No one's going to admit it, but Las Vegas can be an intimidating town, especially if you're not used to things like upscale nightclubs and dress codes and bottle service.

There are many Sin City visitors (and locals alike) that end up sipping their Bud Light at a casino center bar, looking warily at the lines for nightclub, but never quite figuring out just how to join the masses.

This is the nice thing about Risqué - it's a nightclub (with all the nightclub trimmings), but there's no reason to be afraid of it.

Located inside Paris, Risqué is one of the grandfathers of Vegas' current nightlife craze. It opened seven years ago and is still going strong, which in this town means it's got an epic history of doing something right. Here's what we think a few of those things are:

Crowd control. The lines for just about every club in the city get confusing and long when it comes to Friday and Saturday nights, but Risqué manages them with ease. The club's elevated entrance (it's on the second floor, sort of) is easily spotted from the casino floor and rather than create a bottleneck up a staircase, Risqué's management leaves the line where it has plenty of room – on the first floor. Guests are then ushered through the entrance process and finally sent up the stairs. This allows for not only a little time to breathe, but it allows guests to get in the club without feeling like they were jostled through the door. Setting that kind of tone for the night is a big deal.

Diversity in crowd. Because of its unintimidating nature (which, again, isn't to say it's not amazing, it's just not pretentious), you'll catch a varied group of guests at Risqué on any given night. If it's earlier, expect to see a slightly older crowd, if it's later, expect to see a younger one. Either way, we've always encountered a generally friendly atmosphere and if getting to one of the bars to get a drink comes without bodily harm, you've got great marks in our book. And we're happy to report that at Risqué, getting a drink is almost (almost) effortless. Plus, different themed nights of the week mean you could have completely different club experiences at Risqué on back-to-back days.

Diversity in atmosphere. There are two totally different rooms in Risqué. One is dark, sexy and understated, the other is open and booming (with a party). If you're getting a table and prefer one over the other, you can probably have it, but because both rooms bring in the crowds, sometimes it's more fun to just see where you end up. Another perk of Risqué's atmosphere is the patios. Private patios line the front of the club and, from there, guests can see the Paris fountains, as well as the Bellagio fountains (and the Bellagio fountains show). If you need a break from the latest radio smash hit, step outside and watch some water dance around to Andrea Bocelli.

Actually, there are plenty of other reasons to check out Risqué, but since there's no reason to be afraid anymore, we'll let you find them out for yourself.

– Review by Jamie Helmick