Kid-Friendly Hotels in Las Vegas

If your trip to Las Vegas includes bringing the kids, you'll be happy to know that there are many hotels around the city that cater to families. With a wide range of prices, amenities, and services available, you're sure to find what you're looking for in a kid-friendly Las Vegas. Here are some of your options:

Four Seasons Las Vegas

3960 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Las Vegas, Nevada

(702) 632-5000

www.fourseasons.com/lasvegas

The Four Seasons has created a Welcome Package just for the younger crowd upon check-in. Included in the package is a welcome gift, baby and child toiletries, kid sized robes, milk and cookies for the younger ones, soda and popcorn for the teens, Playstation games, and a kid's menu for Room Service. Cribs, playpens, strollers, infant essentials, child-proofing hardware, and high chairs are available upon request. Family activities on-side include a DVD library, board games, and a number of water related activities around the pools. Concierge can refer parents to a babysitting service with licensed and bonded child care providers. (Hourly rates apply) Rates from $275 per night, taxes not included. Third Night Free promotion gives a free night with two paid consecutive ones. All rooms include down pillows and duvets, small appliances, plasma televisions, overstuffed furnishings, and a spectacular view.

Circus Circus

2880 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Las Vegas, Nevada

(877) 224-7287

www.circuscircus.com

Home of the largest permanent circus, Circus Circus embraces the carnival atmosphere. It's a very high energy, high noise, high traffic place. Circus performances every half hour from 11am until midnight. Surrounding the circus stage is the Carnival Midway that boasts some 200 arcade games. Adjacent to Circus Circus is their indoor theme park Adventure Dome. Separate charges and admission applies. This hotel is best suited for kids of the tween and teen sector. The hotel doesn't offer much in room amenities, just your standard beds, phone, and TV. There are over 3,000 guest rooms that are the best bargain money-wise to be had on the Strip. A midweek two night stay for two adults and two kids averages between $50 and $70 per night.

Boulder Station

4111 Boulder Highway

Las Vegas, Nevada

(702) 432-7777

www.boulderstation.com

Boulder Station is sort of like an all inclusive mini-compound. The guest rooms number 300 and offer your standard hotel basic amenities. Rates start at $40 per night and do not include taxes. The hotel is decorated in a warm Victorian theme that gives guests a rather home-y feel. There is an 11 screen movie theater on the premises. Ticket prices are extra. Dining on the premises consists of five sit-down establishments offering varying fare from steaks to pizza and a food court that is home to many common household names like Burger King and Starbucks. There are two live music venues on the property - The Railhead and Boulder Blues. Also located at Boulder Station is a two story child care center called KidQuest. KidQuest has indoor play structures, the latest in video gaming equipment, quiet play areas, and special infant and toddler rooms - in addition to many hands on activities like arts and crafts. Children aged six weeks to twelve years are accepted at a rate of $7 per hour.

The Orleans

4500 W. Tropicana Ave.

Las Vegas, NV

702-365-7111

www.orleanscasino.com

The Orleans Hotel has a New Orleans French Quarter flair that kind of makes you feel like you're celebrating Mardi Gras year round. The hotel has many entertainment venues for family fun. The Orleans Arena, located within The Orleans complex, hosts many sports performances and other productions such as Disney on Ice, The Doodle Bops, and circuses. Concessions area on site. The Orleans has an 18 screen movie theater that shows a wide variety of films - foreign, comedy, action - something for the entire family. Addi tonal fees apply. The Orleans is also home to a sprawling 70 lane bowling alley with every amenity imaginable..including 2,000 lockers, full service bowling shop, and professional trainers. Tyme Out Arcade is a fun place for the whole family to hang out and play their favorite games. For parentings wanting to venture out to explore the hotel's adult offerings such as The Orleans Caberet and The Orleans Showroom, Kids Tyme is a state of the art child care center that features indoor play structures, arts and crafts, toys, video games, and much, much more kid-friendly fun. For ages three to 12. The fee is $7 per hour. Late fees are billed at $1.50 per fifteen minute interval that parents are late for their children's scheduled pick up time. Guest rooms are an ample 450 sq ft and include normal hotel amenities, in addition to a seating area, iron, and hair dryer. . Cribs are available for a fee. The pool area with palm trees and tropical gardens is sure to be a hit with everyone. The midweek rate for two adults and two children is about $45 per night, which doesn't include taxes or resort fees.

Red Rock Resort

11011 W. Charleston

Las Vegas, NV

(702) 797-7777

www.redrockresort.com

The Red Rock Resort is an upscale hotel decorated in a modern Art Deco style. The resort is seated in the mountains, which provide a great view to each of the 850 rooms. Red Rock has an 18 screen theater with stadium seating and Dolby sound. Concessions are available and ticket prices are extra from lodging. Red Rock also has a 72 lane bowling alley, complete with all amenities and extras such as a professional bowling shop and trained staff. Concessions available. Themed bowling party nights are frequent. Red Rock also has a KidQuest childcare center. KidQuest is a two story center with indoor play structures, the latest in video gaming equipment, quiet play areas, and special infant and toddler rooms - in addition to many hands on activities like arts and crafts. Children aged six weeks to twelve years are accepted at a rate of $7 per hour. There are nine dining establishments at the resort that offer a variety of cuisine. There's also a food court with a Ben & Jerry's, Panda Express, and Villa Pizza, among others. The Backyard offers three acres of pool side tropical fun that includes an interactive fountain and 19 cabanas. Rate start at $140 per night and vary greatly depending on the type of room requested. All rooms come equipped with at least 500 sq f of space, plasma televisions, high-end linens, and Bose sound systems with iPod docks. Cribs are available for rent.