You don’t go to Las Vegas to sleep well, you go to Las Vegas to have the time of your life, and by that we mean, go to nightclubs. We’ll let you in on a little “Sin City” nightlife secret: Resorts that have their own nightclubs like to give their guests special treatment. This can mean anything from access to the VIP guest list, to discounted bar and service, or having your bachelor or bachelorette party last minute DJed.
Another advantage of choosing a resort with a nightclub or casino? At the end of the night, when everyone else is lining up for a taxi back to the hotel, you’ll be in the building and ordering after-party food from the hotel menu. Check out these Las Vegas resorts with the wildest nightclubs and unforgettable entertainment.
1. Omnia at Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino
This multi-level nightclub is one of the largest in Vegas and also features an outdoor patio inspired by Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ with sweeping panoramic views of the Strip. Indoors, the highlight is a high-tech chandelier made of eight oval rings. It weighs more than 22,000 pounds, looks like a spaceship above the dance floor and moves in sync with the music. It’s no surprise that Justin Bieber celebrated his 21st birthday at Omnia.
2. Hakkasan at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
Hakkasan at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino is one of the biggest and wildest clubs in Las Vegas. Vacationers flock to the iconic club’s five levels (note that two of those levels are actually dedicated to the club’s restaurant), and celebrities include everyone from Taylor Swift to Jennifer Lopez. The smaller Ling Ling Club is a more relaxed venue for intimate cocktails, but the main event takes place on the mezzanine. Halloween is a particularly good time to visit Hakkasan, as the club gives away over 20,000 cash prizes for the sexiest costumes.
3. Drai’s Beachclub & Nightclub at The Cromwell
Unlike other resorts that shut down their pool party after dark, Drai’s Beachclub & Nightclub at The Cromwell keeps the hip-hop party going until the wee hours of the morning at their multi-level rooftop pool and nightclub space. It features two full-service bars, more than 75 bottle tables, dance poles and pools. Dancers dressed in exquisite costumes and exciting light shows conjure up the mood of the night. Bold pink accents, palm trees and uninterrupted views of the skyline make for memorable photos – especially if you can catch Ciara or Tyga in the frame.
4. Marquee nightclub The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Autograph Collection
Marquee, located on the second floor of the Cosmopolitan, is a favorite among electronic music-loving party animals who appreciate sound and visual effects. There is a VIP area, but Marquee is famous for having one of the best main rooms on the Strip, with several bars and a drawbridge above the DJ booth that allows dancers to perform above the DJ while he or she plays music. A huge wall of windows overlooks the Las Vegas Strip, but inside the club, it’s hard to look away from the light show.
5. XS at Encore, Wynn Las Vegas
XS Nightclub at Encore, Wynn Las Vegas is inspired by the curves of the human body, on full display around Encore’s luxurious European pool. Guests can have fun indoors with pyrotechnics, lasers and a DJ console, or outside by the pool in cabanas. A 10-foot rotating chandelier and bare mannequin torsos complete the look. For big spenders, there’s the $10,000 Ono cocktail served in a bejeweled glass.
6. Hyde at the Bellagio in Las Vegas
The Hyde at the Bellagio is the most upscale nightclub on this list, serving more as a luxurious lounge than a pulsating dance party. However, it is still noisy, especially on DJ nights. The best tables combine bottle service and banquettes with views of the iconic Bellagio fountains. Bachelorette parties are especially popular here.
7. Tao at Venice
TAO truly paved the way for the entire revitalized and modernized Vegas nightclub scene. The three-story Asian restaurant-turned-salon, nightclub, and beach club occupies more than 60,000 square feet at The Venetian Las Vegas. The Opium Room is famous for hip-hop music, while EDM fans love to dance in the main room. Bottle waiters can descend from the ceiling to deliver a bottle of champagne. Be sure to look for the famous bathtub models immersed in rose petal baths.