A true Vegas landmark, the Stratosphere Hotel and Casino's
1,149-foot tower dominates the Sin City skyline, features
adrenaline-pumping rides at its summit, and is approximately six
miles from McCarran International Airport.The Stratosphere Tower
is the tallest building west of the Mississippi River, features an a
revolving restaurant and lounge, indoor and outdoor observation
decks, a spa, the Chapel in the Clouds, and several rides.
Insanity--the Ride is spins riders over the edge of the tower at a
rate of three Gs. The X Scream is a giant teeter-totter that flings
riders over the edge of the tower and back. Lastly, the Big Shot
catapults riders up a portion of the tower at 45 miles per hour. The
connecting hotel is home to an 80,000 square-foot casino, featuring
slots and video poker machines, a poker room, table games, keno, and
a race and sports book. The Roni Josef Salon Spa offers massage
therapies and beauty treatments. The showroom features award-winning
entertainment: Viva Las Vegas showcases comedy, singing, dancing,
and specialty acts, American Superstars pays homage to the likes of
Madonna and Michael Jackson, and Bite is an adults-only erotic show
about vampires. Other entertainment options include live music at
the Images Lounge, the Oasis Lounge nightclub, drinks at the Crazy
Armadillo, and Romance at the Top of the World, an intimate lounge
in the tower. The outdoor swimming pool is located on the eighth
floor, and also features a whirlpool, a waterfall, a snack bar, a
poolside bar, and cabana rentals. Other amenities include a fitness
center, laundry services, laundry facilities, a business center, the
seasonal Beach Club 25 (an adult area featuring fitness equipment,
table tennis, and volleyball), tour assistance, flowers and gift
orders, and retail shopping. Dining options There are 2,444 rooms
at this hotel, and each cable TVs, pay-per-view, alarm clocks
hairdryers, and wireless Internet access (for a fee). |
