DESTINATION GUIDE SERIES LAS VEGAS ELITE GUIDE TO LAS VEGAS HIGHLIGHTS OF LAS VEGAS 3 ONLY ELITE 4 The most exclusive VIP experiences, hand-selected by Elite Traveler CONCIERGE RECOMMENDATIONS 5 Las Vegas’s top concierges share their personal suggestions for the perfect day and weekend WELCOME SIGNAGE WHERE TO ➤ STAY 7 ➤ DINE 14 ➤ BE PAMPERED 18 GARDEN OF THE GODS TEMPLE, CAESARS PALACE LAS VEGAS WHAT TO DO ➤ DURING THE DAY 20 ➤ DURING THE NIGHT 23 ➤ CASINOS 26 ➤ FEATURED EVENTS 27 THE BEAUTIFUL RED ROCK CANYON ➤ SHOPPING 28 NEED TO KNOW ➤ PRIVATE JET TERMINALS 31 ➤ EXCLUSIVE TRANSPORT 32 ➤ USEFUL INFORMATION 32 CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S ‘O’ © RICHARD TERMINE TRAVELER DESTINATION GUIDE SERIES ELITE DESTINATION GUIDE | LAS VEGAS www.elitetraveler.com 2 HIGHLIGHTS OF LAS VEGAS Don’t miss out on Las Vegas’s wealth of attractions, adventures and experiences nown as the entertainment capital decades of rapid growth unlike any other most impressive fine dining restaurants, K of the world, Las Vegas is a city of American city. With the stunning Red nightclubs and entertainment in the bright lights, glamour and fabulous Rock Canyons and vast desert scenery as world. So whether it’s gambling with the entertainment. Although it received city its backdrop, Vegas mixes a breathtaking high rollers, dancing the night away with status in 1911, it wasn’t until Steve Wynn landscape with a host of luxurious the in crowd, or hiking your way along opened The Mirage hotel in 1986 that hotels and high-class gambling venues. canyon rims and up winding trails, Vegas Vegas really took off, witnessing over two What’s more, the city offers some of the has it covered. JOËL ROBUCHON JOËL Robuchon, MAin DininG Room VIP contact: Bernard Claeys Phone: +1 702 891 7925 Email: [email protected] Address: MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, 3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South, 89109 Website: www.mgmgrand.com Cuisine: French Style/Ambiance: Culinary history was made when legendary chef Joël Robuchon opened his first fine dining restaurant in the United States. Featuring traditional French cuisine in a elegant setting reminiscent of 1930s Paris, guests can taste the fare of a culinary icon who has won more Michelin stars than any other chef in the world. Delights include lobster in a sealed cocotte, sautéed veal chop with natural jus, and French hen with roasted foie gras. With photos of Joël Robuchon and his celebrity diners adorning the restaurant walls, guests will be in excellent company at this Forbes Five Star venue. JUBILEE! VIP contact: Joel Mann Phone: +1 702 967 4938 Email: [email protected] Address: Bally’s Las Vegas, 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, 89109 Website: www.ballyslasvegas.com Located at Bally’s Las Vegas, Jubilee! has been running for over 28 years, making it the last authentic showgirl revue in the city. The brainchild of Donn Arden, statuesque women don over a thousand outfits between them, showcasing colorful costumes and impressive headpieces. The lavish spectacular symbolizes the bright lights, glitz and electric energy Vegas is Jubilee! ShoWGirls famous for, making it a must-see for anyone visiting Sin City. THE SPA AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL LAS VEGAS VIP contact: Jennifer Lynn, Spa Director Email: [email protected] Phone: +1 702 590 8886 Address: Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, 3752 Las Vegas Boulevard South, 89158 Website: www.mandarinoriental.com Treatments and facilities: One of only 21 spas to receive the esteemed Forbes Five-Star Award, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental is an urban oasis inspired by traditional Eastern philosophies and Western applications. Spanning the entire seventh and eighth floors of the property, The Spa’s pièce de résistance is its Hammam, a tranquil co-ed steam room with beautiful mosaic tiles and glistening lights. Signature treatment: Relax in the calming heated Laconium Room, complete with contoured bench seating and breathtaking views of the Las Vegas Strip, or enjoy The Spa’s other facilities including vitality pools, ice fountains and HAMMAM Experience Shower Journeys. ELITE DESTINATION GUIDE | LAS VEGAS www.elitetraveler.com 3 ONLY ELITE Elite Traveler has selected the most exclusive VIP experiences in the city XS Phone: +1 702 770 0097 Email: [email protected] Address: Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, 3121 Las Vegas Boulevard South, 89109 Website: www.xslasvegas.com Home of the $10,000 Ono cocktail, XS is as impressive as it is excessive. Thought to be the most expensive club ever built, costing in the range of $100 million, the venue is inspired by the sensual curves of the human body. The illuminated outdoor pool and island bar will amaze even the most seasoned clubber, while the 95 indoor VIP tables and 30 VIP cabanas cater to the club’s many ultra-affluent patrons. Elegant chandeliers, gold-leaf female torsos and a large circular dance floor