A comfortable, low-key resort for those in-the-know, Green Valley Ranch Resort and Spa is 25 minutes from the Strip and draws guests who want a private, refined experience in relative seclusion--and because of its distance from other attractions, the price tag is not as hefty as you might think. The casino is beautiful; large, airy, and without the sometimes oppressive clamor of more aggressive gambling floors, it's as Zen as a casino can be. Many of the suites have garden access - some with their own baby grand piano - and the hotel offers regular open-air concerts.