Our #3  Treasure Island 

 Treasure Island is a luxury hotel located on the famous Las Vegas Strip. Treasure Island is a proud recipient of the AAA Four-Diamond Award and boosts elegant accommodations, first class dining, a relaxing Spa & Salon and an appealing pool area.

 Treasure Island transports guests to the islands of the Caribbean, complete with a dramatic sea battle between the pirate ship Hispaniola and the British frigate H.M.S. Britannia each evening. Treasure Island has two elegantly appointed wedding chapels and for the truly adventurous, you can even be wed on the pirate ship. A sophisticated upscale resort.

For the convenience of its guests, the hotel is proud to offer Starbucks, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Shop, and Krispy Kreme Donuts.
Please be advised that the Treasure Island Swimming Pool will be closed for remodeling and maintenance from Wednesday, January 2, 2002 through Friday, March 1, 2002. Hotel guests may utilize the Mirage pool facilities by using their Treasure Island room key.

 Our # 2 The Paris

The City of Light comes to the City of Lights and the result is well, fantastique! Centrally located on the Las Vegas Strip, the Paris Las Vegas Resort is designed to bring the spirit, excitement and savoir faire of Paris to the city of Las Vegas. From the hotel tower, modeled after the famous Hotel de Ville, to the security guards dressed as gendarmes, the hotel impressively pulls off the illusion.

As guests pull into the main drive, they are greeted by reproductions of various famous Parisian landmarks, including the Arc de Triomphe and a half-scale replica of the Eiffel Tower. Once inside, and under a hand-painted ceiling to resemble the sky, visitors can stroll down a mini Rue de la Paix, ride an elevator to the top of the Eiffel Tower, or stop at a bakery for a baguette. But be sure to take some time to notice the little things, like the ornate cherub statuettes holding up the light posts and the accordion player wandering the cobblestone streets of Le Boulevard, the shopping area. Parisian streets and three legs of the Eiffel Tower surround the 850,000 square-foot casino, which offers a wide selection of slots and all the popular table games. But beware: Every time you get a blackjack, the dealers exclaim in French. In fact, the staff is required to say "merci" and "bonjour" all the time, which gets old, but is all part of the fun. Opulent and comfortable, even the standard rooms are beautifully decorated in a French Regency style with framed mirrors, thick carpeting and draperies and spacious marble bathrooms. As in France, an armoire serves as the closet, enhancing the European ambiance.

Pool: The attention to detail also extends to the pool area. If you’re not sunbathing, check out the observation deck at the top, overlooking the Bellagio fountains. The Eiffel Tower replica soars above one side of the pool deck while the hotel tower soars above the other side. With the trees and comfy furnishings, guests soak up the sun in style. The Mandera Spa, a large, expensive health club, is adjacent to the pool area.

Entertainment: Catch a show at the home of headline acts, Le Theatre des Arts, or grab a drink in Le Cabaret Lounge or the clubby and oh-so-dark French bar, Napoleon’s. The hotel is connected to Bally's and MGM, and those looking to get some culture outside of Paris hop on the monorail to see the rest of the city.

Dining: The hotel has a host of French-themed restaurants, including one of the best buffets in town, the Eiffel Tower restaurant and the Mon Ami Gabi bistro. Pastry lovers should check out the bakeries, which fly in their pastry dough from France because Nevada water is "not perfect."

Shopping: Le Boulevard offers the finest in unique French retail shopping. Along its quaint cobblestone streets, you’ll discover extraordinary shops and boutiques showcasing clothes, art galleries, gifts and jewelry.

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