Many people don’t know that the original Las Vegas casinos were actually located in Downtown Las Vegas off Fremont street. Some of the historic places are still around, however like most of Las Vegas some of have been torn down to make way for the newest, biggest, and brightest. Today’s infamous World Series of Poker was originally started in 1970 at Binion’s Horseshoe. Here are some of the best downtown Las Vegas hotels still standing today presented by Fox Rent A Car.
Golden Nugget
The Golden Nugget in Las Vegas is a storied hotel and casino that used host Frank Sinatra from time to time, and was run by Steve Wynn himself!
They have arguably the best accommodations of any downtown hotel, with huge, luxurious rooms at great prices. One of their resident entertainers is Gordie Brown, who’s a classic Vegas impressionist, singer and entertainer. If you’re looking for food and dining, then you can try one of their seven distinct restaurants that range from seafood, steakhouse, Italian, sushi, Asian, and casual 24/7 cafe. However the best part of the Golden Nugget might just be the pool itself. After recently undergoing a $30 million renovation, they added a shark tank, a 3-story water slide and 13 private cabanas!
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El Cortez Hotel
The El Cortez is the longest continuously running downtown hotel-casino. It recently underwent a multi-million dollar renovation and now provides great amenities and options. Order a cocktail and relax at the vintage Vegas lounge, or pub. They even have a fine dining option at The Flame Steakhouse, that serves fine wines, and has live music. The El Cortez also has great gaming options and has been given Best of Las Vegas awards several times. If you’re looking for a quick snack or something on-the-go, you can also grab something at Subway and Seattle’s Best. If you really want to indulge, try one of their awesome, modern Cabana Suites.
California Hotel & Casino
The California has a tropical vibe, and is known for its Aloha hospitality. If you’re a serious gambler, then this place is perfect. They have live tables, over 1,000 machines, and a satellite-fed Sports Book. They’re run by Boyd Gaming, so you can register with their program and access your account on your Android, iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch! Their deluxe rooms and suites are perfect for relaxing or lounging after a day (or night!) of action on the casino floor. If you want to relax during the day, then check out their outdoor roof-top pool! It’s the perfect combination of tropical island paradise and urban setting.
Golden Gate Hotel & Casino
The Golden Gate has been around Las Vegas since 1906! The have a small, boutique hotel coming in at only 106 rooms. The Golden Gate is also known for being the home of the Las Vegas Shrimp Cocktail. Originally introduced in 1959, they’ve sold over 40 million and are still going strong! The Golden Gate also features “flappers” straight from the 20′s, who dance and deal while you play in their casino.
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