Las Vegas, NV Hotels Near the Airport

Before you head to the Red Rock Canyon for hiking or the Grand Canyon for some rafting, find a good spot near McCarran Airport in Las Vegas to rest your head for the night. There are a number of options available in different price ranges close to the international airport. Some hotels are even part of casinos if the slots and blackjack tables are calling your name.

Hooters Casino Hotel

For those who have ever darkened the doors of a Hooters restaurant you know what to expect at the Hooters Casino Hotel. In addition to the regular Hooters fare, the hotel offers slot machines and gaming tables. Considered in the three-star property range, the hotel here is in the better-priced range between those both near the airport and the Strip.

Hooters Casino Hotel
115 East Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 739-9000
www.hooterscasinohotel.com

Mandalay Bay

This resort with the southeast Asia theme is the closest to the airport on the Strip. The rooms are pricey, but the furnishings are lavish and are four-star resort quality. The pool area here is among the best in Las Vegas with a wave pool and beach area.

Mandalay Bay
3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(877) 632-7777
www.mandalaybay.com

MGM Grand Hotel Casino

With more than 4,000 rooms, MGM Grand is one of the largest hotels in the world. At the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue, it is minutes from the airport. The casino is split into three separate areas and includes a sportsbook and poker room.

MGM Grand Hotel Casino
3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(800) 929-1111
www.mgmgrand.com

Motel 6

One of the largest of the chain (and with a neon-lighted sign too), Motel 6 is an affordable option for those just needing a place to crash. It is next door to the Hooters Casino Hotel and within walking distance of most major Strip casino resorts.

Motel 6 Las Vegas
195 E. Tropicana Avenue
Las Vegas, NV, 89109
(702) 798-0728
www.motel6.com

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Article Written By Johnny Kampis

A veteran of the newspaper industry, Johnny Kampis has worked as a freelance writer since 2005. His articles have appeared in various publications including "The New York Times," "Atlanta-Journal Constitution" and the "San Francisco Chronicle." He currently serves as an editor of poker-based "Rounder" magazine and writer for the Alabama football publication "Crimson" magazine.

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