The Mint Las Vegas
About
The Mint was a prominent downtown Las Vegas hotel-casino that opened on July 12, 1957, and operated for 31 years before being absorbed into Binion's Horseshoe. The property is best remembered for its striking 26-story tower added in 1965, which was the tallest building in Nevada at the time, and its distinctive mid-century modern pink facade. The Mint gained cultural fame through Hunter S. Thompson's 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,' in which Thompson stayed in the fictional room 1850 while covering the Mint 400 off-road race. The Mint 400 desert race, sponsored by the casino, became one of the most famous off-road races in America. The Top of the Mint restaurant on the 26th floor offered panoramic views of Las Vegas. In 1988, Binion's Horseshoe purchased The Mint and absorbed it into their adjacent property, with the Mint tower becoming part of Binion's hotel operations.
Key Stats
Amenities
Highlights
- Tallest building in Nevada (1965)
- Fear and Loathing connection
- Mint 400 race sponsorship
- Top of the Mint restaurant views
Consider
- Absorbed into Binion's
- No longer exists as independent property
Shows & Entertainment
- Mint showroom entertainment
Dining Highlights
Nearby Attractions
The Mint Las Vegas FAQ
What happened to The Mint?
Binion's Horseshoe purchased The Mint in 1988 and absorbed it into their adjacent property. The Mint tower became part of Binion's hotel operations.
What is the Mint 400?
The Mint 400 was a famous off-road desert race sponsored by The Mint casino, immortalized in Hunter S. Thompson's 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.' The race has been revived and still runs today.
Was The Mint really in Fear and Loathing?
Yes, Hunter S. Thompson stayed at The Mint in 1971 while covering the Mint 400 race for Sports Illustrated, which became the basis for his famous book.
