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Best Cheap Eats The Las Vegas Strip Has to Offer!

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Best Cheap Eats The Las Vegas Strip Has to Offer!

Are you visiting a Las Vegas convention or trade show and looking for great, inexpensive food? Never fear, there are some affordable bites to be found right on or near The Strip. Restaurants right on The Strip and just beyond with delicious food that will save you money so you can experience the rest that Las Vegas has to offer. 

Cheap Eats on the Las Vegas Strip

Breakfast 

Marilyn’s Cafe in the Tuscany Suites and Casino

255 E. Flamingo Road 

“A high quality diner with great food at low prices and good, friendly service” says one reviewer. They serve breakfast all day and are open late. The menu offers steak and eggs, delicious prime rib and generous portions of everything so you walk in and waddle out. If you’re looking for great comfort food at great prices just off the Strip, check out Marilyn’s! 

Vickie’s Diner

1700 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Although it is just off The Strip, “Vickie’s Diner is a quaint, quirky 50’s style diner” according to one reviewer. “The ambience alone is worth the trip” says another. Vickie’s specializes in good food with large portions. The staff is very friendly and service is excellent. Breakfast is served any time and most menu items are under $10. Open for lunch and dinner as well, and they even deliver!

La Salsa Taco Place Mexican Restaurant and Cocktail Bar

3663 Las Vegas Blvd. S. Ste 380 

La Salsa has a breakfast special for around $5 and a $1 bloody mary that can’t be beat! The reviewers say “Best cheap breakfast on The Strip!” La Salsa offers tacos, burritos, salads, enchiladas, quesadillas, nachos and more!

Lunch 

Secret Pizza in The Cosmopolitan 

The Boulevard Tower 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. 

This inexpensive pizza place is rated 4.5 stars by over 2,000 reviewers, but the place is so secret that it is not listed on Cosmopolitan’s website! Touts itself as “Pies, slices and salads served with beer and wine in an unmarked spot inside the Cosmopolitan.” They even offer gluten free pizza at very affordable prices. One reviewer called it the ”best pizza in the world” if you can find it!

Ocean One Bar and Grille inside Planet Hollywood

3667 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

“Decent food with great prices” says a reviewer. At $4.99 for all of the lunch items, including tacos, pizza, sandwiches, burgers, even salmon, and 3-for-1 drink specials, it’s definitely one of the most affordable lunch menus on The Strip!  Want to do lunch on a budget? This is a great spot! They also serve breakfast.

Earl of Sandwich in the Miracle Mile Shops, next to the Planet Hollywood Casino

3667 Las Vegas Blvd.

Super-popular deli serving homemade soups, hot sandwiches, wraps, salads and desserts. They offer a kids’ menu including sandwiches and pizza bread for just $3.99 as well! One reviewer said “The best Sandwiches I’ve EVER had. … loved it and the price was just right.” At $7.49 per sandwich made on homemade, toasted artisan bread, what’s not to love? And they have online ordering so you can order ahead of time and skip the lines. Open 24 hours.

Dinner 

Evel Pie on Fremont Street off the Strip, but does delivery 

508 Fremont Street

Live Hard, Ride Fast, Eat Pizza. Fun Evel Knievel-themed pizza joint playing classic rock and roll music. At $6 for a slice of cheese pizza and a beer, this place is great for lunch, dinner or just a snack to get you through. In addition to vegan pizza, white pizza and rattlesnake pizza (yes, for real!) and a great selection of beer, they offer Garlic Deez Knots, Wings, Grandma’s (meat)Balls and Led Zeppole for dessert. While you’re here, enjoy the memorabilia and photos from Evel’s incredible career and play vintage pinball machines. Come check it out!

