List of Hotels in Vegas

Surprisingly, the city of decadence and debauchery also has a decidedly outdoorsy side to it. Just outside Vegas' city limits, barely protected from the encroaching urban mass, lies a jewel, the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Replete with red sandstone blobs and trails that wind through them, this area is a hiker's and rock climber's paradise. Check out the Calico Tanks, natural cavities in the sandstone that hold water, located 1.25 miles from the parking lot. Or visit Icebox Canyon, a narrow canyon that drains water from the mountain slopes. Consider taking a long hike into Black Velvet Canyon or any of the other outlying canyons, and explore ravines bordered by 1,000-foot walls. When you're finished hiking for the day, head back into Las Vegas for a comfortable night at one of these hotels.

Hampton Inn and Suites Hotel Las Vegas---Red Rock/Summerlin

This new, well-kempt and quiet hotel is in a peaceful area of Las Vegas that is also close to Red Rocks. Hikers who want to spend more time in the backcountry than on the Vegas Strip could find this hotel a perfect base from which to start their adventures. In addition to the quiet, this family-friendly hotel offers an excellent exercise room, a free business center with two computers and two printers, and a well-stocked continental breakfast. There is also fitness equipment, a multi-lingual staff, air-conditioned public areas, free high-speed Internet, laundry facilities and free parking.

Hampton Inn and Suites Hotel Las Vegas
4280 S. Grand Canyon Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 227-3305‎
http://www.hilton.com

Red Rocks Casino and Spa

This luxury spa sits in a stunning location, close to some beautiful red rock formations and in a quiet part of Las Vegas. This is a good spot for the hiker who likes to have easy access to the trails but who also likes to be pampered after a long day in the hills. It boasts 10 restaurants; plenty of entertainment; and a 30,000-square-foot spa with fitness centers, a salon, boxing ring and lap pool. There are also gardens, a sandy beach, private cabanas and plenty of casino features. The hotel is large, with more than 800 rooms on 20 floors. The rooms are pretty luxurious with marble bathrooms and soaking tubs. And for all the amenities you get, the affordable price is well worth it.

Red Rocks Casino and Spa
11011 W. Charleston
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 797-7777
http://www.preferredhotels.com

La Quinta Inn & Suites Las Vegas RedRock/Summerlin

Hikers who want peace and quiet away from the Las Vegas Strip as well as easy access to Red Rocks Canyon National Conservation Area will enjoy La Quinta Inn. It lies in a quiet part of the city, set far back from any main roads. Though plenty of restaurants are nearby, hikers don't have to worry about going out for meals because La Quinta offers a continental breakfast. Some of the rooms have full kitchens, making it easy for travelers to save money by cooking in their rooms. Plus, there is a Whole Foods market within walking distance. Other amenities La Quinta offers include include guest laundry facilities, an outdoor pool and spa, and coffee makers in each room. The hotel also welcomes pets.

La Quinta Inn & Suites Las Vegas RedRock/Summerlin
9570 West Sahara
Las Vegas, NV 89117
http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ441

Article Written By Lizzy Scully

Lizzy Scully is a senior contributing editor for Mountain Flyer magazine and the executive director of the nonprofit Girls Education International. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from University of Utah and Master of Science in journalism from Utah State University.

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