How to Keep Kids, Teens, & Grandparents Out of the Smoke in Las Vegas
“I did not need to go outdoors to take the air, for the atmosphere within had lost none of its freshness.”
The High Roller and the Sphere lighting up the Las Vegas night. The skyline is the easy part of the trip; the hotel you pick decides what follows you home.
The first thing we do when we get home from Las Vegas is wash everything. We don't stop at the clothes we wore on the casino floor, because the smell gets into the whole suitcase and every outfit that is packed next to them. That suitcase is what we think of first when a family asks us about smoke free hotels Las Vegas has to offer, and after more than a decade of trips, and with our three girls since 2017, we've learned that the hotel you pick decides how much smoke follows you home.
Our group spans five generations of birth years, from a late Baby Boomer to an early Gen Alpha, so we've had to find hotels that work for everyone at once. Kevin and I have also reached the age where we count as the grandparents in any group (one look at the other parents at our youngest's kindergarten orientation made that crystal clear for me). Our tolerance for smoke has gone down every year.
This guide sorts Las Vegas hotels by how smoke-free they are, from hotels with no casino at all to the casino resorts we'd skip. We tell you which ones we've stayed in and which ones we haven't, and for the ones we haven't, we show you what our recommendation is based on.
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No casino, non-smoking rooms, full-kitchen suites for big groups.
A casino hotel where we noticed the air right away, and we have stayed here several times.
Why Smoke Matters More With Kids, Teens, & Grandparents
We didn't think much about the smoke factor until 2017, when we arrived at Harrah's with three young girls for the first time. With the girls tagging along, we noticed the smoke in a way we hadn't before, and it has been the first thing we look for ever since. I can't stand being around it. I feel like I need to wash it out of my hair the moment I return to our room, and the smell even follows us home. Whatever I wore on the casino floor goes straight into the laundry, and so does everything else in the suitcase that picked up the same smell.
It also changes how a trip feels for the older and younger ends of your group. A grandparent who is sensitive to smoke can't just walk past the slots to get to the elevator, and a teen who wants to hang out in the lobby or visit the shops doesn't want to do it in a haze. Our own tolerance for smoke has dropped as we've gotten older, which is part of why we wrote this guide.
While the Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act (most recently updated in 2019 to include vaping and e-cigarettes) has made a huge difference, there are still some things to know before you go. Smoking is still allowed on most Las Vegas casino floors and in other dedicated areas. That’s why the hotel you choose, and the areas you walk through, matter so much.
Smoke Free Hotels Las Vegas: Our Four Tiers
Not every hotel that says "non-smoking" means the same thing. Over the years, we've sorted Las Vegas hotels into four tiers, and every hotel in this guide tells you which one it belongs to.
| Tier | What it means | Best for | The trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. No casino4 hotels below | No casino on the property, non-smoking rooms and indoor areas | Anyone in your group who can't be around smoke at all, like a grandparent who is sensitive to it. | Quieter, with less resort energy. The Four Seasons and Waldorf Astoria cost the most, and Elara has outdoor smoking areas. We haven't stayed at any of the four. |
| 2. Smoke free casino1 hotel below | A casino resort that is smoke free throughout | A group that wants a full resort without the smoke. | Resort fees and room prices change a lot by date, so check the total before you book. We haven't stayed here. |
| 3. Smoking casino, better air4 hotels below | Smoking is allowed on the casino floor, but the rooms are non-smoking, and the air is better | A group that wants a casino resort and can live with some smoke near the tables. | You still walk through or alongside a smoking casino floor. At Mandalay Bay, it is five to seven minutes from check-in to the pool. |
| 4. Smoking casinos we'd skip8 hotels below, including our avoid list | Smoke on the floor, in the walkways, and in our hair | Only a group where the price is the whole point and smoke isn't a dealbreaker. | A heavy smoke smell in the casino, narrow aisles at Harrah's, and smoke that clings to your hair and clothes. |
Tier 1: No Casino, Non-Smoking Inside
If your group wants a completely smoke-free stay, start here. There is no casino floor between the front door and your room, so nobody in your group has to walk through one.
