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On May 14 2007, McKenzie wrote:

I was very leery of actually staying at this hotel after reading many horrible, and I mean horrible, reviews. It surely isn’t much to look at but, man, you can’t beat the price! The bed slept just like the one at home. The sheets felt brand new and the pillows were fluffy. We ate at Careful Kitty’s Cafe a couple of times. I was super impressed with the quality of the food. The service left something to be desired but the taste and price made up for it. You seriously can’t beat a $7.95 huge prime rib dinner…

On February 12 2005, bigjim06 wrote:

love the cortez it has one of the best slot hosts he is rick ronca

On March 29 2004, VEGASIWISH wrote:

I stay here often. The rooms right above the casino are special due to the history & the novelty/convenience of just walking up a flight of stairs from the casino & being at your room. When the door at the end of the corridor is open you can sneak a step out onto the ledge above the sign on Fremont. That is what Vegas should be about. 1 short; safe block to LV Boulevard & the experience. Definitely worn & old but may it always stay that way. If you have any ego about room appearance & the like : not for you. Perfect place & price for me.
Mike B

On March 02 2004, doctor_al wrote:

This was a decent, clean room, but in some need of updating, as you should probably expect given the price. Positives were that the room (a tower double-double) was quiet, the view (looking wouth from the 14th floor) was awesome, and it was a smoking room that didn’t smell like an ashtray. The negatives are mainly that the wear shows on the woodwork and there were some plumbing issues. Also, location-wise, a hotel under the canopy would have a little more value.

On July 01 2003, stevendmiller wrote:

Awesome Hotel! We got the three free nights offer just for signing up for thier e-mail list. Room was just as nice as the Flamingo or IP, but not up there with Paris or Venetian. Stayed on the top floor (15th), had a big quiet room with a couch, chairs, coffee table, balcony that we were locked out of, and a decent bathroom. Casino was perfect! Lots of low limit tables, never had a problem getting in a game, drink service was OK, (first night we had a crappy cocktail waitress who was even bad mouthing herself), and the place was classic Vegas. The only complaint I had was that all the dealers, with the exception of Bill, were Asian, and didn’t speak much English at all. Drinks were dirt cheap, $2.25 for a gin & tonic, compared with $8.00 at the paris. We were in town for Pearl Jam and only stayed here because it was free, but after we moved down the Strip to the Paris, we found ourselves going back Downtown to play at the El Cortez. This was my best trip BY FAR to Vegas. Would recommend the El to anyone, anytime.

On September 02 2002, RateVegas User wrote:

Stayed here twice (free of course). I was even offered an invitation to expend for another free night. The rooms I had were very clean although a little worn. I didn’t make any requests of the staff, but they all seemed friendly. The limo driver took me over to the Rio even though the limo is for the airport shuttle. I like this place and will stay here again.
If I had to pay the same price as Golden Nuggett, I would stay at the GN.

On September 02 2002, RateVegas User wrote:

Stayed here twice (free of course). I was even offered an invitation to expend for another free night. The rooms I had were very clean although a little worn. I didn’t make any requests of the staff, but they all seemed friendly. The limo driver took me over to the Rio even though the limo is for the airport shuttle. I like this place and will stay here again.
If I had to pay the same price as Golden Nuggett, I would stay at the GN.

On July 31 2001, RateVegas User wrote:

I had reservations there in March and cancelled them 6 weeks in advance to stay at the Las Vegas Club. They did not give me a cancellation number so I ended up paying for one night on my credit card. They taught me one thing. Always get a cancellation number and keep it safe for at least a year.I usually stay downtown at the Plaza or Las Vegas Club. Never had a problem cancelling a reservation. I would not advise anyone giving this establishment your credit card number