Choosing between hotels on and off The Strip in Las Vegas will depend on your budget, your vacation expectations, and your personal preference. If you do not like being in large, rambling surroundings, then hotels with over a thousand rooms may not be your idea of a great accommodation. Likewise, if you need babysitting service, the smaller hotels may not be able to assist you. And if your holiday is dedicated to visiting a specific theme, hotel or show, then you will choose that hotel regardless of location.

One thing about Vegas is everyone is vying for your business. This can only mean that deals are plentiful and you most likely can find good value both on and off The Strip. But realistically, big names like Bellagio, a five diamond hotel, and Caesars Palace, ancient Rome in the US, are going to be expensive. And unless you have decided to go all out and splurge, these hotels on The Strip may not be the best value for you.

Further, there are many people who wish to avoid the types of crowds the The Strip attracts. Kids on spring break, kids who have just turned gambling or drinking age, divas and oglers at topless pools, and all the other raucous party goers are not welcome additions to a senior's vacation or a family holiday with young children. Many are looking for clean, safe rooms away from the crowded events of The Strip and for them, off-Strip hotels are going to have the best value.

The traffic jams of The Strip will not be easy for some people either. While standing on The Strip looking down, it is common for people to think that they will just walk end to end. This is a very long walking journey and in the searing heat of Las Vegas, it is not a good idea for many people. And trying to rent a car to drive in a city with so many people and vehicles congested in one area will be difficult for most drivers used to less active roads.

For anyone that cannot afford The Strip hotels, staying nearby can be just as exciting, as many of the smaller hotels offer complimentary shuttle service from the airport and to local tourist attractions, in addition to having their own casinos and shows. Interestingly, where many of the off-Strip hotels sit, there is plenty of historical significance to the area about which you may not hear if you stay on The Strip.

Finally, there are larger complexes that are even farther out, like Sam's Town Hotel and Boulder Station Hotel Casino. Offering fine dining, inexpensive snack bars, bowling alley, casinos, childcare services, movie theater, swimming pool, light and water show, dancing and regular celebrity entertainers, both these way-off-Strip locations offer real value to their guests.

To find the best value for you, decide your preferences and likes, then start looking.