El Cortez, Las Vegas

Name: El Cortez
Address: Las Vegas, United States
Telephone: (702) 385-5200

#80 among attractions in Las Vegas

Gambling, Nightlife, Hotel casino, Casino, More...

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Facts and practical information

El Cortez, a hotel and casino, is a relatively small downtown Las Vegas gaming venue a block from the Fremont Street Experience and Las Vegas Boulevard. Slots, table games, and a race and sports book occupy one floor of the main pavilion, at this historic casino. It opened on Fremont Street on November 7, 1941, and is one of the oldest casino-hotel properties in Las Vegas, along with the nearby Golden Gate Hotel and Casino. Primarily Spanish Colonial Revival in style, it reflects a 1952 remodel when the façade was modernized. On February 22, 2013, the structure was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. ()

Rooms: 364Gaming space: 41842 ft²Coordinates: 36°10'9"N, 115°8'20"W

Address

Downtown Las VegasLas Vegas United States

Contact

(702) 385-5200

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Day trips

El Cortez – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fremont Street Experience, Downtown Container Park, Mob Museum, Neonopolis.

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Open-air mall with free entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is El Cortez open?

El Cortez is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to El Cortez?

Nearby attractions include Container Park, Las Vegas (3 min walk), Inspire, Las Vegas (3 min walk), Downtown Container Park, Las Vegas (4 min walk), Gold Spike, Las Vegas (4 min walk).

How to get to El Cortez by public transport?

The nearest stations to El Cortez:

Bus

Carson @ Casino Center Blvd. • Lines: Deuce (8 min walk)
Greyhound (13 min walk)