It is not something one is accustomed to see - even in Las Vegas. But there is big on the strip, a giant pyramid. The Las Vegas Luxor was one of the first issues mega-resorts in the city. But it is the ancient Egyptian design that really sets apart as one of the most unusual hotels in the world.

You can find the Luxor is at the end of the strip closest to the airport. Other major hotels are near Mandalay Bay and theExcalibur. But Luxor is strikingly different from everything else on the Vegas Strip and is truly a visual spectacle and the wonder of technology. When the Luxor opened in 1993, it was the tallest building on the strip. But the continued growth and expansion of Las Vegas, meant that the Luxor was made soon by other mega-hotels in the shade.

Today, the Luxor Las Vegas can accommodate over 4,400 guests. The rooms are on the outer walls of the situationof the pyramid and are accessible to guests of “inclinators” that move up and down the inner surface of the pyramid with a 39-degree angle. Open corridors leading to rooms overlooking the huge courtyard, the largest in the world is 29 million cubic meters.

Another feature of the Luxor is the massive beam that shoots straight up from the pyramid in the sky. The total light output is rated at 41.5 gigacandelas (A common candle emits light with a brightness ofapproximately one candela), and each hour that it is running burns about the same amount of energy as the average American household uses in two weeks.

There is a tram that connects Luxor to the Mandalay Bay and Excalibur Hotel and after a busy day in Vegas it’s going very welcome.

Illusionist Criss Angel tapes episodes of his TV series “Mindfreak” at the Luxor Hotel. Angel also played in a magic theme Cirque du Soleil production at theLuxor.

Another interesting sight is the “Bodies … The Exhibition” show, the 13 whole body specimens and 260 organs and partial specimens functions. It offers the kind of view of the human body to see most of us never. You will receive an up close look at the skeletal, muscular, respiratory and circulatory system, with unforgettable visuals of damaged organs by over-nutrition, lack of exercise and smoking. It’s something you will never forget.

The Spa at Luxor offers massages,Body treatments, makeup and much more. Cathouse and LAX nightclubs offer Vegas-style nightlife into the early morning hours. For your dining pleasure, there are a variety of options from fresh deli sandwiches with delicious steaks and lobster. And do not forget the bustle of Luxor casino.

All in all, the Luxor Las Vegas is a wonderful place to linger awhile. They do not stay overnight in another hotel, the Luxor is a must for its unique style and design to be seen.