Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Set 2 blocks east of the Strip, this high-octane, Rock ‘n' roll-themed casino resort is 1 block from the University Nevada, Las Vegas campus. Accommodations, some with pool and mountain views, range from ultra-modern rooms with Wi-Fi, minibars, flat-screen TVs and Bose stereo systems to suites with 40-inch flat-screens, deep tubs and living areas. Some suites and villas also feature band-themed decor, private terraces and wet bars. A resort fee is charged. There's a popular music venue with celebrity music performances, plus outdoor pools with DJs, a gym, and several nightclubs, bars and restaurants. The casino has slots and table games.