Garden Court Buffet in the Main Street Station Casino, Brewery, and Hotel

200 N. Main Street

To get the best buffet in downtown Las vegas, you must venture off The Strip, but not too far. Grab an Uber and get to the Garden Court Buffet. The buffet may be affordable, but you will feel grand dining in the elegant Victorian decor. Dinner is served from 4pm-9pm. Adults without a BConnected card are $14.99 and $12.99 for children 4-10. They also serve lunch for $11.99 children 4-10 $9.99. Under 3 eat free. In the mood for a breakfast buffet? $10.99 and children 4-10 only $8.99. Come try our wide array of flavors including Mexican, Asian and Southwestern fare. Pizza too! Always something for everyone! Their specialty nights feature seafood, or prime rib and scampi and don’t forget their champagne brunch on the weekends.

Shake Shack in the New York New York Hotel

3790 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Non-GMO burgers and hotdogs

In addition to the Angus beef burgers served on non-GMO potato buns, the Shake Shack offers, 100% all-natural beef hotdogs, yummy crinkle cut fries and for dessert, delicious shakes and frozen custard. If you prefer, you can order beforehand for pick up to avoid the long lines!

Jaburritos in The Linq Promenade

3545 S Las Vegas Blvd

Vegetarian and Vegan choices available

A surprising mix of Meican and Japanese food serving delicious burrito-style sushi. They offer sushi and rice in a bowl or rolled up in a burrito. If you hit their Happy Hour between 3-6 pm daily, you can get California Roll or Spicy Tuna Roll for $6, a $3 Modelo, Asahi or Sake bomb, and pay only $1.50 for your choice of edamame, seaweed salad, miso soup or tortilla chips and & queso! Regular menu item prices range from $10-$15. Mex-sushi mix? Yes please! Open Mon.-Sat. 11am-9pm and Sun.11pm -8pm

Late Night Munchies

Tacos El Gordo in the Gold Key Shops

3041 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 

Tijuana style taco shop from So Cal featuring Tijuana tacos, loaded fries and more. High quality food, truly top-notch! – at very affordable prices. Authentic Mexican food, including tortillas hand made while you wait. They are open til 2 am for that late night craving! “Tacos el Gordo on the Strip is just a short drive from the Las Vegas Convention Center. It’s close enough to the LVCC that convention goers could stop in for an inexpensive meal.” says Terrisa Meeks, Las Vegas Local Expert.

Pin-Up Pizza inside Planet Hollywood

3667 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Pin-Up Pizza, the largest slices on the Strip! This cute little pizza place is well hidden in Planet Hollywood, but that doesn’t mean the line is any shorter. It’s o.k., the pizza is worth the wait and pictures of Pin-up girls line the walls: all the way from Betty Page to Katie Perry, and Marilyn Monroe to Taylor Swift to distract you, if only for a few moments. Their New York Style pizza with ingredients flown in from Italy doesn’t disappoint! And because it’s open until 4am, you can satisfy your late-night munchies. Even the ladies who work there are dressed like Pin-up girls.  

Snack/Dessert

48th and Crepe in the New York-New York Hotel and Casino

3790 Las Vegas Blvd. S

Vegetarian Friendly, dessert, fast food

Now serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with snacks and desserts. They even have Krispy Kreme donuts! And of course sweet and savory crepes in addition to their breakfast crepes and waffles too! Check out their menu and you’ll see what I mean. Sweet crepes always hit the spot for dessert!

Cupcake ATM at McCarran Airport

5757 Wayne Newton Blvd, 

And when you are leaving Las Vegas, don’t forget to stop at one of four ATM’s in McCarran Airport, not for money, for a cupcake! Sprinkles Cupcakes! Started in Beverly Hills in 2005 by Candace Nelson, Sprinkle’s Cupcakes is the world’s first cupcake bakery. In 2012, they opened their first cupcake ATM where you can get fresh cupcakes on the spot for less than $4 each! Yum! You can also order them delivered here while you are in Las Vegas.

Attending A Convention?

