California Hotel & Casino vs Main Street Station Casino Brewery Hotel: Head-to-Head Comparison
Two of Las Vegas's Downtown casinos compared side by side. California Hotel & Casino offers 781 rooms, while Main Street Station Casino Brewery Hotel offers 406 rooms. Here's how they stack up across gaming, rooms, amenities, and value.
California Hotel & Casino
Main Street Station Casino Brewery Hotel
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | California Hotel & Casino | Main Street Station Casino Brewery Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fremont West | Fremont West |
| Price Range | $ | $ |
| Star Rating | 4.0 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Total Rooms | 781 | 406 |
| Casino Sq Ft | 35,000 | 28,000 |
| Table Games | 30 | 18 |
| Slot Machines | 800 | 600 |
| Poker Room | No | No |
| Sportsbook | Yes | No |
| Pool | Yes | No |
| Buffet | No | Yes |
| Spa | No | No |
| Nightclub | No | No |
| Live Shows | No | No |
| Casino Group | Independent | Independent |
| Year Established | 1975 | 1996 |
Which is better for…
Gaming enthusiasts
With 30 table games and 800 slots, California Hotel & Casino offers a wider gaming selection than Main Street Station Casino Brewery Hotel's 18 tables and 600 slots.
Luxury seekers
Main Street Station Casino Brewery Hotel pairs a $ price tier with a 4.2/5 rating, edging out California Hotel & Casino on the luxury scale.
Budget travelers
Both share the same $ price tier.
Poker players
Neither property has a dedicated poker room.
Families
California Hotel & Casino scores better for families with a pool, no shows, and all-ages access.
Couples
Main Street Station Casino Brewery Hotel wins for couples with a 4.2/5 rating.
Location & getting between them
Both properties are located on the Fremont West, walking distance apart. Plaza and Circa are at the western end of the Fremont Street Experience canopy. Golden Gate is steps away. California Hotel and Main Street Station are connected by a walkway just north of Fremont Street. Everything in this cluster is within a 5-minute walk. See our Fremont West guide for the full walkable cluster.
The verdict
California Hotel & Casino wins 6 of the compared categories to 2. Choose California Hotel & Casino if you want a bigger gaming floor; choose Main Street Station Casino Brewery Hotel if you prefer higher guest ratings.