Ultimate Guide to Staying at Circus Circus
Complete guide to Circus Circus Las Vegas. Compare West Tower vs Casino Tower rooms, best rates, circus shows & Adventuredome tips.
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Ultimate Guide to Staying at Circus Circus
If you want a magical stay in Las Vegas, look no further than the outstanding Circus Circus! This family-friendly hotel is situated at the end of the lively Las Vegas Strip, and is a haven for both the young and the young at heart! With a fun Carnival vibe, daily circus performances, and a huge indoor amusement park, Circus Circus is a classic Las Vegas hotel.
What Room Should I Choose at Circus Circus?
Ensuring you choose the right room is an essential part of planning the perfect Las Vegas stay! Circus Circus has a selection of different room types and styles for you. Here are your options:Manor Motor Lodge
Manor Motor Lodge is one of the cheapest options for a stay at Circus Circus. Decorated in desert sunset tones, it provides amenities such as cable TV and an in-room safe. Cribs and mini-fridges are available for an extra $25 per night. Rooms at the Manor Motor Lodge are available with the following bed types:- Manor Motor Lodge Double Queen
- Manor Motor Lodge King
- Manor Motor Lodge Double King
Casino Tower
Rooms in the Casino Tower at Circus Circus are a little more upmarket, yet boast a classical style. With contemporary jewel and earth ones, these rooms have amenities such as 40” plasma flat-screen cable TVs. Rooms at the Casino Tower are available with the following bed types:- Casino Tower Double Queen
- Casino Tower King
- Casino Tower Large King
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Skyrise Tower
The rooms in the Skyrise Tower at Circus Circus are similar to those in the Casino Tower, but they have a slightly different style—classy but a bit more eclectic. These rooms boast flat-screen cable TV. Rooms at the Skyrise Tower are available with the following bed types:- Double Queen
West Tower
Rooms in the West Tower at Circus Circus are decorated with a modern aesthetic and functional design. They’re the top choice of all the room types Circus Circus has to offer and boast a 32” plasma flat-screen cable TV. Rooms at the West Tower are available with the following bed types:- West Tower Double Queen
- West Tower King
RV Park
Looking for a low-cost place to stay? The RV Park at Circus Circus is the only place to camp on the Las Vegas Strip! Any RV Park guest has access to all the same amenities as the hotel guests, with the added comfort of staying in your own RV! This RV park has 170 big-rig sites with full hookups, including 80-foot pull-thrus with grass, patios, outdoor furniture, and free Wi-Fi! There’s also a pool, jacuzzi, and clubhouse with large-screen TVs. There is also an off-leash dog park and a free dog wash area for those traveling with pets.What Dining & Drinking Options are Available at Circus Circus?
Whether you’re looking for a cheap bar or a family-friendly restaurant, Circus Circus has. Let’s take a look at where you can eat during your stay.Restaurants
The Steakhouse: A traditional dining experience in Las Vegas for over 30 years, The Steakhouse at Circus Circus is known for serving Midwestern dry-aged beef, with prime cuts prepared over an exhibition-style, open-hearth charcoal broiler. The Steakhouse is located just a short walk from the lobby and the casino and is open from 4 until 9 pm every day except Saturday when it closes at 10 pm.
Grab-and-go Food Options
Circus Circus also boasts many great grab-and-go options.
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Bars and Nightlife
Circus Circus caters more to families than those looking to spend a night out drinking, so there aren’t too many nightlife options on-site. That said, there are still three bars to enjoy during your stay. West Bar: West Bar is a full bar with specialty drinks. It has a range of TVs where you can watch all the major games. It's open 24 hours a day. Big Chill & Big Chill 2: With discounts on re-fills for frozen cocktails, alongside draft and bottled beer, there’s plenty of choice at Big Chill. Both Big Chill and Big Chill 2 are open every day.
What is There to Do at Circus Circus?
There are plenty of things to do at Circus Circus, day or night - including The Adventuredome, free circus acts, a pool, shopping, and a casino!The Adventuredome
Featured Attractions
Bank Heist Laser Challenge: Crack The Code: Attempt to crack the code and escape the vault through a maze of lasers. Bank Heist Laser Challenge: Escape The Vault: Similar to Bank Heist Lazer Challenge: Crack The Code, players must navigate around a series of lasers as quickly as possible, breaking the least beams. Xtreme Zone: Indoor active experiences for thrill-seekers, including bungee jumping and rock climbing. Pirates Bounty: An 18-hole Pirate-themed miniature golf course. Arcade & Classic Arcade: Enjoy video and arcade games, located throughout the theme park. There is also the Classic Arcade, an unlimited arcade area full of classic games. Midway Games: Traditional fairground games, including mini basketball, balloon burst, darts, and more.
Rollercoasters and Rides
Canyon Blaster: The world’s only indoor double-loop, double-corkscrew rollercoaster that runs at 55 mph. El Loco: With twists, turns, and drops, El Loco ascends to 90 feet before dropping over and under for a 1.5 vertical-G! Canyon Cars: A classic bumper car ride. Sand Pirates: A fun, out-of-control swinging pirate ship! NebulaZ: The Adventuredome's newest thrill ride, Nebula Z, is a fun, spinning ride guaranteed to make you dizzy. Disk’O: Another spinning ride, Disk’O combines dual rocking/spinning motions with an all-new seating style, so everyone has a front-row seat. Inverter: Flip endlessly at speeds as fast as lighting! 360 degrees of constant g-force action. Sling Shot: The slingshot shoots riders up its tower with 4g’s of acceleration and drops you back down again.
