Vegas Hotel Rooms

There is beauty around Las Vegas, Nev., that has nothing to do with the lure of casino lights. This desert wonderland is surrounded by some of the best snowboarding, skiing and backpacking locations in the country. Forty-five minutes out from the famous Strip is a majestic winter haven where 11,000-foot peaks soar above the desert, and 15 minutes to the west is the beauty of Red Rock Canyon. Mere minutes from the nightlife of Las Vegas are accommodations perfect for those looking for the joys of nature offered around this exotic desert town.

The Resort on Mt. Charleston

High in the Toiyabe National Forest, yet only 30 minutes from downtown Las Vegas, you will find the Mt. Charleston Hotel & Restaurant. With the Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard resort minutes away from the hotel, hiking and year-round outdoor activities, the resort is the perfect mountain getaway. This rustic yet chic log-and-stone hotel offers a spa to ease your muscles, a restaurant, bistro, outdoor skating rink and full sports bar. Warm, inviting rooms and suites, with electric fireplaces and feather beds, make this the perfect place to relax and renew. Rates fluctuate depending on the day, time of year and room or suite, ranging from $49.99 to $200, as of November 2009. Dogs are welcome with a pet fee.

2 Kyle Canyon Road
Las Vegas, NV 89124
(702) 872-5500
(888) 559-1888
mtcharlestonresort.com

Silverton Hotel & Casino Lodge

Silverton Hotel & Casino Lodge, located only three miles from the Strip, is typical Las Vegas style in many ways but also is home to a 165,000-square-foot sportsman's heaven, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, which features archery ranges, rock climbing wall, indoor shooting range, a Nascar area and gear for every outdoor activity imaginable. Silverton Hotel would make a great first-night location before hitting the trails or slopes. It has 300 rooms and suites, with room rates fluctuating anywhere from $45 to $200, multiple restaurants and a 90,000-square-foot casino. Silverton Hotel is not a pet-friendly hotel.

3333 Blue Diamond Road
Las Vegas, NV 89139
(702) 263-7777
silvertoncasino.com

La Quinta Inn & Suites West Lakes

The La Quinta Inn & Suites West Lakes is located near Red Rock Canyon and Summerlin. A pet-friendly hotel, the La Quinta is a perfect choice for those with canine hiking buddies. With all the amenities, including a 24-hour outdoor pool, wireless Internet access, fitness room and free light breakfast, the La Quinta is a relaxed, comfortable choice for those who want a hotel away from the bustle of the Strip. Rates fluctuate, with an average double occupancy rate of $79.

9570 W. Sahara Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(800) 230-4134
lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ441

Article Written By Darcy Sautelet

An avid writer since writing her first book at age 19, Darcy Sautelet has written for various publications both in print and online, including articles on Golflink, eHow, and Trails.com. She has authored four books, including a soon-to-be-released travel guide for Ireland. She studied creative writing and journalism at Cal State Irvine.

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