Stay Where You Party
Las Vegas Hotels With Nightclubs
Eight Strip hotels where the nightclub is inside the building. XS, Marquee, Hakkasan, OMNIA, Tao, Zouk, Drai's, and LIV — with open nights, cover charges, and how to get in free.
Quick Reference
The Cosmopolitan
Marquee Nightclub
Wed / Fri / Sat / Sun
Cover: $20–40
Wynn / Encore
XS Nightclub
Fri / Sat / Sun
Cover: $50–100
MGM Grand
Hakkasan
Thu / Fri / Sat
Cover: $20–30
The Cromwell
Drai's Nightclub
Thu / Fri / Sat
Cover: $30–80
Caesars Palace
OMNIA Nightclub
Fri / Sat
Cover: $30–75
The Venetian
Tao Nightclub
Thu / Fri / Sat
Cover: $20–30
Resorts World
Zouk Nightclub
Thu / Fri / Sat
Cover: $20–30
Fontainebleau
LIV Nightclub
Thu / Fri / Sat
Cover: $30–60
Why On-Property Nightlife Changes the Entire Trip
The difference between staying at a hotel with a nightclub and staying two blocks away sounds minor. After 1 AM, it becomes enormous. When you stay at the same property as your nightclub, you can return to your room between events — shower after the pool party, rest before the club, drop off packages, change outfits. There is no rideshare to coordinate, no waiting on Las Vegas Boulevard at 2 AM, no walking half a mile through casino floors to get back. At venues like Encore Beach Club and XS at Wynn, the walk from the pool deck to your room takes five minutes and never requires leaving the building. That logistics advantage shapes how your entire night unfolds: you pace better, spend less, and end up enjoying more of what the venue offers instead of managing transportation. This guide covers the eight major Las Vegas hotels where your nightclub is inside the building or steps from the front door.
The Cosmopolitan: Marquee Nightclub and Dayclub
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas at 3708 S Las Vegas Blvd is the strongest hotel-nightlife combination on the Strip because it contains both a world-class nightclub and a top-tier dayclub under the same roof. Marquee Nightclub occupies 60,000 square feet across three rooms on the lower level — the Main Room for electronic dance music, the Library for hip-hop and open-format, and the Boombox Room for throwbacks and top 40. Marquee Dayclub is the rooftop pool party directly above the casino with views over the Strip and multi-level pool decks. The club is open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting at 10:30 PM. Dayclub runs Friday through Sunday from 11 AM. Cover ranges from $20 to $40 for most nights, with premium nights reaching higher during event weekends. Staying at The Cosmopolitan means you can attend the dayclub from noon, return to your room on a high floor before dinner, and walk back downstairs to Marquee Nightclub by 10:45 PM — the most efficient day-to-night nightlife schedule in Las Vegas.
See the full Marquee Nightclub guide for DJ schedules and guest list instructions.
Wynn and Encore: XS Nightclub and Encore Beach Club
The Wynn-Encore complex at 3131 S Las Vegas Blvd is home to two of the most consistently ranked nightlife venues in the world. XS Nightclub inside Encore is a 40,000-square-foot indoor-outdoor venue surrounding the European pool — marble columns, LED chandeliers, and a layout that gives every corner of the room a view of the DJ booth. Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:30 PM. Cover typically runs $50 to $100 for men on featured DJ nights, with reduced or free entry available via guest list for women and couples. Encore Beach Club is the flagship Las Vegas pool party on the Encore pool deck — 60,000 square feet with lily pad daybeds, bungalows, and a production stage that rivals any outdoor festival. Staying at Wynn or Encore means walking from your room through the casino floor directly to either venue in under five minutes. Note: XS has announced a renovation scheduled for late summer 2026 after the current season ends. It is fully open through the pool party season and will reopen with upgrades in time for New Year's Eve.
See the Wynn & Encore nightlife hub for month-by-month DJ schedules, or the full walkable venue map from your room.
MGM Grand: Hakkasan Nightclub
Hakkasan at MGM Grand, 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, is one of the largest nightclubs in Las Vegas at 80,000 square feet spread across five floors inside the MGM Grand hotel tower. The venue has five distinct rooms including the Main Room with its signature cherry blossom chandelier, the Ling Ling Lounge for bottle service, the Lounge on level five for a quieter after-dinner vibe, and the Garden outdoor area. MGM Grand guests walk through the casino floor to the club entrance on the lower level — roughly a 3-minute walk from most hotel elevators. Hakkasan is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:30 PM. Cover ranges from $20 to $30 on regular nights, with increases for featured DJ residencies. The venue has hosted Calvin Harris, Tiësto, Marshmello, and Steve Aoki for regular residencies. The combination of MGM Grand's central Strip location — midway between Bellagio and The Cosmopolitan — and Hakkasan's multi-room format makes this the best option for groups who want variety in a single night.
