Pools in Las Vegas

Mediterranean-inspired pools and courtyards at The Bellagio are great for couples who are looking for a luxury experience. The Bar is famous for its freshly made drinks. Sip a Bellagio Mojito in one of the poolside cabanas surrounded by citrus gardens.

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas offers the most stunning views of the Strip from its stylish outdoor pool. In the summer, vacationers head to the Cosmopolitan for its bustling pool scene. In addition to the scenic Boulevard Pool, there is the Bamboo Pool where you can rent a plush cabana and spend a day relaxing in the sun. The Marquee Dayclub Pool has a feel of a luxury lounge during the day and transforms into a nightclub at night.

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is the most expensive hotel ever built in town. The hotel cost $3.9 billion in 2010 which made it the world's fourth most expensive hotel. Located in the heart of the Strip, the Cosmopolitan overlooks the city's major landmarks, including the Bellagio fountains, the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. Highlights include three pool areas, Sahra Spa & Hammam, stylish shops, fantastic dining, lounges, bars and 100,000 square feet of gaming space. Boulevard Pool is one of the hotspots, offering spectacular views.

There are 2,995 rooms with spectacular views of the Bellagio fountains and the Boulevard. Many rooms and suites have spacious terraces from which to enjoy the view. West End Penthouses are the most luxurious (and the most expensive), offering from 2,400 to 3,700 square feet of living space in two- and three-bedroom configurations. If you want to stay close to pool scene in the summer, the Bungalows have a patio overlooking the Marquee Dayclub Pool. The Bungalows are spread over three levels, complete with an outdoor bar and a private whirlpool.

Choose from 14 fine and casual dining. Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill serves beef, steak, and lobster. The Overlook Grill next to the Boulevard Pool offers scenic views and casual American cuisine. Best of all, you won't have to leave the pool to have a great lunch. China Poblano serves an innovative menu of Chinese and Mexican cuisines. Comme Ca is a modern French brasserie with a terrace offering striking views of the Strip. D.O.C.G. is a casual rustic Italian restaurant serving pizza, pasta, steaks and chops. STK is a new style steakhouse.

The double chaise lounges at Treasure Island are perfect for couples who want to spend their days relaxing in the sun, sipping drinks and cooling off in the pool. Facilities include a 25-person hot tub, private cabana and day bed rentals. The pool is open seasonally, from mid-February to mid-November. Cabana rentals come with a fruit plate, soft drinks, LCD TV, refrigerator, ceiling fans, misters and a host service. Check into one of the stylish rooms at Treasure Island and you will be right on the Las Vegas Strip, close to the best shopping, dining and attractions the city has to offer.

5 pools at The Venetian give vacationers a choice of different settings, some of which recreate Italian-style gardens.

The outdoor facilities at The Wynn and Encore are surrounded by beautifully sculpted gardens. The Wynn has two pools and two whirlpools while Encore offers a European-style pool which allows topless sunbathing.

MGM Grand features a 6.5 acre swimming pool complex with 26 luxurious cabanas and palm trees.

The Golden Nugget is located off the strip but true pool connoisseurs will not mind when they see the resort's $30 million complex complete with a shark tank pool, 3-story waterslide and 15 private cabanas. Here you'll also find The Hand of Faith, the largest single nugget of gold in the world weighing 61 pounds and 11 ounces, which can be admired by visitors.

The Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis at Caesars Palace features 6 pools with different themes, some for gambling and some for luxuriating in the sun.