El Cortez Hotel And Casino, Las Vegas, Avoid

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El Cortez Hotel And Casino	Average Price: $49 Check Rates

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600 Fremont Street

Las Vegas, 89101 View map

2-Star Hotel Rank: 9 of 99
Average review rating: 3.81

OpinionWell Value Index: 9

Traveler reviews analyzed: BedBugRegistry (1) , Expedia (120) , TripAdvisor (309)

SAFE TO BOOK ? (2/5 issues found)

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Construction:	There are recent comments about Construction, Remodeling, Renovation.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. But whenever Chet was there I avoided the book and took my business elsewhere.

"Nice casino, rude staff in Sports book " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/20/2012 Vote

2. The cafe, however, should be avoided.

"Clean and comfortable " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/29/2012 Vote

3. Keep your head up, your best don't mess with me scowl on your face, avoid eye contact, walk fast and of course do not stop to conversate.

"o.k it is not a four star hotel more like two star but for the price and the adventure it can't be beat. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/14/2011 Vote

4. avoid it:).

"old and dark rooms at low prices " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/7/2011 Vote

5. this one is okay for 35 bucks but try to avoid it.

"old and dark rooms at low prices " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/7/2011 Vote

6. better avoid this paty of vegas.

"old and dark rooms at low prices " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/7/2011 Vote

7. avoid the pavillion rooms as they are outside in the parking garage, go for the Vintage rooms or Tower Rooms or better yet the new Cabanna Suites that look awesome but I haven't stayed in one yet just took a tour.

"Bang for the Buck Loose Penny & Nickel slots " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/3/2009 Vote

8. However, after speaking with a friend who frequently travels to VegasI was set on staying downtown to avoid the crowds and reap the gambling profits.

"El Cortez es El Perfecto! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/22/2007 Vote

9. I was told they are opening it upto avoid the crowded look you can still find at the venerable GoldI watched a crane lift large air handling units onto the roof of the casino, once they were operational, I noticed a real change in the air quality inside the casino.

"Truly classic old school Las Vegas charm " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/6/2007 Vote

10. Only gamble at El Cortez if you like smoke, and the poker 'room' is to be avoided, although the guy who runs it is a real character, really old school, looks and sounds like he knew Bugsy Siegal.

"Loved it but..... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/24/2007 Vote