The El Cortez Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas has completed a $20 million property-wide expansion as part of an ongoing, multi-year transformation.
This phase of the project included improvements to the casino, new bars, a new restaurant and a Starbucks coffee shop.
Visitors will now have access to 10,000 square feet of additional gaming space, according to 3News. This includes a new high-limit lounge and 200 more slot machines.
Two new bars have also been introduced to the casino floor. One bar has been designed to resemble a giant roulette wheel, while the other is a show-style bar, featuring a large screen for live sports and other content.
Meanwhile, a new restaurant will also launch at the El Cortez Hotel & Casino. Hot Noods, an Asian noodle bar, will be based near the casino. In addition, coffeehouse giant Starbucks has opened a new shop inside the Las Vegas venue.
El Cortez Remains Committed to its Roots
The latest developments follow earlier improvements to accommodation at the venue. Work has recently taken place on Original 47 Rooms, Tower Premium Rooms and bathrooms on the casino floor.
The venue also said it remains committed to celebrating its history as one of the oldest casinos in Las Vegas. The casino first opened its doors in the city’s Downtown area in 1941.
Such is the casino’s legacy that in February 2013, the building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is also one of just a handful of Las Vegas casinos that allows players to livestream their table games play on YouTube.
