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El Cortez Hotel and Casino

3 stars
600 E. Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.5
out of 5
470 reviews
Our Favorite Vegas Hotel!

My husband and I love the hotel! Ask for a room with a view of the strip for sure--you can see... See full review

  • BreeBee
  • Apr 11, 2013
Great place, would definetly stay again

Nice hotel, nice large room, friendly staff, would recommend it. See full review

  • croosing2
  • Apr 2, 2013
Downtown Las Vegas hotel and casino is a throwback to the Rat Pack days

Experience the legendary nightlife capital of the western U.S. at one of its first hotspots. The El Cortez Hotel & Casino is part of Las Vegas lore in the original shopping, restaurant and casino district. Spacious private rooms sit 17 stories atop blackjack, keno, sports book and more. The El Cortez Hotel & Casino is a fun retro experience for couples and individuals looking for a 24/7 authentic, affordable Vegas stay. The downtown Fremont East District is out the front door and the Las Vegas Strip is just minutes away.

Highlights
  • Fitness center
  • Near the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas
  • Meeting space
  • Steakhouse, 24-hour cafe and room service
  • Free parking
Rooms

Sleep up to four people comfortably with plenty of space. Rooms at the El Cortez Hotel & Casino come with one king or two queen beds as well as sofas and tables for lounging. Amenities include cable TVs, safe deposit boxes, hairdryers and refrigerators. Suites boast Jacuzzi bathtubs and some provide views of the Las Vegas Strip. High-speed wireless Internet access is available (fees apply). All rooms have electronic door locks. Accessible rooms are available upon request at the El Cortez Hotel & Casino.

Features

The El Cortez Hotel & Casino recalls the golden Rat Pack days of Las Vegas with gambling halls and steakhouse fare in the Fremont East District. Find slot machines, gaming tables, roulette, live keno and a sports book. Enjoy the evening with a full prime rib and seafood dinner with an accompanying martini, or grab more casual fare at the 24-hour coffee shop café. The El Cortez lounge boasts a full bar and video poker. Room service also is available. Guests of the El Cortez Hotel & Casino have access to a fitness center inside the hotel.

Transportation
  • McCarran International Airport (6.3 mi/10.2 km)
  • Greyhound bus terminal (0.7 mi/1.2 km)
Attractions
  • Downtown/Fremont Street (0.1 mi/0.1 km)
  • Cashman Field (1.3 mi/2 km)
  • Las Vegas Convention Center (4.1 mi/6.6 km)
  • The Strip (4.2 mi/6.8 km)
  • UNLV (4.4 mi/7 km)
  • Las Vegas Motor Speedway (13.7 mi/22 km)
  • Hoover Dam/Lake Mead (33.6 mi/54 km)
Business
  • Meeting space accommodates up to 100 people
Policies and Fees
  • At least one person in the room must be 21 years of age.
  • Either a credit or debit card is required upon registration. The El Cortez does NOT accept cash deposit.
  • This hotel requires, upon check-in, a refundable US$ 50 credit card deposit or US$40 debit card deposit per night, up to a maximum of US$120.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

El Cortez Hotel and Casino Rooms

Tower Room
Spacious and beautifully decorated, these rooms provide either a mountain or a strip view. This room comes standard with one king bed or two queens, as well as a sitting area with sofa and tables. Comfortable private bath with separate vanity area. All Tower rooms are 100% nonsmoking rooms.
Pavilion Room
Spacious and beautifully decorated in peaches and earth tones, this room comes standard with two queen beds as well as a sitting area with a sofa and tables. Comfortable private bath with separate vanity area as well. This is the only section of the hotel that currently offers some smoking rooms.
Vintage Room
Vintage rooms have one queen bed and have been converted to nonsmoking only. There is no elevator access to these rooms. (Stairway access only.)
Jacuzzi Suite
Bedroom with king sized bed, separate living room, Jacuzzi tub, private bath, two televisions, refrigerator, sofa with pull-out double bed.

Amenities

  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Concierge
Dining
Restaurant
Room service
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

36.1691 -115.1386
Area served
Las Vegas, NV
Nearby airports
McCarran International Airport
Area description
Located near Fremont Street Experience gambling mall, Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas Speedway, Cashman Field, Lake Mead, Mt. Charleston, Red Rock, Thomas and Mack Center and University of Las Vegas.

