If you’ve never jammed on air guitar in your buddy’s basement, the charms of The Rock may be lost on you. This rock ’n’ roll-themed hotel is awash in memorabilia, but it’s the rockers themselves (plus actors, models and sports stars) who really pull in the crowds. A center for stag parties, the Hard Rock attracts a moneyed 20-something set that’s eager to hang out at the Tahitian-style pool wearing as little as possible. The standard guest rooms offer Bose stereo systems, plasma TVs, lots of plush linens and French doors that open onto either a pool or a mountain view. The 1,300-square-foot Celebrity Suite features a lounge area with a circular couch, a wet bar and a pool table, while the Penthouse ups the ante even more by adding a single-lane automated bowling alley and a mosaic hot tub with a view of the Strip.

Hard Rock Hotel Casino Amenities:

• 648 rooms, 64 suites. Wireless Internet access. Restaurant, bar. Fitness center. Pool. Spa. Business center.