If you are heading to Las Vegas for a trade show or convention, call Exhibit Pros for your convention display needs. We offer custom turnkey exhibit rentals made to order! We plan, design, build, deliver, install and dismantle attention grabbing exhibits. Specializing in large booth rentals, our displays range in size from 10×10-20×30. We have all the extras you need from furniture to audio visual rentals to make your products shine so you can concentrate on your customers. 

We deliver outstanding quality, service and convenience all in one inclusive package. When hunger strikes during the convention, you can step out and visit one of the inexpensive eateries above, so you can get back to your booth quickly and continue your sales.

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Your Ultimate Trade Show Packing List

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Your Ultimate Trade Show Packing List

The trade show is the best way to interact with both potential clients and others in the industry in a casual, comfortable way. There’s always so much to see and do, and getting over-excited might lead you to be a bit too hasty while getting prepared. Never risk underperforming because of a lack of resources, and keep your trade show packing list of essentials handy!

Your Next Trade Show Packing List!

We’ve divided up our list into helpful subcategories to make it easier to read and easier to check things off and get it all ready to go!

Your Promo Materials

First and foremost, you’re there to represent your company and put out awareness – so you’ve got to have your promotional materials ready! This includes (but is not limited to):

Signs and Banners

Decorate your booth, draw in their attention! Nobody’s going to visit a booth without anything there, and forgetting your branded signage is a massive faux pas.

Business Cards

There’s never such a thing as “bringing too many business cards”. You can bring boxes and boxes and it’s still a great idea to keep another box somewhere else as a backup. Keep them handy, keep them plentiful, and keep them wherever you go to really capture those leads.

Media 

If you have presentations, graphics, videos, or anything else of that vein prepared for your booth, make sure you have both the means to display them and as many copies of it as possible available. Hosting your materials on the cloud makes it readily accessible, but that still comes with its drawbacks. Make plan A having your media on a flash drive or external hard drive with you.

Tools 

Utility Knife

A good, sharp blade comes in handy so much more often than you’d think. Opening packages, removing tags, cutting down paper – a good utility knife will do it all. Keep one handy, but be careful!

Superglue

The end-all fix-all for a number of minor alterations you’re probably never going to see coming. Such a little bit can go a long way for patching up holes or fixing any broken display products in a pinch, so a tube or two never hurts.

Screwdriver

A good flat head screwdriver is more powerful than just a stick used to tighten down loose table legs. With a bit of creativity, this becomes a versatile tool for a surprising number of day-to-day problems.

First Aid Kit

A venue with a lot of people walking and milling about is bound to have some accidents here and there. Keep yourself and the people around you safe with a small bag of bandages, antiseptic, gauze, ace wraps, and cold compresses just in case!

Office Supplies

Pens, Pencils, Markers, Highlighters

Information is king, and being able to write down numbers, figures, names, places, or dates as quickly as possible is a massively important ability. Pens and pencils for writing, a marker for making a statement, and highlighters for demonstrating the most important parts of a document. Always keep these on you.

Stapler, Tape, Rubber Bands, and Zip Ties

We’re bundling all these together (Ha!) into one block because they all serve roughly the same purpose – keep things where they’re supposed to be. It’s up to you to decide where these will be applicable to your area, but having them all around never hurts!

Sticky Notes

Keeping notes around for yourself and others can make or break an event – never catch yourself fumbling around for spare paper and peel yourself off a slip just like that!

Extension Cords and Power Strips

Devices need power, but sometimes the closest outlet is just not nearly close enough. Have your power right where you need it and never be caught with your pants down.

Bags, Bags, Bags!

Ziploc bags, shopping bags, tote bags, you name it. Nobody likes juggling around armfuls of loose items, so keep these handy for anyone nearby! Bonus points if they’re branded, of course.

Storage Boxes

Back on the idea of a place for everything and everything in its place – keep all your stuff neatly organized and not only will finding things be much easier, but breakdown will be that much simpler at the end.

