I had a wonderful stay. I arrived a bit too early to check in, as in the night before so i had to pay extra to stay at "The Ogden House" a little hotel across the street from the cortez. It was very dingy but liveable for me. Reminded me of a rent by the hour motel somewhere but it was suitable for a few hours of sleep. Then I went and checked into the El Cortez. A WORLD apart. I stayed in their vintage rooms right up the stairs from the casino.
I would stay here again and plan to since I got 2 free nights in September for staying 2 nights in August.