Las Vegas is crawling with celebrities at any given time. Especially in the pre internet paparazzi-era, the rich and famous would escape from nearby LA to enjoy a getaway in luxe suites, party in VIP sections of hot nightclubs and enjoy discreet gambling in high limit rooms.
Though the Vegas Strip is a distracting place, what with the sound of slot machines, 24-7 flashing lights and plenty of things to do, keep your eyes open. These are some known hangouts where the stars like to hang.
RESTAURANTS
Giada at The Cromwell Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis is obviously a mega-star herself, so it’s no wonder many of her famous fans (and personal friends) have been spotted at her swanky, eponymous restaurant.
Spotted: Nicolas Cage, Carrot Top, Chelsea Handler, Ian Ziering, Nicole Scherzinger, Tyra Banks, Phil Jackson, Jared Jeffries, Natalie Morales, Shania Twain, Donny and Marie, Bobby Flay, Senator Harry Reid, Holly Madison, Guy Savoy, Malin Akerman, Marco Andretti, Mark Ballas, Jeff Dunham, Tyson Beckford, Leeza Gibbons, Katie Couric, Frank Thomas, Tyson Beckford, Marie Osmond Ronnie Hillman, Dale Earnhardt Jr., J.Cole, Scott Wolf, Guy Fieri
Nobu at Caesars Palace It’s hard to walk past the uber-trendy Nobu Restaurant without it catching your eye. Located in the center of Caesars Palace (at the base of Nobu Hotel), this sexy Japanese hot spot is always packed with beautiful people enjoying Miso Black Cod, rock shrimp tempura and cucumber martinis.
Spotted: Jonah Hill, Bradley Cooper, Miles Teller
Martorano’s at Paris Las Vegas Celebrity chef Steve Martorano’s Las Vegas restaurant features his signature home-style Italian dishes like the meatball salad, veal marsala and bucatini carbonara. The old movies playing inside and water ice martinis don’t hurt, either.
Spotted: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Peter Dante, Dickie V, Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney
Spago at The Forum Shops at Caesars Wolfgang Puck’s famous pizzas aren’t the only reason celebs love Spago. It may give them a comforting taste of their Beverly Hills home, but the Vegas location also has plenty of nooks to hide out in peace. The cozy booths, private dining room and upstairs sections mean they can have a classic power lunch while noshing on Puck’s chopped salads and healthy American dishes.
Spotted: Bill Clinton, Eva Longoria, Nicolas Cage, Kris Jenner
MR CHOW The Beverly Hills hot spot is noted as a celeb hangout, as there are paparazzi holding court outside its doors every night. The new Las Vegas location is making quite a stir in town with a number of high profile guests downing glasses of bubbly and noshing on its authentic Beijing cuisine.
Spotted: Britney Spears
NIGHTCLUBS
OMNIA Nightclub at Caesars Palace Hakkasan Group’s OMNIA kicked off its March 2015 opening with none other than Justin Bieber’s highly lauded 21st birthday party–and the sizzling celeb appearances haven’t stopped since.
Spotted: Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Diddy, Naomi Campbell, Katharine McPhee, Scott Eastwood, Sarah Hyland, Meghan Trainor, Jason Derulo, Mario, Ed Sheeran
Drai’s Beach Club & Nightclub at The Cromwell Palatial party palace Drai’s is undoubtedly the most beautiful nightclub in Vegas. Set on the rooftop of The Cromwell boutique hotel, the indoor-outdoor space has drawn plenty of hard-partying starlets since opening last May.
Spotted: Iggy Azalea, 50 Cent, Chris Brown, Ryan Seacrest, Giada De Laurentiis, Akon, Big Sean, Amber Rose, Mel Brooks, Pamela Anderson, Dave Chapelle, Tyga, Rampage Jackson, Gabrielle Union, The Weeknd, Stevie Wonder, The Dream & Tricky, Laverne Cox, Nick Cannon, Apolo Ohno, Ian Ziering Matt Goss, Zac Efron, Brittany Snow, Shawn White, Johnny Manziel, Stephen Dorff, Justin Bieber
SHOWS
Elton John’s “The Million Dollar Piano” at The Colosseum Insanely talented musician Elton John puts on quite the show in his second Las Vegas residency—complete with an LED screen piano that really is worth $1 million. His champagne bar next to The Colosseum, Fizz, has attracted stars such as Katy Perry and John Mayer.
Spotted: David Hasselhoff, Lady Gaga, Imagine Dragons, Carrot Top, Robert Herjavec, Kim Johnson, Eva Longoria, George Lopez, Rosanne Cash, Jonah Hill, Miles Teller, Bradley Cooper, Brandon Flowers, James Blunt
Britney Spears’ “Britney: Piece Of Me” at Planet Hollywood’s Zappos Theater Pop queen Britney Spears has dominated the Zappos Theater stage for nearly two years now. Many of her famous friends have stopped by to hear Spears’ compilation of hits in the splashy production show.
Spotted: Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Mario Lopez, Selena Gomez, Adam Lambert, Lance Bass, Gretchen Rossi, Paula Abdul, Lady Gaga, Shania Twain, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Minka Kelly, Mandy Moore, Nicole Richie, Fergie, Kelly Osborne, Lauren Conrad, Anna Kendrick, Taylor Hicks, Tyra Banks, Dakota Fanning, Karina Smirnoff, Perez Hilton, Pia Toscano, Gilles Marini, Jennifer Lopez, Nick Jonas, Olivia Culpo, Kathy Griffin, Ru Paul, Kristen Cavallari, Jeff Dunham, Kelly Clarkson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Miley Cyrus, Sofia Vergara, Joe Manganiello, Steve Aoki, Tamar Braxton, Adrienne Bailon, Chloe Grace Moretz, Melissa Joan Hart, Steven Tyler, Danica Patrick, Dita Von Teese, Paris Hilton, Nicky Hilton, Calvin Harris, David Lee Roth, Tyson Beckford