Personal Effects

Extra Outfits

Mistakes are going to happen, but having spare shirts, pants, and shoes ensures that you’re going to keep looking your best and representing your brand perfectly!

Phone Chargers

Nothing’s worse than being without a charged cell phone. Keep connected and keep a charge – you never know when you’ll need to make an emergency call. That, and having spare chargers available for any passerby in need puts you in good graces with them right off the bat.

Portable Batteries

Just another extra layer of preparedness – if the outlets are full or if you’re not in a position to sit down and charge, you can still keep your devices alive and well for a little while longer with a good power bank.

Hand Sanitizer

You’re going to be shaking a lot of hands, handling a lot of materials, and overall being busy as can be. With that in mind, keeping your hands clean is probably a really good step – especially if you plan on eating. 

Snacks and Water

Speaking of eating, you’re going to need to keep yourself going throughout the day. If there’s a beat between visitors or if lunch plans got canceled because you need to man the booth, having some small snacks and drinks nearby will get you by. You’ll thank yourself later for this one.

Exhibit Pros Have You Covered!

Now, thanks to our trade show packing list, you should be good to go. For everything that you can’t have packed and ready to go at the trade show, Exhibit Pros is there to have your back. We have large tradeshow booths, furniture, A/V, and more to help your booth look and run its absolute best. Contact us and we can help get you on your way to stand out in the crowd now!

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16 of the Best Hotels Around Las Vegas Convention Center

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Las Vegas is a utopia for glitz, glamor, and comfort when it comes to a hotel experience. However, surrounded by a myriad of hotels around the Las Vegas Convention Center, how do you know which hotels are the most suitable choice? Here’s our guide to some of the best hotels around Las Vegas Convention Center categorized by distance, rank and budget!

Closest Hotels around Las Vegas Convention Center

These are the top-rated hotel options located within walking distance of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino

  • Located at 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas
  • Quest Reviews of 4 out of 5 by TripAdvisor and 7.8 out of 10 on Expedia

The Westgate is often the first hotel to get fully booked up for a convention. Famously known as a former home of Elvis, the Westgate is one of the hotels around Las Vegas Convention Center, located right next door! It’s known for its great amenities and amazing customer service. If you plan on heading to the strip for a fun time after a long convention day, the Westgate has a monorail that can send you straight to the action!

Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel

  • Located at 3400 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89169-2770
  • Quest Reviews of 4 out of 5 on TripAdvisor and an 8.6 out of 10 on Expedia

The Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel is a great location within steps of the Las Vegas Convention Center’s South Hall. It is also only a short walk from the monorail to the Las Vegas Strip for those looking for an adventure. This boutique hotel is also quiet and spacious if you’re looking to book a meeting rooms or host events.

Courtyard by Marriott Las Vegas Convention Center

  • Located at 3275 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109-9039
  • Guest Reviews of 4.5 out of 5 on TripAdvisor and 9 out of 10 on Expedia

Based directly across the street from the Las Vegas Convention Center and the Monorail Station, the Courtyard by Marriott is a great place to rest your head while working at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This hotel does not come with any resort fees and provides complimentary high-speed internet. Their bistro offers everything from breakfast to beer, and the rooms come with a fridge – perfect for saving all your wonderful Las Vegas leftovers!

Residence Inn by Marriott Las Vegas Convention Center

  • Located at 3225 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109-9039
  • Guest Reviews of 4 out of 5 on TripAdvisor and an 8.8 out of 10 on Expedia

Nestled right next door to the Courtyard by Marriott, the Residence Inn Las Vegas Convention Center brings a similarly comfortable experience with greater value for money. The Residence Inn also offers a full kitchen if you prefer to cook and complimentary breakfast buffet if you prefer to sleep in.

