Las Vegas is all about glamour for its own sake: over-the-top hustle and flash as means and end. Its crowds of people in polyester pantsuits, big hair and gold chains, staring at neon signs and spinning cherries like deer hypnotised by headlights.

Not that Vegas doesn't have a serious side - billions are at stake on the tables and at the megaresorts. But you're given enough distractions to ignore it, until you lose. If you tire of the ding-ding-ding of the slot machines, the surrounding area has some of the Southwest's most beautiful scenery.

Circus Circus hotel This family-friendly hotel is situated on the Strip’s northern edge, just 3 miles from downtown Las Vegas. Set on 5 acres, this hotel features an indoor theme park and a complimentary circus with clown shows.

Other on-site amenities include 3 casinos • 2 outdoor splash pools and spa tubs • Dining options include a buffet restaurant • classic steakhouse • pizzeria • coffee shop and deli • Guestrooms facilities include TV and in-room movies • airconditioning • in-room safe • alarm clock radio • ironing equipment • hairdryer.

Customer Review: We were very pleased with our recent stay at Circus Circus in Las Vegas. We definitely would stay there again and highly recommend it.

They have a No Wait line if you call ahead for checking in, which can be a big time saver during peak times.

The rooms have been or are being renovated and the decor updated. Beds were comfortable, flat screen TV's are a nice added feature, and the room was very clean.

We were assigned an outside room which was noisy due to street work directly below our winder, but when we asked to be moved to a quieter room, we got a deluxe room with a nice view of the strip, and it was very quiet. The hotel operator and front desk person were both very pleasant and eagerly assisted us with our request.

Thanks for a good time in Las Vegas.