Love on the Lake in Las Vegas

Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort
Photo by Charles Pannell

If you’re looking for a romantic getaway for Valentine’s Day, then look no further than Las Vegas—Lake Las Vegas to be more specific. Located just 17 miles from the glitzy Strip, Lake Las Vegas offers a romantic retreat from the hustle and bustle of the big city. And Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort has the perfect romantic package for sweethearts of all ages.

Their Love on the Lake package includes a one night stay in a Grand Luxury King Room, a romantic dinner for two in Marssa, a private 50-minute couples massage at Spa Moulay, and a late check out. Rates start at $289 per person, with additional nights available for $90 per person. The package is available Monday through Saturday; and all taxes, gratuities resort fees are included.

Access is top-notch at Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort, with 14 accessible rooms with roll-in showers or tub/shower combinations. The accessible rooms feature wide doorways, lowered peepholes and plenty of room for a wheelchair or scooter. The bathrooms are very spacious and they include a full five-foot turning radius, a roll-under sink and grab bars in the shower and toilet areas. The shower or tub has a hand-held showerhead and a portable padded shower seat.

The accessible rooms are very nicely done, and there’s ample room for a wheelchair on either side of the 27-inch high bed. And if you’re traveling with a service animal, no worries—they even have dog food on the room service menu.

For more information about Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort, visit www.loewshotels.com.

Lake Las Vegas also makes a good home base for touring the surrounding area including Lake Mead and Hoover Dam. For more information about other accessible lodging picks in the area, plus access information about some cool outdoor activities and even an accessible houseboat, read the Winter 2010 issue of Emerging Horizons.