nice freebies including a sewing kit.

Gaming:

With a casino of nearly 90,000sq ft, TI offers everything you’ll ever want to play, it has a wide range of slots which you can play from a nickel to $100, I found them to be a bit on the tight side. The tables you can play from $10 but it’s more realistic to say you will be betting from $15. Cocktails are good some would say very good, the service is slow but we couldn’t complain too much.

Dining:

Treasure Island offers a wide range of dining, most of them are busy so always book first, they include the only full Vietnamese restaurant on the strip, Pho, has a great selection of noodles and soups and is open until 3 am, sticking with the Asian theme they have a great sushi bar in the guise of the Social house which also offers late night dining. There is a steak house,simply called The steakhouse and in an elegant library setting it serves fresh seafood and prime cuts. For a tropical themed menu try Kabunaville. Isla is a tequila bar that serves traditional Mexican fare with a twist, it also boasts an impressive cocktail menu. Franchesco’s has a good traditional Italian menu and serves the best cappuchinos in town.

Overall:

Good value for money, great casino and cocktails

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