The Cromwell: Drai's Nightclub and Beach Club
Drai's at The Cromwell, 3595 S Las Vegas Blvd, is the only rooftop nightclub and beach club in Las Vegas, sitting on top of the boutique hotel that sits directly across from Caesars Palace. The nightclub level of Drai's occupies the rooftop with open-air sections, a heated pool that transforms into the dance floor, and unobstructed views over the mid-Strip. Drai's is the premier destination for hip-hop and R&B on the Strip, with regular performances from Lil Baby, Meek Mill, DaBaby, and other chart-topping artists. Open Thursday through Saturday from 10:30 PM, with cover ranging from $30 to $80 depending on the headliner. Drai's Beach Club operates during the day on the same rooftop space with a more casual daytime atmosphere. The Cromwell is a 188-room boutique hotel, meaning access is more intimate than a 3,000-room resort — guests have a short elevator ride directly from their room to the rooftop club and beach club.
Caesars Palace: OMNIA Nightclub
OMNIA at Caesars Palace, 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd, occupies the space at the heart of the Caesars complex and has undergone major production upgrades to become one of the highest-capacity nightclubs on the Strip. The main room features a 22-ton kinetic LED chandelier that moves in sync with the music — one of the most visually distinctive production elements in Las Vegas nightlife. OMNIA is open Friday and Saturday from 10:30 PM, with cover ranging from $30 to $75. The venue has a sky terrace that extends over the casino roof with Strip views. Caesars Palace guests walk from the hotel to the club via the casino floor with direct access through the Forum Shops area. The combination of Caesars' midpoint location and OMNIA's focused Friday-Saturday programming makes this the right pick for groups with a two-night weekend visit who want a premium nightclub experience both nights at the same property.
The Venetian: Tao Nightclub and Tao Beach
Tao Nightclub at The Venetian, 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd, is one of the longest-running nightclub brands in Las Vegas, having opened in 2005 and maintaining consistent programming for two decades. The main room features an 18-foot Buddha statue above the bar and a design that blends Asian architectural elements with Las Vegas nightclub production. Tao leans primarily toward hip-hop, open format, and R&B — Thursday nights are known for industry nights with heavy hip-hop rotation, and the venue attracts a mixed demographic that skews slightly older and more eclectic than purely EDM-focused clubs. Open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:30 PM. Cover runs $20 to $30 on most nights. Tao Beach at The Venetian is the rooftop pool party on the fourth floor of the hotel, open Friday through Sunday during pool season. Venetian guests have access to both via a walk through the casino floor, and the hotel's north-Strip location is walkable to Resorts World to the north and The Cosmopolitan heading south.
Zouk is the highest-value nightclub-hotel combo for EDM-focused visits — on-property AYU Dayclub handles the afternoon and Zouk handles the night.
Resorts World Las Vegas: Zouk Nightclub and AYU Dayclub
Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World Las Vegas, 3000 S Las Vegas Blvd, is the newest major nightclub on the Strip and features what is widely regarded as the most technically advanced sound and lighting system in Las Vegas. The main room is purpose-built for electronic dance music with a custom Funktion-One sound system and a stage design that allows for production elements impossible in older venues. Open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:30 PM. Cover is typically $20 to $30, making Zouk one of the better value nightclub options for the sound-system quality you receive. AYU Dayclub is the Balinese-themed pool party at Resorts World — open Friday through Sunday during pool season with consistent bookings of electronic music headliners across EDC Week, Memorial Day, and the summer peak season. Resorts World guests exit the hotel directly into the entertainment corridor connecting to both Zouk and AYU. The campus sits at the north end of the Strip, 5 minutes on foot from the Wynn-Encore complex.
Fontainebleau Las Vegas: LIV Nightclub and LIV Beach
LIV at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, 2777 S Las Vegas Blvd, brings the Miami South Beach brand that pioneered the modern nightclub revenue model to its Las Vegas property at the north end of the Strip. LIV Miami has produced more nightclub revenue per night than virtually any other venue in the United States, and the Las Vegas edition maintains the same approach — open format music, celebrity DJ and performer bookings, and a layout designed for high energy without the overwhelming scale of venues like Hakkasan or OMNIA. Open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:30 PM. Cover ranges from $30 to $60. LIV Beach is the pool party on the Fontainebleau's pool deck — a new addition to the Las Vegas dayclub circuit with Friday through Sunday programming. Fontainebleau guests have direct elevator-to-lobby access to the club level. The 67-story tower at the north end of the Strip is walkable to Resorts World and Wynn, giving Fontainebleau guests access to five nightlife venues within a 10-minute walk.
Local Knowledge
On-Property Insider Tips
Check In Early, Check Out Late
The on-property advantage disappears if you check out Sunday morning after a Saturday night. Request late checkout when you book — most Strip hotels allow 12 PM to 2 PM with standard room rates. This lets you use the pool Sunday morning and rest before leaving, making the on-property nightclub strategy worthwhile for the full visit.
