Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas N-R

Eschewing the kind of over-the-top Tinseltown idolization that puts their restaurants in theme park territory, the look and feel of Planet Hollywood is upscale and modern, at times even dramatic, and a vast improvement over the Arabian Nights detail this place had when it was The Aladdin. Dark woods line the walls of the casino and act as accents to the vibrant colors and warm lighting details, infusing the entire space with an air of classy energy. Notice the support columns – all gauzy cream fabrics, backlit to give them a healthy glow, and then offset by iron and ebony stained wood. It is design details like this that set this gaming space apart from ones that focus more on the games themselves than what surrounds them.

Even the slot carousels have been turned into works of art, many of which topped with eye-catching sculptures and flat panel televisions. It's a refreshing change of pace from the gaudy "Quartermania" type slot toppers that adorn most rows of one-armed bandits.

The casino floor is well laid out, with plenty of space between machines and tables and soaring 100-foot high ceilings to keep the claustrophobia level near zero. All of the usual slot machines are offered in the main casino along with all of the popular table games. In addition there is a poker room and a race and sports book in you are so inclined.