Las Vegas is reinventing itself. Once famous for neon signs and fountain spectacles, the city now welcomes the Tesla Loop and the world’s largest sphere, the Sphere. I wandered the places where tech and entertainment collide.
The heart of Las Vegas — the Strip — runs roughly 6.8 km (4.2 miles). The city’s biggest hotels and casinos line this famous stretch.
Resorts World Las Vegas exterior / Photo: Kwon Hyo-jeong, Travel+ reporter
On the north end you’ll find Resorts World, Fontainebleau, Wynn and The Venetian. Caesars Palace and Bellagio sit mid-Strip, while Luxor and New York-New York anchor the south. Past the northern tip lies downtown, where echoes of old Las Vegas remain.
Resorts World Las Vegas — where tech meets hospitality
Conrad Las Vegas guestroom interior / Photo: Kwon Hyo-jeong, Travel+ reporter
The first thing that grabs your attention at the north end is the massive red silhouette of Resorts World Las Vegas. Opened in summer 2021, the relatively new complex houses three Hilton-affiliated brands — Hilton, Conrad and Crockfords — on a single campus. It offers a total of 3,500 rooms and connects to a sprawling retail district.
I stayed at the Conrad Las Vegas, which is the largest Conrad property in the world with 1,496 rooms. Its towers curve gracefully, and a giant LED screen that wraps the facade helps define the Strip’s nightscape.
LED spherical installation 'Globe' / Photo: Kwon Hyo-jeong, Travel+ reporter
Step into the lobby and a 15-meter (49-foot) LED globe dominates the space. Its panels stream surreal, constantly changing digital visuals. The Globe actually predates the Sphere.
The lobby is dotted with works by contemporary art stars, including Andy Warhol. Outside, The District shopping area is filled with bold sculptures and luxury storefronts that make wandering around a visual treat.
Conrad Las Vegas guestroom interior / Photo: Kwon Hyo-jeong, Travel+ reporter
The rooms are done in a mid-century modern aesthetic. A standard room is about 51 m² (roughly 550 sq ft), larger than many classic Strip hotel rooms. With high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass, the rooms feel much more open than their square footage suggests. You won’t find the threadbare carpets or dated HVAC systems typical of older properties.
Conrad Las Vegas guestroom interior / Photo: Kwon Hyo-jeong, Travel+ reporter
By day the desert stretches to the horizon; by night the Strip’s glow fills the room. Bathrooms feature carefully selected marble textures and thoughtful lighting, and the in-room amenities are from Byredo.
Conrad Las Vegas in-room amenities / Photo: Kwon Hyo-jeong, Travel+ reporter
I recommend it for sheer convenience. You can check in contact-free with a digital key, and rooms feature smart-home technology. As a 2021 opening, Resorts World feels fresh, clean and notably comfortable.
The pool scene is a standout. Seven differently themed pools span 22,260 m² (about 239,600 sq ft). From the Athena Infinity Pool you get sweeping views of the Las Vegas skyline — it’s easily the Strip’s most impressive poolscape.
Hotel lobby / Photo: Kwon Hyo-jeong, Travel+ reporter
Resorts World houses more than 50 dining and drinking venues. One highlight is Kusa Nori, a gastropub that reimagines traditional Japanese flavors with a modern twist.
Kusa Nori / Photo: Kwon Hyo-jeong, Travel+ reporter
Dark wood and carefully placed lighting create a warm, sophisticated vibe. At the sushi bar and teppanyaki counters, the cooking becomes a performance. Design elements inspired by Japanese gardens help this dining spot feel detached from the casino’s hustle.
Also don’t miss Famous Foods Street Eats, a food hall that recreates beloved street flavors from Singapore, Malaysia and beyond.
Best vantage point to see the Sphere
Resorts World Las Vegas Allē Lounge on 66 and Sphere view / Photo: Kwon Hyo-jeong, Travel+ reporter
Allē Lounge on 66 sits on the 66th floor of Resorts World and offers one of the best, unobstructed views of the Sphere in Las Vegas.
Because Resorts World sits at the north edge of the Strip, no other high-rises block your head-on view of the Sphere’s exterior.
Grab a corner seat by the window, but for the full spectacle head to the outdoor terrace. From the 66th floor, the desert breeze on your face and the Sphere’s millions of LEDs lighting up with no obstruction — that’s an experience you can only get at Allē Lounge.
Resorts World Las Vegas Allē Lounge on 66 and Sphere view / Photo: Kwon Hyo-jeong, Travel+ reporter
Instead of fighting the crowds on the street to photograph the Sphere, settle in with a cocktail and claim the view. Time your visit for golden hour — when Nevada’s sky blushes and the Sphere’s lights begin to glow — and you’ll catch a picture-perfect moment. The lounge’s clean, linear design set against the Sphere’s perfect curve makes for a striking architectural contrast.
Resorts World is also ahead on transportation. The Boring Company, founded by Elon Musk, built the Vegas Loop — an underground tunnel network that uses Tesla vehicles to zip people between the convention center and major resorts in minutes.
In 2022 Resorts World opened its dedicated Loop station, becoming the first resort on the Strip to connect directly to the system. Other major properties such as Wynn, Encore and Fontainebleau now operate Loop stations as well, but Resorts World’s early adoption remains symbolically significant.
Kwon Hyo-jeong, Travel+ reporter
