Every city has its share of scandals. Las Vegas has two or three cities’ shares. From local politicians to gaming luminaries to murderers, people operate
The history of Las Vegas has an unusual adversary: The people who own its landmarks. "New and improved!" has pretty much been the city’s only urban plan
Opened in 1941, the iconic El Cortez Hotel & Casino has maintained its vintage charm with original hotel rooms located above the casino floor, only accessible by a wooden staircase. Today, the Downtown Las Vegas landmark and the only casino listed on the National Register of Historic Places announces the completed renovation of these 47 rooms, dubbed the Original 47. The final piece of the hotel s $28 million property renovation that began in 2020, this $3 million refresh elevates the guest experience with modern conveniences while still preserving the vintage appeal that visitors have come to expect from the city s longest continuously running hotel and casino.