By Isabel Prontes
Las Vegas is the biggest city in Nevada. It is also the gambling capital of the world and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the
United States. Las Vegas is full of casinos, nightclubs, lounges, restaurants, shopping, entertainment shows and attractions for children. For those planning a trip (and who do not want to spend a lot of money on lodging), there are several cheap hotels in Las Vegas to consider.
Super 8 Las Vegas
The Super 8 Las Vegas is billed as being the biggest Super 8 on earth. It has a convenient location just one block away from the bustling Las Vegas Strip. It is inexpensive, and has a bright, comfortable atmosphere. Some of its amenities include complementary wireless high-speed Internet access, 24-hour free airport shuttle service, heated outdoor swimming pool, spa, free local telephone calls, television (complete with HBO), free coffee available in the lobby, 24-hour reception, air conditioning, security safe and guest laundry. The hotel is close to many restaurants and also to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Super 8 Las Vegas
4250 Koval Lane
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(702) 794-0888
www.super8.com
Travelodge Las Vegas South Strip
The Travelodge Las Vegas South Strip is a budget-friendly accommodation that is situated in the midst of the Las Vegas Strip, near many of the city's popular tourist attractions, casinos and hotels (including the Venetian, Planet Hollywood, MGM Grand and the Bellagio). The hotel has many convenient amenities, such as free wireless high-speed Internet access, complementary "Bear Bites" breakfast every morning, 24-hour reception, outdoor pool, security safe, complementary parking and dry cleaning. All of the rooms are equipped with a hair dryer, cable television (with HBO), and in-room coffee.
Travelodge Las Vegas South Strip
3735 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(702) 736-3443
www.travelodge.com
Econo Lodge--Las Vegas
The Econo Lodge--Las Vegas is centrally located on the Las Vegas Strip. It is a budget accommodation that is merely one mile away from downtown Las Vegas, and the wildly popular attraction, the Fremont Street Experience (nightly sound and light display). There are 115 guest rooms at the Econo Lodge--Las Vegas and the hotel offers features such as complementary Continental breakfast every morning, outdoor swimming pool (seasonal), sundeck, free wireless high-speed Internet access, satellite/cable television, air conditioning, wake-up call service, free local telephone calls, outdoor guest parking and handicapped facilities.
Econo Lodge--Las Vegas
1150 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89104
(702) 382-6001
www.econolodge.com
Motel 6 Las Vegas - Tropicana
The Motel 6 Las Vegas--Tropicana is an inexpensive lodging option that is adjacent to MGM Grand and a brief walk to many casinos. The Motel 6 Las Vegas--Tropicana is comfortable and clean, and offers amenities including coin laundry, outdoor swimming pool, wireless high-speed Internet access (for a nominal fee), free local telephone calls, cable television, complementary coffee and data ports. Children stay free of charge at the hotel. Pets are not permitted at this accommodation.
Motel 6 Las Vegas--Tropicana
195 E. Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(702) 798-0728
www.motel6.com
La Quinta Inn & Suites Las Vegas Airport
The La Quinta Inn & Suites Las Vegas Airport is an affordable hotel that is just two miles north of Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport. It is also merely two miles away from the Las Vegas Strip and all of its attractions. Some of the features available at the hotel include complementary breakfast every morning, free local telephone calls, complementary wireless high-speed Internet access, meeting spaces, exercise center, outdoor pool, airport shuttle service, cable television, free guest parking and guest laundry.
La Quinta Inn & Suites Las Vegas Airport
3970 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(702) 796-9000
www.lq.com
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