Nearby points of interest

  • Burlesque Hall of Fame: 0.1 mi
  • El Cortez: 0.1 mi
  • The D Las Vegas: 0.1 mi
  • Neonopolis: 0.1 mi
  • Gold Spike Hotel and Casino: 0.2 mi
  • Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art: 0.2 mi
  • The Western: 0.3 mi
  • Fremont Hotel and Casino: 0.3 mi
  • Four Queens Hotel & Casino: 0.3 mi
  • Las Vegas Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement: 0.3 mi
  • Las Vegas Post Office and Courthouse: 0.3 mi
  • Fremont Street Experience: 0.3 mi
  • Binion's Gambling Hall and Hotel: 0.4 mi
  • Golden Nugget Las Vegas: 0.4 mi
  • Las Vegas Little Theater: 0.4 mi
  • Burlesque Hall of Fame: 0.1 mi
  • El Cortez: 0.1 mi
  • The D Las Vegas: 0.1 mi
  • Neonopolis: 0.1 mi
  • Gold Spike Hotel and Casino: 0.2 mi
  • Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art: 0.2 mi
  • The Western: 0.3 mi
  • Fremont Hotel and Casino: 0.3 mi
  • Four Queens Hotel & Casino: 0.3 mi
  • Las Vegas Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement: 0.3 mi
  • Las Vegas Post Office and Courthouse: 0.3 mi
  • Fremont Street Experience: 0.3 mi
  • Binion's Gambling Hall and Hotel: 0.4 mi
  • Golden Nugget Las Vegas: 0.4 mi
  • Las Vegas Little Theater: 0.4 mi
  • Las Vegas Club: 0.4 mi
  • California Club: 0.4 mi
  • La Bayou: 0.4 mi
  • Lewis Avenue Pedestrian Corridor: 0.4 mi
  • Golden Gate Hotel and Casino: 0.5 mi
  • Plaza Hotel & Casino: 0.5 mi
  • California Hotel and Casino: 0.5 mi
  • Mermaids Casino: 0.5 mi
  • Main Street Station Hotel and Casino and Brewery: 0.5 mi
  • Las Vegas Club Hotel & Casino: 0.5 mi
  • Neon Museum: 0.6 mi
  • Elvis Chapel: 0.7 mi
  • Las Vegas City Hall: 0.7 mi
  • Symphony Park: 0.7 mi
  • Lied Discovery Children's Museum: 0.7 mi
  • Smith Center for the Performing Arts: 0.8 mi
  • Las Vegas–Clark County Library District: 0.8 mi
  • Huntridge Theater: 0.8 mi
  • The Smith Center for the Performing Arts: 0.8 mi
  • Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park: 0.8 mi
  • Desert Inn Massage & Spa: 0.9 mi
  • Cashman Field Center: 0.9 mi
  • Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health: 0.9 mi
  • Cashman Field: 0.9 mi
  • Cowtown Guitars: 1 mi
  • Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel: 1 mi
  • Little Chapel of the Flowers: 1.5 mi
  • Bonanza Gift Shop: 1.7 mi
  • Jerry's Nugget: 1.7 mi
  • Stratosphere Las Vegas: 1.7 mi

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
Meeting and banquet facilities available to accommodate functions of up to 100 guests.

Dining

Cafe Cortez
Enjoy something delicious at Cafe Cortez. With a wide variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner specialties served in generous portions, Cafe Cortez is your place to enjoy a great meal in a classic and comfortable setting. Cafe Cortez kitchen will have limited hours of operation on Sunday through Thursday from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM. Serving a limited menu of Breakfast items, Salads, Deli Platters, Pastries, Cakes and Pies. Enjoy our complete menu 24 hours Friday and Saturday.
The Flame Steakhouse
The Flame's ambient lighting and live piano music provide a comfortable atmosphere in this classic setting offering the finest Prime Rib and New York steaks along with a variety of beef, chicken, and seafood entrees. The Flame's wine list will entice the oenophile with variety and pricing. The Flame is open from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM seven days a week.
New Restaurants
Subway, Seattle's Best and Dryer's Ice Cream.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1400
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (470)

Ratings and reviews for El Cortez Hotel and Casino

Overall score

3.5 / 5
470 out of 470
Amenities:
3.1
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3.9
Room comfort:
3.8
Location:
3.7
Value:
4.2

81% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
John 4949
Sacramento, CA
Aug 11, 2012

Pleasantly Surprised

The room was magnificent. It was clean, did not smell of smoke, I walked barefoot on the carpet and room service was outstanding. A steal at the price I paid..

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Fremont Experience is right up the street, lots of entertainment and fun for all.

