All 145 guest rooms are a bit outdated -- old, tube TVs with VHS players -- but they each include a full kitchen and a great bed. And though this Hilton-owned hotel is 20 minutes from the Strip, there are still restaurants and bars within walking distance and the Green Valley Ranch casino is just a short drive away.

It's not fancy, but it does have a pool, Jacuzzi, and proximity to some nearby franchise restaurants and even a few casinos. Located in a suburb of Las Vegas -- about 30-minutes away from the Strip -- the 127 guest rooms at the Comfort Inn are a fine choice, so long as you're intentionally visiting Henderson.

It's about 20 minutes from the Strip, but this Mediterranean-style resort in the suburbs offers plenty to do: an awesome sand-bottom pool, impressive casino, movie theater, 40,000-square-foot spa, and nightly live music. The 495 guest rooms are elegantly furnished and spacious -- even the standard rooms are about 100 square feet larger than average rooms on the Strip. Travelers might want to compare Green Valley with the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa, which offer lower rates, but isn't as glam. 

A half-hour from the Strip, the Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa is a haven for vacationers and business travelers who prefer the beauty of Lake Las Vegas and the Nevada desert to the glitz of Vegas. With 354 luxurious and understated rooms, an elegant Tuscany-inspired setting, a full-service spa, and a well-maintained pool area, the hotel serves as a relaxing retreat. Families may want to head to the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa, which has service and style that's on par with the Hilton, but more to keep kids entertained (pool with a slide, basketball courts, water sports, and a playground). 

A gorgeous, upscale, lakeside resort 30 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip. Luxurious in its details, from the in-room amenities to the fireplaces by the stunning lake-view terrace. Recreational options include two sprawling pools, a full-service spa, a fancy fitness center, and a tennis court. The service is excellent, but the dining is limited.

More apartment complex than hotel -- there's a sofa bed and full kitchen in all 126 rooms -- the casinoless Residence Inn is located among the strip malls of safe (suburban) Green Velley. Its rooms are a bit older, but still very comfortable, and if you're after the Strip, a free, 20-minute shuttle heads there six times a day.

An apartment-style motel complex just off the highway in the suburban city of Henderson, all 90 one- and two-bedroom suites at the Siena Suites come with a full kitchen. It's fine for a cheap stay about 20 to 30 minutes from Vegas' major attractions, but despite its nice pool, it is not an ideal vacation destination.

About 30 minutes from the buzz and bustle of the Strip, this no-frills hotel features apartment-style guest rooms, lovely views of the desert mountains and the man-made Lake Las Vegas -- and more affordable rates than the neighboring Loews Hotel. Ideal for the traveler more interested in exploring the outdoors than a casino or mall.