Family Rides
B.C. Bus: Up, down, and all around, ride the B.C. Bus with the whole family! Drifters: Float up on this unique hot-air balloon-style Ferris Wheel. Circus Carousel: Hop aboard your favorite animal for a ride on this classic circus carousel.
Kids Rides
Frog Hopper: A classic ride that takes the little ones hopping up and down! Thunderbirds: Take flight as a pilot above the crowds in a 1920s airplane.Theater Experiences
Three movies have been specially curated for these experiences. Ice Age 4-D: No Time For Nuts: In this Ice Age movie, you can join Scrat, the saber-toothed squirrel, as he time travels to uncover his beloved nut! Enjoy special 4-D effects at this unique screening. Scooby Doo: During this movie, Scooby and the Mystery Inc. gang face a challenging mystery when they learn of a plot to unleash a wild beast from a prehistoric underworld! Enjoy special 4-D effects at this unique screening. Angry Birds The Ride: All your favorite characters from the world’s top mobile game come together for this unique theater-ride experience!Splash Zone & Pool
Stretching over an acre, the Circus Circus Splash Zone is genuinely one of a kind. With swimming pools, whirlpools, a water playground, a 50 ft slide tower, a splash pad (with buckets!), and three exciting slides, you can enjoy access to the pool and splash pad every day from 10 am until 5 pm and the slide tower is open every day between 12 pm and 5 pm.
The Casino
Slots: Circus Circus is home to many slot machines with bets ranging from $.01 to $25 across the three on-site casinos (Main, West, and Slots A Fun!). There are even classic, traditional coin-operated machines you can use $1 tokens for in the Main Casino or quarters over at Slots A Fun. Aside from the classic slots, there are also Magnificent 7’s (classic 97.4% payback $1.00 slots, where you can choose from old-fashioned coin payouts or ticket in, ticket out payouts!) It also has video poker and keno.
Shopping at Circus Circus
The Circus Circus Hotel also has a shopping promenade, where you can find must-have souvenirs and gifts. Here are some of the stores you can find when shopping at Circus Circus:Souvenirs & Merchandise
It’s Vegas: There are actually two ‘It’s Vegas’ stores at Circus Circus, one located near the hotel lobby, and one on the promenade level. It’s the one-stop shop for all your Circus Circus and Las Vegas Souvenirs. Slots A Fun Gift Shop: Even more Las Vegas and Circus Circus souvenirs are available at this unique gift store inside Slots A Fun, as well as spirits and tobacco products. Midway Gift Shop: With toys, snacks, clothing, and souvenirs, you’ll find everything you need to commemorate your visit to Circus Circus at the Midway gift shop. Vegas Young: Fun gifts, toys, and apparel for the young and the young at heart! Magnet Max: A souvenir store specializing in Magnets. Cellphone Accessories: This store is pretty self-explanatory - You can find a great range of cellphone accessories here.Convenience and Food
Circus Spirits: Whether you’re looking for a selection of liquor, beer, soft drinks, water, juice, snacks, sundries, or tobacco, Circus Spirits has it all! Market Express: A small convenience store open 24/7 and located on the casino level. Essentials: Another handy convenience store, this time located on the Promenade level. Essentials have all the, well, - Essentials! Trading Post: Circus Circus wouldn’t be a family-friendly circus-themed hotel without an on-site candy store! Grab a bag, load it up, and enjoy a sugar rush as thrilling as the rides at The Adventuredome. Snacks and Things: As the name suggests, this store has plenty of snacks (as well as great souvenir options).Clothes and Accessories
Air Brush LV: Custom air-brushed apparel - These make a great gift or unique souvenir. CityLife USA: All the latest designs in ladies' fashion, handbags, shoes, and bling accessories. Sports and More: Sporting merchandise and apparel for all sports fans. Lea Loren: Ethically sourced high-quality jewelry. Jade Palace: A stunning Jewelry store. CYB- Street Lights: A unique, novelty, light-up fashion brand!Other Stores
Cashman Photo: This stunning photography store is bookable for any big occasion or photoshoot. Caricature Ent. & Art: Get your caricatures done here. Magic Body Art: Get your body art done here. Vegas Manga: Your one-stop shop for Manga comics and books in Las Vegas.Entertainment at Circus Circus
While Circus Circus doesn’t host musicians and comedians like many other Las Vegas Strip hotels do, there’s no shortage of entertainment on show here, with a great range of death-defying circus acts, all completely for free! As the world’s largest permanent circus, you can enjoy daily performances at the center stage of the Carnival Midway, beginning at 1:30 pm Monday through Thursday, and at 11:30 am Friday through Sunday. Acts include: Flying Poemas: All the way from Argentina, The Flying Poemas perform jaw-dropping high-flying trapeze tricks. Noelia: Can’t get enough of the high-flying trapeze acts? Noelia gives a soaring solo display of tricks, high above the stage.
