By: Kathleen L.
Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa is the perfect spot to enjoy your vacation, far away from the hurly-burly of the Sin City. Situated ten miles from the heart of Las Vegas and nestled near the entrance of a scenic national conservation area, it is truly a prime place to spend several days and nights.
While it will surely lure you away from the Las Vegas entertainment strip, you’d definitely say that it was all worth it, especially with the Red Rock Canyon just a mere six miles away and viewable from the luxurious suites inside.
This resort and spa costs approximately $1 billion-dollar to make and hence, you can expect that the rates are a bit pricey; but hey, live a little! After all, about 197,000 acres of desert, canyons, rivers and lakes are within your reach.
The place is ideal for regular travelers – either as solo tourists, as couples or as a family – as well as for the true-blue outdoorsman. For one, its “Adventure Spa” offering is something that you would definitely not want to miss. People who find more enjoyment in horseback riding than riding a casino stool will never get enough of the place.
Whether you’d like to go on a vehicle tour, a raft trip, horseback riding, mountain biking, rock climbing or simply adventure hiking, Red Rock Casino has it all for you. Prices range from about $59 to $175 for all those diverse outdoor activities you can choose from.
Of course, at the end of a rugged day at the canyon, you can come back to a rejuvenating massage, the steam room, hot tub and so much pampering at the spa – that is, after you treat yourself to a sumptuous meal at any of the 10 fine restaurants inside the hotel grounds. Once relaxed, you can prefer to hang out at the nice pool and pool bar, or party at a decent nightclub nearby.
For those who will miss the whistles, bells and slots of the casinos, worry no more. Almost all kinds of entertainment are yours to enjoy. A 16-screen movie theater with three screens spanning 96 x 18 feet, a poker room and a 72-lane bowling alley, including twelve VIP lanes, center on hundreds – if not thousands – of slot machines, craps tables and blackjack playing areas that lay sprawling inside the resort.
Did I say how well-designed and marvelous the interiors are? Well, how does 3.1 million crystal pieces scattered throughout the property sound to you? This is not to mention the 32-foot high chandelier in the rotunda, massive water fountains, towering palm trees, creatively-painted walls and ubiquitous modern architecture.
Last but definitely not least are its rooms which numbers around 850 and are fully equipped with stunning 42-inch plasma TVs and Bose stereo surround systems. Each room has Wifi connectivity and the sound systems are iPod-ready.
With facilities and amenities like the business center, fitness center, generous parking area, and impressive room service, aside from the ones mentioned above, what more can you ask for?
