Binion's Gambling Hall and Hotel
Binion's Gambling Hall was a staple of old-time Las Vegas gambling. Now owned by Harrah's, it no longer hosts the World Series of Poker, but still pays tribute to its past in the Hall of Fame Poker Room. Photographs of poker legends throughout history are mixed in among the flat-screen televisions on the walls. The casino houses one of Las Vegas' best steakhouses, Binion's Ranch Steak House on the 24th floor. Also on the 24th floor is the Top of the World Pool, which gives guests of Binion's and the Four Queens an amazing view of the mountains from the sundeck.
Binion's Gambling Hall and Hotel
128 E. Fremont St.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
(800) 937-6537
binions.com
California Hotel and Casino
Each of the California Hotel and Casino's 781 rooms is decorated with a Hawaiian theme, complete with white plantation shutters covering the windows and tropical prints on the furniture. The rooftop swimming pool gives guests a great view overlooking the rest of downtown Las Vegas. Dining options include the Pasta Pirate Italian restaurant, Redwood Bar and Grill steakhouse, and casual dining in the coffee shop. The hotel has a free shuttle that takes guests to Sam's Town on the Boulder Highway and several locations on the Las Vegas Strip between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. each day.
California Hotel and Casino
12 Ogden Ave.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
(800) 634-6255
thecal.com
Four Queens
If you want to get the full downtown experience on your next Las Vegas golf trip, stay at the Four Queens. This 700-room casino hotel is right in the heart of Fremont Street, giving you a great view of the nightly light and music show. The newly-remodeled hotel offers regular rooms, petite suites, deluxe suites and Jacuzzi suites. The suites have in-room refrigerators, flat-screen televisions and a separate sitting area. The Four Queens is also the home of Hugo's Cellar, one of the best gourmet restaurants in Las Vegas.
Four Queens
202 Fremont St.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
(800) 634-6045
fourqueens.com
Golden Nugget
If you want a taste of the Strip's glitz in the low-key atmosphere of downtown, visit the Golden Nugget. The centerpiece of the hotel is its year-round swimming pool and shark aquarium. The 200,000-gallon tank houses fish, stingrays and several varieties of sharks, including brown sharks, zebra sharks and sandtiger sharks. The Golden Nugget's wedding chapel offers guests a view of this beautiful three-story pool complex and aquarium as the knot is tied.
Golden Nugget
129 E. Fremont St.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
(800) 634-3454
goldennugget.com
About The Author
Denise Sullivan has been a professional writer for four years after a long career in business. Her areas of expertise are business, law, gaming, home renovations, gardening, sports, and exercise. She is also a tennis and golf enthusiast and enjoys traveling the Western states.