Vdara Hotel & Spa
Vdara's curved tower and pool deck, plus a nighttime Strip view from one of the hotel’s rooms. There is no casino in the building.
Vdara is the first hotel we point to for families who want no casino at all. It has no casino, is non-smoking inside, and shows up on the non-smoking hotel lists we checked. They’re so committed that their own website states, “If there is evidence of smoking of any substance in your accommodation, you will incur a minimum deep cleaning fee of $500 charged to your hotel account.”
Every room is a suite with a kitchenette, which means in-room breakfast and an apartment feel for longer stays. The two-bedroom loft suites give grandparents and teens separate spaces, which matters more than any amenity when five people share one booking.
Indoor walkways connect Vdara to Bellagio and Cosmopolitan, so you can reach dinner and sightseeing without a long walk in the heat. Aria and the Waldorf Astoria share the CityCenter complex, but you reach them on foot outside: about two to three minutes to Aria and within five to the Waldorf. We haven't stayed at Vdara ourselves. The recommendation rests on the hotel's no-casino, non-smoking setup and its continued appearance on the lists we trust.
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It's a quieter, smaller property without big resort energy, so if your teens want a pool complex with a lazy river, look at Mandalay Bay later in this guide. For help choosing between hotels that are more than smoke-free, see our Best Family Las Vegas Hotels guide.
Elara by Hilton Grand Vacations
Elara's tower next to the Miracle Mile Shops, with its pool deck and the living area and kitchen of a suite.
Elara has no casino and non-smoking rooms. Hilton's own page lists a penalty of up to $350 for smoking in a non-smoking room, and it says to ask the front desk for the designated outdoor smoking areas. There are outdoor smoking areas, so you may walk past someone smoking outside.
The suites are the reason Elara is on the list. Hilton's page shows one- and two-bedroom suites with kitchens, and we've seen three- and four-bedroom units described, with the four-bedroom sleeping as many as ten guests. That is rare on the Strip and useful for a multigenerational group that wants to share one space. The property’s lobby area connects directly to the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood next door, so you won’t have to cross through a smoky casino to get between the two.
This recommendation is based on Hilton's own policy page and the suite configurations.
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Four Seasons Las Vegas
The Four Seasons has no casino and its own private entrance. It sits on the upper floors of the Mandalay Bay tower but operates as a separate hotel with its own pool; guests can also use Mandalay Bay's full pool complex. We haven't stayed here. It's outside our price range for family trips, but it's worth knowing about when grandparents' comfort comes first.
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Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas
The Waldorf Astoria has no casino, and the lobby is on the 23rd floor. The hotel bills itself as a “100% smoke-free property” and states that violations will result in a steep cleaning fee.
It has two heated lap pools, a plunge pool, and two Jacuzzis on the 8th-floor deck, and an enclosed walkway connects it to The Shops at Crystals mall. Aria and Vdara share the CityCenter complex with the Waldorf Astoria, but it's about a five-minute walk outside to reach either one, not an indoor connection. We haven't stayed here. It is the most expensive no-casino hotel on this list, and Vdara gives you much of the same calm for less money.
Tier 2: A Smoke Free Casino
Park MGM
Park MGM, the casino resort that is smoke-free throughout.
Park MGM is the one hotel that doesn't force you to choose between a casino and clean air. The resort's own page says the entire resort is smoke-free, including The Reserve. Marriott's page now lists it as "Park MGM Las Vegas, a Tribute Portfolio Resort," describes it as smoke-free, and has called it the only smoke-free casino resort on the Strip for years. If you want a full resort without the smoke, this is the hotel we'd start with.
It has Eataly on site and connects to T-Mobile Arena and The Park, which makes an evening out easy. It also links to Aria via an indoor walkway, opening it to the wider MGM tram network. We haven't stayed at Park MGM. The recommendation rests on Marriott's own policy statement and guest reviews that mention the smoke-free casino.
Resort fees and room prices change by date, and they change a lot, so check the total before you book. If a smaller property with no casino energy suits your group better, Vdara is the calmer pick.
