Thanks to some clever promotions and marketing, the nightclub scene in Las Vegas has gone from almost non-existent 20 years ago to one of the hottest in the world today. Every large Strip hotel has at least one “exclusive” nightclub competing for visitors with deep pockets. The trendy places where the Hollywood stars are often paid to appear when they are in Las Vegas charge a lot to get in because somebody’s got to pay for those appearance fees.
Most of the notable nightclubs in Las Vegas charge around $30 to get in, with some only charging around $20 on weeknights. For this price you’ll usually stand in a long line, even if the club itself is nearly empty inside. A long line outside brings prestige to a club even though it’s maddening for that evening’s hopefuls. Want to skip the line? Many of these clubs have devised a system where instead of tipping the bouncer you just pay a higher entry fee. For around $50 you can get right in, although some places cut this system off around midnight because by then the places can actually be crowded so they can’t just let everyone keep streaming in.
Additional packagesMany of the better Las Vegas nightclubs also offer packages where guests can buy their way into VIP status by paying a high fee. For $500 or so you and three of your friends can get in, get a reserved table, and usually get a bottle of pricey booze as well. Each place has a different deal and usually the more expensive the hotel the nightclub is located in, the more expensive their VIP packages are.If you are going to any of the trendy places below you will run into one form of dress code or another. Generally speaking, if you look like a slob you’ve got no hope at all. Some places will allow “urban wear” and others only allow more glamorous styles. Check for specifics at the place you choose or wear the best clothes you brought and cross your fingers.
Five of the more stylish nightclubs
Blush Boutique – This club in the ultra-pricey Wynn Las Vegas Resort mixes hip-hop, rock, and house in this 400-capacity place with a nightly basic cover charge of $30.
Tao – This club in the Venetian holds 2,500 people so getting in isn’t as challenging as in some of the smaller places. The music mixes hip-hop, house, and R&B and the cover charge is $20 to $30.
Rain – This 1,800-capacity club in the Palms Hotel is one of the places the cast of the Real World Las Vegas embarrassed themselves night after night. The music is a mix of everything and the cover charge is $30.
VooDoo Lounge – This 750-capacity club is on top of the Rio so the view is spectacular. The music is a mix of Top-40 and dance, and the cover charge is $30 to $40.
Risqu̩ РThis club in the Paris Las Vegas Hotel holds 800 people. The music varies from night to night and the cover charge is $30.
