Golden Nugget

The Golden Nugget is downtown Las Vegas's premier resort, blending classic Vegas glamour - a marble lobby, upscale dining - with its famous Tank pool, where a waterslide drops through a shark aquarium (aquarium and slide closed for repairs until summer 2027; the pools stay open). Right on Fremont Street, from $43/night.

Is the Golden Nugget Worth It? Honest Review, Rooms & Rates

The Golden Nugget is the most upscale place to stay in downtown Las Vegas, radiating a classic, polished Vegas glamour from its marble lobby to its contemporary dining. It sits right on the Fremont Street Experience, in the thick of downtown's free concerts, zip line and neon canopy.

Its signature feature is The Tank - a pool built around a 200,000-gallon shark aquarium, with a three-story waterslide that drops straight through it. Important for 2026: the aquarium and the slide are closed for repairs after an inspection found a gap in the tank's seams, with reopening targeted for summer 2027; the surrounding pools, bars and seating stay open in season. Rooms span several towers at downtown-friendly prices, and you trade the Strip's location for lower rates and easy parking. Rates start around $51 a night before fees.

Worth knowing: downtown is a different scene from the Strip - grittier, more compact, more old-school - and it's about a four-mile drive south to the Strip's big resorts. The trade-offs pay off in value: free self-parking for guests, dog-friendly rooms (rare downtown), and the newest Rush Tower rooms rival Strip hotels at a fraction of the rate.

Insider tipIf the shark-tank pool is your reason to book, wait: the aquarium and its waterslide are closed for seam repairs, with reopening targeted for summer 2027. The rest of The Tank and the adjacent adults-only Hideout pool still run seasonally, typically spring through early fall, so a winter stay can arrive to find the pools closed too.
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Rooms

Carson Tower Run of House

Carson Tower Run of House

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This non-smoking room measures 364 square feet and comes with one king or two double beds and a sitting area; the configuration is assigned at check-in. The marble bathroom features a shower/tub combination and a vanity area with a lighted makeup mirror.

Rush Tower King

Rush Tower King

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This 439-square-foot room in the non-smoking Rush Tower comes with a king bed with a pillow-top mattress and feather-down comforter. Rooms have contemporary décor, and many look out over downtown or toward the mountains. The Rush Tower has its own reservation desk, porte-cochère and valet. The bathroom has a combined tub/shower.

Rush Tower Corner Suite

Rush Tower Corner Suite

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This 611-square-foot suite in the non-smoking Rush Tower comes with a king bed with a pillow-top mattress and feather-down comforter. Many corner suites look out over downtown, the mountains or the pool. The Rush Tower has its own reservation desk, porte-cochère and valet. The bathroom pairs an oversized soaking tub with a separate rainfall shower.

Gold Tower King

Gold Tower King

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This 378-square-foot room has one king bed with a pillow-top mattress, feather-down comforter and Egyptian cotton linens. It's centrally located directly above the casino floor in the Gold Tower. There's a tiled entrance, a closet, a desk, a 55-inch LED TV and a vanity area with lighted mirrors. There's a mini-fridge and a Keurig coffee maker with four complimentary pods; the bathroom has a combined tub/shower.

Gold Tower Double

Gold Tower Double

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This 378-square-foot room has two double beds with pillow-top mattresses, feather-down comforters and Egyptian cotton linens. It's centrally located directly above the casino floor in the Gold Tower. There's a tiled entrance, a closet, a desk, a 55-inch LED TV and a vanity area with lighted mirrors. There's a mini-fridge and a Keurig coffee maker with four complimentary pods; the bathroom has a combined tub/shower.

Carson Tower Deluxe King

Carson Tower Deluxe King

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This newly refurbished, non-smoking room measures 364 square feet and comes with one king bed and warm brown-and-beige décor. The marble bathroom features a shower/tub combination and a vanity area with a lighted makeup mirror.

Carson Tower Deluxe Double

Carson Tower Deluxe Double

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This newly refurbished, non-smoking room measures 364 square feet and comes with two double beds and warm brown-and-beige décor. The marble bathroom features a shower/tub combination and a vanity area with a lighted makeup mirror.

Spa Suite

Spa Suite

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This non-smoking 1,200-square-foot suite has one king bed, two leather sectionals, a dining table for four, a wet bar and a spiral staircase connecting its two stories. The bathroom features a whirlpool tub and luxury bath amenities.

Gold Tower Parlor Suite

Gold Tower Parlor Suite

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This 756-square-foot non-smoking suite has separate living and sleeping areas behind two entrance doors, one California king bed, 55-inch LED TVs, a wet bar, a dining table for four and two full bathrooms.

Location

129 East Fremont

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Frequently asked questions

Does the Golden Nugget have the shark tank pool?

Yes, but not at full strength right now. The Tank is a 200,000-gallon shark aquarium inside a three-story pool complex, with an enclosed waterslide that runs straight through it. After a routine inspection found a gap in the tank's seams in spring 2026, the hotel partly drained the aquarium and closed it and the slide for the rest of the 2026 season, with reopening targeted for summer 2027; the other pools, bars and seating stay open.

How far is the Golden Nugget from the Strip?

About two miles south to the top of the Strip at Sahara Avenue, and roughly four miles to the mid-Strip resorts - a 10–15 minute drive or rideshare. In return you're right on the Fremont Street Experience, with its free concerts, neon canopy and the SlotZilla zip line at the door.

