A lot of the best hotels in Las Vegas require you to pay resort fees, but there are some locations that don’t require this charge.
To avoid this additional cost, consider one of the hotels listed below.
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In short, resort fees are really amenities fees, additional charges tacked onto a bill for the use of things like swimming pools or Wi-Fi.
In 2022, it was estimated that up to 70% of the hotels in Las Vegas charged resort fees.
Although those fees are often not included in the rate advertised online, they will (and should, by law) appear on your total when you go to pay for your reservation.
It can still be a shock to the system to find that your expected nightly room rate has just increased by $25-$46 a night plus tax.
Top Las Vegas Hotels Without Resort Fees
Who are the other 30% of the hotels that don't charge resort fees?
This section will cover some of the hotels in this city without resort fees, including details about the average cost of a room, where the hotel is located, and some of the amenities and activities you can enjoy in the area.
Note that many require a refundable deposit, usually somewhere between $100-250.
The hotels are often not right on the Strip and usually don't include a casino. They can be a few blocks to a mile or so away, which many folks like because it means less hustle and bustle and noise.
Note also that some of these locations include timeshare units. You are under no obligation to sit through a presentation to stay there so feel free to decline any such offers.
1. Marriott’s Grand Chateau
Amenities include complimentary parking, a fully-equipped kitchen, a washer and dryer, free Wi-Fi, swimming pools, whirlpools, a fitness center, and a meeting space.
There are also activities for kids on site, and guests receive a full list of scheduled activities (for both adults and children) at check-in.
Within less than half a mile are the Miracle Mile Shops, the Cosmopolitan, and a performance by Blue Man Group, all within less than a mile.
Click here for more information on the Marriott Grand Chateau.
2. Club Wyndham Grand Desert Resort
The 3-star Club Wyndham Grand Desert Resort sits about a 15-20 minute walk off of the Strip on East Harmon Avenue.
A free shuttle heads to Harrah's every half hour, which gets you to the Strip and close to the Las Vegas monorail.
Amenities include a fitness center, free parking, free basic Wi-Fi, a kitchen in each room, laundry service, a sauna, activity rooms, hot tubs, and pools.
The hotel is also family-friendly and has activities like a treasure hunt or Wii tournament.
Click here for more information on Club Wyndham Grand Desert Resort.
3. Hilton Garden Inn Las Vegas Strip South
The well-rated Hilton Garden Inn Las Vegas Strip sits south of Harry Reid International Airport, about ten minutes from the Strip, on South Las Vegas Boulevard.
Amenities include a fitness center, a business center, free parking, a microwave and refrigerator, a free transfer to the airport, free weekday newspapers, meeting rooms, Wi-Fi, and an outdoor pool.
Within a mile is the Aquarium at the Silverton Hotel. And within walking distance are an Italian bistro, a few diners, and a number of outlet stores.
Click here for more information on the Hilton Garden Inn Las Vegas Strip South.
4. Club Wyndham Desert Rose Resort
The well-rated Club Wyndham Desert Rose Resort sits about a 15-minute walk from the Strip, just south of the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, and five minutes from Harry Reid International Airport.
Amenities include a fully-equipped kitchen, continental breakfast, a spa salon, strong Wi-Fi, a fitness center, a business center, a pool, a hot tub, a fire pit, and a barbecue area.
There are also activities for kids, including table tennis, billiards, and sandbag toss. There's also a Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay and the Pinball Hall of Fame within about a mile.
Click here for more information on Club Wyndham Desert Rose Resort.
5. Four Queens Hotel & Casino
The Four Queens Hotel & Casino, an older property, sits just off the Strip in Downtown Las Vegas, close to the Golden Nugget, and about a five-minute walk from the Fremont Street Experience.
It's suggested that you pay around $20 more for an updated room in the South Tower, as the North Tower rooms have seen better days.
Amenities include free Wi-Fi, complimentary coffee, and access to an outdoor pool (across the street at a sister property, the Apache Hotel at Binions Casino).
