Best Western Center Pointe Inn

Family-run, with two pools and free breakfast

★★★★★📍 The Strip (West Highway 76)$$

The reasoning for booking is value and convenience. A hotel with two pools, a game room and a free breakfast takes care of much of the daily 'what do we do now' for children, and the location lets families do some evening walking to shows. The brand's rewards program applies, which helps frequent visitors.

To get the most from it, go early to breakfast on busy mornings to beat the crowd, and ask for a room away from the highway if noise concerns you. Pool decks fill up on summer afternoons, so plan swim time around the shoulder hours. Confirm the details of the kids activities, poolside service and seasonal pool hours at booking, because these can change by season.

Who should book it: families with children, first-time visitors who want a central base, and travelers who like the idea of a family-run property. Who should look elsewhere: guests wanting a lake view or a quiet retreat, or those who prefer newer, minimalist hotel design. Check recent reviews and renovation news close to your dates. When you compare rates, look at the total for your dates including any parking, resort or pet charges, and book the room type that matches your group size, since the larger layouts at this kind of property sell out first during summer weekends and the Christmas season. Arriving on a weekday also tends to make check-in smoother and leaves more choice of rooms.