El Cortez Hotel & Casino

El Cortez Hotel & Casino is a family-owned and operated casino, as well as one of the oldest and most treasured hotels in Las Vegas. It is located in the heart of the Fremont East Entertainment District, an area known for its resurgence and influx of unique restaurants, bars, and nightlife, as well as respected businesses like Zappos. El Cortez has undergone several renovations, with the most recent revamp culminating in 2021, but still rocks the same façade it has in 1941, retaining much of its Spanish Colonial Revival-style architecture and keeping the spirit of classic Vegas alive. In 2013, it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, making it the only standing casino on the list.