complement the club’s extravagant design, setting the scene for the glamorous, discerning crowd who grace the venue. For a truly elite experience, sip on the Ono cocktail which combines Louis XIII black pearl cognac, Charles Heidseck’s 1981 Champagne Charlie, orange juice, apricot puree and rose nectar to very costly effect. Served in jewel-encrusted champagne glasses with a complimentary 18-karat Tahitian black pearl necklace and 18-karat gold genuine stingray leather Mont Blanc cufflinks, the Ono cocktail is a symbol of lavish excess synonymous with Las Vegas. THE XS ONO COCKtail Spanish Villa GallerY CAESARS PALACE LAS VEGAS, SPANISH VILLA VIP contact: Patty Kripitz, Director of VIP Operations Phone: +1 866 227 5938 Email: [email protected] Address: 3570 Las Vegas Boulevard South, 89109 Website: www.caesarspalace.com . Square footage: 10,000 . Nightly rate: $40,000 Why we love it: Named in honor of Roman general Julius Caesar, the lavish Caesars Palace Las Vegas lives up to the majesty and brilliance of its namesake. Offering opulent accommodations, decadent restaurants and world-class entertainment, the gem in the hotel’s crown is the phenomenally grand Spanish Villa. One of three culturally themed suites built with the ultra affluent in mind, the villa has all the amenities suited to those who are accustomed to a superior level of luxury. Named after Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the villa’s lavish interiors are inspired by Old World design with vaulted barrel ceilings, marble floors and stone archways. The Spanish Villa living room features a cozy, imported marble double-sided fireplace and grand piano, custom carved Adler pool table and a media room complete with wood and suede walls. Modern amenities perfectly complement the traditional décor, with extras including a private elevator and butler service, remote-controlled heated toilets and chairs that massage to the beat of your chosen music. The exclusive, private villa remains in tune with the energy of the Vegas Strip with an impressive terrace overlooking Caesars Palace’s fabulous Garden of the Gods pool complex. A must for the ultra-affluent, the Spanish Villa offers an unprecedented level of luxury. ELITE DESTINATION GUIDE | LAS VEGAS www.elitetraveler.com 4 CONCIERGE RECOMMENDATIONS We asked Las Vegas’ top concierges to share their personal recommendations for the perfect day NANCY NITSCHE CHRISTINE SAVAGE SUPERVISOR OF CONCIERGE SERVICES, VENETIAN RESORT-HOTEL-CASINO AND THE PALAZZO LAS VEGAS Phone: +1 702 414 1000 / +1 702 607 7777 Website: www.venetian.com / www.palazzo.com “Get an early start with breakfast at Bouchon, Thomas Keller’s renowned French Bistro located in the Venezia Tower at the Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino. For those who prefer a more casual morning meal, I recommend The Grand Lux Café, the Venetian’s 24-hour casual dining venue. Following breakfast, see a different side to Las Vegas and take a private tour of the impressive Hoover Dam before heading back to the Strip to spend the rest of the day at The Grand Canal Shoppes. Enjoy a romantic, relaxing dinner in your suite followed by one of the Venetian Resort’s magnificent in-house shows, Phantom, Jersey Boys or Blue Man Group.” BEST RestaURANTS • Carnevino • Tao • Bartolotta BEST SHOP NANCY NITSCHE The Grand Canal Shoppes DIRECTOR OF CONCIERGE SERVICES, ARIA Best to do Phone: +1 866 359 7757 Private city tour Website: www.arialasvegas.com “Start your day watching the sunrise from one of Aria’s beautiful Sky CHRISTINE SAVAGE Suites before heading to one of the best spas in Vegas. The Spa & Salon at Aria has three exclusives suites with a personal Spa Host, private restroom, Jacuzzi and aromatherapy shower. After, enjoy an early lunch at Sage, an American restaurant offering all-natural, fresh, organic cuisine. With your hunger sated, head to the Concierge desk and pick up an Art Tour Guide of CityCenter so you can take in the fabulous shops, architecture and $40 million art collection. In the evening, enjoy a romantic dinner at Blossom, a truly romantic Cantonese offering. A night out in Vegas isn’t complete without taking in a show; Cirque du Soleil’s latest Vegas venture, Viva ELVIS, is a brilliant choice. The show is guaranteed to get you dancing, so you’ll be keen to take the party onto one of Sin City’s many nightspots. Aria’s Haze Nightclub is a celebrity playground and perfect for the elite traveler.” BEST RestaURANTS • Sage • Blossom • Julian Serrano BEST SHOP Crystals at CityCenter Best to do A delicious, made-to-order crèpe at Jean Philippe Patisserie. ELITE DESTINATION GUIDE | LAS VEGAS www.elitetraveler.com 55 CONCIERGE RECOMMENDATIONS FREDERIC CHARLES GRAND CANYON CONCIERGE, TRUMP INTERNATIONAL HOTEL LAS VEGAS Phone: +1 702 982 0000 Website: www.trumplasvegashotel.com “Begin your day with a mid-morning champagne brunch at The Country Club at Wynn Las Vegas, where you can look out over the hotel’s spectacular golf course, while enjoying Chef Carlos Guia’s award-winning fare.