Martin Stein and
Xania Woodman
The Beach
Balcony Tables
Grey Goose: Not available by bottle
By far the best deal in town—when the balcony sections aren't reserved by bachelorette parties or other VIP guests, it's open to the public for free. The entire area can easily fit 40 or more but is normally split into three sections that accommodate 10 comfortably. From the perch, guests have a bird's-eye view of the dance floor, the bikini-clad beer tub girls, the stage bar with its body shots and beer bongs and the live bands that play regularly. And did we mention the word "free"?
365 S. Convention Center Drive, 731-1925
Body English
Table 52
Grey Goose: $385
even attention-seekers can crave a little seclusion. Located downstairs by the dance floor, the caves are a row of six booths separated from one another by full walls. No. 52, the fourth cave back, is where celebs such as Britney and Paris find a comfortable blend of access and security. With enough room for six to eight hot bods, cave men and women—like all VIPs here—are greeted with a free shot designed weekly by Andy Hirsch, director of nightclubs, and bar manager Joe Barber. Bottles of champagne get sparklers, which make the customers feel recognized not only by the club but by the crowd, too.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 4455 Paradise Road, 693-4000
Cherry
Table 16
Grey Goose: $350
It's all about location at the Red Rock Casino's nightspot. Table 16 is in the club's upper VIP area, giving guests a clear shot of the centerpiece stripper pole and the dance floor. It's also about halfway between the unisex restrooms and the DJ booth, and about 15 feet from the bar—not that you'll need it when you have your own cocktail waitress. It comes with a "super-comfortable, extra-large couch," says manager Peter Nehen, that super-comfortably seats 10.
Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., 797-7180
Cherry Pool
Cabanas 1 and 2
Grey Goose: $350
With a removable wall, it's quick work to make Cabanas 1 and 2 into the Mother of All Cabanas, a supersize party spot that includes two lounges in front and is capable of comfortably seating 24 of your closest and most skimpily dressed friends. It gives you "the perfect view of the pool area," says manager Peter Nehen. Amenities include plasma-screen TVs, stereos, refrigerators, fans and private bars. And with two cabanas, you get twice as much. Who says bigger isn't better?
Club Rio
Tables 17 and 18
Grey Goose: $300
Lovingly referred to as the Marnell Booth in honor of the Rio's original owner, this showy, supersize double booth is located smack-dab in the middle of the club's VIP action. With security on both sides, this locale is as secure as it comes, ensuring no unruly neighbors will block your view of the stage, dance floor or go-go dancers—also conveniently located on both sides. Ask for it by name.
Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, 3700 W. Flamingo Road, 777-6875
Drai's
Table 214
Grey Goose: $375
The Owner's Table (the one and only Victor Drai, for the newly arrived) puts you in the middle of the action: in the middle of the lounge, which is in the middle of the club. Fresh strawberries accompany your bottle of choice, with a security guard, cocktail server and manager close by, keeping an eye on you and eight to 10 of your new best friends.
Barbary Coast, 3595 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 737-0555
Empire Ballroom
Tables 2 and 3
Grey Goose: $450
A club that's open nearly around the clock certainly deserves two best tables in the house. At empire, those are Nos. 2 and 3, both centered on the dance floor and close to the bar and restrooms (after all, you can't buy Grey Goose—only rent it). Seating 10 to 12 people each, these spots put you in the thick of the scene, whether it's a live rock concert or a DJ marathon.
3765 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 737-7375
Foundation Room
Table 111
Grey Goose: $395
It's a tough call to pick the best seat here, when the venue is notorious for its vistas both inside and out, but VIP host Brian Klimaski swears it's No. 111. Surprisingly not the table in front of the main room's fireplace, it rests just to the side, just next to the steps up to the Media Room. The advantage is in giving you a view of the entire room, including the door out to the balcony so you can watch the comings and goings. "You can see the sweat running off DJ Keith evan's brow," Klimaski says, "and even you could meet a girl in this spot!" Those are good enough reasons for us.