Also, parking is $5 per day for guests (and free if guests get an ALL ACCESS Players Club Card and eat, drink, or gamble on the property).
Click here for more information on Four Queens Hotel & Casino.
6. Best Western Plus Casino Royale - Center Strip
As is mentioned in the name, the Best Western Plus Casino Royale - Center Strip sits near the center of the Strip, just across from the Mirage Volcano.
It's also about a mile and a half from the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Amenities include an exercise facility, a heated outdoor pool, and free Wi-Fi. There's also a casino on the grounds.
There are plenty of activities to be found nearby, including the Secret Garden & Dolphin Habitat at the Mirage, Madame Tussauds at the Venetian, the High Roller at the LINQ, and loads of restaurants within a short distance.
Click here for more information on Best Western Plus Casino Royale - Center Strip.
7. Travelodge by Wyndham Las Vegas Airport
The no-frills Travelodge by Wyndham sits on the edge of Harry Reid International Airport, just off the Strip, close to the Tropicana and the MGM Grand.
Amenities include a free airport shuttle service, free parking, free Wi-Fi, refrigerators and microwaves, a simple free breakfast, a pool, laundry facilities, and multilingual staff.
There is plenty to do nearby, with a number of stage shows the Big Apple Coaster, the Eiffel Tower Experience, and the Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay all within a mile or less.
Click here for more information on Travelodge by Wyndham Las Vegas Airport.
8. Residence Inn by Marriott Stadium Area
The Residence Inn by Marriott sits just half a mile off the Strip, and about 3 miles from Harry Reid International Airport.
Amenities include free WiFi, a fully-equipped kitchen, a free grab-and-go breakfast, a fitness center, a business center, barbecue facilities, a sports court, a whirlpool, and a heated outdoor pool.
A free grocery shopping service is also available.
As far as nearby activities go, Allegiant Stadium is just a 10-minute walk away, as is Wynn Field Club. Bali Hair Golf Club and the MGM Grand Arena are also close.
There are also restaurants within walking distance, and the Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay is just a 5-minute drive away.
Click here for more information on the Residence Inn by Marriott Stadium Area.
9. Hilton Embassy Suites Convention Center
The Hilton Embassy Suites Convention Center is actually about a mile from the Las Vegas Convention Center, and about 2 miles from the Strip, on the edge of the Wynn Golf Club.
Amenities include a business center and meeting rooms, a fitness center, an on-site restaurant, an outdoor hot tub, an indoor pool, a free made-to-order hot breakfast, and a complimentary evening reception.
There's also a complimentary shuttle going hourly to the Las Vegas Convention Center, the monorail, and the Fashion Center Mall.
Within walking distance of the hotel are a number of restaurants, including Mexican, Asian/American, and Thai, as well as take-out places.
And if you're itching for a casino, the Madi Gras Hotel & Casino is a 3-minute walk away.
Click here for more information on Hilton Embassy Suites Convention Center.
10. Jockey Club
The Jockey Club is a timeshare resort, near the Strip. The Cosmopolitan complex was built around it, so it's smack in the center of all of the action.
Although some of the rooms are a bit dated, it's clean and cheap considering its location.
Amenities include full apartments with a fully equipped kitchen and a living room. There's also free WiFi, a business center, and a lending library full of books, games, and DVD's (and a DVD player in the room).
You also get access to a small pool, a hot tub, a health club, grills, and a sauna at the Jockey Club, or you can visit the 14th-floor rooftop pool at the Cosmopolitan. This needs a reservation, as does access to their two rooftop tennis courts.
You'll also find free self-parking in the garage at the Cosmopolitan, or you can spend $5 for valet parking. And there's a shuttle to certain shopping areas and grocery stores.
As far as activities go, the options are endless. You can head next door to watch the Bellagio Fountain Show. You're also close to Planet Hollywood, Paris Hotel and Casino, the Miracle Mile Shops, the Linq Promenade, Caesar's Palace, and loads of restaurants.
