Ivan Kane's Forty Deuce Las Vegas nightclub

Ivan Kane's Forty Deuce Las Vegas nightclub in the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino is even sexier and more soulful than the original in glamorous Hollywood, if that's possible. Walk into the smoke-stained brick, wood-paneled bar and feel immediately transported to old-school Times Square, New York. But this is Sin City, and this intimate nightclub and burlesque show has some surprises!

Ghostbar at the Palms
Located on the 55th floor of the Palms and accessible only by express elevator, ghostbar is a realm unto itself. True to its name, the bar feels as if it's floating over Vegas, a world apart from the chaos below. Three of the bar's four walls are glass, and the view through those windows - a proper 180 degrees - is absolutely breathtaking. The crowd lounging on those silver sofas is older, but hip and energetic and service is courteous and quick.

Mix Lounge
This stylish lounge high atop the THEhotel presents stellar cocktail concoctions and an innovative bar menu in a stylish-hip environment framed by breathtaking views of the Las Vegas Strip.

Tabú at the MGM Grand
The recently opened Tabú at MGM Grand has taken the Las Vegas nightlife scene by storm. This chic, cosmopolitan ultra lounge provides a sophisticated place for people to meet. It's intimate nightlife with style and refinement. Unlike many nightclubs in Las Vegas, the VIP areas in Tabú is truly private, where guests can entertain their friends without having to share the space.

Risqué at Paris
Risqué is decked out with plush couches, luxuriant beds, and expansive ottomans surrounding an intimate dance floor. This chic lounge is the perfect spot for après dinner and late-night desserts, cocktails and fine wines, and dancing. Make a stop at this new night spot touted as the "city's steamiest ultra lounge."

Voodoo Lounge at the Rio
Located on the 51st floor of the Rio, the VooDoo Lounge is well known for its award-winning cocktails. Flair bartenders concoct specialty drinks like the "Witch Doctor," a mix of four Rums and tropical fruit juices. Depending on your taste, take in extraordinary views of the Las Vegas Strip from the comfortable inside seating or outside on the magnificent open air terrace.

Whiskey Sky at Green Valley Ranch
When you step into Whiskey Sky, either through the bar's mammoth 2,000-pound main doors or by descending down a sleek white staircase from the casino at Green Valley Ranch Station, you'll notice the sophisticated, yet inviting ambience. The bar is the perfect place to just relax, enjoy a drink and do some people watching.

V bar at the Venetian
A true Vegas anomaly, the V's devotion to aesthetic, service and taste borders on the religious. Other so-called "personality bars" may offer a similar experience -- flavored martinis, postmodern decor, hipster crowds -- but the V has something real behind its frosted-glass facade. This is a destination. It's a beautiful lounge.