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, 3930 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 632-7631
Ghostbar
"North Big Section"
Grey Goose: $375
With Ghostbar's capacity at just 326, ultralounge real estate is highly valued, none more so than the 20-person table known as "North Big Section." In the back left corner of the room, the table gives guests an amazing view of both the cityscape from the 55th floor (thanks to the huge window) and Vegas' more down-to-earth beauties (yes, we're talking about the women). You're also a short hop and skip from the patio, and it naturally comes with its own security guard "for keeping randoms out and keeping the girls in," says VIP host Michael Bedrick.
Palms Casino Resort, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, 938-9999
House of Blues
The ODB Table
Grey Goose: $290.50
Not to be confused with Oba, the best seat at the House of Blues is the upstairs booth on the side of the music hall's stage. With room for eight to 12 fans, it provides unparalleled views of the stage. The full name is Ol' Dirty Bastard, named after Russell Jones, the OD'd member of the Wu-Tang Clan. Curiously enough, before the space was made into a VIP booth, it was the general manager's office. His name? Russell Jones.
Mandalay Bay, 632-7600
Ice
"The Patio"
Grey Goose: $360
Regulars at Ice knew this one already—they've seen owner Greg Neely, surrounded by beautiful young things, partying it up there more than once. elevated over the megaclub's main dance floor, the Patio has its own private entrance and gives a great view of both the revelers below and the world-class DJ booth just a few feet away. A lack of ropes and towering banquettes in the space makes it even easier to get to know your neighbors, who could range from Neely to Paul van Dyk or even a visiting adult film star.
200 e. Harmon Ave., 699-5528
Ivan Kane's Forty Deuce
Table 1
Grey Goose: $375
The number should say it all, but for those who require more convincing, No. 1 is the highest hot spot in Forty Deuce's amphitheater-style VIP section. Set flush with the stage, it puts ballers, whales and A-listers closest to the burlesque action and just a hop over the railing from giving their own performance onstage between shows. This was Jenna Jameson's seat of choice when she launched Forty Deuce's Silicone Sundays and where Jennifer Aniston rendezvoused with beau Vince Vaughn.
Mandalay Bay, 632-9442
Jet
Table 37
Grey Goose: $425
The table to be at in one of the city's newest clubs is on the far end of the main room, just off the dance floor, according to Jet's premier promoter Steven Lockwood. In the left corner—and in the shape of an L—it comes complete with its own stripper pole and gives customers a clear view of people entering the dance floor from either side. At least until the floor becomes packed with gyrating bodies, that is. "Most people showcase their girls on their own stripper pole, giving them a true feeling of status," says Lockwood.
Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 792-7900
Krave
Cabana 3
Grey Goose: $300
For those who insist on being in the center of the action, the third of Krave's five cabanas is the highest point overlooking the club's dance floor. even celebrities who commandeer the entire VIP area usually claim the centermost for themselves. "This is where we put our top VIPs, and they are always blown away," says assistant club director Ryan Smith. Boy-bander Lance Bass and boyfriend Reichen Lehmkuhl enjoyed the prestigious location during the CineVegas Film Festival.
3663 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 836-0830
Light
Table 20
Grey Goose: $425
While many might claim one of the tables by the upper bar, regulars to Bellagio's nightclub know better—and now so do you. Seating up to eight, this is marketing director Jake Saady's favorite. Located in the front left corner, it gives partiers a view of the dance floor, the other tables and one of the club's elevated dance boxes and stripper poles. Famous names who have planted their butts here include Mick Jagger, Dennis Hopper and Dean Stockwell. Paris? We hear she likes the one right up against one of the poles.
Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 693-8300
Lure
Tables 70, 80, 90
Grey Goose: $350
It's a toss-up at Lure, but as long as you get one of three large, center tables, you'll be sitting pretty. each seats at least 20 people comfortably, and all provide views of the dance floor. And naturally, everyone else in the club will have views of you. Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 770-3633
Mix
Tables 100-116
Grey Goose: $350
Why have one table when you can have an entire row? The in-house name is Park Avenue, and there's a reason why this line of tables facing out on Mix's imposing view is named after some of the country's primest real estate. Where else can you look down on the Luxor's light, after all? THehotel's assistant general manager Steve Moberly prefers Nos. 108 and 109—we still get a kick out of the view from the men's room.
