What's included at El Cortez and what costs extra
El Cortez Hotel and Casino is an adults-only (21+) downtown Las Vegas hotel where many basic guest services are included in a mandatory daily amenity/resort fee (fitness center, Wi‑Fi, parking, bottled water and small perks). Meals, spa treatments, some event rentals and certain extras are charged separately.
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At-a-glance: what’s included
El Cortez includes complimentary wireless internet in rooms and public areas, fitness-center access, free garage parking for registered guests, and two in-room bottled waters daily on request — these items are listed as covered by the mandatory daily amenity/resort fee.
The property also provides complimentary one-way airport drop-off shuttle service (first-come, first-served schedule applies) and a discounted NV Spa massage rate for hotel guests and Club Cortez members.
- Complimentary Wi‑Fi in rooms and public areas
- Fitness center access (24/7)
- Free garage parking for registered guests
- Two in-room bottled waters daily (on request)
- Discounted NV Spa massage pricing for guests
- Complimentary glass of wine or 12 oz domestic draft beer with an entrée purchase (as part of amenity fee perks)
| Included item | Where noted |
|---|---|
| Wi‑Fi | Guest rooms & public areas |
| Fitness center | On-site, 24 hours |
| Garage parking | Complimentary for registered guests |
Rooms: what’s standard and what costs extra
Room rates cover the room itself and the amenity fee items above; food, drinks and many services are charged separately. El Cortez has multiple room types — for example: Premium Room, Tower (North View); Room (Original 47); Junior Suite (Cabana); and Suite (Cabana, Super).
Smoking rooms are available on request for certain room types; ask the Front Desk when booking. Maximum occupancy across rooms is four guests, and all occupants must be at least 21.
- Room types include: Premium Room, Tower (North View); Premium Room, Tower (South View); Premium Room; Room (Original 47); Junior Suite (Cabana); Room (Cabana Petite); Suite (Cabana, Super); Room (Pavilion); Room, Smoking (Pavilion); Room (Prem, NS)
- In-room Keurig coffee and daily bottled water (two per day) are provided as part of amenities
- Late check-out is available for a fee, subject to availability
| Typical charge | Usually extra |
|---|---|
| Meals at on-site restaurants | Charged à la carte |
| NV Spa treatments beyond discounted packages | Charged per service (bookable by phone) |
| Incidentals (mini-bar, pay-per-view, etc.) | Charged to room at check-out |
Dining and bars: what’s not included
El Cortez has multiple restaurants and bars on property; food and alcoholic drinks are not covered by room rates or the amenity fee and are priced à la carte. Notable venues include Siegel's 1941 (breakfast/lunch), Alex Prime Steakhouse (dinner), Hot Noods, Sushi Ichiban, Eureka!, and an on-site Starbucks.
Bars such as Ike's Bar, Roulette Bar, ShowBar and The Parlour Bar operate separately; any drinks, cover charges or event rentals are billed to guests individually.
- Siegel's 1941: breakfast 7:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and lunch; transforms into Alex Prime Steakhouse nightly at 5 p.m.
- Alex Prime Steakhouse: dinner service begins nightly at 5 p.m.; reservations available on OpenTable
- Hot Noods, Sushi Ichiban and Eureka! are separate restaurants with their own menus and prices
- Starbucks on property for coffee and quick bites (charges apply)
| Venue | Typical hours / note |
|---|---|
| Siegel's 1941 | Breakfast & lunch; limited takeout afternoon menu |
| Alex Prime Steakhouse | Dinner service nightly from 5 p.m. |
| Ike's Bar / Roulette Bar / The Parlour Bar | Cocktails and spirits; hours vary |
Casino, gaming and entertainment: paid activities
The casino floor (slots, table games and a sportsbook) is central to the property; gaming and sportsbook wagers are charged separately when you play. Access to the casino and all entertainment is restricted to guests 21 and over.
ShowBar, bars with live piano on weekends, and other entertainment offerings may carry additional charges (drinks, cover or reserved seating) depending on the event.
- Gaming: 750 slot machines, 24 table games and a sportsbook (per property materials)
- ShowBar and some bars host live performances — charges for drinks and reserved seating may apply
- All gaming and floor activity is for guests 21+ only
| What’s free | What costs extra |
|---|---|
| Walking the casino floor (21+ ID required) | Placing wagers, drinks and reserved seating |
| Watching sports in public areas | Betting at sportsbook windows or on app |
| Basic access to bars/lounges | Private event or bar rentals (rental fees apply) |
Spa, fitness and wellness: included vs paid upgrades
Fitness-center access is included with the amenity fee and the center is open 24 hours for guests. The Cabana Suites have a separate fitness center across the street for their occupants.
NV Spa is on-site and offers a range of paid treatments (massage therapy, reflexology and add-ons). Hotel guests receive a discount (about $10 off select massage packages); most spa treatments are booked and billed separately.
- Fitness center: open 24/7; included in amenity fee
- NV Spa: open daily 10:00 AM–12:00 AM; offers deep-tissue, hot stone and reflexology (book by phone)
- Spa treatments and add-ons (facial mask, sugar scrub, essential oils) are charged per service
| Service | Included? |
|---|---|
| Fitness center access | Yes (amenity fee) |
| NV Spa treatments (massages, reflexology) | No (paid; guest discount available) |
| Spa booking fee / reservation | No; reservations required and services billed individually |
Fees, parking and practical costs
A mandatory daily amenity/resort fee is charged per night; the fee covers the items listed earlier (Wi‑Fi, fitness center access, parking for registered guests, bottled water, certain small perks). The exact dollar amount varies by date and booking channel.
Parking in the attached garage is complimentary for registered guests as part of the amenity fee; non-registered visitors pay hourly or daily parking rates. An incidental refundable credit-card hold is required at check-in and the hotel accepts major credit cards for that hold.
- Amenity/resort fee: mandatory, amount varies by date/channel; covers listed inclusions
- Garage parking: free for registered guests (included in amenity fee); non-guest parking fees apply
- Incidentals: refundable credit-card hold required at check-in (amounts reported variably)
- Pets: pets are not allowed; ADA-defined service animals are accepted (unauthorized pets may incur a cleaning fee)
| Charge | Typical policy |
|---|---|
| Amenity/resort fee | Mandatory daily fee; covers Wi‑Fi, fitness center, parking, bottled water and select perks |
| Parking for guests | Included (garage) with amenity fee |
| Incidentals deposit | Refundable credit-card hold required at check-in |
Policies you should know before arrival
El Cortez is strictly an adults-only property; all guests and visitors must be 21 or older and present valid government-issued photo ID at entry and check-in. The minimum check-in age and ID requirements are enforced.
Other important policies include smoking-room availability on request, no pets (except service animals), and a usual maximum stay limit (the property generally allows a maximum stay of seven days per month; extended nights may incur a per-day fee).
- Minimum check-in age: 21; valid government ID required
- Maximum guests per room: up to 4 people (all must be 21+)
- Maximum stay: typically seven days per month; additional nights may incur extra fees (reported per-day charge)
- Pool: El Cortez does not have an on-site swimming pool
| Policy | Note |
|---|---|
| Adults-only | 21+ property; ID required |
| Pets | Not allowed (service animals exempt) |
| Pool | No on-site pool at the property |