Tier 3: Smoking Casino, Better Air
These hotels have casinos where smoking is allowed, but we noticed the air and the layout made them easier to walk through than most. One pattern we noticed on our own: the casino floors with very high ceilings feel less smoky than the older, more compact ones. We can't point to a study that says so, and it's only what we've personally experienced, but it has held up across the hotels we've visited.
The Venetian
One of The Venetian's rooftop pool decks from above. Per the hotel's own FAQ, smoking at the pool is allowed only in designated areas.
We've stayed at The Venetian, though our stay was a work trip without the kids, so we can't tell you how it goes with a teen in tow. Every suite is non-smoking, and the hotel's terms say smoking in a suite, as determined by in-suite sensors, carries a minimum $500 charge per day. Per Venetian's own FAQ, smoking is permitted only in designated areas on the casino floor and designated areas of the pool. The Palazzo uses the same language, though we haven't stayed there.
We noticed the difference between the smoking and smoke-free parts of the resort, and that's why the Venetian is on this tier. The ceilings on the casino floor are high, and the smoke seemed to disperse a bit better.
Paris Las Vegas
Paris Las Vegas after dark, with the balloon sign and the 540-foot Eiffel Tower replica lit up.
We've stayed at Paris Las Vegas, and the first thing we notice every time we walk into the casino is what is missing: the heavy cigarette smell that hits you at so many other properties. For a full casino hotel, the air is better, and that has held across more than a decade of visits.
You do walk through casino areas to get around the property, but the main path is direct, and after a trip or two you stop thinking about it. The casino gets livelier after 9 pm, though the French café atmosphere keeps it from tipping into the energy you get at some nearby properties.
Bellagio
The Bellagio fountains at night, one of the best free shows in Las Vegas. ("Bellagio Fountains at night" by Photographersnature CC BY-SA 3.0.)
We've stayed at the Bellagio, and its casino is a smoking one with better ventilation than most. What helped us was the layout. The walkways are wide enough that you aren't shoulder-to-shoulder with the gaming tables, which makes a difference when you're keeping a group of different ages together. The Conservatory and Botanical Gardens are one of our favorite free things to do in Las Vegas.
Mandalay Bay
Mandalay Bay's tower, pool complex, and a suite living area. The pool is the draw for teens, and the walk there runs through the casino.
We've stayed at Mandalay Bay, and the casino is a smoking one, though the air was cleaner than we expected. Getting from check-in to the pool takes about five to seven minutes through and alongside the casino floor, with gaming tables and bar areas on either side. The path is straightforward, but it's good to know before you arrive. If you're a light sleeper, ask for a room on the tower's upper floors, away from the casino wing and the airport side.
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If you’re more interested in learning about Mandalay Bay’s pool complex, check out our suggestions for the best family pool properties in Las Vegas.
Looking down the Strip from an outdoor walking path near the Bellagio, with the Paris Las Vegas Eiffel Tower replica and the High Roller in view.
Tier 4: Hotels We'd Skip if Smoke Avoidance Is a Priority for Your Family
These are hotels we've stayed at or visited over the years. None of them are bad choices for every group, but each has a heavy smoke smell in the casino, and we'd only go back in specific situations.
Harrah's is the one we notice most. We first arrived there with three young girls in 2017, and the smoke bothered us then. It hasn't gotten better. At our last visit in 2025, with our girls much older, the casino floor was still smoky, and the narrow aisles made it hard to avoid. The rooms are basic and functional.
Treasure Island has become more adult-oriented over time, and the casino smoke smell is part of that. The food variety is good, and the central location is hard to beat for the price, so if budget is the top priority and the environment isn't a major concern, it works.
Horseshoe (formerly Bally's) fits a budget and connects to Paris Las Vegas, which gives easy access to Paris's restaurants. You'll need two rooms for a family, and the casino smells of smoke.
Caesars Palace has decent food, and the rooms we've stayed in are comfortable and spacious. Getting around is exhausting, though; many walkways are narrow and crowded, and the casino smoke clings to your hair and clothes.