Click here for more information on the Jockey Club.
11. Red Roof Inn Las Vegas
The Red Roof Inn Las Vegas sits across from UNLV. It's just over a mile from the Strip, closest to Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.
Amenities include free onsite parking, free Wi-Fi, free coffee, a kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator, a free breakfast buffet, an outdoor heated swimming pool, a fitness center, and free airport transportation.
Things to do nearby include visiting Jokesters Comedy Club and eating at a number of neighborhood restaurants.
If you head west to the Strip, you'll find the Miracle Mile Shops, Planet Hollywood, The Cosmopolitan, the Bellagio, and all things in the center of the Strip.
Click here for more information on the Red Roof Inn Las Vegas.
12. Worldmark Tropicana Avenue
The Worldmark Tropicana Avenue sits straight west of the New York New York Hotel and Casino, about a ten-minute drive from the Strip, just across from Charlie Frias Park.
Amenities include free parking, an in-room kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator, a gym, a heated outdoor swimming pool, spa tubs, a fitness center, a barbecue area, a fire pit area, movie rentals and a DVD player, laundry facilities, and a free shuttle to
Wi-Fi is not free and costs about $5 a day. There are also housekeeping fees that depend on the length of stay and the unit size.
There's not a whole lot to do in the neighborhood, although there are a number of restaurants, a grocery store, and a couple of marijuana dispensaries within a mile of it. The closest place to do some gambling is the Orleans Casino.
Click here for more information on Worldmark Tropicana Avenue.
13. Club Wyndham Desert Blue
The well-reviewed Club Wyndham Desert Blue is a timeshare hotel about a mile off the Strip.
Amenities include free parking, a washer and dryer, and a kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, and minibar. There's also a cafe, a business center, a fitness center, an outdoor pool with cabanas and a bar, spa tubs, a picnic area, a barbecue area, and a fire pit.
There's also an activities desk, an arcade game room, a billiards table, and a children's pool.
For activities, there's a free area shuttle. The hotel is closest to the Mirage, The LINQ, and Harrah's on the Strip.
Cirque du Soleil's The Beatles Love is just about a four-minute drive away, as are The Forum Shops at Caesars.
Click here for more information on Club Wyndham Desert Blue.
14. Candlewood Suites Las Vegas - E Tropicana
The very highly rated Candlewood Suites Las Vegas - E Tropicana is just about half a mile from the Strip. It sits closest to the Tropicana Las Vegas and MGM Grand and is only about a six-minute ride to the airport.
Amenities include free Wi-Fi access, laundry facilities, and a kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator, microwave, and stovetop. There's also a fitness center, barbecue facilities, a fire pit, a pool, a hot tub, a lending library, and an onsite convenience store.
There's free public parking nearby, and the monorail is just about a 5-minute walk.
Nearby activities include loads of restaurants and a few places to watch stage shows. In less than a ten-minute walk, you can be at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Top Golf, and T Mobile Arena.
Click here for more information on Candlewood Suites Las Vegas - E Tropicana.
15. Hotel Apache at Binions
The Hotel Apache at Binion's is across the street from the Four Queens Hotel & Casino, about a ten-minute drive from the action in Downtown Las Vegas.
This hotel was opened in 1932 and some say it's the most haunted hotel in Vegas.
Amenities include free Wi-Fi, a pool, a mini fridge, a business center, a gym, and a pool. There are also restaurants, bars, a deli, and a coffee shop on site, as well as an 80,000-square-foot casino.
Breakfast can be cooked to order for a fee, and parking on-site is $5 per day.
Nearby attractions include the Freemont Street Experience, just about a four-minute walk away, the Downtown Container Park, the Mob Museum, the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino, and the Circa Resort and Casino.
There are also loads of restaurants nearby, as well as a few stage shows.
Click here for more information on Hotel Apache at Binion's.
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