Room (Cabana Petite)

The Cabana Petite is a compact room with one queen bed, sleeping up to two guests, so it suits couples or solo travelers who want a straightforward downtown base. El Cortez is an adults-only (21+) property, so it is not set up for families with children.

Every guest must be 21 or older, and there must be at least one person aged 21+ in each room. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and a credit card in the name of the primary guest on the reservation. Cash is not accepted for the incidental hold, which is refundable. Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover are accepted.

It is a private bathroom with a bathtub or shower, stocked with free toiletries and towels, plus a hair dryer.

The room has a 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels and pay movies, a coffee/tea maker, a refrigerator, free bottled water, and an iron and ironing board. It also has a laptop-compatible safe, free WiFi, free local calls and blackout drapes. Housekeeping is available on request. The hotel normally allows up to 7 days a month, with a per-day fee for extra days.

El Cortez has no on-site swimming pool, because it was never built as a vacation resort. You can use the fitness center, open 24/7, or book a massage or reflexology treatment at NV Spa. The spa is on the second floor above the casino lobby and is open daily from 10 AM to midnight. Hotel guests receive a discount on certain massage packages, and you can reserve on 702.885.6612.

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

There are several options on property. Siegel's 1941 serves breakfast and lunch daily and becomes Alex Prime Steakhouse at 5 p.m. for dinner. Hot Noods serves ramen, udon and wok-fried noodles. Eureka! is known for its burgers, and Sushi Ichiban offers all-you-can-eat Japanese in the afternoon and evening. There is also a Starbucks on property, and Ike's Bar on the casino floor is open around the clock.

Harry Reid International Airport is roughly a 15 to 18 minute drive away, depending on traffic. El Cortez offers a complimentary one-way, drop-off-only airport shuttle that runs daily from about 7 AM to 2 PM on the hour, first-come first-served. The hotel is at 600 East Fremont Street, about a 1–2 minute walk from the Fremont Street Experience. The Mob Museum is about a 7-minute walk, and the Las Vegas Strip is about a 10-minute drive.

Standard check-in is at 2:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM (noon). Late check-out is available for a fee, subject to availability. A refundable incidental deposit is taken at check-in, and the amount varies by booking channel.