Insider tips: Enclosed, and more importantly, air-conditioned corridors connect the Luxor to Mandalay Bay and Excalibur so you'll never need to step outdoors in 100-degree weather. Our only sadness is that it's closed seasonally from fall to spring. Their 19,000 square feet of sparkling water is bigger than the postage stamp-sized vanity pools you see at some resorts.
Luxor has a large pool (and we're not just talking about the massive 125,650-square-foot deck). It won't break your budget, but you won't feel like you're staying in a budget hotel. Luxor routinely offers some of the more affordable hotel rates on the Strip and the property is packed with things to do (the HyperX ESports Arena is our favorite). From the bat-attracting megawatt light on top to the sphinx out front, we love the Egyptian touches - especially now that the kitschy décor has been dialed back from what the resort opened with in 1993. The vibe: King Tut at the disco, a mid-range themed hotel, family-friendly without being a circus. It's home to artifacts from the Titanic and a giant sphinx statue. You can't miss Luxor, the giant glass pyramid at the south end of the Strip.
