In the Spotlight: The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

After roaring back from the brink of death after its construction was stalled for years, the Cosmopolitan quickly established itself as one of the trendier spots on the Strip. In fact, it already has an impressive celebrity following — on Tuesday night’s epsiode of The Real Housewives of Orange County, the cast stayed at the hotel to catch Gretchen Rossi’s performance with the Pussycat Dolls. The typical Vegas kitsch has been swapped out for aggressively modern design and futuristic touches (guests sign in on an iPad). Fanfare aside, rooms are large and feature comfortable, designer furnishings and modern, open bathrooms. All types of travelers seem to come here, from frat boys to gambling grandmothers, but the nights decidedly belong to the younger crowd at BOND and Marquee — as do the days, during Marquee’s seasonal “dayclub” party poolside. It’s certainly not the most family-friendly option, but couples looking for a phenomenal spa and nearby action won’t be disappointed.