Where to Stay in Las Vegas: The Cosmopolitan Hotel

My favorite hotel in Las Vegas? Hands down, it's The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. From the well-appointed guest rooms to the luxurious spa, the multiple pools to the variety of restaurants, there truly isn't any comparison. Plus, the location right in the center of the Las Vegas Strip can't be beat! Read on to see why this is where you should stay next time you head to Sin City.

THE ROOMS

I've stayed at The Cosmopolitan multiple times over the years. During my last trip — a girls' weekend with my best friend, where we were supposed to see Shawn Mendes before he canceled his tour (but that's another story for another day), we chose one of the hotel's Terrace Studio rooms.

Every room I've stayed in at The Cosmopolitan has been fantastic, but this one was the best yet. It has super comfortable beds (I was asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow each night!), a bathroom with a large soaking tub, and even a terrace with a fabulous view of the city below.

The queen beds in the Terrace Studio room at The Cosmopolitan

The seating area in the Terrace Studio Room at The Cosmopolitan

The luxurious soaking tub in the Terrace Studio room at The Cosmopolitan

 THE RESTAURANTS

There's no shortage of amazing restaurants in Vegas. However, the absolute best are all found at The Cosmopolitan! While we did leave the hotel occasionally, we actually enjoyed multiple meals here, simply because there are so many inviting choices at arm's length. We chose to dine at three different restaurants in the hotel during this trip:

Jaleo by José Andrés

A Spanish tapas restaurant with dish after mouthwatering dish.

A dish at Jaleo by José Andrés at The Cosmopolitan

Momofuku

David Chang's Vegas outpost of his popular chain. I'd wanted to eat here for years, and it did not disappoint!

The Pork Belly Buns at Momofuku by David Chang at The Cosmopolitan

Eggslut

One of my go-to restaurants in Los Angeles for amazing breakfast sandwiches (I order from here fairly frequently!). We definitely had to stop in for breakfast! Be prepared to wait in a pretty long line.

The egg salad sandwich from Eggslut at The Cosmopolitan

THE POOLS

I have a hot tip for you. If you have the chance, get a cabana at one of The Cosmopolitan's pools. We treated ourselves to one at the Chelsea Pool (another hot tip: get one during the week, because it's cheaper than on the weekend), and we had the best time! Your fee for the cabana includes your food and beverages for the day, plus you get a quiet location away from the hustle and bustle of the pool (also some built-in shade, which is nice for pale people like myself!). We opted for the Chelsea Pool because it was a bit quieter and more relaxed — if you like more of a party vibe, try the Boulevard Pool.

Enjoying time outside the cabana at The Cosmopolitan's Chelsea Pool

Imbibing in an alcoholic dole whip at The Chelsea Pool at The Cosmopolitan

Besties enjoying time in our cabana at The Cosmopolitan's Chelsea Pool

Frolicking at The Chelsea Pool at The Cosmopolitan

THE SPA

I've visited Sahra Spa, Salon & Hammam on multiple visits to Vegas, and it is always, always a treat. Whether you enjoy the bathing ritual and hammam, or get a massage or facial, you will not be disappointed. I upgraded my facial to a Hydrafacial on my last visit, and my skin was glowing.

The stunning entrance to Sahra Spa, Salon & Hammam at The Cosmopolitan

All in all, The Cosmopolitan is an absolute must when you're in Las Vegas. To book a stay, visit cosmopolitanlasvegas.com.