Imperial Sky Villa at Westgate
As part of Westgate’s Year of Elvis Celebration, the historic property that once was the International Hotel has introduced the renovated Imperial Sky Villa—where Elvis Presley lived during his legendary seven-year residency there.
These one-of-a-kind accommodations allow fortunate guests the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of a pop-culture icon and his legendary Las Vegas years. Of course the decor includes photos from his first performance in 1969 to his unforgettable “Aloha from Hawaii” press conference at the International Theater, in which it was announced that Elvis would be the first ever to do a worldwide live concert via satellite. Perhaps only in Graceland could visitors be this immersed in Elvis’ spirit and legacy.
You can’t sleep in the King’s bed, but you can certainly sleep in one of the three king beds or two double beds in the suite’s spacious 13,200 square feet. Sitting at the top of the resort with private elevator access, the villa is large enough to entertain up to 200 people—which you should definitely do, as each of the four bedrooms has a jacuzzi and gas-lit fireplace. Out of five bathrooms, two master suite bathrooms feature marble-walled showers, double vanities, walk-in closets and his-and hers-toilets. A private courtyard with a pool and lawn space round out the luxury amenities, while floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of the city. –Shannon Miller
One 80 Suite at Red Rock Resort
One 80 Suite at Red Rock Resort
The seven spectacular suites on the top floor of Red Rock are all mindblowing, setting a new standard for off-Strip fanciness. But the pick of the litter is the One 80, a 7,500-square-foot, two-bedroom space that gets its name from its panoramic views—you get to check out the Strip lights and the natural wonders of Red Rock Canyon from the same spot. A pool table, fireplace and jacuzzi in the master suite make it a peerless place to entertain or celebrate the most special of occasions. –Brock Radke
The Empathy Suite at Palms
The Empathy Suite at Palms
Designed by artist Damien Hirst during the Station Casinos remake of this unique resort and maintained by Palms ownership the San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority, this one-of-a-kind space offers two bedrooms and a private pool and terrace with unrivaled Vegas views, completely and inescapably drenched in Hirst’s vision. The sharks suspended in formaldehyde, the diamond cabinet, the multicolor polkadots framing that pool view ... it’s like no other suite here or anywhere else, and totally by design. –BR
Crockfords Palace at Resorts World
Crockfords Palace at Resorts World
It was the backyard that did it. Knowing Crockfords is the most luxurious of the three Hilton hotel brands brings grand expectations, all of which will be surpassed once you step foot into this 7,000-square-foot, four-bedroom palace. Each of the bedrooms is a master suite unto itself, complete with their own spa-inspired bathrooms (think soaking tubs and Theraguns). There’s also a cinema-style media room, stocked bar, game room and formal dining room. It’s impressive, but you’ll never want to leave once you spend some time in the outdoor sanctuary, a spacious retreat with a full-sized pool and a comfy patio kitchen. This would be the Vegas vacation of our dreams, and we haven’t even considered all the wonders of Resorts World waiting outside these doors. –BR
Jackie Gaughan Suite at El Cortez
Jackie Gaughan Suite at El Cortez
From the giant metal “J” and “G” that serve as the suite’s door handles to its marbled pink bathtub, toilet and bidet, there may be no better-preserved artifact of pre-boom Vegas than this 2,800-square-foot, 15th floor suite, where pioneering Downtown casino owner Jackie Gaughan and his wife Bertie lived for 30 years. Built in 1980, the Gaughan suite seemingly anticipates the great rose gold craze of the mid-2010s—Bertie strongly favored pink, and the suite is primarily that color with lots of gold accents—and boasts lots of closet space (it was a residence, after all), a curved, padded bar tucked into a corner of the living area and multiple balconies with spectacular city views. Nearly all of its furniture and fixtures are original—love the swan-shaped bathroom faucet—with modern televisions the only real concessions to 21st century tastes. And it’s extremely photogenic; multiple music videos were shot here, most notably Ellie Goulding’s 2015 hit “On My Mind.” –Geoff Carter
Nobu Penthouse at Nobu Hotel at Caesars Palace
Nobu Penthouse at Nobu Hotel at Caesars Palace
So we once went to a party thrown by Spiegelworld at this swanky Japanese penthouse, and we will confess: The thought of skipping the celebratory production of Absinthe downstairs and continuing to chill on the Strip-front terrace—maybe in the jacuzzi?—crossed our minds more than once. Sleek, modern and utterly relaxing, this three-bedroom masterpiece is the exclusive jewel of the first-ever Nobu Hotel, and it feels separated from the Vegas craziness even though it’s ridiculously close to the Colosseum and all the action at Caesars Palace—because in the end, you don’t want to skip that stuff. It’s just nice to have an opulent escape. –BR
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