The Unofficial Guide to Las Vegas 2001

by Sehlinger, Bob; Castleman, Deke

• ISBN13: 9780028637280
• ISBN10: 0028637283
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-10-01
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Summary

With this essential guide, travelers can find out how and where to spend their money wisely for a memorable and affordable trip to Las Vegas. This book covers all the new major hotel casinos.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations	vii
Acknowledgments	viii
Introduction
On a Plane to Las Vegas	1	(2)
Looking Back, Looking Ahead	3	(4)
About This Guide	7	(5)
Las Vegas: An Overview	12	(8)
Arriving and Getting Oriented	20	(12)
Las Vegas as a Family Destination	32	(5)
Lodging and Casinos
Where to Stay: Basic Choices	37	(8)
Getting Around: Location and Convenience	45	(5)
What's in an Address?	50	(5)
Room Reservations: Getting a Good Room, Getting a Good Deal	55	(20)
For Business Travelers	75	(9)
Comfort Zones: Matching Guests with Hotels	84	(3)
Hotels with Casinos	87	(36)
Suite Hotels	123	(1)
Suite Hotels without Casinos	124	(2)
Las Vegas Motels	126	(1)
Hotel-Casinos and Motels: Rated and Ranked	126	(12)
Leisure, Recreation, and Services Rating of Hotel-Casinos	138	(6)
Putting the Ratings Together	144	(3)
Entertainment and Nightlife
Las Vegas Shows and Entertainment	147	(19)
Selecting a Show	166	(1)
The Best Shows in Town: Celebrity Headliners	167	(7)
Production Shows	174	(29)
Comedy Clubs	203	(3)
Las Vegas Nightlife	206	(14)
Las Vegas Below the Belt	220	(9)
Gambling
The Way It Is	229	(17)
Rules of the Games	246	(36)
Exercise and Recreation
Working Out	282	(6)
Golf	288	(11)
Outdoor Recreation	299	(10)
Shopping and Seeing the Sights
Shopping in Las Vegas	309	(4)
Seeing the Sights	313	(13)
Other Area Attractions	326	(6)
Dining and Restaurants
Dining in Las Vegas	332	(13)
The Restaurants	345
Appendices
Hotel Information Chart
Other Books to Read
Index
Reader Survey