What it is

A 389-room retreat from The Strip, with a Hotel Bar on the 23rd floor with splendid Strip views.

What it isn't

A party-opolis. Why gamble the night away when you can hole up in the 27,000-square foot spa?

What we think

We’ll say it: Vegas does not have a reputation for ultra-luxury hotels. That changed when Waldorf Astoria opened, and not a moment too soon. Here, massive (500-square-foot) guest rooms are tailor-made for sophisticates, with plush velvet upholstery, frosted glass separating the bathroom and floor to ceiling windows that overlook the lights of Vegas. (Ask for a room on the 22nd floor for the best possible view). We’d bet, though, that you won’t spend too much time there.

You're here because

There are three pools on the 8th floor pool deck, each flanked by see-and-be-seen cabanas stocked with anything you could ask for, from sunscreen to curated minibars.

The Moment

You hate to admit this, but you’ve had enough of Sin City—at least for the day. So you head to the restorative spa, where a hammam, ice fountain, steam rooms and vitality pool await. You book yourself a Himalayan Sphere Salt Stone Massage to replenish the body with essential minerals.

Restaurants & Bars

Zen Kitchen - Experience a feast for the senses in Zen Kitchen and enjoy fresh and seasonal American Cuisine.

Tea Lounge - Enjoy classic English afternoon tea with the finest tea infusions from around the world.

Hotel Bar - Ideal for light fare and pre-show meals the bar features floor-to-ceiling windows on the 23rd floor with splendid Strip views.

Location

The hotel is set in the heart of the action—directly on Las Vegas Boulevard, mere blocks from everything from the Bellagio to Excalibur to ARIA Resort & Casino.