Standard rooms - called Deluxe here - come in at a whopping 500 square feet (suites range from 1,100 to 7,500 square feet) and have either one king-size or two queen-size beds.

See Moreĭecorated in earth tones that complement the desert landscape, the 816 modern and stylish rooms feature wood-grain-print carpeting, platform beds, all-marble bathrooms, and floor-to-ceiling windows to take in the canyon views. This resort's desert setting, modern decor, and considerable features make it an all-around excellent pick, but with few other attractions nearby, the hotel is best for travelers who plan to stay on site or explore the nearby canyon. Families also enjoy kid-friendly extras, like the on-site cinema, 72-lane bowling alley, kids' club, and babysitting service. Local residents flock to the resort's sleek casino, but vacationing families dominate the scene, especially at the large pool. Station Casinos, the company behind the hotel and its sister property in nearby Henderson, Green Valley Ranch, specializes in creating luxury environments without the crowds and over-the-top glitz of the Strip.

The luxury is in the details, from the 32-foot-long lobby chandelier made of Swarovski crystals to the burled wood of the casino's Lucky Bar. Set in the dusty terra-cotta hills of Red Rock Canyon in suburban Summerlin, the posh and off-the-beaten-path Red Rock Resort and Spa opened in 2006 as the first billion-dollar luxury resort off the Las Vegas Strip.

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