Iconic: Opened by gangster Bugsy Siegel in 1946

Large pool with basketball, volleyball, waterfall

Convenient mid-Strip location

Standard guest rooms start at 650 square feet, among the biggest in Vegas

More than 20 restaurants, including signature eateries from Mario Batali, Emeril Lagasse, and Wolfgang Puck

Gondola rides, living statues, and "street performances" in replica Saint Mark's Square

Huge standard rooms start at 720 square feet

LEED-certified green building

20 restaurants, featuring celebrity chefs Mario Batali,Wolfgang Puck, and Emeril Lagasse

Central location on the Strip

Five beautiful pools in an Italian courtyard

Marble bathrooms with soaking tubs

Urban-chic design

All rooms are suites

Attentive staff

Meticulous design, from minibar to hallways

Enormous, beautiful rooms (starting at 700 square feet)

Hot nightclubs: Encore Beach Club and Surrender

Some of the best service in Las Vegas

Big, elegant rooms with phenomenal bathrooms

42-inch flat-screen TVs and iPod hookup

Meticulous design, from minibar to hallways

18-hole golf course on-site

Huge rooms with top-quality beds

3 distinct pools, including one that overlooks the strip

Trendy New York dining available at Blue Ribbon Sushi and STK (13 dining options in total)

Spacious rooms with designer decor and modern bathrooms

Quiet, elegant escape from Vegas frenzy

Easy access to Vegas frenzy at adjoining Mandalay Bay

Service is top-notch