Our Avoid List: New York-New York, Luxor, Flamingo, and Circus Circus. We've found the casino ventilation poor, and the smoke smell heavy at all four.
How We Get a Low-Smoke Stay at Any Las Vegas Hotel
We always ask for a smoke-free room and a higher floor. We haven't tried requesting a room near a particular entrance for a quick escape from the casino floor, though it's on our list for the next trip. If you do, we'd love to hear how it went.
A few things we'd do based on what we know:
Ask for a non-smoking room when you book and again at check-in, and confirm the floor.
Look at the casino before you pick the hotel. High ceilings and wide walkways have made the biggest difference for us.
Keep the clothes you wore on the casino floor in their own laundry bag, so the smell stays out of the rest of the suitcase.
Plan your route. Some hotels connect through sky bridges or side entrances that skip the casino floor.
All five of us in front of the small “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign on the lower level of the Horseshoe, one of the hotels on our skip list.
Smoke Free Hotels Las Vegas FAQs
Smoke Free Hotels Las Vegas: Which Ones Have a Smoke Free Casino?
Park MGM is the only casino resort we know of that is smoke-free throughout. Marriott's page lists it as a Tribute Portfolio Resort and describes it as smoke-free. Every other casino hotel on the Strip still allows smoking on the gaming floor, even where the rooms are non-smoking. For a smoke-free stay with no casino, look at Vdara, Elara, the Four Seasons, or the Waldorf Astoria.
Which Las Vegas hotels have no casino at all?
Vdara, Elara by Hilton Grand Vacations, the Four Seasons, and the Waldorf Astoria have no casino on the property. We haven't stayed at any of them, so we've labeled each one's facts as research. The hotel's own page is the best place to confirm the current policy before you book.
Are non-smoking rooms really smoke free in a casino hotel?
They're meant to be, and some hotels back it up. The Venetian says smoking in a suite, as determined by in-suite sensors, carries a minimum $500 charge per day. We always ask for a non-smoking room on a higher floor. We can't promise a hallway or elevator will be smoke-free, since the casino floor is part of getting around most of these properties.
Does Elara allow smoking?
Elara has no casino and non-smoking rooms. Hilton's page lists a penalty of up to $350 for smoking in a non-smoking room, and it notes designated outdoor smoking areas. So the inside is smoke-free, but you may pass someone smoking outside.
Which smoke free hotel is best for a trip with grandparents?
We haven't traveled to Las Vegas with grandparents, so this is research and not experience. For comfort, Vdara's quiet, casino-free setup stands out. Park MGM suits a group that wants a full resort. For help comparing them, see our Best Family Las Vegas Hotels guide.
Final Thoughts
We don't think the goal is to avoid every casino. It's to know which hotel, and which part of it, you'll be walking through. After more than a decade of trips, our rule is simple: pick the tier that matches your group, ask for a smoke-free room on a higher floor, and give yourself an easy way to step out of the smoke. And pack a laundry bag for the casino-floor clothes.
Our Verdict: If your goal is no smoke at all, book a no-casino hotel like Vdara, or choose Park MGM if you want a full resort with a smoke-free casino. If someone in your group wants a casino resort and can live with some smoke near the tables, we'd start with Paris Las Vegas and The Venetian.
Whichever you pick, ask for a non-smoking room on a higher floor. We'd skip Harrah's and the rest of our avoid list unless the price is the whole point.
Have you been to Las Vegas with kids, teens, or grandparents and found a hotel that kept the smoke out? Tell us which one in the comments.
About the Author
Colleen
Colleen is a Gen X mom, full-time traveler, and the voice behind Uncommon Family Adventures. Her family has been taking multigenerational trips to Las Vegas for more than a decade, and she has stayed at Mandalay Bay, Bellagio, Paris Las Vegas, Caesars Palace, and The Venetian.
She specializes in multigenerational travel for families with teenagers and young adults, and writes honest travel advice based on real experience. Since 2024, she has been traveling the world full-time with her husband, Kevin, and their three daughters, Ellie, Rachel, and Sophie, visiting 15+ countries across 4 continents.
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