Enjoying a Las Vegas Honeymooon at the Luxor Hotel

by Shannon Kietzman, writer for Your Wedding Place.com

The Luxor Hotel, which is an Egyptian-themed hotel, is located on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip. The hotel is easily recognized by its 350 foot tall pyramid, though its accommodations are equally as impressive. It can make the perfect place for you and your honey to spend your Las Vegas honeymoon.

The Luxor Hotel and Casino Rooms

The Luxor Hotel has 4,408 guest rooms and suites to choose from. Each of the rooms is decorated in muted desert colors in order to remain consistent with the Egyptian theme. The special pyramid rooms are designed to overlook the atrium, while the pyramid suites contain an oversized bath with Jacuzzi tub and a separate living room – perfect for honeymooning couples. In 1998, five years after the hotel’s initial construction, tower rooms were added. These rooms offer view of the city and contain spacious bathrooms.

No matter which room you choose to stay in, you will enjoy amenities such as color cable television, air conditioning, high-speed Internet access, pay-per-view movies, AM/FM clock radio, and an iron and ironing board, You can also request a mini-refrigerator for a small daily fee.

Facilities at The Las Vegas Luxor Hotel

While staying at the Las Vegas Luxor Hotel, you can enjoy a wide variety if activities. A full spa and salon as well as a pool complex containing five pools and private cabannas available for rent are found within the hotel. You can also get your blood flowing in the work out room or relax in the steam room.

In addition, you can test your luck at the casino, which is located right off the hotel lobby. Here, you can enjoy playing baccarat, craps, Big Six, blackjack, Caribbean stud poker, Pai Gow, Keno, and Let it Ride. There are also 2,000 slot machines to choose from.

You can also take in a movie at the IMAX theater, which is located in the atrium. While there, be sure to visit King Tut’s Museum to view exhibits of authentic Egyptian artifacts.

After enriching yourself at the museum, you can take in a little shopping. The Giza Gallery, which is designed to look like an Egyptian bazaar, is home to 29 different retailers. These include a store containing replicas of Egyptian artifacts, a bath and beauty products store, book stores, and a Luxor logo shop. You can also enjoy an art gallery found within the shopping center.

There are also several dining opportunities available at the Luxor Hotel. At The Luxor Steakhouse, for example, you can enjoy various cuts of beef and other favorites within a cherry-wood paneled room. Or, select from a variety of delicious traditional and exotic foods at Fusia. If you prefer a buffet, the Pharaoh’s Pheast Buffet is an excellent choice. Here, you can select from a homemade pizza station, a 30 foot long salad bar, an omelet station, two carving stations, and pastry selections from around the world.

The Luxor Hotel is an excellent choice for a Las Vegas honeymoon. With its nonstop action and unique Egyptian theme, it will be sure to create memories to last a lifetime.

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