
El Cortez Hotel and Casino
Best for travelers who want a classic downtown Vegas casino experience steps from the Fremont Street Experience and nightlife.
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El Cortez Hotel and Casino is a historic, adults-only (21+) downtown Las Vegas casino hotel on Fremont Street geared to visitors who want vintage Vegas and on-site gaming. Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas is a five-star, non-gaming luxury hotel inside the Mandalay Bay complex for travelers who prefer quieter, refined service and family-friendly amenities.
Updated · about 4.0 km (2.5 mi) apart

Best for travelers who want a classic downtown Vegas casino experience steps from the Fremont Street Experience and nightlife.

Best for guests who want five-star service and calm, non-gaming rooms with easy access to Mandalay Bay Beach and Strip venues.
When El Cortez wins: Choose El Cortez if you want a downtown, adults-only stay with an active casino floor, multiple late-night bars, direct access to Fremont Street attractions, and a historic Vegas atmosphere.
When Four Seasons wins: Choose Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas if you want a quieter, luxury stay without on-site gambling, full-service spa facilities, access to Mandalay Bay’s pool complex and meeting space, and higher-end room fixtures and service.
Bottom line: Both are solid Las Vegas bases but serve different travelers—El Cortez for classic downtown gaming and nightlife restricted to adults 21+, Four Seasons for upscale, family-capable, non-gaming comfort on the south Strip.
| Category | El Cortez Hotel and Casino | Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic downtown casino, lively and adult-focused | Quiet, five-star non-gaming hotel within Mandalay Bay |
| Location | 600 E Fremont St — one block from Fremont Street Experience (Downtown) | 3960 Las Vegas Blvd S — inside the Mandalay Bay complex on the Strip |
| Size / rooms | Approx. 362–364 rooms across multiple floors | 424 rooms (supplier listing) |
| Age policy | Adults-only — guests must be 21 or older | All ages welcome (not adults-only) |
| Pools / beach access | No on-site swimming pool | Access to Mandalay Bay Beach and pool complex (seasonal pool noted) |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site venues including Siegel's 1941, Alex Prime Steakhouse, Hot Noods, Sushi Ichiban, Eureka!, and several bars | Two restaurants, a coffee shop and two bars/lounges (Veranda is one on-property restaurant; room service limited hours) |
| Spa & wellness | NV Spa on-site (12 treatment suites; open daily 10 AM–midnight) and a 24-hour fitness center | Full-service spa, steam room, fitness facilities and access to Mandalay Bay partner pool amenities |
| Casino & gaming | Full casino on site — ~750 slots, 24 table games and sportsbook | Non-gaming property (located adjacent to Mandalay Bay Casino) |
| Event / meeting space | About 3,200 sq ft (Fiesta Room) and smaller meeting spaces | Extensive conference space (412,257 sq ft total; 15 meeting rooms listed) |
| Parking & transport | Complimentary guest parking included via daily amenity fee; complimentary airport drop-off shuttle (one-way) available | Valet parking (surcharge); limo/town car service and access to Mandalay Bay transportation options |
El Cortez sits at 600 East Fremont Street in the Fremont East Entertainment District, steps from the Fremont Street Experience.
Choose El Cortez if you want immediate access to downtown nightlife and Fremont Street attractions.
Four Seasons is inside Mandalay Bay on the south Las Vegas Strip at 3960 Las Vegas Blvd S.
Choose Four Seasons for proximity to the south Strip and Mandalay Bay’s pool/beach amenities while avoiding an on-site casino.
El Cortez offers roughly 362–364 guest rooms with several room types including Premium Room and multiple Cabana suites.
Expect straightforward, historically styled rooms with gaming-floor convenience and some smoking-room options.
Four Seasons provides 424 air-conditioned rooms across many categories, from Superior Room to Presidential and Penthouse suites.
Expect refined, well-appointed rooms and suites with a range of accessibility options and premium bathroom fixtures.
El Cortez has a range of on-site restaurants and several bars on the casino floor and lounges.
El Cortez offers broad, late-night and casino-centric dining options geared to an adult crowd.
Four Seasons provides two restaurants and two bars/lounges with an emphasis on high-end service and room service hours.
Four Seasons focuses on upscale, quieter dining with access to broader Mandalay Bay food and beverage options.
El Cortez does not have an on-site swimming pool; the property directs guests to nearby pool options.
If a pool or beach is important to your trip, El Cortez will require visiting nearby properties.
Four Seasons guests have access to Mandalay Bay Beach and the resort’s pool complex and related amenities.
Four Seasons is the clear choice for on-site pool and beach-style pool complex access.
El Cortez mixes an on-site spa and 24-hour fitness with downtown casino nightlife.
El Cortez combines spa and fitness options with round-the-clock casino energy for adult guests.
Four Seasons emphasizes a full-service spa, steam room and fitness facilities in a quieter setting.
Four Seasons suits travelers prioritizing spa and low-key evenings rather than casino-driven nightlife.

El Cortez — choose it for a historic casino floor, multiple bars and immediate access to Fremont Street.

Four Seasons — ideal for guests who want five-star service without an on-site casino and with pool access.

Four Seasons — allows all ages and provides family-friendly pool and resort amenities within Mandalay Bay.

El Cortez — multiple late-night venues, a 24-hour casino bar and downtown nightlife steps away.
El Cortez is on Fremont Street and is a one- to two-minute walk to the Fremont Street Experience; Four Seasons is on the south Strip.
El Cortez is adults-only (21+); Four Seasons accepts guests of all ages.
Four Seasons guests have access to Mandalay Bay’s pool/beach complex; El Cortez has no on-site pool.
Four Seasons has substantially larger conference space and many meeting rooms; El Cortez offers smaller, downtown meeting venues.
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