The most luxurious casinos in the world
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Casinos are often seen as dingy places where the hopeful and misguided go to gamble their precious earnings amidst the smoke and sticky carpets. While that’s certainly sometimes the case, casinos can also be some of the most exclusive and luxurious holiday destinations in the world.
There are many sophisticated casinos that are also luxury resorts, 5-star hotels, spas, shopping malls, nightlife hubs, and much more. They attract visitors who want to pamper themselves in elegant surroundings while having a host of incredible amenities at their fingertips.
Baden-Baden Casino (Germany)
This luxury casino is one of the oldest in the world, built during the nineteenth century. It may be small, but this establishment is the height of luxury. The exclusive Baden-Baden hosts millionaires from all over the world. It is one of the best casinos to play poker in, as well as having blackjack tables and around 130 slot machines.
Monte Carlo Casino (Monaco)
This majestic building is the work of architects and artists from the nineteenth century. The complex includes a casino, the Monte Carlo Opera, and the headquarters of the Monte Carlo ballet. This establishment is exclusively for foreigners, and no residents of the Principality of Monaco may enter.
CityCenter (United States)
The Las Vegas CityCenter is one of the most luxurious buildings in the world. The cost to build it was around US$9 billion. The complex includes a luxury casino, four hotels with 6,000 rooms, 2,400 condos, and more than 40 restaurants and bars. It is the most expensive casino complex in the world.
The Bellagio (United States)
This iconic Bellagio hotel and casino is also found in Sin City. It has a huge dancing fountain which can be seen in films like ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ (2001) and ‘The Hangover’ (2009).
The Bellagio (United States)
This lavish casino is best known for its poker rooms. It also boasts a huge games room that caters to every gambler’s appetite, from slots to roulette. There are over 3,000 bedrooms in the building, as well as various games rooms, lavish decorations, and something to keep everybody entertained.
Encore Las Vegas (United States)
This is, without doubt, one of the fanciest casino complexes in the world. It was awarded the AAA Five Diamond rating, the highest possible classification from the American Automobile Association. The Encore has a 74,270 ft² (6,900 m²) games room, a spa, a theater, a beauty parlor, two nightclubs, the Encore Beach Club, and many more amenities to offer. t receives millionaire guests from all over the world, including celebrities who stay at the hotel-casino.
The Venetian (Macau-China)
With 54,900ft² (51,000 m²) of games room, the Venetian is the world’s second-biggest casino. It is home to over 3,000 slot machines and 800 table games. The interior is lavish and enchants tourists from all over the world. The Venetian belongs to the Sands Hotel and Casino Group, which also owns the Venetian Las Vegas and the Marina Bay Sands Casino in Singapore.
Foxwoods Resort Casino (United States)
This resort covers 9,040,000 ft² (840,000 m²) and includes a hotel and a complex of 6 casinos. They aren’t short of luxury in this building! As well as 6,000 slot machines, there are 380 game tables including blackjack, craps, roulette, and poker.
Marina Bay Sands Casino (Singapore)
This hotel-casino is one of the most expensive in the world, costing around US$5 billion to build. The Marina Bay Sands holds 2,561 suites, two theaters, an ice rink, a museum, and the biggest open-air pool in the world which is located on the 55th floor. Inside are 15,000 m² of games room, 600 tables and around 1,500 slot machines.
Resorts World Sentosa (Singapore)
Also in Singapore, this imposing building hosts the Universal Studios and Marine Life Park, the world’s biggest aquarium. Numerous games rooms ensure tourists will have an incredible experience. The interior decor is original and the height of luxury, with an incredible design that would wow any visitor. It is one of the most comfortable and luxurious hotels in the world.
Wynn Macau (Macau-China)
This neon heaven was built in 2006 at a cost of US$2.7 billion. There are over 600 rooms, a spa, pools surrounded by sculptures and gardens, a fancy casino as well as various high street brand shops. As well as the casino, there is a 5-star hotel attracting well-off visitors from many different countries.
Caesars Palace (United States)
This building is another luxurious hotel and casino in Sin City. It’s one of the most famous casinos in the world with a wide variety of games. Caesars Palace even has a 24-hour poker room. It’s the ideal place for a real casino experience.
