El Cortez Hotel & Casino vs Plaza Hotel & Casino: Head-to-Head Comparison
Two of Las Vegas's Downtown casinos compared side by side. El Cortez Hotel & Casino offers 364 rooms, while Plaza Hotel & Casino offers 1,003 rooms. Here's how they stack up across gaming, rooms, amenities, and value.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | El Cortez Hotel & Casino | Plaza Hotel & Casino |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fremont East | Fremont West |
| Price Range | $ | $ |
| Total Rooms | 364 | 1,003 |
| Casino Sq Ft | 45,000 | 80,000 |
| Table Games | 20 | 35 |
| Slot Machines | 850 | 1,000 |
| 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 | Kenny Epstein | Tamares Group |
| Year Established | 1941 | 1971 |
Which is better for…
Gaming enthusiasts
With 35 table games and 1,000 slots, Plaza Hotel & Casino offers a wider gaming selection than El Cortez Hotel & Casino's 20 tables and 850 slots.
Luxury seekers
Plaza Hotel & Casino sits at the $ price tier, above El Cortez Hotel & Casino on the luxury scale.
Budget travelers
Both share the same $ price tier.
Poker players
Neither property has a dedicated poker room.
Families
Both rate similarly for families.
Couples
Plaza Hotel & Casino edges it for couples.
Location & getting between them
El Cortez Hotel & Casino sits in Downtown (Fremont East) and Plaza Hotel & Casino in Downtown (Fremont West) — a short rideshare apart. See our Fremont East guide and Fremont West guide.
The verdict
Plaza Hotel & Casino wins 4 of the compared categories to 0. Choose El Cortez Hotel & Casino if you want a well-rounded stay; choose Plaza Hotel & Casino if you prefer a bigger gaming floor.