Historic Vegas landmark offering authentic vintage atmosphere since 1941. El Cortez is perfect for those seeking genuine old Vegas charm with modern tower rooms at budget prices.
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600 E Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Nightlife
El Cortez Lobby Bar · Fri & Sat 4 PM-9 PM
The Lobby Bar at El Cortez in downtown Las Vegas features live piano music by Ray Horvath on Friday and Saturday afternoons and evenings.
Added by Smart Vegas Deals · Last checked Sep 26, 2026
El Cortez Hotel & Casino is a budget hotel in Downtown Las Vegas. Its nightly rates change with the date and demand, so check the hotel's own website for the price on your dates, and add the $30 daily resort fee.
El Cortez Hotel & Casino is known for Oldest Standing Casino (1941), Authentic Vintage Vegas, Best Gaming Odds Downtown.
Yes. El Cortez Hotel & Casino charges a daily resort fee of $30 plus tax per room, on top of the room rate. The hotel's website lists what the fee covers.
Check-in at El Cortez Hotel & Casino is at 2:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Ask the hotel about early check-in or late check-out; both depend on availability.
Yes. Self-parking at El Cortez Hotel & Casino is free for hotel guests.
Not Allowed. Trained service animals are welcome under the ADA. For a pet, choose one of the Las Vegas hotels that take dogs; our pet-friendly guide lists them.
El Cortez Hotel & Casino features Casino, Restaurants, Bar, Vintage Rooms, Free WiFi. There are 3 on-site dining options.
El Cortez Hotel & Casino is in Downtown Las Vegas, the area around the Fremont Street Experience pedestrian mall and its overhead LED canopy show, north of the Strip.
The booking link on this page goes to El Cortez Hotel & Casino's own website, where you can see live availability and the current rate, including the resort fee. Smart Vegas Deals takes no bookings, and the link is not an affiliate link. Compare the hotel's price with other travel sites before you book, and read the cancellation terms for the rate you choose.
El Cortez Hotel & Casino has 364 rooms and suites, 3 restaurants.
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