Junior Suite (Cabana)

The Cabana Suites are across the street from the main El Cortez property, so you walk over to reach the casino, restaurants and bars. The hotel itself sits at 600 East Fremont Street, about a 1-2 minute walk from the Fremont Street Experience.

This room is designed for two guests and has one king bed, with a double bed also offered. It suits a couple or two friends travelling together.

The private bathroom has a bathtub or shower, a hair dryer, towels and free toiletries. Housekeeping is available on request.

You get a 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels and pay movies, a coffee and tea maker, a refrigerator and free bottled water. Free WiFi, free local calls, a laptop-compatible safe, an iron and ironing board and blackout drapes are also included, along with climate-controlled air.

El Cortez charges a mandatory daily amenity/resort fee, which varies by date and booking channel. It includes free parking in the attached garage, fitness center access, two in-room bottled waters daily on request, free boarding pass printing, unrestricted local calls and in-room Keurig coffee. It also covers a discounted massage at NV Spa and a complimentary glass of wine or 12 oz domestic draft beer with an entrée purchase at the restaurant.

El Cortez is a 21-and-over hotel, so it is not suited to families with children. Guests need a valid government-issued photo ID and a credit card at check-in. The card name must match the primary name on the reservation, and a refundable incidental deposit is taken. Check-in is at 2:00 PM and check-out is at noon.

It works well for a couple staying a few nights downtown. El Cortez normally allows a maximum stay of 7 days per month, and additional days carry a $25 per-day fee at check-in.

There is no on-site swimming pool. The property does have NV Spa on the second floor above the casino lobby, open daily from 10 AM to midnight, with massage and reflexology (call 702.885.6612 to book). The main fitness center is open 24/7, and the Cabana Suites have their own separate fitness center.

Siegel's 1941 serves breakfast and lunch by day and becomes Alex Prime Steakhouse at 5 p.m. nightly. Hot Noods serves ramen, udon and wok-fried noodles, Sushi Ichiban offers all-you-can-eat Japanese, and Eureka! is known for its burgers. There is also a Starbucks on property, and bars such as Ike's Bar, which is open 24 hours.

Harry Reid International Airport is roughly 15 to 18 minutes by car. El Cortez offers a complimentary one-way, drop-off-only airport shuttle that runs daily from about 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM on the hour. It is first-come, first-served for up to 5 passengers. The Strip is about a 10-minute drive from the hotel.