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Las Vegas home décor, hotels, and real estate.
AQUATIC CLUB.
So your style is a bit more Slim Aarons circa 1960 than bachelorette-party sexpot circa 2017? Finally, there’s a pool party just for you. Palazzo’s reformatted former Azure pool goes for splash over trash with sophisticated cabana art inspired by midcentury color field paintings and sporty Tory Burch-clad servers bearing retro cocktails like the Bees Knees and French 75. But the fun new pool party that harkens back to classic American pool, lawn, and racquet clubs isn’t short on sass: Play boozy floating table tennis on Fridays; take in performances by the city’s adorable synchronized swimmers, the Aqualillies, on Saturdays; and drink frosé (or bloody Marys and green snappers) all day on Sundays. And where you might not get hosed down by sexy firefighters or shoot your friends with Champagne spray guns, as at some venues, no one ever turned down a visit by the Good Humor man—or in this case, the “Prohibition Treat Trike,” delivering spiked ice cream bars to good little boys and girls. Open Friday through Sunday, 11 AM– 6 PM; 866-8342319; palazzo.com
BACCARAT
Here you’ll find exquisite glass and colored-crystal tableware, home décor, lighting, and thoughtful gifts. INSIDER TIP: Look for Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s Baccarat Rouge 540, a fragrance that fuses clear crystal with 24k gold powder at 540 degrees, creating a glowing scarlet color. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702693-6877; baccarat.com
LALIQUE
Inspired by René Lalique’s original glass pieces, this Shops at Crystals boutique carries the brand’s sparkling line of vases, sculptures, clocks, chandeliers, and more. The Shops at Crystals, 702-507-2375; lalique.com
LAS VEGAS DESIGN CENTER
At the Las Vegas Design Center’s Design Salon, clients enjoy an unparalleled assortment of showrooms, plus personal-shopping services and consultations. INSIDER TIP: Unbeknownst to many, the center is open year-round to the public—not just to the trade—with showrooms such as Nourison, Safavieh, and Four Hands more than happy to sell to consumers. 495 S. Grand Central Pkwy., 702-5993093; lvdesigncenter.com
PATINA DÉCOR
In a city famous for its Rat Pack era and midcentury glam aesthetic, there are fewer décor treasures in the Downtown antiques corridor than you might think. Many of the best can be found at Patina Décor, whose knowledgeable owners are often the first call of established Las Vegas families looking to unload their history. The store has many regulars, and its gems go fast. INSIDER TIP: Many of Patina’s best furniture pieces are in an off-site warehouse and are sold on 1stdibs.com. If there’s a specific item you’re looking for, just ask. 1300 S. Main St., Ste. 140, 702-776-6222; patinadecorlv.com
RH GALLERY
Commanding four levels and 60,000 square feet, this innovative new retail experience features artistic installations of home furnishings in a gallery setting, including an entire floor dedicated to RH Modern, with an integrated RH Contemporary Art Gallery. Tivoli Village, 775-464-0770; rh.com
RIVER NORTH
Once a pop-up boutique in Tivoli’s The Market LV, this luxe décor shop now occupies a street-level store to showcase its selection of sexy-moody candles, home accessories, and furniture. Tivoli Village, 702-331-0344; rivernorthlv.com
WEST ELM
Stock up on modern furniture, textiles, and kitchenware from one of the most popular décor brands in the market. It has just opened a second location, in Downtown Summerlin. The District at Green Valley Ranch, Henderson, 702-263-5083; Downtown Summerlin, 702-255-4030; westelm.com
WYNN LVNV
Love the bed you’re sleeping in at Wynn, or the towels in the bath? The resort’s home store sells bed linens and exclusive bath products, as well as a carefully curated selection of art objects and home goods from designers like Gaetano Pesce, Taschen, and Jesurum. INSIDER TIP: Kevyn Wynn has brought the glamour back to entertaining at home with her line of elegant slippers, named after important women in her life. Seven designs are sold at Wynn LVNV. Wynn Las Vegas, 702-770-3470; wynnlasvegas.com
Z GALLERIE
