What to expect: This Mediterranean-inspired hotel is located on the shores of a pristine lake, with 10 miles of quiet desert shoreline. The Ritz-Carlton offers personalized service, sunset views, and daily activity programs, attracting families and couples from around the world. Old-world charm pervades Italian gardens, ornate bridges, vine-covered balconies, waterside promenades, and romantic trellises.

Amenity highlights: Guests enjoy preferred tee times and preferred rates at two championship golf courses. One was designed by Tom Weiskopf, and the other is an award-winning Jack Nicklaus Signature Design Golf Course. The outdoor lap pool at the Ritz-Carlton offers views of Lake Las Vegas. At the lake, guests can canoe, kayak, sail, fish, or take a yacht tour (surcharges). The hotel offers a 40,000-square-foot casino with slots, video poker, and table games.