Vacation like a rock star at the 4-star Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas for as little as $36 (US$35) per night. This special slashes 50% off rates at comparable hotels and includes continental breakfast for two – an additional US$25 value (once per stay).

More than 90 dates cost $36-$56 (US$35-$55) per night through August. Check the rate calendar for these and other discounts on upgraded rooms, including the posh HRH Tower.

Weekend stays at the Hard Rock Hotel -- popular for concerts and pool parties -- are rarely discounted but are available over these dates:

• $118 (US$115): June 15, 28-29; July 12-13, 19; Aug. 9, 23, 30
• $139 (US$135): March 8; May 10-11; June 7-8, 14; July 5-6, 20, 26-27; Aug. 2, 16, 24

Hotel highlights include seven restaurants, four lounges, two concert venues and a five-acre pool complex with sand beach. On weekends, gain access to Body English, a top nightclub and after-hours lounge. This hotel is one mile off of The Strip.

Note: A additional nightly resort fee of US$24.64 covers in-room Internet access, fitness center access and a shuttle to Fashion Show Mall.