Best rooms at El Cortez, ranked (including Tower and Cabana names)
Top rooms at El Cortez are the Tower Premiums for best skyline views (look for Premium Room, Tower (North View) or Premium Room, Tower (South View)). For a more distinct downtown boutique feel choose Room (Original 47) or a Cabana option like Junior Suite (Cabana) or Suite (Cabana, Super).
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Why choose a Tower Premium room
Tower Premium rooms place you in the high-rise portion of El Cortez and are the straightforward choice for city views and a quieter stay than low-rise pavilion rooms. Available names include Premium Room, Tower (North View), Premium Room, Tower (South View) and Premium Room, Tower (standard).
Tower Premiums come in King Bed or 2 Queen Beds layouts depending on the exact room name; the North View rooms emphasize Las Vegas skyline-facing windows while South View rooms face downtown toward Fremont Street.
- Premium Room, Tower (North View) — best for skyline-window seating and north-facing outlooks
- Premium Room, Tower (South View) — faces downtown/Fremont area, better for canopy light-show views
- Premium Room, Tower — similar fixtures and bed options without the directional view label
| Room type | Bed options |
|---|---|
| Premium Room, Tower (North View) | 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds |
| Premium Room, Tower (South View) | 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds |
| Premium Room, Tower | 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds |
Rooms with vintage or boutique character
If you want a room that references El Cortez’s historic identity, choose Room (Original 47) or the floor plans labeled Premium Room (non-Tower). These rooms often show midcentury touches and wood furnishings that reflect the hotel's 1941 heritage.
Room (Original 47) comes in 1 Queen Bed or 2 Double Beds and is a practical choice if you want a classic downtown hotel room rather than the Tower’s skyline emphasis.
- Room (Original 47) — 1 Queen Bed or 2 Double Beds; compact, vintage styling
- Premium Room — typically 2 Queen Beds in the non-Tower variant; similar amenities to Tower rooms but lower down
| Historic-style room | Bed options |
|---|---|
| Room (Original 47) | 1 Queen Bed or 2 Double Beds |
| Premium Room | 2 Queen Beds |
Best Cabana options (suites and petites)
Cabana rooms are located in the low-rise Cabana complex across the street from the main tower and have slightly different layouts and separate amenities. Choose a Cabana if you prefer suite-style living or a quieter side of the property.
Cabana room names to look for are Junior Suite (Cabana), Room (Cabana Petite) and Suite (Cabana, Super). Junior Suite (Cabana) offers a king-bed layout and fuller bathroom accommodations; Suite (Cabana, Super) is the largest named Cabana option listed.
- Junior Suite (Cabana) — 1 King Bed or 1 Double Bed; larger bathroom and seating area
- Room (Cabana Petite) — 1 Queen Bed; compact Cabana option
- Suite (Cabana, Super) — 1 Queen Bed; the largest Cabana suite listed
| Cabana room | Bed options |
|---|---|
| Junior Suite (Cabana) | 1 King Bed or 1 Double Bed |
| Room (Cabana Petite) | 1 Queen Bed |
| Suite (Cabana, Super) | 1 Queen Bed |
Best for groups, smoking options and budget picks
If you travel with others or need the room that sleeps most people, choose one of the 2- or 2-Queen-bed room types: Premium Room variants and several Pavilion and Cabana rooms list two-queen or two-double configurations. Maximum reported occupancy is four guests per room across the property.
El Cortez offers designated smoking rooms under the listed name Room, Smoking (Pavilion). Ask the front desk at booking for available smoking rooms; non-smoking options are also available.
- Room, Smoking (Pavilion) — 2 Queen Beds; designated smoking option
- Room (Pavilion) — 2 Queen Beds; pavilion low-rise value option
- Premium Room, Room (Prem, NS) — 2 Queen Beds; non-smoking Premium choice
| Value / smoking room | Bed options |
|---|---|
| Room, Smoking (Pavilion) | 2 Queen Beds |
| Room (Pavilion) | 2 Queen Beds |
| Room (Prem, NS) | 2 Queen Beds |
How room features and services affect choice
All guest rooms include complimentary wireless internet and in-room Keurig coffee; El Cortez provides free garage parking for registered guests (included in the daily amenity fee). Specifics such as bed type and view are determined by the exact room name you book.
The hotel is adults-only (21+): a valid government photo ID is required at check-in and at least one guest 21 or older must be in every room. If a quieter, higher-floor experience matters, prefer Tower Premiums; if you want suite space, pick Cabana suites.
- Complimentary Wi‑Fi and in-room Keurig coffee included
- Free garage parking for registered guests (part of amenity fee)
- Maximum 4 guests per room; adults-only (21+), ID required
| Service / policy | Practical note |
|---|---|
| Amenity (resort) fee | Covers parking, fitness access, bottled water, spa discount, and other perks |
| Check-in / age policy | Check-in from 2:00 PM; minimum age 21, valid ID required |
| Occupancy | Maximum four guests per room |
When to request specific rooms and how to book
Request the Tower North or South View label if you want the corresponding outlook; hotels sometimes assign rooms by availability, so reconfirm at check-in. For Cabana suites, specify Junior Suite (Cabana) or Suite (Cabana, Super) to avoid a standard pavilion allocation.
If smoking rooms are required, mention Room, Smoking (Pavilion) at booking. For questions about spa discounts, amenity inclusions, or airport shuttle, contact the property or BookResorts agents at the provided phone number.
- Confirm view (North View vs South View) when you book and again at check-in
- Ask front desk about smoking-room availability if you need Room, Smoking (Pavilion)
- Call NV Spa or front desk to reserve spa times or confirm guest discounts
| Who to call | Purpose |
|---|---|
| El Cortez / BookResorts agents | +1 (888) 605-1350 (24/7) — booking questions |
| NV Spa | Reserve massage treatments and confirm guest discounts |
| Front Desk at check-in | Confirm room view, smoking preference, and late check-out |
