LAS VEGAS
Location. Located on the northern end of the Strip, the Stratosphere Tower - Casino & Resort Hotel stands less than two miles from downtown Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Convention Center is located two miles away.

Hotel Features. The hotel's tower rises 113 stories and qualifies as one of the tallest free-standing structures located west of the Mississippi River. Elevators ascend to indoor/outdoor observation decks with 360-degree views. The Top of the World Restaurant revolves above the city of Las Vegas and serves steaks, seafood and continental cuisine during lunch and dinner hours. Romance at the Top of the World lounge offers jazz-band entertainment and DJ music, for fees. An 80,000-square-foot casino offers approximately 50 table games, 1,500 slot and video poker games, a poker room and a race and sports book. The eight-floor pool complex includes a freeform pool with a rock waterfall, a tropical ocean-scene wall, volleyball nets and rental cabanas. A second outdoor pool is reserved for adults, only. Roni Josef International Salon and Spa offers body treatments that include Swedish and Western therapies. An indoor/outdoor fitness center overlooks the activity pool and houses cardiovascular and weight-training machines.

Guestrooms. This 24-story hotel and casino offers 2,444 located in two towers. Accommodations afford city or mountain views. Rooms reveal contemporary décor and earth-tone hues. Select accommodations feature sofa beds and marble foyers, while marble bathrooms contain dual sinks, jetted tubs and glass-enclosed showers. Some suites provide complimentary laptop-compatible in-room safes. Wireless Internet access is available, for a fee.

Expert Tip. This Las Vegas property offers three top-of-the-tower thrill rides that include Insanity, X-Scream and lastly, Big Shot, that launches passengers 160 feet in 2.5 seconds along a 238-foot mast that extends like a needle from the tower.

Resort Fees:
Resort fees are determined and collected by the hotel and are subject to change.

The Hotel Di Stefano is a small modern hotel situated in the historical centre of Pisa, 300 metres from the Leaning Tower and 500 metres from Agostini Palace. The 21 guestrooms have modern decor in lilac or cream with patterned fabrics. Amenities include satellite television, direct-dial phones, minibars, hair dryers, and wireless Internet.
Guests can start the day with breakfast in the hotel's traditional style dining room. Later, guests can relax on the large terrace and enjoy views of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, chat over drinks in the bar, or take advantage of room service. Business clients can hire out the 20-seater meeting room for small conferences, and a currency exchange service is available. Multilingual staff are on hand at the 24-hour front desk and guests can use the Internet to plan a sightseeing itinerary. Nearby attractions include the 200-year-old Hussard Café; the majestic palaces of the Pacinotti Quay located 500 metres away, and the museums and cathedrals of the Piazza del Duomo, 600 metres away. Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport is approximately three kilometres and a 15-minute drive from the hotel.

Location. Originally a staging post, the Art Hotel Giardino is a two-floor hotel, situated within 150 metres of the historic Leaning Tower and Baptistery, 1.5 kilometres from the centre of Pisa. Pisa Airport is 10 kilometres from the hotel, with an approximate driving time of 15 minutes.
Hotel Features. The Art Hotel Giardino houses a contemporary art collection that extends throughout the hotel and includes graphic art, mosaics, ceramics and terracotta pieces. Guests can relax in the hotel's internal courtyard, which has views of the Baptistery, and seek sightseeing assistance from the concierge. Reduced-rate parking is on offer 100 metres from the hotel for those arriving by car.

Guestrooms. The 16 air-conditioned guestrooms are hung with original artwork and feature simple, modern decor. Amenities include satellite television, direct-dial phones, minibars and bathrooms with hair dryers.

Expert Tip. Pisa Baptistery dates from the 12th century with its combination of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. The Baptistery is famous for its elaborate façade and simple interior.