If you're determined to come to Vegas during a particularly busy season and you find yourself shut out of the prominent hotels, here's a list of moderate to very inexpensive alternatives.
On or Near the Strip
Budget Suites of America, 4205 W. Tropicana Ave.; tel. 702/889-1700
Budget Suites of America, 3655 W. Tropicana Ave.; tel. 702/739-1000
Travelodge, 3735 Las Vegas Blvd. S.; tel. 800/578-7878
Paradise Road & Vicinity
AmeriSuites, 4250 Paradise Rd.; tel. 800/833-1516
Candlewood Suites, 4034 Paradise Rd; tel. 877/226-3539
Downtown & Vicinity
Econo Lodge, 1150 Las Vegas Blvd. S.; tel. 877/424-6423
East Las Vegas & Vicinity
Motel 6 Boulder Highway, 4125 Boulder Hwy.; tel. 800/466-8356
Super 8 Motel, 5288 Boulder Hwy.; tel. 800/800-8000
West Las Vegas & Vicinity
Motel 6, 5085 Dean Martin Dr.; tel. 800/466-8356
