Las Vegas Hilton

Las Vegas can be split into two sections. There is the Las Vegas Strip and then off the strip. Most tourists try to book hotels that are located on the strip, even if they are not in the middle of the strip. Several of the hotels on the strip like Caesar's, the Venetian, Paris, New York- New York, and Mandalay Bay can be luxurious but expensive. Hilton is known for their luxurious hotels. However, the Las Vegas Hilton is not centrally located on the strip. Instead it is off the strip near the Las Vegas Convention Center. The monorail which runs through Las Vegas does stop at the Las Vegas Hilton. It is this transportation system that allows guests to get to the strip from the hotel.

The Las Vegas Hilton is set up as a business hotel, with some entertainment and shows tourists would expect in a city like Vegas. Historically the land the Hilton is sitting on was once owned by the Ashworth family who moved to Texas in the 1970's. The hotel was designed and built by Martin Stern Jr. in 1969. Kirk Kerkorian also had a hand in the development. The hotel originally opened as the International. Barbra Streisand was the top performer back then with Peggy Lee in the hotel lounge. Elvis Presley performed 58 consecutive shows at the hotel. When he was playing at the hotel he stayed in the penthouse. Liberace was another top performer of the 70's who graced the hotel.

The International was known for its World Heavyweight Championship between Leon Spinks and Muhammad Ali. Mike Tyson also defeated Tony Tucker at the hotel. In 1971 the hotel was renamed the Las Vegas Hilton. It changed ownership in 1970. Hilton split into two different companies; Hilton Gaming and Hilton Hotels. When this occurred Hilton Gaming joined Bally's, renaming the hotel to Park Place Entertainment. In 2004 Caesar's Entertainment, a part of Bally's, sold the hotel to Colony Capital where it was renamed The Las Vegas Hilton as part of Resorts International anchor property.

Shows in the recent past have been Reba McEntire and Barry Manilow. The hotel itself offers stately rooms to their guests. Soft colors are used in the dycor with tans throughout the rooms, wood furniture, and comfortable desks. In room amenities include separate bathrooms with full baths, hair dryers, flat screen televisions, internet, room service, and iron and ironing boards. The suites offer a bit more space with privacy between the bedrooms and the seating areas.

At the hotel other amenities include a 74,000 square foot casino. This casino has slots, table games, poker, keno, and sports book. Restaurants offer worldwide cuisines including the three story Japanese Jibachi restaurant which is the largest Benihana in the world. The event space is 200,000 square feet. There is a pool, recreation deck, and fitness area. There are even tennis facilities for guests to enjoy. The Hilton spa has top treatments to help guests relax while staying at the Las Vegas Hilton Resort.