Best Hotels in Las Vegas

How many hotels are there in Las Vegas? Hard to tell whether there's more hotels or light bulbs . Let's just say there's way too many to count. And they all have their strengths and weaknesses. A major strength that hotels in Vegas require nowadays is great shopping. And when it comes to shopping, the hotel that flexes the biggest muscles has got to be Caesars and its Forum Shops. The Forum at Caesars isn't just another mall. You'll find gorgeously decorated Roman architecture, talking water fountains, and an enormous aquarium featuring stunning tropical fish. In addition, the Forum offer everything else that you want in a great mall, including the big brand name stores you know you can depend on and the specialty stores that meet your special needs, not to mention wonderful restaurants. And don't miss the Race for Atlantis. Add the best parking in town and easy access and you can see why Caesars tops the list. But shopping isn't the only place where Caesar rules. Let's face it, despite all the recent moves toward making Vegas a family tourist destination, gambling is still king and the sports book hotel is the first and most important factor when it comes to spending time in Vegas for many people. When it comes to picking the best sports book hotel, the grand old Roman emperor leads the pack as well. With big screen TVs everywhere-including a monster screen measuring 20 feet by 30 feet-and individual monitors to boot, Caesars is really the only place you'd ever want to watch your favorite games and races and make money while doing it. You can indulge in daily line, parlays, match-ups, futures, propositions and pari-mutuel wagering. Caesars isn't the only game in town, however, and you just might want to check out the Las Vegas Hilton or the Stardust. After all, if you've already spent all day shopping at the Forums, you might be in the mood for a change of pace when it comes to laying down the bets. Caesars also makes a bid for the best entertainment venue in town, but has to make room for Mandalay Bay's House of Blues at the top. The Colosseum at Caesar's offers up incredible acoustics, true, but the sheer variety of nationally recognized artists on display nearly every night at the House of Blues gives it the edge. Acoustics are one thing, but variety is the spice of life, after all.