The Vegas Strip is going to the dogs. TheHotel at Mandalay Bay says it has dog-friendly suites on its 22nd floor, specially kitted out with eco-friendly food and water bowls for Fido. They’ll even welcome you with tasty treats and doggy relief bags.

Pet-friendly hotel - THEHotel at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas

For the discerning doggy, there are special options. Fido’s in-room dining menu, for example, includes a Backyard Delight consisting of hamburger, potatoes, zucchini, carrots, apples, parsley and ground turmeric.

For those who feel like stretching their legs, Barking Lot Lane is just steps away near the west entrance of THEhotel. Owners can walk Fido themselves, or call in the Concierge if required. Upto two dogs weighing 100 pounds combined are allowed, and should be on a leash when outside the room.

The 43 story all-suite TheHotel has 1,117 one-bedroom suites with plasma television, high-speed internet and wet bars in-room. They have a billiards lounge, lobby bar, coffee bar and café.

The hotel is part of the Mandalay Bay resort, which has 4,752 rooms and suites and a whole lot more including a 11 acre tropical pool with real sand and poolside gaming.

But for those only interested in pet-friendly hotels, here’s the top 10 Las Vegas hotels where guests are allowed to walk on all fours and bark (just to be clear – this refers to dogs and not drunk casino revelers).

1. TheHotel at Mandalay Bay
2. The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
3. Four Seasons
4. Caesars Palace
5. Paris Las Vegas
6. Planet Hollywood
7. Harrah’s
8. Flamingo
9. Bally’s
10. Rio

Expect to pay anywhere between $25-50 per day per dog and an additional fee if pet-sitting or dog-walking services are required.

Photos courtesy Mandalay Bay

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The world’s first Nobu Hotel will soon open in Las Vegas, according to an agreement announced between Nobu Hospitality and Caesars Palace.

Nobu Hotel in Caesars Palace

The 180-room hotel will be housed in what is currently the Centurion Tower. The plan also calls for the Vegas Strip’s first Nobu Restaurant and Lounge.

The hotel will have 16 suites and a penthouse with a stylish interior and Japanese-style design that makes use of natural materials. Nobu Hotel guests will have their own private check-in and room service from the Nobu Restaurant’s culinary team.

The 9,500 sq ft restaurant and lounge will be at located at the base of the Nobu Tower, near the existing Appian Way at Caesars Palace. The Centurion Tower will probably shut down this summer for renovations, and the work is expected to take around 15 months.

Caesars Palace already has 3,300 hotel guest rooms and suites, and 23 restaurants and cafes. But Gary Selesner, president of Caesars Palace, said that “The re-branded hotel tower, restaurant and lounge will offer an experience unlike anything in Las Vegas, pairing exclusive accommodations with a resort famed for world-class entertainment, shopping and leisure experiences.”

Nobu is a partnership between Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, actor Robert De Niro and producer Meir Teper that came to America in 1994 with the opening of Nobu New York in TriBeCa. Robert De Niro also owns the stylish 88-room Greenwich Hotel in TriBeCa.

It’s early days yet and Nobu Hospitality hasn’t said anything about it, but if the Nobu Hotel in Vegas is a hit, then it won’t be long before a Nobu Hotel pops up in New York too.

Photos courtesy Caesars Palace

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The Ravella at Lake Las Vegas (formerly The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas), opening on Feb 11, 2011 is offering an affiliate style social media promo.

Ravella at Lake las Vegas

You can contact them to get yourself a unique promo code and peddle it in your tweets and facebook posts. If people start booking using your code, it could earn you a free stay, breakfast, dinner and a free upgrade.

First thing to note is that anyone who books using your twitter/facebook code gets a 30 percent discount on room rates. Second, the more bookings you provide, the more free facilities you get during your free stay. Here’s the lowdown:-

The personal codes are valid until Feb 28, 2011, meaning you can’t peddle them after that.

Travel agents cannot participate. If you get a free stay, it has to be used before Dec 31, 2011 and will be subject to hotel availability. If you get a free dinner, you can’t spend more than $150 for two people. If you’re interested, get your own personal code by contacting the hotel on twitter @RavellaVegas.

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