Las Vegas Marriott

  • Located at 325 Convention Center Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89109
  • Guest Reviews of 4 out of 5 on TripAdvisor and an 8.8 out of 10 on Expedia

Newly renovated, the Las Vegas Marriott is designed with flexibility and style in mind. They have spacious rooms to help you recharge after a long day at the convention center. Las Vegas Marriott is a Gold LEED-certified hotel, which means they are environmentally friendly. They come with boutique accommodations and are close enough to the convention center, but far away enough from the city bustle so you can relax in peace.

SpringHill Suites Las Vegas Convention Center

  • Located at 2989 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109-1220
  • Guest Reviews of 4.5 out of 5 on TripAdvisor and 8.8 out of 10 on Expedia

SpringHill Suites by Marriott is based across the street from the Las Vegas Convention Center and the Westgate. It has over 4,500 square feet of meeting room space for any events you may be planning during your convention. Because they keep your comfort in mind, their hotel rooms are 25 percent larger than most hotel rooms while bringing competitive rates to other hotels with the same room sizes. Palettes Gallery and Bistro has free happy hour Sunday through Thursday and also features great dining options.

Embassy Suites Convention Center Las Vegas

  • Located at 3600 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109
  • Guest Reviews of 3.5 out of 5 on TripAdvisor and 4.1 out of 5 on Expedia

Placed two blocks away from the Las Vegas Convention Center’s South Hall, Embassy Suites offers a free shuttle to local attractions and a heated indoor swimming pool. It also delivers great amenities like a microwave and refrigerator in your hotel room, an on-site restaurant and bar and a complimentary breakfast buffet. The Embassy Suites also offers 11,000 square feet of meeting room space for planning events outside your convention.

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Paradise Las Vegas

  • Located at 455 Karen Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89109
  • Guest Reviews of 4.5 out of 5 on both Expedia and TripAdvisor

Based next door to the Westgate, the Hilton Grand Vacations Hotel on Paradise is a great getaway as well as a comfortable place to call home during your exhibition experience. Highly rated by most travel sites online, it is an upscale, smoke-free hotel with an outdoor swimming pool. You also get free parking and internet access all included in your resort fee. The exquisitely designed studio or suite spaces have a great view of the Las Vegas Country Club Golf Course and the Las Vegas Strip.

Highly Rated Hotels Near Las Vegas Convention Center

Just a short distance from the Las Vegas Convention Center, you’ll find numerous hotels ranked among the best in the country. Although they are not within walking distance of the convention center, their comprehensive amenities and attractions make it worth the visit during your convention.

Hilton Grand Vacations Hotel on the Boulevard Las Vegas

  • Located at 2650 South Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
  • Guest Reviews of 4.5 out of 5 on TripAdvisor and a 9.2 out of 5 on Expedia

Much like to its other branch on Paradise, the Hilton Grand Vacations Hotel on Las Vegas Boulevard brings the same comfortable resort ambiance, along with stunning hotel room views. The Hilton Grand Vacation on the Boulevard also has a full-service spa and two heated outdoor pools that are open all year round for your relaxation and comfort. Although it’s not positioned directly next to the convention center, it is only a cab ride away and is conveniently positioned on the fabulous Las Vegas Strip next to Circus Circus and down the street from the Fashion Show Mall.

Wynn Resort & Encore Resort Las Vegas

  • Located at 3131 South Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
  • Guest Reviews of 4.5 out of 5 by TripAdvisor and a 9 out of 10 by Expedia

The high-end Wynn Resort and Encore Resort are just a short ride from the Las Vegas Convention Center and they’re worth every second of your travel time. This full-service resort and casino is a Forbes Four-Star hotel and holds the AAA Five Diamond rating. It’s home to 22 restaurants, a full-service spa, and a golf course. Live the Las Vegas lifestyle while you attend your convention when you stay at the Wynn!