Review of El Cortez Hotel and Casino

Reviewer score

2
Yaho
Las Vegas
Jan 29, 2012

Very noise hotel

I hate the hotel with a lot noise and this hotel all nigth hear noise, and the shower don't work correctly, the room was warm

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of El Cortez Hotel and Casino

Reviewer score

4
frugal man
Calgary, AB, Canada
Jan 29, 2012

Excellent Value

The room, in the older part of the casino, remains relatively clean. Without an elevator, it's not very friendly for senior travelers who may have to carry some heavy lugages. For what we paid can't ask for more.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of El Cortez Hotel and Casino

Reviewer score

3
hawaiiguy
Honolulu, HI, USA
Jan 25, 2012

El Cortez Cabana Suites stay

I wasn't impressed with the Cabana Suites. I heard good reviews so was happy that the El Cortez "upgraded" me from the tower rooms to the Cabana Suites. Little did I know, they "upgraded" me probably because they overbooked the tower rooms. While nicely upgraded I didn't like the Cabana Suites, the rooms were smallish compared to the tower rooms. I had room with a dresser and a bed with headboard but little else. Inside the dresser was a fridge which was a nice touch. There was no view to speak of. There was an exercise room and the lobby area was a nicely furnished and they offerred fruit for guests. The shower and bathroom area was nicely done. I like the El Cortez Tower rooms because they are spacious with a nice view. The tower rooms also have a couch and coffee table area so I can relax and eat or read away from my bed. This wasn't possible at the Cabana Suites, I had to use my bed for that. Felt a little claustrophobic because of the small sized rooms. Wish the tower rooms were renovated like the Cabana suites. I know that people may be surprised but I would rather stay in the tower rooms and have a more spacious room to spread out on.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
2
Value:
3
Review of El Cortez Hotel and Casino

Reviewer score

5
I8Ds
San Diego, CA, USA
Jan 20, 2012

El Cortez Hotel and Casino

BUY 1 night get the next El Cortez night FREE!!! I arrived earlier than my 2pm check-in time, and the front desk clerk happily gave me a vintage room. Check-in took less than a minute! My only counter point was the thermostat was set for 85 degree heat, but the room never quite got to 70 degrees (all night too). However the sheet,blanket,sheet bed spread arrangement was quite satisfactory in keeping me warm in bed! (With that thermostats setting of 85 degrees left untouched, or unadjusted byme). This old building probably is in need of an ALL new weather proofing to keep ALL the heat inside of it.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Entertainment tip: Short walk from hotel

Many terrific specials offered to slot players, such as, pecan pie day, or white castle hamburgers day, etc. Wonderfulidea, plus they're advertising their 40% more chance to WIN on slots than anywhere on the Las Vegas strip!

Review of El Cortez Hotel and Casino

Reviewer score

1
maria lopez 72
Business
texas
Jan 14, 2012

1

Not a pleasure hotel....they charge me on my credit...again even though it was pay for it....move to another hotel....recomend by a friend. please inform them to return my money back.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Long walk from hotel

hotel needs remodelation.

Review of El Cortez Hotel and Casino

Reviewer score

4
dleal
Calexico, CA, USA
Jan 10, 2012

better than expected for price

very clean, close to sightseeing spots, and cheap. The only bad thing was that housekeeping kept waking us up at 9am everyday. Besides that everything was ok.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of El Cortez Hotel and Casino

Reviewer score

3
lAMONT
Long Beach, CA, USA
Dec 30, 2011

Okay for the $$

I did not mind the hotel as it is a block from the freemont experience which is great and it was cheap. The staff was okay they seemed understaffed. The waitress staff also seemed a little stressed. Overall I give it a 2 out of 5 since I personally dont stay in the hotel too much.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of El Cortez Hotel and Casino

Reviewer score

2
Leeski
Albuquerque NM
Dec 21, 2011

Could be a much better experience with not a lot of $$ put into the hotel

They seem to be an obvious overflow hotel for citywide activities in Las Vegas. Seemed as though they really weren't prepared/staffed to be sold out which they were. Location was ok - rooms small but clean. No bedspreads on bed???? - just a sheet covering a blanket. Check in was understaffed. Did appreciate the transportation back to the airport.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Loved the dining at Venetian, particularly Wolfgang Puck's and loved Harrah's I Love This Bar.

Review of El Cortez Hotel and Casino

Reviewer score

3
lovin the fun
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Dec 14, 2011

quick weekend stay

airy outside cause over the parking garage but room nice and beautiful furniture. Can't beat the price and right at the end of Freemont experience so you don't miss a thing. This was our second stay but probably not the last

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of El Cortez Hotel and Casino

Reviewer score

4
tman2
Greenfield, IN 46140, USA
Dec 13, 2011

Exceeded my expectations

I went into this trip not knowing what to expect. Some reviews were positive and some were negative. So, I thought I would give it a shot staying here because I wanted to spend most of my evenings on Fremont Street. After four days, I'm sold! I had a great time at the El Cortez. The atmosphere was laid back, the room was very clean, bed was comfortable and the food in the restaurants was good and reasonably priced. Now the questions is would I stay there again and would I recommend it to friends? The answer is YES! I had a great time and will book my next Vegas vacation at El Cortez.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
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