Higher Floors Have Quieter Rooms
Nightclub bass carries through hotel structures differently than street noise. At Hakkasan (MGM) and Marquee (Cosmopolitan), rooms directly above the venue on lower floors can experience bass vibration after midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Request a high floor or a room on the opposite wing when booking. Most hotel front desks will accommodate this at check-in.
Guest List Beats the GA Line Every Time
Every on-property nightclub at Strip hotels has a guest list that admits you before the general admission queue. Hotel guests do not automatically get expedited access — you still need to sign up. The guest list line and the GA line enter through the same door at most venues, but guest list has a separate, shorter queue and no cover charge on eligible nights.
Pool + Nightclub Is the Full Experience
The hotels with both a nightclub and a dayclub on-property — Cosmopolitan, Wynn-Encore, Fontainebleau, Resorts World — allow you to do both in a single day without a rideshare. Pool from 11 AM to 4 PM, return to your room to rest and change, nightclub at 10:30 PM. Factor both events into your room rate calculation — you're paying for the full day-to-night experience.
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Common Questions
Hotels With Nightclubs FAQ
What Las Vegas hotel has the best on-property nightclub?
The Cosmopolitan offers the best hotel-nightclub combination because it has both Marquee Nightclub and Marquee Dayclub on-property, giving guests access to the full day-to-night experience without leaving the building. For a single nightclub experience, Wynn-Encore guests have the shortest walk to one of the most consistently ranked nightclubs in the world at XS. For hip-hop and R&B, The Cromwell's rooftop Drai's is unmatched. For the newest venue with the most advanced sound system, Resorts World and Zouk Nightclub is the answer.
Do you have to stay at the hotel to get into the nightclub?
No — you do not need to be a hotel guest to enter any of these nightclubs. All Strip hotel nightclubs are open to the public. Hotel guests do not receive automatic free entry. The guest list, which is free to sign up for, is how most guests gain free or discounted admission regardless of where they are staying. Hotel guests benefit from on-property access convenience and the ability to return to their room between events — not preferential admission pricing.
Which Las Vegas hotel is best for EDM nightlife?
For electronic dance music, the top three on-property nightclub options are XS at Wynn-Encore (consistently ranked among the best EDM venues in the world), Marquee at The Cosmopolitan (strong headliner bookings Wednesday through Sunday), and Zouk at Resorts World (the newest venue with the most technically advanced sound system on the Strip). If you are visiting for EDC Week in May, Wynn-Encore and Resorts World are the best bases because XS, Encore Beach Club, AYU Dayclub, and Zouk are all within a 10-minute walk.
Which hotel is best for hip-hop nightlife in Las Vegas?
The Cromwell is the best hotel for hip-hop nightlife because Drai's Nightclub on the roof is the premier hip-hop venue on the Strip, regularly hosting live performances from top artists. The Venetian is second — Tao Nightclub has dedicated Thursday hip-hop nights and is well-established for R&B and open-format. Marquee's Library Room at The Cosmopolitan is also a strong option, especially for groups who want to switch between EDM in the main room and hip-hop in the Library during the same night.
How much does it cost to get into nightclubs at Las Vegas hotels?
Cover charges at Strip hotel nightclubs range from $20 to $100 depending on the venue and the night. Marquee, Tao, and Zouk are the most affordable at $20 to $30 on regular nights. XS is the most expensive at $50 to $100 for men on featured DJ nights. Hakkasan, OMNIA, and Drai's fall in the $30 to $75 range. Women typically pay significantly less than men at most venues. All of these venues have free guest list availability on most nights through NoCoverVegas, which waives the cover charge entirely for qualified groups.
Is XS Nightclub still open in 2026?
Yes, XS Nightclub at Encore is fully open in spring and summer 2026. The Wynn has announced a renovation for XS scheduled to begin in late summer 2026 after the current pool party season ends. XS will be closed for approximately four months during renovation and is expected to reopen by the end of 2026 or New Year's Eve. If you are visiting between now and late summer 2026, XS is operating on its normal Friday, Saturday, and Sunday schedule with its full DJ lineup.
Can I walk between nightclubs at different Strip hotels?
Most of the major Strip nightclubs are walkable from one another, though distances vary. The Cosmopolitan and Bellagio are next-door. MGM Grand is a 10-minute walk south of The Cosmopolitan. Caesars Palace is a 5-minute walk north of The Cosmopolitan. Wynn-Encore and Resorts World are at the north end of the Strip, about 15 minutes on foot from the center. Fontainebleau is adjacent to Resorts World. Walking between venues after midnight is common but the Strip sidewalks are long — most groups use rideshares for anything more than a two-block move.
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