El Cortez Hotel and Casino - 21 and Over
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About this property
El Cortez Hotel and Casino - 21 and Over is a 3-star hotel located in downtown Las Vegas, steps from Fremont Street Experience and Downtown Container Park. The property sits within walking distance of major attractions including the Mob Museum (0.4 miles) and The Neon Museum (0.7 miles), making it a central base for exploring the historic downtown core.
The hotel features 363 guestrooms appointed with flat-screen televisions, refrigerators, and complimentary wireless internet access. Each room includes a bathroom with a bathtub or shower, complimentary toiletries, and a hair dryer. Rooms are equipped with laptop-compatible safes, coffee and tea makers, and phones with free local calling. Guest comfort ratings average 4 out of 5.
Dining options include three restaurants, a coffee shop with Starbucks, and four bars and lounges throughout the property. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served daily from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee. The casino floor features 750 slot machines and 24 gaming tables, along with a sportsbook and fitness center for recreation. Additional amenities include a hair salon, spa services, concierge desk, gift shops, and free valet parking. Free airport drop-off transportation is available.
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM and extends until 3:00 AM, with standard check-out at 12:00 PM. The property is adults-only, with a minimum guest age of 21. Service animals are welcome. The hotel maintains a 24-hour front desk and offers express check-out for guest convenience.
Location & nearby attractions
Fremont Street - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Downtown Container Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Fremont Street Experience - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Golden Nugget Casino - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
The D Casino Hotel - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Four Queens Casino - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Mob Museum - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
The Neon Museum - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Zak Bagans Haunted Museum - 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Smith Center for the Performing Arts - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
World Market Center - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Little White Wedding Chapel - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Casino at the Stratosphere - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Las Vegas Premium Outlets North - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Stratosphere Tower - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
The nearest airports are:
Harry Reid Intl. Airport (LAS) - 23.1 km / 14.4 mi
Henderson, NV (HSH-Henderson Executive) - 27.2 km / 16.9 mi
Boulder City, NV (BLD-Boulder City Municipal) - 42 km / 26.1 mi
The preferred airport for El Cortez Hotel and Casino - 21 and Over is Harry Reid Intl. Airport (LAS).
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Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- The Vintage and Vintage Mobile room types are accessible via stairs only.
- This hotel normally allows a maximum length of stay of 7 days per month. If additional days are required, guests will be charged an additional fee of USD 25 per additional day at check-in.
Pet policy
- Pets not allowed
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- The El Cortez does NOT accept pets.
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
- Resort fee: USD 29.38 per accommodation, per night
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 29 per person
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)<
Know before you go
- Guests under 21 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Parking height restrictions apply.