Is the Golden Nugget pet-friendly?

Yes - it's one of the few downtown resorts that welcomes dogs: up to two small-to-medium dogs, or one large dog up to 50 lbs. Fees apply, and dog-friendly rooms must be reserved in advance.

Which tower should I book at the Golden Nugget?

The Rush Tower is the newest and quietest, with its own reservation desk, porte-cochère and valet and the best beds and bathrooms. The Gold Tower sits directly above the casino - central but livelier - while the Carson Tower rooms are the most budget-friendly.

Does the Golden Nugget charge a resort fee?

Yes, $46 a night plus tax on top of the room rate; it covers Wi-Fi for two devices, fitness-center access for two (spa wet areas excluded), four bottles of water, self-parking subject to garage space, boarding-pass printing and downtown coupons. Self-parking stays free for guests, though, which softens the blow - and rooms start at just $51 before fees.
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Number of roomsAbout 2,419 rooms, including 171 suites and 9 penthouses, across the Spa, Carson, Rush and Gold towers.
CasinoYes, 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 and Megabucks. The casino also has a poker room and a four-table baccarat pit.
Race & Sports BookYes - a race and sports book with a large LED video wall, booth and lounge seating, a video-poker bar and 24-hour self-service betting kiosks.
RestaurantsVic & Anthony's - Steakhouse Chart House - Seafood Saltgrass - Steakhouse Claim Jumper (CJ) - American Cadillac Mexican Kitchen - Mexican The Grille - American (24 hours Friday to Monday, 7am-3am Tuesday to Thursday) Chick-fil-A - Quick service Starbucks - Cafe
EntertainmentYes - The Showroom, an intimate 600-seat venue, runs year-round concerts, comedy and tribute acts (21+).
NightlifeRush Lounge, Claude's Bar, Troy Liquor Bar, Ice Bar in the lobby, Stage Bar, the Sportsbook Bar and Bar 46 overlooking the Fremont Street Experience. There is also the indoor/outdoor Bar 46 overlooking the Fremont Street Experience.
AttractionsThe Golden Nugget is home to the Hand of Faith, the largest gold nugget on public display in the world. It weighs a massive 61 pounds, 11 ounces and is shown free of charge in the lobby. The pool deck also holds a 200,000-gallon aquarium housing several shark species, part of a three-story pool complex with waterfalls and an enclosed waterslide that passes through the tank. The aquarium and slide are closed for seam repairs, with reopening targeted for summer 2027; the three tiger sharks were moved temporarily to Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay.
PoolThe Tank Pool, a three-story complex built around a 200,000-gallon shark aquarium, with waterfalls and an enclosed waterslide that plunges through the center of the tank. The aquarium and the slide are closed for repairs until a targeted summer 2027 reopening; the other pools, bars and seating at The Tank and the adjacent Hideout remain open in season, typically spring through early fall.
Health club or fitness equipmentFitness facilities available with paid resort fee.
SpaThe Spa & Salon at the Golden Nugget offers: Massages - custom, relaxation, therapeutic and sports Facials - deep cleansing, gentlemen's, custom, hydrating, firming, gel peel and soothing Body treatments - scrubs, body butter wrap, desert toning wrap, golden wrap ritual, Moroccan oil ritual Manicures and pedicures, waxing Salon services - haircuts, hair color, highlights, bridal hair, updo styling, blowout, makeup and beard trims
ShopsYes: The Chocolate Box, Style & Trend, The Black Hole Fan Store and the Essentials sundries shops.
Wedding servicesYes, the Wedding Chapel at Golden Nugget offers a number of wedding ceremony packages and services.
Business centerYes, at the Gold Tower bell desk, open 24 hours - copying, printing, package handling and shipping among other services.
Convention roomsYes, there's more than 37,000 square feet of meeting space to accommodate everything from a private executive summit for five to a gala of 1,300.
Child-care facilitiesNo.
Room serviceYes - limited in-room dining: Friday 6 p.m. to midnight, Saturday 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. to midnight, Sunday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Pets allowedYes, fees apply. Limit two small to medium-sized dogs (2 to 34.9 lbs) or one large dog (35 to 50 lbs). Dog-friendly rooms must be reserved in advance.
In-room Internet accessYes, included in the daily resort fee.
Hotel amenitiesFull spa and salon, laundry, luggage and housekeeping service, safety deposit box and wake-up call.
Parking garageYes, a six-story parking garage. Self-parking is free for registered hotel guests (garage on 1st Street at Bridger, 6 ft 7 in height limit); non-guests pay $25 a day Monday to Thursday and $50 Friday to Sunday. Gold Valet is $20 per vehicle per day, 24 hours.
RV parkNo.
Shuttle service to the airportNo. Airport transfers can be arranged through an outside company for a fee.
Shuttle service to the stripNo.
Wheelchair accessible roomsYes.
Check-in time4 p.m. Early check-in is available for a one-time fee of $30 to $50, subject to availability.
Check-out time11 a.m.
Minimum age to reserve a room18 years.
PoliciesThe maximum total number of guests (adults and children) in a room is four. There is an extra-person fee of $20 per night for the third guest and $20 per night for the fourth.
Incidental chargesThe hotel requires a credit card or a cash deposit at check-in for incidental charges.
Prices From$43
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