Las Vegas: Rooms at Excalibur, Circus Circus and Luxor for less than $40 a night

The economy may be bouncing back, but cheap hotel rooms in Las Vegas endure. Here are three hotels with rates starting at $24 to $38 a night. Of course, those prices don’t reflect the daily resort fees. But where else can you score a four-day getaway for less than $250?

Excalibur: The 20% off sale starts at $24 a night. While savings may be slim, $4 a night, the overall rate is pretty cheap. As usual, midweek rates are cheaper than weekend rates. The lowest rates are available online only; phone reservations carry a charge and require the code “X0126P.”

The offer is good for stays through Nov. 30 but you must book by 11:59 p.m. PST Feb. 9. I found plenty of availability when I checked rooms online. For example, a Tower Room with two queen beds from Feb. 7 to 11 costs $106 with tax, plus a $14 daily resort fee. Total cost: $162.
Excalibur, (877) 750-5464

Circus Circus: The 40% off sale also features $24-a-night rooms. This deal comes with two free rides at the Adventuredome, free chips and salsa at one visit to the Garden Grill, two free midway games, two free drinks and two passes to the hotel’s fitness room. The offer is good through Oct. 31. I found online and by phone a Skyrise Tower Room with two queen beds from Feb. 7 to 11 for $107 with tax, plus a $7.78 daily resort fee. Total cost: $130.34.
Circus Circus, (800) 634-3450

Luxor: The big pyramid shows “the lowest online rates” starting at $38 a night. This rate, of course, is based on availability and must be booked online. I checked and found a Pyramid Deluxe Queen room from Feb. 7 to 11 for $170 with tax, plus a $16.80 daily resort fee. Total cost: $237.30.
Luxor, (877) 386-4658