The Fiesta Rancho Hotel is located just off of Las Vegas' famous strip and has rooms starting at $25 (2010 rates). The 100-room hotel offers double and king-sized beds, connecting rooms, on-demand movies, high-speed Internet and an outdoor swimming pool. In addition to the low, basic rates, the hotel has package deals for people who book early or want special arrangements like a bed and breakfast package or a date night. Dining options include a Denny's, which is open 24-hours, a Mexican restaurant and a fiesta buffet. The Sobe Ice Arena is attached to the hotel so guests can easily enjoy skating lessons or watch local hockey games. Fridays and Saturdays are skate nights and have live music and games.
Fiesta Rancho Hotel
2400 N. Rancho Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89130
702-631-7000
fiestarancholasvegas.com
This hotel is in downtown Las Vegas on Las Vegas Boulevard and has 2010 rates starting at $40. Rooms have either one king bed or two queen beds, iPod docking station, TV and air conditioning. The hotel has a casino, outdoor pool, restaurant and bar. The Golden Grill is open all day and offers American-style food for low prices. One of the main features is a 12-oz prime rib dinner for $6. Joe's NY Pizza is also in-house which is open 24-hours a day and uses homemade sauce and dough on the pizza.
Gold Spike Hotel & Casino
217 Las Vegas Blvd. N.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
866-600-8600
goldspike.com
El Cortez Hotel has a downtown location and has room rates starting at $45 a night, as of 2010. The cheapest rooms include the EC Vintage Queen which is decorated with 1940s nostalgia and tries to reflect the era when Bugsy Siegel owned the hotel. Other rooms have two queen beds or one king. A Jacuzzi suite also is available and features a two-person tub, king bed and two TVs. In addition to the low, basic rates, the hotel has extras like an airport shuttle, coupon for a free bottle of wine and complimentary entry into the daily slot tournament. Monthly prizes include a free duffel bag draw and two nights for free if you win a jackpot of over $1,200. Several dining options include the Flame Steakhouse, which features prime rib, steak and seafood dinners; Cafe Cortez, which offers deli items and pastries; a food court; room service and food delivery to the casino.
El Cortez Hotel & Casino
600 E. Fremont St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
800-634-6703
ecvegas.com
