Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa

Hotel Review

Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa is a true gem on the northwest side of Las Vegas. Set near breathtaking Red Rock Canyon, it's located about 10 miles west of the Strip on Charleston Boulevard -- just off the Las Vegas Beltway. Among the most elegant and yet most natural hotels (in terms of desert-inspired architecture), this 800-room property features materials like stunning crystals, exotic woods and red sandstone. Lovely water features also abound here.

Offering the warmth and charm not usually found in large resorts, Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa is known for its attentive service. Each guest room is spacious, starting at 515 square feet, and comes with a wealth of amenities: Egyptian cotton linens, down duvets and pillows, a 42-inch flat-screen television, a Bose Wave radio with an MP3 docking station, a fully stocked minibar and an in-room safe. Plus, the bathroom boasts Calcutta marble, a deep soaking tub, a separate shower and a 15-inch LCD TV. Luxury, presidential and villa suites are available that take comfort to new heights. From all of the rooms and suites, there are sweeping views of the city and Red Rock Canyon.

Guests are sure to spend the majority of their time outside on the resort's lovely deck. The Sandbar Pool encompasses four acres. There's a main pool with a stunning fountain and six wading pools. Along with lounge chairs, daybeds and cabanas, you'll find poolside gaming and a café. In the evenings, this area is often converted into an open-air nightclub that hosts concerts and special events.

Delicious offerings from the restaurants also make the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa a must. Enjoy contemporary Japanese cuisine and sushi at Hachi or hand-crafted pastas from Terra Rossa Italian Restaurant. The upscale steakhouse T-bones Chophouse and Lounge serves delicious dry-aged prime steaks and bone-in meats. For hearty contemporary American fare, head to the Yard House with more than 130 beers on tap or LBS: A Burger Joint, which has a rock 'n' roll attitude. Order New York-style bagels and wonderfully overstuffed sandwiches in The Bagel Café. You can dine around the clock on everything from breakfast skillets to prime rib at the Grand Café. Or the Feast Buffet is laid out in grandeur for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a variety of stations presenting foods from around the world. Lighter and quicker fare is dished up in the food court and at Pink's Hot Dogs as well.

Want to be pampered? The Spa and Salon at Red Rock offers everything from body treatments and massages to hair styling and manicures. There's also a variety of customized outdoor recreation programs that involve hiking, kayaking, rock climbing and bike riding through its Adventure Spa. And parents will appreciate Kids Quest, an indoor recreation area for children between six weeks and 12 years of age. It provides an array of fun and educational activities each day. 

At Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa, there is a 16-screen movie theater operated by Regal Cinemas as well as Red Rock Lanes, a 72-lane bowling center with a state-of-the-art audio and visual system so the venue can be transformed into a nighttime party atmosphere with glowing lights, strobes and fog. 

Speaking of the nightlife, in the evenings there is no shortage of entertainment and drinks. Live national and local bands can be found in the Red Rock Casino Amphitheater, Rocks Lounge and the Onyx Bar. You can relax with a cocktail in the Lucky Bar and the Cabana Club.

The casino is also filled with glitz, glamour and action. There are 3,000 of the latest slot and video poker machines and 60 table games to choose from. In addition to a high-limit room, gamblers will discover a 206-seat race and sports book, a smoke-free poker room, a sprawling bingo hall (with smoking and non-smoking sections) and a keno lounge.

And there's a lot to do beyond the resort as well. The Strip, which offers an assortment of world-class entertainers, shops, restaurants and thriving nightlife, is only a 20-minute drive away.

So come have a unique and luxurious Las Vegas experience at the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa. Not only is it packed with surprises -- as around every corner are fun and delicious delights -- but it's also not too far away from some spectacular sights!

-- By Renée LiButti