El Cortez Hotel & Casino Las Vegas hotel and casino exterior on the Downtown

El Cortez Hotel & Casino

Downtown Est. 1941 Kenny Epstein

About

Experience authentic vintage Vegas at El Cortez, the longest continuously operating casino in Las Vegas since 1941. Once partly owned by Bugsy Siegel.

Key Stats

364
Rooms
45K
Sq Ft Casino
20
Table Games
0.8K
Slots

Amenities

Pool Sportsbook
Fitness

Highlights

  • Lowest table minimums
  • Loose slots
  • Historic property

Consider

  • Dated rooms
  • East Fremont location

Dining Highlights

Siegel's 1941 Restaurant
Café Cortez

Pool & Recreation

Vintage-style pool

Nearby Attractions

Fremont Street Experience Container Park Neon Museum

El Cortez Hotel & Casino FAQ

Was Bugsy Siegel here?

Yes, Bugsy Siegel was a part-owner in the 1940s before building the Flamingo.

How old is it?

Opened in 1941, the longest continuously operating casino in Vegas.

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