{"id":3468,"date":"2025-06-12T14:00:14","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T14:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casinousa.com\/news\/?p=3468"},"modified":"2025-06-12T14:00:23","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T14:00:23","slug":"el-cortez-hotel-and-casino-completes-20m-expansion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casinousa.com\/news\/el-cortez-hotel-and-casino-completes-20m-expansion","title":{"rendered":"El Cortez Hotel &#038; Casino Completes $20M Expansion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casinousa.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/el-cortez-casino.jpg\" alt=\"El Cortez Hotel &amp; Casino\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3469\" width=\"300\" title=\"El Cortez Hotel &#038; Casino Completes $20M Expansion\" \/><strong>Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>El Cortez Hotel &#038; Casino has completed a $20m renovation as part of a multi-year effort to preserve and update the property.<\/li>\n<li>Explore 10,000 sq ft of casino space and 200 more slot machines.<\/li>\n<li>Also brings in a Starbucks, a high-limit lounge, and two uniquely themed bars.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Popular mainstay in downtown Las Vegas, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casinousa.com\/news\/el-cortez-casino-turns-to-a-youtuber-to-bring-in-foot-traffic\">El Cortez Hotel &#038; Casino<\/a><\/strong>, has just completed a $20 million expansion that added a fresh five to the historic property.<\/p>\n<p>The renovation represents the latest step in a multi-year project aimed at preserving the hotel\u2019s old-school Vegas charm while also bringing important updates via state-of-the-art comforts and style for today\u2019s visitors.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"new-10000-sq-ft-gaming-area-and-200-extra-slot-machines\">New 10,000-sq ft Gaming Area and 200 Extra Slot Machines<\/h2>\n<p>One of the main highlights of the expansion is the <strong>brand-new 10,000-square-foot gaming area<\/strong>, which will now be hosting close to 200 additional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casinousa.com\/games\/slots\">slot machines<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Guests who prefer a more private, upscale experience will be glad to discover the new and stylish high-limit lounge aimed at those looking to up the stakes in a quieter, more refined setting.<\/p>\n<p>The upgrades go far beyond the casino floor. El Cortez has introduced two new bars with completely different vibes. <\/p>\n<p>One is a roulette-themed bar that mimics the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casinousa.com\/games\/roulette\/wheel-and-table\">design of a roulette wheel<\/a>, a fun, immersive nod to casino culture. <\/p>\n<p>The second, a \u201c<em>show bar<\/em>\u201d, features a stage for live music and a massive 20-by-10-foot screen streaming everything from sports to music videos.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position:relative;height:0;padding-bottom:56.25%\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ABIi52V3HSo?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0?ecver=2\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"position:absolute;width:100%;height:100%;left:0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"full-service-starbucks-addition\">Full-Service Starbucks Addition<\/h2>\n<p>June 2024 saw the arrival of a full-service Starbucks, a welcome convenience for hotel guests and late-night gamers in need of a caffeine fix. <\/p>\n<p>For those craving something heartier, there\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/hotnoodslv.com\">Hot Noods<\/a> by Chinglish, the property\u2019s new Asian noodle bar. With its sake bombs and casual-but-stylish feel, Hot Noods is a vibrant addition to El Cortez\u2019s dining lineup, offering quick, flavorful dishes in a social setting.<\/p>\n<p>The expansion follows recent upgrades to several parts of the hotel, including the Original 47 rooms, Tower Premium Rooms, and the casino\u2019s restrooms, all part of a broader plan to maintain the property\u2019s historic appeal while stepping up its modern amenities.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>El Cortez continues to evolve, but we never lose sight of our roots<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The casino also expressed its joy for being able to \u201c<em>introduce these exciting additions while staying true to the charm<\/em>\u201d that has turned them into a \u201c<em>downtown favorite for decades<\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>With the new expansion now completed, El Cortez is now more prepared than ever to usher in a new generation of guests, while still catering to the needs of longtime regulars who appreciate the interesting blend of nostalgia and innovation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Summary: El Cortez Hotel &#038; Casino has completed a $20m renovation as part of a multi-year effort to preserve and update the property. 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