Luxor Hotel Vegas facts for kids

The Luxor Hotel Vegas is a very famous hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. It's known for its unique shape, which looks like a giant pyramid! This amazing hotel is owned and run by MGM Resorts International. It's a huge place with many things to see and do.

A Unique Pyramid Design

The Luxor Hotel is designed to look like the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. It stands 30 stories tall! All of its 4,400 rooms and 442 suites are built along the inside walls of this pyramid-shaped tower. Later, two more towers were added, called "ziggurat" towers. These are 22 stories tall and also have a special stepped design, like ancient temples.

Modern Updates and Features

In 2009, the Luxor Hotel was updated and given a more modern look. This made the hotel feel fresh and new for its visitors. Besides its many rooms, the Luxor also has a large area for games, which is about 120,000 square feet. It's a place where people can have fun and try their luck.

Named After Ancient Egypt

The hotel gets its name from the ancient city of Luxor in Egypt. This city was once known as Thebes and was a very important place in ancient Egyptian history. The Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas tries to capture some of that ancient Egyptian magic with its design, including a giant Sphinx statue outside.

One of the World's Largest Hotels

The Luxor Hotel is one of the biggest hotels in Las Vegas. In fact, it's the second largest in the city, right after the MGM Grand. It's also ranked as the eighth largest hotel in the entire world! This shows just how massive and popular the Luxor is.

Caring for the Environment

The Luxor Hotel also cares about the environment. As of 2010, it received a "4 Key" rating from the Green Key Eco-Rating Program. This program checks how hotels operate and how well they protect the environment. A high rating means the Luxor is doing a good job being eco-friendly!

Gallery

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  View from McCarran International Airport

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  Great Sphinx of Giza and the Luxor Sky Beam

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  Luxor Las Vegas obelisk

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  Luxor Sky Beam from across Las Vegas Boulevard.