Tropicana Resort Las Vegas

Hotel Information: A legendary Strip hotel, the Tropicana preserves history and memories via many photographs of the entertainment giants who have performed here since the resort opened in 1957. Traditions such as dancers, comedians, and crooners prevail. The hotel draws both older and younger guests.

Amenity highlights: Sliding-glass doors separate a 1,500-square-foot heated indoor pool from the outdoor swim-up bar area. Swim-up blackjack is available. The lagoon-style pool meanders through a five-acre garden containing waterfalls and rock formations. The garden includes an adult pool and three eight-person spa tubs. For-rent cabanas come with television, phone, ceiling fan, and padded lounges.

Insider tip: Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, the swim-up, waterproof blackjack counter features money dryers.

The Tropicana offers a total of 1,876 guestrooms in the Paradise Tower, the Island Tower, and the Garden Tower.

The 22-story Paradise Tower is just off the casino floor and features views of the Las Vegas Strip. Guestrooms in this tower include refrigerators.

The 21-story Island Tower is located near the Tropicana Convention Facilities and the five-acre tropical gardens and pool area; it is connected to the main casino by an enclosed walkway lined with specialty boutiques.

The low-rise Garden Tower overlooks a five-acre garden/pool area with tropical foliage, waterfalls, and pools.