Finding Affordable Luxurious Casino Hotels
When one thinks about the typical trappings of a luxury hotel, certain features always spring to mind. It needs to have superb rooms, that’s a given, but it also needs to accommodate a guest’s other entertainment needs. One of the most popular ways of doing this is to offer a casino where evenings can be spent playing the tables and trying one’s luck on games like roulette, blackjack and baccarat.
There are many fine examples of these kinds of hotels all around the world. But the real secret is knowing how to make them that little bit more affordable. Whether this is from using sites like trivago.com or seeking out discounts from the hotels themselves, it’s usually possible to cut a deal or two.
So here are a selection of six hotels, spread across the world and all with one thing in common – an amazing casino as part of the package.
1. The Bellagio, Las Vegas
The iconic fountains of the Bellagio hotel are one of the main attractions on the Las Vegas strip.
There’s one casino hotel and resort that maybe expresses the sheer excess and luxury of Las Vegas more than any other. The Bellagio sits on the site of the legendary Dunes Casino and is as famous for its spectacular fountain display, as featured in the closing scenes of the Ocean’s 11 movie, as it is for its casino and the big name artists who perform there.
The hotel consists of almost 4,000 rooms and which can be yours for between a few hundred dollars a night up to $3,000 a night if you want to experience the ultimate luxury of the Presidential Suite.
In the casino, you can play all the popular games that you might expect and it’s also where you could find some of the world’s best poker professionals including Daniel Negreanu and Jennifer Harman sharpening up their skills.
2. The Venetian, Macau
The stunning Venetian is one of the most captivating parts of Macau’s glittering skyline.
You can also experience a Las Vegas-style experience many thousands of miles away from the Nevada desert at the Venetian, Macau. Opened in 2007 and closely modelled on its Vegas namesake, it’s undoubtedly one of the most luxurious of all of the Macau casino hotels.
One of the largest with 3,000 suites and over 550,000 square feet of gaming space, it’s also surrounded by a replica of the canals in Venice and a gondola ride around them makes for a very entertaining diversion.
The good news is that the hotel is always very generous with its offers, particularly when you choose to stay for two nights or more. In Summer/Fall 2020 they have been offering up to 33% discounts and by booking two or more days in advance you can save up to 20%.
3. The Kurhaus, Baden Baden
There’s a very different kind of atmosphere at this, the most famous casino hotel in Germany. Opened over 150 years ago to serve the aristocracy who liked to take grand tours around Europe, previous guests include Marlene Dietrich and the writer Fyodor Dostoevsky – said to have been inspired to write his novel The Gambler here.
The hotel also offers seasonal discounts that change quite frequently so it’s well worth checking their website to find out which ones are currently available.
4. Hotel de Paris, Monte Carlo
Staying in Europe, this is possibly the continent’s most famous luxury casino hotel. Originally opened in 1863 as part of a huge programme of building in the principality, it is a classic example of Belle Epoque architecture. It is located just a short distance from the casino and was extensively refurbished in 2019.
Luxurious throughout, this reaches its pinnacle in Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace suites which have access to the rooftop pool as well as an exclusive concierge service.
Among the offers available are special rates from €260 for a double room on a Sunday night and three nights for the price of two at the slightly more expensive €286 per night – but this still represents a very attractive saving.
5. Park Hyatt, Mendoza
Argentina may not be exactly the place where you’d expect to find a world-class casino and hotel, but that is just what you’ll enjoy at the Park Hyatt Mendoza.
Its 19th-century Spanish façade has been carefully maintained and restored and behind it you’ll find a small and intimate hotel with just 150 rooms. In the distance, you can see the snow-capped Andes mountains and to the front the hotel looks out over the imposing Independencia Square.
The casino is small and intimate at only 3,000 square feet and offers a small selection of table games as well as an exclusive salon privé.
To get the very best value, it’s well worth signing up to the World of Hyatt member scheme which not only secures a 10% discount, you’ll also start to collect points that you can use towards the cost of future bookings not just here, but at any Hyatt hotel in the world.
6. Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Instantly recognisable, the incredible Marina Bay Sands Hotel lights up the Singapore skyline and is one of the finest casinos in the world.
Singapore has no shortage of luxury hotels but, even so, none are quite the Marina Bay Sands. Its three iconic towers stand out against the skyline and house over 2,400 rooms and suites. It’s also where you’ll find the world’s biggest atrium casino with over 1,500 slots and 500 gaming tables.
Prices are high but not stratospheric - the most expensive suite is around S$1,500 a night. In terms of offers, their “staycation” deal is hard to beat with rooms from S$269 per night plus a resort credit of S$60 a night to treat yourself to food and other refreshments.
So next time you feel like a luxurious casino break escape put these six on your list of possible destinations. Whichever you choose, you won’t be disappointed.
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