Plaza Hotel & Casino

Name: Plaza Hotel & Casino
Address: 1 Main Street, Las Vegas, NV, US
Price range: $43+

Reviewed by the Vegas Guide editorial team · Updated October 2026

The Plaza is a retro downtown landmark at the head of Fremont Street, built in 1971 on the old Union Pacific railroad site and seen in films from Casino to Back to the Future Part II. Expect '70s character, the glass-domed Oscar's Steakhouse and affordable rooms, from $43/night.

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Is the Plaza Las Vegas Worth It? Honest Review, Rooms & Rates

Built in 1971 on the historic site of the Union Pacific Railroad Station, the Plaza is a true piece of downtown Vegas history - it even appeared in films like Casino and Back to the Future Part II. Its dazzling, dome-fronted entrance and cool '70s retro vibe give it a character the modern Strip can't match.

The glass-domed Oscar's Steakhouse is a local institution, and the rooms are comfortable and affordable. It anchors the top of the Fremont Street Experience, slightly away from the busiest blocks but still walkable to everything downtown, with free self-parking. Rates start around $32 a night.

Practical notes: the nightly resort fee is $39 plus 13% tax (about $44 all-in) and covers covered self-parking for up to two vehicles per reservation, the rooftop pool and the gym - non-guests pay about $10–$25 a day to park. The Strip is roughly four miles south: the Deuce bus runs 24/7 from the east end of Fremont Street, and a rideshare takes 10–15 minutes; there is no hotel shuttle. The rooftop deck holds a heated pool, a hot tub and 15 pickleball courts; the pool is for registered guests only, but anyone can pay to book court time, and on summer Friday nights the hotel launches free fireworks that rooms facing Main Street will hear.

Insider tipFor the remodeled rooms, book the "Luxe Room" by name - the cheaper "Deluxe Run of House" rate lets the front desk assign whatever room and floor is open at check-in, so only the Luxe guarantees the 2019 refresh's walk-in shower and 49-inch TV (a mini-fridge comes in the Deluxe rooms too).

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Restaurants at Plaza Hotel & Casino

Oscar's Steakhouse Steakhouse · $$$

Rooms

Deluxe Room - Run of House

This 325-square-foot room comes with either one king or two queen beds (assigned at check-in) with triple sheeting, a flat-screen TV and a bathroom with a combined tub/shower. Run of House means the exact room and floor are assigned at check-in, so views and locations vary.

Luxe Room

Added in the Plaza's 2019 room upgrade, this 325-square-foot room comes with either one king or two queen beds. Amenities include a 49-inch TV, a work desk, an in-room safe, an iron and ironing board, a mini-fridge and USB charging ports. The bathroom has a walk-in shower.

Deluxe Room Two Queen

This 325-square-foot room sleeps up to four with two queen beds with triple sheeting. It also includes a flat-screen TV, an in-room safe and bath amenities; the bathroom has a combined tub/shower.

Location

1 Main Street

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Plaza's resort fee cover?

The resort fee is $39 per night plus 13% tax, about $44 all-in. It bundles covered self-parking for up to two vehicles per reservation, access to the rooftop pool and the gym, and in-room WiFi - so for guests who drive, the parking alone offsets much of the fee.

How do you get from the Plaza to the Strip?

The center Strip is roughly four miles south. The 24/7 Deuce bus stops at the east end of the Fremont Street canopy, at Las Vegas Boulevard - about a four-block walk from the Plaza, a rideshare runs about 10-15 minutes, and there is no hotel shuttle to either the Strip or the airport.

Does the Plaza have room service?

No, there's no in-room dining. But the ground floor covers late nights on its own: Subway is open 24 hours and Pinkbox Doughnuts runs almost around the clock, so food is a few steps from your room at any hour.

Can non-guests use the Plaza's rooftop pool and pickleball courts?

Half and half. The pool is open only to registered hotel guests, but anyone can book the pickleball courts - $20 per person per hour with a Nevada ID, $30 for other visitors, free for hotel guests with a room key, and paddles rent for $10. Court time and equipment can be reserved for a fee.

Is the Plaza Hotel & Casino pet-friendly?

No. Only ADA-recognized service animals are permitted; emotional-support animals and ordinary pets are not allowed.

Rating

3.7

Number of rooms995.

CasinoYes, an 80,000-square-foot casino with table games ranging from blackjack, craps and roulette to free bet blackjack, more than 500 slot and video poker machines, a live keno lounge and downtown Las Vegas's only bingo room, which runs six sessions daily.

Race & Sports BookYes, the William Hill Race & Sports Book - with more than 75 screens (Circa, three blocks east, now has downtown's largest book).

RestaurantsOscar's Steakhouse - steaks and seafood in the glass dome; Hash House A Go Go - oversized American breakfasts and comfort food; Fresh Mexican Grill - Mexican; Coffee Bar - café with locally roasted coffee; Pinkbox Doughnuts - open almost around the clock; Subway - sandwiches, 24 hours. A Five Guys is slated to join the lineup in 2026.

EntertainmentThe Plaza Showroom hosts live productions and tribute shows, summer brings free Friday-night fireworks over Main Street, and the outdoor CORE Arena stages rodeos, monster-truck events and festivals.

NightlifeThe Carousel Bar, an outdoor bar under the porte-cochère styled as a life-size carousel facing the Fremont Street Experience, has Nevada's only outdoor video poker; inside are the Omaha Bar and the Sportsbook Bar, plus Hogs & Heifers Outpost, a pop-up of the famed saloon that opened in January 2026.

AttractionsThe Plaza Hotel & Casino is located at the west end of Fremont Street Experience. It is also only a short distance from The Smith Center.

PoolThe Pool at the Plaza sits on a 70,000-square-foot rooftop deck with a heated pool, a hot tub, cabana and daybed rentals, a full bar and a food truck serving burgers, pizza and salads. Alongside it are 14 permanent pickleball courts plus a championship court, with $10 paddle rentals and reservable court time - free for hotel guests, $20 per person per hour for Nevada residents and $30 for other visitors. The pool is open to registered hotel guests only, but non-guests can book the courts.

Health club or fitness equipmentYes. The Plaza Gym is open daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.; access is included in the resort fee.

SpaNo.

ShopsYes, there's a gift shop and Rocco's Imported Tobaccos. Las Vegas Premium Outlets - North is also only minutes away.

Wedding servicesYes, the Plaza Hotel & Casino has a wedding chapel that offers personally tailored wedding packages.

Business centerThere is a self-serve business internet kiosk (with limitations) that is open 24 hours.

Convention roomsYes, there is more than 25,000 square feet of convention and meeting space -- including a 19,000-square-foot ballroom.

Child-care facilitiesNo.

Room serviceNo.

Pets allowedNo - only ADA service animals are permitted.

In-room Internet accessYes, it's included in the daily resort fee.

Hotel amenitiesA car rental desk, maid service, luggage service and wake-up calls.

Parking garageYes, a covered parking garage. Self-parking for registered hotel guests is included in the resort fee (up to two standard vehicles per reservation); non-guests pay about $10 per day Sunday-Thursday and $25 on Friday and Saturday. Oversized-vehicle parking in the open lot starts at $20 per day.

Free ParkingParking for hotel guests is included in the resort fee (up to two vehicles per reservation). Daily rates for non-guests are about $10 Sunday-Thursday and $25 on Friday and Saturday.

RV parkNo.

Shuttle service to the airportNo.

Shuttle service to the stripNo.

Wheelchair accessible roomsYes.

Check-in time4 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.

Incidental chargesHotel requires a credit card or debit card for a $100 deposit upon check-in for incidental charges.

Prices From$43

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