Awash in neon lights, topless reviews and casinos, you might think Las Vegas an odd destination for someone in search of rejuvenation, but youd be wrong. Its decadence extends not just to more prurient pursuits but to its lavish spas.
Midweek hotel rates are remarkably inexpensive, and we landed a nearly 800 square foot suite at the Luxor for only $125 a night (regular rooms are only $60 a night). The Luxor, mind you, is old by strip standards, having been open since 1993, so youll find nicks in your coffee table and hallway carpets that have seen better days. But what our suite lacked for in pristine newness it more than made up for with its spaciousness and the Jacuzzi tub positioned right next to the angled window of our pyramid room. The Luxor also benefits from being a walkway away from the lower end Excalibur hotel and the higher end Mandalay Bay/THEhotel complex, providing dining and entertainment options at all ends of the spectrum. Our deal also included a $25 spa credit and a $20 meal credit.
Continue reading “Spa and Restaurant Review: Tending Mind, Body and Spirit in the City of Sin”