The Stratosphere Tower Hotel and Casino is at the top of the Las Vegas Strip and the closest Strip property to Downtown Las Vegas and the Fremont Street Experience. The Stratosphere is just 1.3 miles from the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Hotel Location: North Strip, Las Vegas

The Stratosphere boasts an 80,000 square-foot casino featuring 44 table games and 1,551 of the hottest slot and video poker machines. At the Stratosphere amenities such as the race and sports book, the poker room and keno ensure that there is something for every gaming preference.

New Pool and Recreation Deck Coming This Summer. Coming in August 2001 as part of the Stratosphere's new tower expansion project is a 67,000 square foot resort style pool and recreation deck. The deck will be located on the sixth floor of the new tower. It will feature two spas, private cabanas and a special event area. There will also be a snack bar and full-service cocktail bar.

At 1,149 feet, the Stratosphere Tower is the tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States and the tallest building west of the Mississippi River.

From the observation decks, lounge, restaurant, meeting, banquet and private dining rooms, guests enjoy panoramic views of the Las Vegas Strip and the surrounding valley.

Visitors are whisked from ground level to the observation decks in less than 30 seconds in double decker elevators traveling at speeds of 1,800 feet per minute or three floors a second.

Thrill seekers can enjoy excitement over 100 stories above the ground on the Big Shot thrill ride and the High Roller roller coaster. For the less daring, there is the Strat-O-Fair midway attraction. The Strat-O-Fair features a renovated Ferris Wheel circa 1958, and a child size Little Shot. The d?cor is a 1960s view of the future and is complete with 3-D Hyper Bowl, midway games and two food outlets.

The Tower is open from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, Saturday and holidays. The tower is equipped with a special lighting system designed to provide a spectacular dancing light show nightly, which is visible throughout the Las Vegas Valley.

Insanity-The Ride
Insanity-The Ride consists of an arm that extends out 64 feet over the edge of the Tower and will spin passengers at up to three 'G's.' As the ride spins faster and faster, the riders are propelled up to an angle of 70 degrees. Riders will experience the thrill of being flung over the edge of the Tower and literally facing downward at the City of Las Vegas below. The ride is programmable with various ride options. An unobstructed view of historic downtown Las Vegas rewards those riders brave enough to experience three 'G's' at a height of more than 900 feet.

Shows

Stratosphere's Broadway Showroom features the best in award-winning entertainment. Afternoons, Viva Las Vegas takes the stage as Las Vegas' longest-running daytime production. In the evening, American Superstars showcases tributes to today's and yesterday's hottest stars including Elvis Presley, Madonna, Gloria Estefan, Charlie Daniels, Michael Jackson and Ricky Martin. The Images and Top of the World Lounges provide current live entertainment to satisfy those seeking after hours dancing, as well as smooth soulful sounds.

The selection of stores and eateries offer delights for customers of all ages. Whether you are in the mood for ice cream, a new fragrance, a pair of shoes or a fun novelty gift, plan a visit soon to the themed shopping center.

The Tower Shops mall is conveniently located on the second level at the top of the escalator near the property's main entrance. Mall hours are 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 12 on Friday and Saturday. For further information, call (702) 383-5319.

Total guest rooms at this hotel: 2400 rooms

Hotel rating: 3 star hotel

Hotel location: North Strip, Las Vegas

Suites at hotel: Yes

Spa suites at hotel: Yes

Adjoining rooms at hotel: Yes. Adjoining rooms are two hotel guest rooms with a inside connecting door between the two guest rooms. Normally, there is a king bed in one guest room, and 2 queen beds in the other guest room. This is the ideal arrangement for family with kids.

Handicapped guest rooms at hotel: Yes.

Maximum guests allowed in one hotel room: 4 guests

Children stay free at this hotel: Yes, children under 12 are free to stay with parents.

High speed Internet at hotel: Yes. A fee may be required to use the Internet connection at this hotel.

Arcade at the hotel: Yes

Hotel surcharge: Resort Fee: $5 per day

Room service at this hotel: Yes.

Casino at hotel: Yes, The casino at this hotel is about 80000 square feet.

Sportsbook at this hotel: Yes.

Minimum guest age to book this hotel: 21

Hotel restaurants: Yes, This hotel has 7 restaurants.

Buffet at hotel: Yes

Live entertainment at this hotel: Yes.

Night clubs at this hotel: Yes.

Tourist attractions at this hotel: Yes.

Thrill Rides: Yes.

Swimming pool at hotel: Yes. Roof top pool.

Fitness facility at this hotel: Yes.

Gift shops at hotel: Yes.

Wedding chapel at hotel: Yes.

Business Center at hotel: Yes.

Pets allowed at this hotel: No.

Parking garage at this hotel: Yes.

Airport Shuttle: This hotel does not offer their own shuttle service to Las Vegas McCarran Airport (LAS). There are 24 hours public shuttle services from Las Vegas airport to most Las Vegas hotels. It cost about $5 per person one way. No reservation needed. When you need to return to the airport from your Las Vegas hotel, just call the shuttle company. They will go to your Las Vegas hotel to pick you up.

Childcare at hotel: This Las Vegas hotel does not have childcare facility on site. Hotel can offer guests phone numbers for outside childcare services in Las Vegas. The childcare service can send employees to your hotel room to care your children.