Great Hotels
Cater to Families in Las Vegas
by: Jay MoncliffThere are many
fine hotels in Las Vegas to choose from, but
parents traveling with the children are
looking for a different kind of experience
than the seasoned gambler. Luckily, there
are several fine hotels in Las Vegas that
cater to the younger crowd, ensuring that
the entire family has a great time.
Circus, Circus
is a great choice for a family vacation in
Las Vegas. The facility is comprised of
three towers with a connecting sky shuttle,
viewed by most children as the first
attraction. The Adventure dome inside the
complex is the world’s largest indoor theme
park, and a perfect destination for some fun
with the children. Circus themed shows and
wandering performers abound, and everyone
will enjoy the miniature golf, bungee
jumping and choice of over 200 carnival
games. Of course, parents will enjoy the
100,000 square foot casino and great
restaurants.
Another family
oriented property in Las Vegas is the
Excalibur. Designed to replicate King
Arthur’s Camelot home, Excalibur gives
children and experience similar to walking
into a fairy tale. Families walk across the
moat to enter the property, and every detail
is charming. The first floor of the hotel is
designed especially for kids, full of
carnival games and arcades and themed
entertainment. The large pool areas feature
a waterfall and several waterslides, and a
popular dinner attraction is the Tournament
of Kings, a show with dragons, jousting,
wizards and great food. The large, themed
casino is a treat for parents, as are the
other great restaurants on property.
Another
exciting family hotel is the Luxor, an
Egyptian Pyramid set down in Las Vegas. This
great hotel is actually larger than the
pyramids in Egypt and is guarded by an
authentically styled Sphinx. The kids will
enjoy the two story video arcade and IMAX
theater. All of the rooms have sloped walls,
inviting a geometry lesson, and furniture
decorated with Egyptian symbols. Kids love
exploring a recreation of King Tut’s Tomb
and the accompanying museum, said to be
quite authentic. There are five pools on
site and a motion simulator ride with an
Egyptian theme. Of course, a spacious casino
and several spas join world class
restaurants for the parents to enjoy.
If you’re
traveling with younger children and need a
little “alone” time, consider the Orleans
Hotel. They’ve created a parent’s dream with
Kids Time, an onsite daycare facility with
an impressively large jungle gym, arts and
crafts activities and movies. The center is
open 7 days a week and serves children from
2 ½ years to 12 years old. Also on site is a
huge bowling center with 70 lanes, an 18
theater movie complex and Time Out video
arcade. The property also has a pool, spa
and fitness center and a great showroom. Of
course, the adjoining casino offers plenty
of opportunity for the adults to enjoy
themselves as well.
Consider these
fine hotels and make your next trip to Las
Vegas a family affair. Everyone can have a
great time in Vegas!
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