Great Hotels Cater to
Families in Las Vegas
by:
Jay Moncliff
There are many fine hotels in Las Vegas to
choose from, but parents traveling with the
children are looking for a different kind of
experience than the seasoned gambler. Luckily,
there are several fine hotels in Las Vegas
that cater to the younger crowd, ensuring that
the entire family has a great time.
Circus, Circus is a great choice for a
family vacation in Las Vegas. The facility is
comprised of three towers with a connecting
sky shuttle, viewed by most children as the
first attraction. The Adventuredome inside the
complex is the world’s largest indoor theme
park, and a perfect destination for some fun
with the children. Circus themed shows and
wandering performers abound, and everyone will
enjoy the miniature golf, bungee jumping and
choice of over 200 carnival games. Of course,
parents will enjoy the 100,000 square foot
casino and great restaurants.
Another family oriented property in Las
Vegas is the Excalibur. Designed to replicate
King Arthur’s Camelot home, Excalibur gives
children and experience similar to walking
into a fairy tale. Families walk across the
moat to enter the property, and every detail
is charming. The first floor of the hotel is
designed especially for kids, full of carnival
games and arcades and themed entertainment.
The large pool areas feature a waterfall and
several waterslides, and a popular dinner
attraction is the Tournament of Kings, a show
with dragons, jousting, wizards and great
food. The large, themed casino is a treat for
parents, as are the other great restaurants on
property.
Another exciting family hotel is the Luxor,
an Egyptian Pyramid set down in Las Vegas.
This great hotel is actually larger than the
pyramids in Egypt and is guarded by an
authentically styled Sphinx. The kids will
enjoy the two story video arcade and IMAX
theater. All of the rooms have sloped walls,
inviting a geometry lesson, and furniture
decorated with Egyptian symbols. Kids love
exploring a recreation of King Tut’s Tomb and
the accompanying museum, said to be quite
authentic. There are five pools on site and a
motion simulator ride with an Egyptian theme.
Of course, a spacious casino and several spas
join world class restaurants for the parents
to enjoy.
If you’re traveling with younger children
and need a little “alone” time, consider the
Orleans Hotel. They’ve created a parent’s
dream with Kids Tyme, an onsite daycare
facility with an impressively large jungle
gym, arts and crafts activities and movies.
The center is open 7 days a week and serves
children from 2 ½ years to 12 years old. Also
on site is a huge bowling center with 70
lanes, an 18 theater movie complex and Tyme
Out video arcade. The property also has a
pool, spa and fitness center and a great
showroom. Of course, the adjoining casino
offers plenty of opportunity for the adults to
enjoy themselves as well.
Consider these fine hotels and make your
next trip to Las Vegas a family affair.
Everyone can have a great time in Vegas!
