The Sahara is a first-class, landmark, casino-hotel at the north end of the Las Vegas "Strip". The hotel is just around the corner from the convention center and convenient to McCarran International Airport. Recently renovated, the Sahara offers one of the newest "Strip" attractions - "Speed", the fastest roller coaster in Las Vegas, launched from inside the Nascar Cafe. For shopping the hotel offers seven unique shops and for dining there are four restaurants at the Sahara. <br> The remodeled, spacious guest rooms are decorated in a Moroccan motif. The Sahara offers ADA approved guest rooms as well as nonsmoking rooms to make all of their guests feel comfortable and at home. The Sahara offers several onsite dining, shopping and entertainment venues. <b> Please note: due to rising energy costs, the Sahara will be charging a $3 per night energy surcharge, per each guest room, paid directly to the hotel by the guest. &nbsp;<br>&nbsp;