A fixture of Fremont Street for 60 years, the Golden Nugget Las Vegas remains one of the city's classiest resorts, featuring
plush accommodations, sumptuous dining and fast-paced casino action. With the first phase of a $100 million renovation project
complete, the Golden Nugget only improves with time.
True to its name, everything about the Golden Nugget Las Vegas glimmers like precious metal -- that includes the Hand of Faith,
the largest single nugget of gold in the world, which is displayed (free of charge) inside the hotel. From a signature gold-leaf
facade and marbleized lobby to its nearly 2,000 luxuriously appointed rooms, all elements of this classic property exude sophistication.
An all-new, modern Gold Rush Tower will add 500 rooms in November 2009.
The resort's newest jewel is a 200,000-gallon aquarium, the centerpiece of the new three-story pool complex, called The Tank.
An enclosed water slide speeds swimmers through the colorful reef habitat, which includes several shark species, stingrays
and fish.
Views of The Tank can be enjoyed along with and classic Vegas elegance in some of the Golden Nugget's eateries, including
Grotto Ristorante and The Buffet. Other options include the premier steakhouse Vic & Anthony's and the Cantonese-American temptations at Lillie's Noodle House.
It should go without saying that the Golden Nugget's centerpiece is its 36,000-square-foot casino, where the real action takes
place. Gamblers of all levels will find something to challenge their dollar here, either on the main casino floor, in the
high limit slot salon, in the poker room or perhaps at the hotel's country-club-style race and sports book.
Also, take some time out to step into luxury at The Spa at the Golden Nugget or catch a show in the 600-seat theater, The Showroom. RUSH Lounge, meanwhile, offers signature cocktails and ambient music
in an intimate, modern atmosphere.
So, even though the dazzling light show of the Fremont Street Experience may be just steps away from the resort, it's the Golden Nugget that truly is the brightest attraction in downtown Las Vegas.
Golden Nugget Details
Number of rooms: 2,425 rooms, 171 luxury suites and 9 penthouses.
Casino: Yes, 38,000 square feet. There are approximately 1,200 slot and video poker machines and 50 table games. Casino games include
Blackjack, Caribbean Stud Poker, Craps, Keno, Let It Ride, Pai Gow Poker, Poker, Roulette Slots, Baccarat and Megabucks. The
casino has a poker room.
Race & sports book: Yes, a country-club-style race and sports book, equipped with seven betting stations, multiple plasma televisions, 62 plush seats and four booths with private screens.
Attractions: The Golden Nugget is home to the Hand of Faith, the largest single nugget of gold in the world. It weighs a massive 61 pounds,
11 ounces and is displayed (free of charge) with another nugget weighing 13 pounds. The resort also has a 200,000-gallon aquarium
located on the pool deck. This aquarium houses several shark species and is part of a three-story pool complex complete with
waterfalls and an enclosed waterslide that passes through the aquarium.
Pool: Yes. The Tank features one pool and one Jacuzzi, as well as a 200,000-gallon aquarium, the centerpiece of the resort's pool complex.
Convention rooms: Yes, 14 rooms totaling 36,000 square feet and rooms ranging in size from 510 to 11,040 square feet.
Business center: Yes, located in the South Tower. Facilities offer faxing, copying, high-speed Internet (T1) capabilities and shipping through
FedEx among other services.
In-room internet access: Each room has both wired and wireless dial-up and high-speed internet access (for a fee).
Shuttle service to the airport: Shuttle service to and from the airport available for a fee from an outside company.
Shuttle service to the Strip: No.
Standard room amenities: Air conditioning, alarm clock, hair dryer, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, pay-per-view movies, telephone and voice
mail, remote-controlled cable TV, electronic door locks and radio.
Hotel amenities: Beauty salon, laundry, luggage and maid service, safety deposit box and wake-up call.
Check-in time: 3 p.m.
Check-out time: 11 a.m.
Minimum age to reserve a room: 18 years.
Policies: The maximum total number of guests (adults and children) in a room is four.
Incidental charges: Hotel requires a credit card or a cash deposit for incidental charges.
"Classic old Las Vegas. Made for the vacationer who wants to gamble, enjoy great food and comfortable rooms, and be close
to the Fremont Street Experience."
Anonymous
Most Helpful Unfavorable Review
"Nice hotel located downtown but if you want nightlife and shopping not the place to stay."