Mandalay Bay, 632-7777
OPM
Table R3
Grey Goose: $275
Also called the Red Room, the recessed area to the right of the dance floor comes with its own security guard, cocktail server and even a butler who are deployed to help you take in the views of the dance floor, play Madden 07 on the Xbox 360 or simply appreciate the $500,000 in rare art on the walls in comfort while sipping libations from more than $20,000 in Baccarat crystal. With enough room to accommodate 10 heavyweight champions, the Red Room has been requested by the likes of 50 Cent, Li'l Jon, Lennox Lewis, Shaquille O'Neill, Jerome "The Bus" Bettis and even Whitney Houston. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 369-4998
Palms Pool & Bungalows
Cabana 6
Grey Goose: $375
A favorite of N9Ne Group co-founder Scott Degraff and Palms owner George Maloof, Cabana No. 6 offers the best combination of shade and sun, no matter what your mood. It also gives you a royal view of the main pool and all of its bikini hijinks. It's also only steps away from the pool, Jacuzzi and blackjack tables. Of course, you might have problems convincing VIP hosts to bump Degraff and Maloof to make room for your party.
Palms, 942-6832
Pure
Table 15
Grey Goose: $425
Celebs line up to enjoy the sense of exclusivity and luxury table 15 provides, located right next to the DJ booth in the White Room. Mariah Carey christened the table at Pure's opening on New Year's eve 2004, and ever since it has become a favorite of Justin Timberlake, Paris Hilton, The Black eyed Peas' Fergie and Ashlee Simpson, all of whom have celebrated birthdays in the cushy spot. Most recently, Kevin Federline and Britney Spears celebrated the wrap of K-Fed's new video from here. Request this spot not only for its pedigree but also its privacy. The VIP stage is about four feet above the dance floor and surrounded by sheer curtains to keep the stalkerazzi element out.
Caesars, 731-7873
Rain Las Vegas
Skyboxes 1 or 6
Grey Goose: $350
When you're talking Rain, you're talking celebrities, and there's only one place they party: the club's infamous Skyboxes. Able to seat 20 people and only accessible by a private elevator, these notorious party rooms have seen the likes of Leo DiCaprio, Tommy Lee, Tara Reid and more. The lighting in each room can be adjusted as you like, as can the curtains over the sliding doors. But why shut the curtains? Open them and the doors and you've got the best seat in the house for watching the dance floor or concert.
Palms, 942-6832
Rehab
Cabana 40
Grey Goose: $300
In cabanas, dedicated Rehab practitioners seek a mixture of comfort and ostentation. Whether kicking back and enjoying chilled fruit in the shade or dropping it like it's hot—because it is—on Rehab's sandy shores, party people with money to burn enjoy the amenities and location of cabana 40. Set apart on its own VIP stage, and just a thong-fling away from the lazy river, it's the obvious choice for the sun-worshipping glitterati.
Hard Rock Pool, 693-5000
Risqué
Table 13
Grey Goose: $300
Not just any table but a balcony, this private VIP booth in the club's main room can hold up to 15 people—double that if you let guests sit on each other's laps. Not only does the balcony overlook the Las Vegas Strip, but it also gives you a fantastic view of the dancing fountains across the street at rival property Bellagio. Oh, those sneaky French!
Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 946-4589
Rumjungle
Table 254
Grey Goose: $375
This black-leather booth is also known to the staff as "Donny's Table," a reference to the restaurant-club's head promoter Don Richmond. The table is intimate, holding five people comfortably, all of whom will be craning their necks to watch the cage dancers and aerialists directly overhead. You also get a great view of the conga drummers and dance floor. Just don't forget to check out that massive wall of rum.
Mandalay Bay, 632-7408
Seamless After-Hours
"The Tens"
Grey Goose: $375
When access is the order of the day, the exclusive Tens are for you. Two tables are nestled in a dark corner close to the bar and facing the stage. For the right patron, Seamless' host staff will match the number of sexy go-go dancers to the number of people in your party. Celebrities such as Brad Pitt, Sting, Carey Hart and Paul Oakenfold have all enjoyed the Tens. And, since it's not roped off, there's nothing to stop Seamless' sexy female patrons from pouncing, either.