Palazzo Resort Casino Hotel Las Vegas

  • Located at 3325 South Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
  • Guest Reviews of 4.5 out of 5 by TripAdvisor and a 9.2 out of 10 on Expedia

The Palazzo at the Venetian is known as one of the most exquisitely designed hotels in the world and only a short ride from the Las Vegas Convention Center. A prestigious Forbes Four-Star hotel, the Palazzo boasts 11 outdoor swimming pools open throughout the summer. Guests can enjoy complimentary parking, a luxurious full-service spa, and a wide array of dining options with 15 restaurants and 4 lounges, all delivering room service. The resort fee includes internet access, and the property is conveniently located across the street from the vibrant Treasure Island Hotel.

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Las Vegas

  • Located at 3950 Koval Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89169
  • Guest Reviews of 4 out of 5 on TripAdvisor and 8.6out of 10 on Expedia

The Holiday Inn Club Vacations is an all-suite, full-service, smoke-free hotel located 1.1 miles from the Las Vegas Convention Center. Even though it is a bit of a drive, it has a ton of great amenities and a high service rating. It’s home to five outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant, a kitchen in every suite, and free Wi-Fi and parking.

Budget Hotels by the Las Vegas Convention Center

If you’re looking for an experience near the Las Vegas Convention Center but tight on a budget, these hotels might be a great fit for you.

MGM Circus Circus Casino Hotel Las Vegas

  • Located at 2880 South Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
  • Guest Reviews of 3.5 out of 5 by TripAdvisor and 6.8 out of 105 on Expedia

Close to the Las Vegas Convention Center and sitting right on the strip is the newly renovated Circus Circus. This interesting hotel features world-class circus acts nightly and a carnival midway for the kids with over 200 games. If you’re an adrenaline junkie, the Adventure Dome is located behind the Circus Circus and is a fun indoor theme park with over 25 rides, including its very own roller coaster. Apart from its vast entertainment options, it also delivers wonderful dining experiences including a famous Las Vegas Buffet.

Candlewood Suites Las Vegas

  • Located at 4034 South Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109
  • Guest Reviews of 5 out of 5 on TripAdvisor and a 9.2 out of 10 on Expedia

The Candlewood Suites Las Vegas is based 1.1 miles from Las Vegas Convention Center, but is highly rated and comes with competitive rates. The Candlewood is a smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel that is pet-friendly with free parking and Wi-Fi. It also includes a heated outdoor pool and a kitchen in every suite, making it great for the whole family if they are accompanying you to Vegas for your trade show event.

Stratosphere Hotel & Casino Las Vegas

  • Located at 2000 South Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104
  • Guest Reviews of 2.5 out of 5 on TripAdvisor and 7.6 out of 10 on Expedia

A staple of the Las Vegas Skyline and Strip, the Stratosphere creates a hotel experience unlike any other. This full-service hotel and casino has heated outdoor swimming pools, 6 restaurants, 5 lounges, and a full-service spa. However, the best thing it has is the view! The rooftop terrace offers dining and rides that suspend the brave over 1000 feet above the Las Vegas Strip.

SAHARA Las Vegas

  • Located at 2535 South Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109-1137
  • Guest Reviews of 4 out of 5 on TripAdvisor and an 8.2 out of 10 on Expedia

 SAHARA Las Vegas comes with a sophisticated blend of modern luxury and classic Vegas charm, providing guests with a world-class experience. The resort features sleek, beautifully designed rooms and suites, an upscale casino, and a variety of exceptional dining options, including gourmet restaurants, casual eateries, and vibrant bars. With its prime location on the Las Vegas Strip, SAHARA Las Vegas combines contemporary style, top-tier amenities, and outstanding service, making it a premier destination for both leisure and business travelers.

Enjoy Your Vegas Experience with Exhibit Pros

Whether you choose your hotel near the Las Vegas Convention Center for its location, price, convenience, or unique vibe, there are plenty of options available for you. If you’d like to relax and enjoy all Las Vegas has to offer, be sure to rent a booth with Exhibit Pros. Our custom designs and free consultations will allow you to enjoy your next trade show here in Las Vegas. Give us a call today to learn about our booth rental offerings.

16 of the Best Hotels Around Las Vegas Convention Center