Open Decks — flexlasvegas.com

This lively backpacker hostel is a mile from the Stratosphere Casino on the north end of the Strip and a 5-minute drive to the Fremont Street Experience. All rooms have a/c, free WiFi, lockers (locks not provided) and bed linens. Dorm rooms are either mixed or all-female, sleep from 2 to 9 and have en suite bathrooms. Perks include free continental breakfast, all-day complimentary tea and coffee, a pool table and Xbox game system, free luggage storage and coin-operated laundry machines. A

This hip boutique hotel is off I-15, 2 blocks from the Strip. The uniquely decorated, art-filled rooms feature ornate, funky decor and come with WiFi and iPhone docks; suites add flat-screens and sitting areas. Some suites include walk-in closets and pool tables. A resort fee is charged. The hotel has a lively nightlife scene with several bars, live entertainment, and weekend parties (free earplugs are provided to hotel guests). Additional perks include a European-style pool with cabanas

Tucked between the Wynn and the Venetian, this upscale, all-suite resort and casino is a 6-minute walk from the Fashion Show Mall. Plush accommodations feature Italian-inspired decor and range from modern rooms with flat-screen TVs and soaking tubs to entertainment-focused suites with sunken living rooms, dining areas and pool tables. A resort fee includes Wi-Fi and fitness center access. Perks include upscale shopping and dining, a modern casino, a Canyon Ranch spa, an outdoor pool, and