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| - Stayed at the El Cortez Cabana Suites on a recent trip to Las Vegas. The hotel is housed in a separate building from the rest of the El Cortez - basically across of Ogden. Check-in occurs at the El Cortez's lobby, which is a short walk from the parking garage and EC Cabana Suites entrance. Security is constantly present to ensure that the walk is not too intimidating.
You will need your room key to gain access to the EC Cabana Suites building. Upon entering, you are greeted with a cool looking lobby with couches, a tv, and a few other amenities. Elevators are to the left, the fitness center is down the hallway, and so is the ice bucket.
I booked a Super Suite room, but I'm not so sure that it was worth it. The room is big, but a lot of it is just empty space. The room itself is a funky green color, which took a little getting use to, and eventually grew on us. The bathroom was very elegant and clean, and had a large shower stall. The room had a king bed, and a large lcd tv. For the low low price of just 35 a night upgrade, the EC Cabana Suites is quite the bargain - I've spent more on Motel 6's per night than this place! If you are looking for a premium room product, at a bargain basement price, the El Cortez Cabana Suite is for you!
Location: Overall, the El Cortez's location does feel a little disconnected from the rest of downtown (Fremont Street Experience). It is located about a block away from the canopy. It is, however, located within the Fremont East Arts District, which had its pluses and minuses. While this area does feel (at times) like it is turning the corner (bars, hipster coffee shops, restaurants), it still has a ways to go (too many beggars and drunks roaming around).
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