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A note from your Insider Reviews travel editor: This review was originally published before the novel coronavirus interrupted travel on a global scale. We have updated the review to include the hotel's latest policies regarding COVID-19, as well as key guidance to consider. We encourage all travelers to stay safe, follow guidelines from the CDC and WHO, and take precautions. For more reporting on whether it is safe to travel right now, please read our guide to safe travel.

In Las Vegas, a city defined by excesses, glitz, and glamour, there's never a shortage of things to do and see. You can gamble, catch a show, indulge in world-famous restaurants and buffets, dance at nightclubs, and more.

Bally's Las Vegas, a Caesars Entertainment-owned hotel located centrally on the Las Vegas Strip, is exactly where you want to stay when you need easy access to everything on your itinerary plus a clean, sleek, modern room to return to for an affordable price.

First opened in 1973 as the MGM Grand, Bally's is one of the older hotels on the Strip. But don't let its age deter you. A 2018 renovation to the guest room tower transformed it into a more desirable place to stay. What it lacks in elaborate attractions and entertainment, it makes up for in value, convenience, and reliability.

I stayed here while in town for the CES trade show (one of the tech industry's largest, no less), and found the hotel to be incredibly comfortable and convenient with an on-site Monorail station. But even if you're not a conference attendee, you'll appreciate the same features about Bally's that I did: the accessibility, spacious and comfortable rooms, and a wide variety of useful but not overwhelming amenities.

Because I stayed at Bally's during a high-traffic week, rates were more expensive than usual. At the beginning of January for a popular conference, I paid $336 per night.

Average rates are typically around $100 per night at other times of year but you may even find nightly rates as low as $34 midweek, which just might be cheaper than your Vegas buffet dinner.

If you are thinking about a Las Vegas vacation right now, it may be useful to consider what experts say about whether it is safe to stay in a hotel right now, as well as reviewing new cleaning policies and procedures from major hotel brands and their cancellation policies so you can make informed decisions before booking.

Keep in mind that there is no guarantee of safety without a vaccine. We recommend following guidelines from the CDC and WHO, as well as checking all state and local guidelines before traveling. You should also weigh personal risk factors and consider whether you are traveling to or from a hotspot and adhere to safety measures such as social distancing, wearing a mask, and washing hands.

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