Hotel Guide

2000 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Location: Off-Strip

What makes it Special? The Tower

Entertainment Attraction: Singer Frankie Moreno & “Pin Up” Glamour Show starring Claire Sinclair

Number of Rooms: 2,427

Overview:

The sky’s the limit with this out-of-this-world hotel that’s located just off the Strip but towers above it. Less a hotel and more a Vegas landmark in its own right, the Stratosphere Hotel boasts a 1,149-foot-tall observation tower that offers visitors stunning views. Look out over Sin City while you dine in the Top of the World, a revolving restaurant specializing in gourmet seafood. It’s just one of the Stratosphere’s 10 dining options, which run the gamut from Italian cuisine to ‘50s-style burgers and shakes.

After guests have eaten, they can check out one of the Stratosphere’s shows. Top entertainment choices include lounge singer Frankie Moreno, who performs with his 10-piece band, and the retro-tinged glamour show Pin Up, featuring former Playboy Playmate of the Year Claire Sinclair.

Obviously, visitors don’t just come to Vegas to marvel at the views, dine and watch shows – they’re here to gamble. Stratosphere guests won’t be disappointed by the hotel’s 80,000-square-foot casino, which features a poker room, over 50 table games and more than 1,200 slots and video poker terminals.

While the Stratosphere may not be on the Strip, the hotel’s Tower, flamboyant shows and great-value rooms and restaurants more than make up for its location.

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