stayed at the el cortez for five nights,rooms were clean,front desk and management were very effecient.bartenders were helpful and courteous.ate in all the restraunts and food prices were economical and never had a bad meal.security is visible at all times outside as well as on the floor.Fremont expierience is a block away and freeway is close for fast access to all other sites if you drive.will stay again.

WOW!!!! First off this place is GREAT!!!!! They allowed us to check in early and gave us a free upgrade to a tower room. The tower rooms were spacious with 2 queen beds and the seating alcove. The non-smoking rooms smelled fresh with out even a hint of cigarette odor. A fridge was delivered free of charge just by asking for it. Our meal at Roberta's was the best of the trip (the 50% off coupon made it an even better deal!!!!) For my Guy's trip this was ideal as the Fremont St. experence was easily within walking distance. This place was so good that I would be willing to bring my wife next time (and she is definetly a tougher critic) I feel that these rooms were even better than the room we stayed in at the Monte Carlo in March!!!!

Booking through hotel.com was a breeze. The El Cortez is situated a block from the Fremont Street Experience which means it is quieter and less frenetic. I stayed at a Vintage Room which has the cheapest rate. Sure, you have to lug your bags up a short flight of stairs but the room is big (2 queen size beds) and very clean. It had none of the smokey smell either.

Checking-in was also a breeze and the staff was quite friendly and courteous.

I am currently staying here, july 31 08, I made a BIG mistake and booked a 10 day stay. The first two nights i stayed in the older section in which the doors open to the outside. This is noise central, or cell block 5. The first night and second night both I was kept awake by fighting etc in the hall and security had to come. I was moved to the tower (as a free upgrade) my third night and the people next door were in and out all night. (Drunk and LOUD and more) who knows. You can hear every noise from 4four doors down, the doors slamming, loud drunk people coming in all hours of the night. In contacting the front desk when there is a problem they are NOT CONCERNED, They pass you on to security and security passes you back to the front desk. DO NOT STAY HERE. In vegas look around, there are so many places that are nice and quiet. THIS IS NOT IT. Stay here if you want a noisy environment, and if you like thinking you are in a old folks home for the homeless. it is digusting and stinks. good luck