Z Gallerie’s offerings include both exclusive and brand-name home furnishings and décor pieces inspired by a variety of global styles. Fashion Show, 702-696-9733; zgallerie.com
visitors. With brand-new penthouses, the hotel is newly catering to the high-roller crowd. 702-698-7000; cosmopolitanlasvegas.com
THE CROMWELL
This boutique hotel plays host to Giada De Laurentiis’s eponymous restaurant, Salvatore Calabrese’s bar Bound, and the rooftop Drai’s Beachclub & Nightclub. The rooms are quirky, with a steampunk vibe, but the hotel is one of the best-located for those who love to walk the Strip. 702-777-3777; thecromwell.com
DELANO LAS VEGAS
The breezy sophistication of Miami’s original Delano meets grandly modern desert décor at this boutique hotel at Mandalay, which occupies its own tower. The more than 1,000 suites each measure at least 725 square feet and feature a white-on-white color scheme. Don’t miss the serene Bathhouse Spa or Alain Ducasse’s 64th-floor kingdom, the French Riviera-themed Rivea. 702-6327888; delanolasvegas.com
ENCORE LAS VEGAS
Wynn Las Vegas’s sister resort is home to a dynamic collection of suites, restaurants, and indoor/outdoor entertainment venues, including Encore Beach Club and XS Nightclub. INSIDER TIP: The Tower Suite lobby bar is one of Las Vegas’s power rooms for casual meetings and drinks with clients. 702-7707000; wynnlasvegas.com
FOUR SEASONS LAS VEGAS
This rare boutique Four Seasons hotel provides a casino-free respite from Vegas gaming. Guests have their own entrance and elevator, as well as access to babysitters, making this a family favorite. The brunch at the recently renovated Veranda is a huge draw, and the restaurant is the weekday breakfast and lunch spot of local and visiting power brokers, casino executives, and Hollywood elite. 702-632-5000; fourseasons.com
GREEN VALLEY RANCH RESORT, SPA & CASINO
Just a short drive from the Strip, Green Valley’s lush Mediterranean-style resort has an award-winning spa and a clutch of great new restaurants, including Bottiglia (Italian) and Borracha (an upscale Mexican cantina). Just renovated at 15 years old, the 500-room resort is newly glam—its lobby lined in travertine marble from Peru, its promenade featuring Spanish limestone columns, and its Race and Sports Book boasting 12-by-21-foot high-def LED video displays, the best in the industry. 702-617-7777; greenvalleyranch.sclv.com
HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO
Embrace Vegas’s rock ’n’ roll spirit at this memorabilia-filled resort with multiple nightlife venues, theaters, and action-packed pools, located one mile off the Strip on Harmon Avenue. Plenty of guests come for concerts at The Joint and stay for the outrageous pool scene. Meals at the 24/7 diner Mr. Lucky’s are one of the best deals in Las Vegas, and there’s a lesser-known (but no less delicious) Nobu outpost. Culinary Dropout and Pink Taco both have outdoor patios that overlook the pools. 702-693-5000; hardrockhotel.com
JW MARRIOTT LAS VEGAS RESORT & SPA
This grand Spanish colonial-style resort 20 minutes west of the Strip on 50 acres of gardens is a locals’ escape for its Spa Aquae and one of the best‚—and most sedate—pool scenes around. It’s also minutes from TPC Las Vegas, and its new steakhouse, Hawthorn Grill, fronting a waterfall and tropical foliage, is set to become one of the west side’s popular eateries. 221 N. Rampart Blvd., 702-869-7777; marriott.com
LAKE LAS VEGAS
A renovation that includes the new Lake Las Vegas Sports Club, the return of Reflection Bay Golf Course to its original Jack Nicklaus Signature Design, spruce-ups to the Hilton and Westin resorts, and six new lakeside neighborhoods has rejuvenated the 320-acre oasis that is Lake Las Vegas. Henderson, off Lake Mead Parkway and Lake Las Vegas Parkway, 866322-3583; lakelasvegas.com
MANDALAY BAY
The gold-plated palace at the south end of the Strip is the focal point of a resort complex that also features a sprawling pool playground, aquarium, and events center. 877-632-7700; mandalaybay.com
MANDARIN ORIENTAL
