Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino vs El Cortez Hotel & Casino: Head-to-Head Comparison
Two of Las Vegas's Downtown casinos compared side by side. Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino offers 629 rooms, while El Cortez Hotel & Casino offers 364 rooms. Here's how they stack up across gaming, rooms, amenities, and value.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino | El Cortez Hotel & Casino |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fremont East | Fremont East |
| Price Range | $$ | $ |
| Star Rating | 4.1 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Total Rooms | 629 | 364 |
| Casino Sq Ft | 35,000 | 45,000 |
| Table Games | 25 | 20 |
| Slot Machines | 500 | 850 |
| Poker Room | No | No |
| Sportsbook | Yes | Yes |
| Pool | Yes | Yes |
| Buffet | No | No |
| Spa | No | No |
| Nightclub | No | No |
| Live Shows | No | No |
| Casino Group | Independent | Independent |
| Year Established | 2013 | 1941 |
Which is better for…
Gaming enthusiasts
With 20 table games and 850 slots, El Cortez Hotel & Casino offers a wider gaming selection than Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino's 25 tables and 500 slots.
Luxury seekers
Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino pairs a $$ price tier with a 4.1/5 rating, edging out El Cortez Hotel & Casino on the luxury scale.
Budget travelers
El Cortez Hotel & Casino ($) generally runs cheaper than Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino ($$).
Poker players
Neither property has a dedicated poker room.
Families
Both rate similarly for families.
Couples
Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino wins for couples with a 4.1/5 rating.
Location & getting between them
Both properties are located on the Fremont East, walking distance apart. All Fremont East casinos are within a 10-minute walk of each other under the Fremont Street Experience canopy. El Cortez is a short walk east past the canopy into the Fremont East arts district. The Mob Museum is just two blocks north. See our Fremont East guide for the full walkable cluster.
The verdict
Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino wins 3 of the compared categories to 2. Choose Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino if you want higher guest ratings; choose El Cortez Hotel & Casino if you prefer a bigger gaming floor.