With lowest hotel rates in December, plan a holiday getaway to Las Vegas

The holiday season is prime time for finding low room rates in Las Vegas, and this year is no exception.

Last week, researchers at Las Vegas Advisor canvassed every casino in town, looking for the best leads on lodging in December. The rates below were available on casino websites, by using third-party reservations facilities or with the reservation codes at LasVegasAdvisor.com.

Even if you don’t use the Internet, the list serves as a guide to potential low rates you can secure by phone. Rates are higher during the National Finals Rodeo, which runs through Dec. 10. The deepest discounts will be available Dec. 13-24. All told, 41 casinos have rooms going for under $40 this year. Remember: Rates change often and these are not guaranteed.

Circus Circus, Golden Gate, Palace Station.

Arizona Charlie’s Boulder, Artisan, Bally’s, Boulder Station, the D, El Cortez, Ellis Island Super 8, Excalibur, Flamingo, Four Queens, Hard Rock, Harrah’s, Hooters, Luxor, Plaza, Rio, Silver Sevens, Stratosphere, Sunset Station, Texas Station, Westgate, Wild Wild West.

California, Cannery, Downtown Grand, Fiesta Henderson, Fiesta Rancho, Fremont, Gold Coast, Linq, Main Street Station, Monte Carlo, Palms, Rumor, Sam’s Town, Santa Fe Station, Tropicana, Tuscany.

The following quoted midweek rates of $85 or less: NYNY, Orleans, SLS, Golden Nugget, Planet Hollywood, MGM, Paris, Palms Place, Treasure Island, Mirage, Mandalay Bay, Green Valley Ranch, Red Rock, Cromwell.

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