Traditional Eastern influences mix with a minimalist modern aesthetic. A hidden gem is Twist, by Michelin three-star chef Pierre Gagnaire, for its witty takes on traditional French cuisine. After lounging in the spa (inspired by Shanghai in the 1930s), head to the 23rd-floor Tea Lounge for breathtaking views. The cabanas around the hushed, very grown-up pool are some of the best in town. 702- 590-8888; mandarinoriental.com
MGM GRAND
Guarded by a 45-foot-tall bronze lion, this massive 5,000-plus-room hotel is home to the nightclub Hakkasan and restaurants from celebrity chefs Emeril Lagasse, Tom Colicchio, and Masaharu Morimoto (the brand-new Morimoto Las Vegas), among many others. INSIDER TIP: Available exclusively to “qualified guests,” The Mansion at MGM Grand, a decadent 29-villa retreat within the resort, features luxuries like antique furnishings and a Michelin three-star Joël Robuchon restaurant abound. 877-880-0880; mgmgrand.com
THE MIRAGE
The Mirage’s tropical grounds channel the spirit of Polynesia with an erupting volcano, a saltwater aquarium, and dedicated animal habitats. 702-791-7111; mirage.com
MONTE CARLO RESORT & CASINO
The palatial Monte Carlo Resort offers nearly 3,000 guest rooms and suites, as well as prime positioning near the new T-mobile Arena. Its own new theater, The Park, a 5,000-seat stadium, opened with Stevie Nicks and the Pretenders and is hosting residencies by Cher, Bruno Mars, and Ricky Martin, among others, in 2017. 702-730-7777; montecarlo.com
NOBU HOTEL
Located inside Caesars Palace, the first Nobu Hotel worldwide is a Japaneseinspired haven beloved by celebrities and VIPS who covet the 10,500-squarefoot David Rockwell villa, which has a private Zen garden, a sauna, a media room, and in-room Nobu chefs on demand. 702-785-6677; caesars.com
PALAZZO
This exclusive tower connected to Venetian provides incomparable access to gourmet dining, Canyon Ranch Spaclub, and the Grand Canal Shoppes. 702-607-7777; palazzo.com
PALMS CASINO RESORT
This sexy three-towered resort features a glamorous array of Fantasy Suites designed in motifs ranging from classic Hollywood to Barbie’s Dream House, plus the nightspot Ghostbar. 702-9427777; palms.com
PARIS LAS VEGAS
Inspired by the City of Lights, this themed hotel features its own replica of the Eiffel Tower and Strip-front eateries like Mon Ami Gabi and Eiffel Tower Restaurant. 877-796-2096; parislasvegas.com
PLANET HOLLYWOOD
Britney Spears and Jennifer Lopez hold court at this ultrahip casino resort connected to the Axis Theater and Miracle Mile Shops. 866-919-7472; planethollywoodresort.com
RED ROCK CASINO, RESORT & SPA
This contemporary resort’s amenities range from a bowling alley to a topranked sports book to a newly reinvigorated dining scene. A brandnew spa, managed by Well & Being, is a destination all its own. And recently renovated, art-filled penthouses have some of the valley’s best views of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. 702-797-7777; redrock.sclv.com
SLS LAS VEGAS
SLS brings urban cool to the Strip’s north end with celebrity chef-helmed restaurants and a variety of chic nightspots. A W Hotel just opened in one of its towers. High rollers should check out its nearly 2,400square-foot “Extreme Wow” suite, designed by Lenny Kravitz; its top-floor balcony has great views of the mountains. 702-761-7000; slslasvegas.com
VDARA
Situated across from Aria, this understated, nongaming, all-suite hotel offers a fireside patio bar, an Espa-branded spa, and an enviable center-strip location. 702-590-2111; vdara.com
VENETIAN
Large suites, miles of dreamy canals, some of the best dining on the Strip, and access to the 118,000-square-foot Canyon Ranch Spaclub make this one of the Strip’s most popular resorts. With its “outdoor” cafés and shops lining a system of canals, it’s possible to check in and never leave for days. 702-414-1000; venetian.com
WYNN LAS VEGAS
A Strip icon, Steve Wynn’s swooping building is filled with light, from the lobby atrium to the floor-to-ceiling windows in most rooms, all of which are quite large (even the smallest), with huge bathtubs and great views (request a view of the mountains or Wynn’s golf course). Gourmands will want to head to any of the restaurants around the resort. The retail in Wynn—from Givenchy’s US flagship to the Wynn Collection boutique—is unparalleled. 702-770-7000; wynn lasvegas.com