Synopses & Reviews
The Unofficial Guides? are the "Consumer Reports" of travel guides, offering candid evaluations of their destinations' attractions, hotels, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, sports, and more, all rated and ranked by a team of unbiased inspectors so even the most compulsive planners can be sure they're spending their time and money wisely. Each guide addresses the needs of everyone from families to business travelers, with handy charts that demonstrate how each place stacks up against the competition. Plus, all the details are pulled out so they're extremely easy to scan.
Las Vegas is one of the top destinations in the United States, attracting over 30 million visitors annually to its huge hotel resorts and casinos. The Unofficial Guide? researchers aren't seduced by all that glitz and glamour, though. Instead, we offer you the straight story about what's worth your time, how to get the best packages and hotel bargains, how to gamble like a pro, and how to get tickets for the top shows.
Also includes:
- Information that's candid, critical, and totally objective
- Each casino ranked and reviewed in detail, from the best values to the hottest slots, plus insider tips on casino gambling, with proven strategies for making the most of your betting dollars
- Where to find the best buffets—plus detailed reviews of more than 100 restaurants
- What to see and do beyond the Strip—plus where to golf, play tennis, or work out
- Advice on planning a productive and stress-free business or convention trip
Synopsis
Description or Reason for Publishing: The Unofficial Guides are trusted by millions of readers. Unlike other travel series, they're not selling fantasy. They're the "Consumer Reports" of travel guides--and the only series that rates and ranks every hotel, restaurant, and attraction with evaluations-based surveys and critiques compiled by a team of unbiased travel inspectors.
Synopsis
From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide® to Walt Disney World®
"A Tourists Best Friend!"
Chicago Sun-Times
"Indispensable"
The New York Times
The Top 10 Ways The Unofficial Guide® to Las Vegas
Can Help You Have the Perfect Trip:
- Information thats candid, critical, and totally objective
- Each casino reviewed in detail and ranked, from the best values to the hottest slots
- Helpful hints for getting the best room and the lowest possible rateand the inside story on packages and Internet booking
- Insider tips on casino gambling, with proven strategies for making the most of your betting dollars
- Extensive advice on planning a productive and stress-free business or convention trip
- Where to find the best buffetsplus detailed reviews of more than 100 restaurants
- Tips for gaining easy access to the top shows and best evening entertaniment, plus reviews of each
- What to see and do beyond the stripplus where to play golf and tennis or work out
- All the details on enjoying Las Vegas with your kids
- Everything you need to plan the Vegas vacation thats just right for your needs and interests
Get the unbiased truth on hundreds of hotels, restaurants, casinos, attractions, and more in The Unofficial Guide® to Las Vegasthe resource that helps you save money, save time, and make your trip the best it can be.
Table of Contents
List of Maps and Illustrations.
Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
On a Plane to Las Vegas.
Looking Back, Looking Ahead.
About This Guide.
Las Vegas: An Overview.
Arriving and Getting Oriented.
Conventions/Special Events Calendar.
Las Vegas as a Family Destination.
PART ONE: Lodging and Casinos.
Where to Stay: Basic Choices.
Commuting Times in Minutes.
Getting Around: Location and Convenience.
What’s in an Address?
Room Reservations: Getting a Good Room, Getting a Good Deal.
For Business Travelers.
Comfort Zones: Matching Guests with Hotels.
Hotels with Casinos.
Navigating the Land of Giants.
Suite Hotels.
Suite Hotels without Casinos.
Las Vegas Motels.
Hotel-Casinos and Motels: Rated and Ranked.
Leisure, Recreation, and Services Rating of Hotel-Casinos.
Putting the Ratings Together.
Hotel Information Chart.
PART TWO: Entertainment and Nightlife.
Las Vegas Shows and Entertainment.
Selecting a Show.
Celebrity Headliner Rooms.
Production Shows.
Production Show Profiles.
Afternoon Shows.
Comedy Clubs.
Las Vegas Nightlife.
Nightclub Profiles.
Las Vegas Below the Belt.
PART THREE: Gambling.
The Way It Is.
Rules of the Games.
PART FOUR: Dining and Restaurants.
Dining in Las Vegas.
The Restaurants.
Restaurant Profiles.
PART FIVE: Shopping and Seeing the Sights.
Shopping in Las Vegas.
Seeing the Sights.
Other Area Attractions.
PART SIX: Exercise and Recreation.
Working Out.
Golf.
Outdoor Recreation.
Relaxation and Rejuvenation.
APPENDIX: Other Books to Read.
Indexes.
Hotel Index 463
Restaurant Index 465
Subject Index.