Golden Nugget

Name: Golden Nugget
Address: 129 East Fremont, Las Vegas, NV, US
Price range: $51+

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

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 live shark aquarium. Right on Fremont Street, from $51/night.

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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. 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, mind the calendar: The Tank and the adjacent Hideout dayclub are seasonal, typically open spring through early fall, so a winter stay can arrive to find them drained and closed.

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Upcoming Shows

from $33

Impersonators

Gordie Brown

Nightclubs at Golden Nugget

Troy Liquor Bar Nightclub

Rooms

Carson Tower Run of House

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

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

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

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 42-inch flat-screen TV and a vanity area with lighted mirrors. Coffeemakers and coffee are available for an additional charge; the bathroom has a combined tub/shower.

Gold Tower Double

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 42-inch flat-screen TV and a vanity area with lighted mirrors. Coffeemakers and coffee are available for an additional charge; the bathroom has a combined tub/shower.

Carson Tower Deluxe King

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

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

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

This non-smoking suite features a pillow-top king or queen bed with luxury linens and a 42-inch TV. The wet bar is a good place to unwind at the end of the day, and the spacious bathroom features a whirlpool tub.

Location

129 East Fremont

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Frequently asked questions

Does the Golden Nugget have the shark tank pool?

Yes — The Tank is a 200,000-gallon aquarium home to several shark species, and its three-story pool complex has an enclosed waterslide that plunges straight through the tank. It's the one pool no Strip resort can match.

How far is the Golden Nugget from the Strip?

About four miles south to the top of the Strip — 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, about $35 a night on top of the room rate; it covers in-room WiFi and use of the fitness center. Self-parking stays free for guests, though, which softens the blow — and rooms start at just $51 before fees.

Rating

4.0

Number of rooms2,425 rooms, 171 luxury suites and 9 penthouses.

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 country club-style race and sports book with seven betting stations, multiple flat-screen televisions, 62 plush seats and four booths with private screens.

RestaurantsVic & Anthony's - Steakhouse Chart House - Seafood Saltgrass - Steakhouse Grotto Italian Ristorante - Italian Claim Jumper (CJ) - American Cadillac Mexican Kitchen - Mexican The Grille - American (7am-3am) 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 and the International Beer Bar. 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 alongside a second nugget weighing 13 pounds. 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.

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 Tank and the adjacent Hideout dayclub are seasonal, typically open from 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, there are four shops: d'Oro jewelry and watch shop, The Chocolate Box, Nineteen Forty-Six and Style + Trend.

Wedding servicesYes, the Wedding Chapel at Golden Nugget offers a number of wedding ceremony packages and services.

Business centerYes, in the South Tower — faxing, copying, internet access and FedEx 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 serviceNo.

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 hotel guests; otherwise it's $5 per hour, capped at $20 per day.

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 time3 p.m.

Check-out time11 a.m.

Minimum age to reserve a room21 years.

PoliciesThe maximum total number of guests (adults and children) in a room is four. There is an extra-person fee of $30 per person, per night, for the fourth guest.

Incidental chargesThe hotel requires a credit card or a cash deposit at check-in for incidental charges.

Prices From$51

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