
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
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.



