Talk about an alternative! The Howard Johnson Airport Inn is certainly the affordable alternative for budget conscious Vegas visitors who'd rather spend their bucks on gambling than lodging. The Inn offers a 24 hour, complimentary shuttle service to the airport and the Strip two miles away, so guests are always close to the action. The hotel also stands close to the Hard Rock Hotel & Café, and the University of Nevada at Las Vegas and its sports arena, the Thomas & Mack Events Center.

The inn's guestrooms include desks, 25 inch TVs, data ports, complimentary premium channels, coffeemakers and easy chairs. Some rooms come with work desks, microwave ovens and refrigerators. For the hungry, the Deli in the HoJo serves up pizza, burgers, sandwiches and breakfasts. Guests can also take dips in two outdoor swimming pools and get passes to an area health club.

Close to the airport and the Las Vegas Strip, this Howard Johnson attracts budget minded leisure and business travelers flying in for short stays or driving through Las Vegas. So if guests are looking to be close to the action without the distractions, the place to be is Howard Johnson Airport Inn.