Downtown Hotels: History of the El Cortez Hotel and Casino

[@EdwardDelaTorre]

My parents often stayed here on their many trips to Vegas while I was growing up and now it's a favorite stay of my wife and I.

[@ronmader]

I'd watch an hour of Kenny! Thanks for this insightful explainer.

[@cityoflasvegas]

Us too!! He just has a WAY of storytelling!

[@misticoabadaba8965]

Thank you.

[@NachoMamaNow]

Love the El Cortez. There's no better vintage Las Vegas feeling anywhere. You almost expect to see Frank and Dean at the tables.

[@cityoflasvegas]

There is SO much history there!

[@mediabymere]

Very interesting!! Such a rich history 😊

[@kimofromkalihi]

Went in December 2022, great hotel with great service

[@mrmagic3331]

thanks, been watching a youtuber do a live stream from this hotel, would like to visit it one day

[@juancervantes4085]

Is the mural of Bugsy Siegel still on one of the outside walls?
I saw it about 15 or 20 years ago!

[@randallkarlin4115]

The El Cortez is the only REAL Vegas left. Keep it up Kinney

[@johnstone-ii8tx]

El Cortez is my 65th birthday bucket list stay in Vegas 2025. no better place.

[@cityoflasvegas]

Love this!!!

[@randallkarlin4115]

You’re the same age as me. If you miss the old Vegas mystique you will love the El Cortez. There’s nothing else like it left in Las Vegas.

[@whatsup7253]

As a retired Teamster I should get free rooms in Vegas.