The Ultimate Guide to Las Vegas Strip Nightclubs
It’s the weekend, and we know you’ve got better things to do than scour the Internet, Googling what to wear to the club, how much cash to bring to get in, where you can hear the hottest DJs or how to get a flaming bottle of champagne delivered to your table — just to have your Monday newsfeeds crammed with targeted marketing ads. So here’s everything you need to know if you’re here for the party, hosting your friends from back home or interested in finding out what’s really going on where all of those bright lights come together to form the skyline you see everyday, but never venture toward. Allow us to take you inside Hyde, Omnia, Hakkasan, LAX, Drais, Surrender, Chateau, Marquee, EX, Jewel and Tao:
SEE AND HEAR THIS
Hyde: Travis Barker, DJ D-Miles, Joe Maz
OMNIA: Calvin Harris, Steve Angello, Afrojack, Martin Garrix, Chuckie
HAKKASAN: Calvin Harris, GTA, Steve Aoki, Lil Jon, Tigerlily, The Chainsmokers
LAX: CyberKid, DJ Eric Forbes, Aybsent Mynded, DJ J Nice, Kid ‘n Play, DJ Cass
DRAIS: Chris Brown, Future, Tip “T.I.” Harris, Fabolous, Trey Songs, Big Sean
SURRENDER: Skrillex, Atrrak, Flosstradamus, Big Boi, Dillon Francis
CHATEAU: ShadowRed, DJ Joose, Koko+Bayati, Darkerdaze
MARQUEE: Ciara, Dash Berlin, Carnage, Lema
XS: Alesso, Avicii, David Guetta, Dillon Francis, Diplo, Kaskade, Skrillex, Zedd
JEWEL: Jamie Foxx, The Chainsmokers and Lil Jon
TAO: Machine Gun Kelly, Angie Vee, Eric Dlux, Wellman
HOW MUCH
HYDE: $20 for females, $30 for males
OMNIA: All cover charges vary depending on the night, talent, holiday, etc.
HAKKASAN: All cover charges vary depending on the night, talent, holiday, etc.
LAX: $10 for females, $20 for males
DRAIS:$20 for females, $30 for males
SURRENDER: $25 for females, $35 for males
CHATEAU: $20 for females, $30 for males
MARQUEE: Prices vary, but are about $22 for females, $32 for males
XS: $20 for females, $30 for males
JEWEL: All cover charges vary depending on the night, talent, holiday, etc
TAO: Prices vary, but are about $22 for females, $32 for males
BALL OUT
HYDE: Tables and bottle service are available
OMNIA: Table pricing varies depending on the night, talent, holiday, etc.
HAKKASAN: Table pricing varies depending on the night, talent, holiday, etc.
LAX: Tables and bottle service are available
DRAIS: Tickets can be purchased and tables can be reserved
SURRENDER: Tables start at $1,200
CHATEAU: Prices start at $450 for bottle service and a table — strobe light and confetti guns included
MARQUEE: Tables and bottle service are available
XS: Regular bottle pricing starts at $500 depending on the day
JEWEL: Table pricing varies depending on the night, talent, holiday, etc.
TAO: Table pricing starts at $550
WHAT TO WEAR
HYDE: Fashionable upscale attire required and strictly enforced
OMNIA: Fashionable upscale attire required and strictly enforced
HAKKASAN: Fashionable upscale attire required and strictly enforced
LAX: Fashionable upscale attire required and strictly enforced — unless it’s pajama night
DRAIS: Fashionable upscale attire required and strictly enforced
SURRENDER: Upscale casual dress is expected — no athletic wear of any kind, including flip-flops, tennis shoes, shorts, hats or baggy jeans
CHATEAU: Upscale dress code is strictly enforced; men must wear collared, button-up shirts and dress shoes
MARQUEE: At night, upscale casual dress is expected — no athletic wear of any kind, including flip-flops, tennis shoes, shorts, hats or baggy jeans
XS: Upscale casual dress is expected — no athletic wear of any kind, including flip-flops, tennis shoes, shorts, hats or baggy jeans
JEWEL: Fashionable upscale attire required and strictly enforced
TAO: Men must wear a collared, button-up shirt and dress shoes
WHERE IT’S AT
HYDE: Bellagio Las Vegas
OMNIA: Caesars Palace
HAKKASAN: MGM Grand
LAX: Luxor
DRAIS: The Cromwell Las Vegas
SURRENDER: Encore Las Vegas
CHATEAU: Paris Las Vegas
MARQUEE: The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
XS: Wynn Las Vegas
JEWEL: coming May 19 to Aria
TAO: Venetian Las Vegas
COME ON DOWN
HYDE: Monday, Thursday and Sunday from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 4 a.m.
OMNIA: Tuesday and Thursday through Sunday from 10 p.m. to close
HAKKASAN: Wednesday through Sunday from 10:30 p.m. to close
LAX: Thursday through Saturday from 10:30 p.m. to 4 a.m.
DRAIS: Thursday through Sunday from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
SURRENDER: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10:30 p.m. to 4 a.m.
CHATEAU: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10:30 p.m. to close
MARQUEE: Thursday through Monday from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
XS: Friday through Monday from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
JEWEL: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
TAO: Thursday through Saturday from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
SOMETHING EXTRA
HYDE: Its indoor-outdoor terrace looks over the Bellagio fountains
OMNIA: The 75,000-square-foot venue, which was home to Pure until 2015 has doubled in size — and Justin Bieber celebrated his birthday there
HAKKASAN: The club hosts multiple experience levels in compartmentalized areas, like the Ling Ling Lounge, the Main Room, the Mezzanine and the Pavilion
LAX: “Throwback Thursdays,” featuring ’80s and ’90s hits
DRAIS: Drai’s Beachclub is open Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and has cabanas, daybeds, a gourmet kitchen and DJs, like Brody Jenner
SURRENDER: Outdoor poolside seating with a side of pole dancers
CHATEAU: Rooftop bar directly beneath the Strip’s Eiffel Tower
MARQUEE: Nightclub and dayclub are in the same venue, and entertainment and VIP options are available at both
XS: New multi million-dollar renovations, including upgraded DJ booth
JEWEL: It’s brand new!
TAO: Asian bistro, beach and nightclub in the same place.