While the glittering Las Vegas Strip is a major draw for Sin City travelers of all persuasions, there's a whole other world right outside of the Strip. One of the best ways to experience everything the city has to offer is at Green Valley Ranch Resort.
Located in the ritzy Henderson neighborhood of Green Valley, the first master-planned community built in Southern Nevada, Green Valley Ranch Resort has won a reputation as a destination resort for luxury travelers since opening in 2001. Now ranked as a AAA Four Diamond location, this 40 acre resort offers 495 rooms, a full-service casino, spa and eight restaurants.
The hotel and resort gained momentum so quickly after opening that the Travel Channel chose Green Valley Ranch Resort to be the location for its popular show American Casino, following the managers and employees of the business as they host gambling tournaments, weddings, rock shows and more. While most reality shows thrill in interpersonal drama and chaos, American Casino didn't have any to show - instead, the program let viewers and guests know just how hard the staff at Green Valley Ranch Resort work every day to deliver a top-flight experience.
The personal touch is a hallmark of this hotel, and their complimentary butler service will leave you feeling pampered from the day you arrive to the moment of your departure.
Your stay starts at the airport, with a free door-to-door shuttle waiting to ferry you to Green Valley Ranch Resort. Before you arrive, the staff prepares your suite to your exact specifications. They then check you in at the VIP lounge, escort you up to your room and walk you through the amenities.
While you're there, Green Valley Ranch Resort offers a cornucopia of services, from unpacking and folding to garment pressing and shoeshines. Your butler will serve as an escort to any of the resort's restaurants, lounges or event spaces, and see you off at curbside when you leave.
Just 25 minutes away from the Strip, Green Valley Ranch Resort offers a tangibly different experience from the Vegas hustle and bustle. With an elegant Mediterranean-inspired decor, the property is designed for easy pedestrian access, dispensing with the sometimes claustrophobic feel of traditional Las Vegas for something airy, classy and relaxing.
What's great about Green Valley Ranch Resort is that the 40 acre property has room for guests to stretch their legs. The vibrant, energetic atmosphere of the casino stands in stark contrast to the calm, relaxing grounds. There's something for everyone, and the staff will help you find the exact experience you crave.
One of the best pools in the Las Vegas metro region can be found here. The sand-bottomed pool is massive, drawing crowds but never seeming too full of people. For extra privacy, rent out a cabana and enjoy special services and amenities poolside.
The modern rooms are clean, sizeable and well-decorated, with nice views and amenities. For larger gatherings, the 80 luxury suites offer more floorspace, marble bathrooms and martini bars. High rollers clamor for the massive 4,000 square foot Penthouse, which features a fireplace, twin bathrooms featuring a Jacuzzi and steam shower and much more.
Vegas is famous for food, and the owners of Green Valley Ranch Resort have spared no expense to make sure world-class cuisine is always available to their guests. Classic red meat is on the menu at Hank's Fine Steaks and Martinis, the four-diamond ranked chophouse that boasts a stunning wine list and the best USDA dry-aged beef. Their trademark chateaubriand for two is a gorgeous cut, and live entertainment every night helps everything go down smooth.
Hank's is one of only 40 restaurants in the entire country granted certification to serve true Kobe beef, raised only in Japan's Hyogo prefecture and prized for its exquisite marbling.
If you're not feeling steak, seven other options are available. 13-time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani's award-winning Pizza Rock serves up one of the most dazzling arrays of regional pizza types in the world, from classic New York thin crust to multiple traditional Italian styles and even thick-crust rectangular Detroit style.
Other options include Tides Seafood & Sushi Bar for raw dishes, Cajun cuisine and Japanese food; Bottiglia Ristorante & Enoteca for Italian; and the massive Feast Buffet with six live cooking stations and classic Vegas all you can eat action. A food court also boasts a number of quick service and to-go options. Of course, room service is available for guests who don't feel like giving up the comfort of their rooms..
Relax with a drink at one of Green Valley Ranch Resort's numerous bars and lounges. The casual Lobby Bar overlooks the gardens and pool area, while Sip is a more intimate locale specializing in martinis and cocktails. For high rollers, Drop Bar offers musical entertainment and bottle service to give guests the VIP experience.
The Pond at Green Valley Ranch Resort is the facility's adults-only pool and bar. Nestled among privacy-preserving palms, guests enjoy bottle service, sunbathing and a refreshing manmade waterfall. Keep the little ones busy courtesy of the supervised Kids Quest program, which takes the younger crowd through a variety of on-campus activities.
The casino boasts all of the table games you would expect, alongside a thriving sports betting area and 2,500 video slot, poker and reel machines. For shopping, the adjacent District at Green Valley Ranch Resort, opened in 2004, offers six buildings of retail therapy from merchants like Anthropologie and Williams-Sonoma.
To increase your relaxation potential, a stop at the luxurious Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa by Well & Being will ease both body and mind. Whether you need a deep tissue massage to banish the stress from your muscles or a hydrating body wrap to restore your essential mineral balance, the therapists here will deliver top-class care.
Golf fans also have lots to love here. The resort has relationships with a trio of excellent courses, each of which is a scant ten minutes away from the grounds.
Unlike many Vegas destinations, Green Valley Ranch Resort isn't a go-to spot for serious high-energy partying. Instead, it's popular among both locals and tourists looking for a way to unwind in peace while still having quick access to everything else the city has to offer. With unsurpassed service at every moment of your stay, it's a hidden gem just waiting to be discovered.
About Green Valley Ranch Suites
In the spirit of grand style and ultra-comfort, Green Valley Ranch's exclusive collection of twelve spectacular suites and villas are the perfect getaway for your family vacation, your work agenda or a mix of both. Located just minutes from the sublime shine of the Las Vegas Strip, yet a relaxing world away, Green Valley Ranch offers solitude, style and impeccable service.
