Downtowner Boutique Hotel

Name: Downtowner Boutique Hotel
Address: 129 N. 8th St., Las Vegas, NV, US
Price range: $39+

Reviewed by the Las Vegas Guide editorial team · Updated July 2026

The Downtowner Boutique Hotel is a renovated retro motel in downtown's Fremont East district, with simple rooms, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a free putting course and a 24-hour lobby bar. Self-parking is included and Fremont Street is a short walk away — a no-frills budget base, not a Strip resort.

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Is the Downtowner Boutique Hotel Worth It? Honest Review, Rooms & Rates

The Downtowner Boutique Hotel is a renovated retro motel in downtown Las Vegas that leans into its classic-Americana character, trading resort polish for a walkable spot in the Fremont East entertainment district. Its refreshed rooms are spread across a small cluster of two-story buildings, and the old-school perk of self-parking right outside your door still stands.

On site there's a laid-back outdoor pool, a fitness center, a free 6-hole "Putters Paradise" putting course and a 24-hour lobby bar, plus complimentary morning coffee from 6 to 11 a.m. The Downtown Container Park and the Fremont East bars are just a couple of blocks away, the Fremont Street Experience canopy is a short walk on, and the Gold Spike — with its games-filled Backyard — sits next door.

It is still a no-frills budget property: rooms are simple, the pool is basic, and the lively downtown setting can get noisy after dark. A mandatory nightly amenity fee bundles self-parking and Wi-Fi, so the all-in cost runs above the low headline rate, and there's no on-site restaurant beyond the bar and coffee station. For travelers who want a cheap, characterful downtown base within walking distance of Fremont Street rather than Strip-style resort amenities, it's a practical choice.

Insider tipBook by building: the Fairway queens sit in the main building with fully remodeled tub-and-shower baths, while the Clubhouse rooms are across the street — steps from the pool and putting course — and include a bunkroom that sleeps up to four when friends split the cost.

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Rooms

Fairway Double Queen

A 226-square-foot room in the main building with two queen beds, a flat-screen TV and complimentary Wi-Fi. The bathroom has been fully remodeled with a combined tub and shower, and self-parking sits just outside.

Fairway Queen

The same 226-square-foot main-building layout scaled for one or two guests, with a single queen bed, a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. Its updated bathroom pairs a tub and shower, and you can park a few steps from the door.

Location

129 N. 8th St.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the Downtowner Boutique Hotel charge a resort fee?

Yes — a mandatory $22.60 per room, per night amenity fee is added at check-in, bundling self-parking and in-room Wi-Fi. Because it's charged on top of the low headline rate, budget the all-in nightly cost rather than the teaser price.

Is parking free at the Downtowner?

There's no separate parking charge; self-parking is folded into the nightly amenity fee and is often right outside your room. It's surface parking only — no garage and no valet.

Is breakfast included?

No full breakfast is served, but complimentary coffee is out in the lobby every morning from 6 to 11 a.m., and the 24-hour lobby bar covers drinks the rest of the day. There's no on-site restaurant beyond that.

Is the Downtowner on the Las Vegas Strip?

No — it's a downtown property in the Fremont East district on North 8th Street, about four miles from the Strip. The Fremont Street Experience canopy is a short walk away, with the Downtown Container Park and Fremont East bars a couple of blocks off.

What's the difference between the Fairway and Clubhouse rooms?

Fairway rooms (queen or double queen) are 226-square-foot layouts in the main building, each with a fully remodeled tub-and-shower bathroom and parking a few steps away. Clubhouse rooms sit in a separate building across the street, closest to the pool and putting course, and include a bunkroom that sleeps up to four.

What do I need to check in at the Downtowner?

You must be at least 21 and pay with a valid credit card — prepaid cards of any kind are refused — and a $100 refundable incidentals deposit is held at check-in. Check-in is 3 p.m., check-out 11 a.m.; the hotel is pet-free and entirely non-smoking.

Rating

3.7

Number of rooms88.

CasinoNo.

Race & Sports BookNo.

RestaurantsNo. There is a 24-hour lobby bar and complimentary morning coffee, but no full-service restaurant.

EntertainmentNo.

NightlifeYes. A 24-hour lobby bar is on site, and the adjacent Gold Spike adds more bars and a games-filled Backyard with cornhole, beer pong, Jenga, chess, shuffleboard and more.

AttractionsA free 6-hole "Putters Paradise" putting course on site.

PoolYes, one outdoor pool.

Health club or fitness equipmentYes, an on-site fitness center.

SpaNo.

ShopsNo.

Wedding servicesNo.

Business centerNo.

Convention roomsNo.

Child-care facilitiesNo.

Room serviceNo.

Pets allowedNo.

In-room Internet accessYes, complimentary Wi-Fi (included in the nightly amenity fee).

Hotel amenitiesFree Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a free 6-hole putting course, a 24-hour lobby bar, complimentary morning coffee from 6 to 11 a.m., and free self-parking.

Parking garageNo, surface self-parking only.

RV parkNo.

Shuttle service to the airportNo.

Shuttle service to the stripNo.

Wheelchair accessible roomsNo.

Check-in time3 p.m.

Check-out time11 a.m.

Minimum age to reserve a room21 years.

PoliciesNo pets. All rooms are non-smoking.

Incidental chargesA $100 refundable deposit is taken at check-in to cover incidentals. Payment must be made with a valid credit card; prepaid cards of any type are not accepted.

Prices From$39

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