4740 S. Arville St., 227-5200
Studio 54
Table 3
Grey Goose: $325
No question this is the table to be at in the recently revamped VIP section of one of Vegas' oldest clubs. It's on the second floor, giving you a perfect view of the aerialists. Overhead monitors offer feeds of the DJs onstage. And you're mere steps away from the VIP dance floor. It's also the biggest of the new booths, with room for 10 of your friends to sit comfortably. "[It's] in the middle of VIP where everyone sees you," says club hostess Justine Julian.
MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 891-7254
Tabú
Table 7
Grey Goose Price: $375
Of the three couch groupings in Tabú's main room boasting interactive projection systems, table No. 7 puts you right in front of the DJ booth with three couches and 10 to 20 of your closest friends. Not the spot for intimate interludes, it offers a sweeping view of the ultralounge's main room for the best in see-and-be-seen seating. Plus, insiders report that when Tabú's sexy cocktail waitresses take their dance breaks, this is the table they prefer.
MGM Grand, 891-7183
Tangerine
Table 1A
Grey Goose: $375
As the advertising campaign always reminds us, not all of Tangerine's beauties are found inside on the burlesque stage; there's plenty to look at outside, and that's what makes this patio table the best in the club. From here, you and 14 people you want to impress can enjoy the sights of the Strip and gawk as scantily dressed pirates and sirens wage war.
T.I. Hotel & Casino, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 894-7580
Tao
Table 51
Grey Goose Price: $450
No table can rival No. 51 for being in the center of the action. Situated immediately next to the owners' table, you're literally on the dance floor, facing the stage, DJ booth and the infamous catwalk—great for the party girls in your group. Count among your neighbors all of Tao's celebrity guests, including Paris Hilton, Jay-Z and Britney Spears. To boot, rope-crashers will be gladly told to leave by Biscuit, the security guard.
The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 388-8588
Tryst
Tables 540, 545
Grey Goose: $450
You can't get any better than managing partner Victor Drai's favorite table—technically two tables, though the pair of round-tops are rarely separated. Right on the dance floor and close to the massive patio entrance leading out to the lagoon and waterfall, it has enough room for 15. If you're a big enough spender, the club will even rope off the area for you, and since buying Cristal is a requirement here, odds are you likely are.
Wynn Las Vegas, 770-3375
Venus
Cabana 11
Grey Goose: $375
Situated just so to catch a full day of Vegas' famous rays, No. 11 is one of two deluxe cabanas adjacent to the bar at the Venus pool lounge. Designed to comfortably hold up to 30 bronzed bodies, 11 will provide you and your guests with a quiet and luxurious secluded environment for a relaxing afternoon while still offering a great view of the pool area. Paris and Nicky Hilton, Vanessa Minnillo, Denise Richards and Dennis Rodman have all availed themselves of its charms, which also include two 50-inch flat-screen televisions, frozen towels, frozen grapes, evian spritzers and massage service. Perhaps it's time to redefine the term "party like a rock star"?
Caesars pool, 731-PURe (7873)
Voodoo
Booth 51A
Grey Goose: $375
Suspended between the 50th and 51st floors of the Rio, the directors' booth is a great spot to be seen and not touched, and is therefore a favorite among celebrity circles. Not only does the private booth have its own go-go dancer, but it's also accessible only through a guarded entrance, holds between 20 and 25 people, and houses the DJ booth. Be forewarned, nightclub real estate this precious is available only upon request. But, says director of nightclubs Pauly Freedman, "everything has a price tag."
Rio, 777-7776
Whiskey
Middle Cabana
Grey Goose: $350
Anyone who's made the trek out to Green Valley Ranch knows how stunning the pool area is—made even more so last summer with the additions of The Pond and the second bar at the far end of Whiskey Beach. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that the top seat in the house is outside of the house: the middle cabana on the terrace. Here, you and seven of your friends get a beautiful view of the Strip, two plush couches and even bottle service by candlelight.
Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa Casino, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, 617-7560