
It feels like a proper, well-run hotel but less overwhelming than some of the bigger hotels on the Strip. You don’t need a property map to find the elevators to your room. It’s big, with over 2,000 rooms, yet the casino, restaurants, bars, and shops are all relatively easy to access. The Chart House has really exemplary service and you can enjoy tuna, calamari and oysters in front of the aquarium.How did it strike you on arrival? Situated right on Fremont Street with a bedazzled lit-up exterior that you can’t miss, The Golden Nugget is the most “Strip-like” hotel and casino downtown. You can then comfort yourself by moving onto their in-house fish food restaurants.

The largest aquarium faces the resort’s swimming pool and actually includes a slide through it, for those who really want to be scared witless. Like something straight from a Bond film, the resort is built around two aquariums with rays, tropical fish and full grown sharks. The other thing this place is most famous for is its sharks. When you collect your winnings, there is actually an ATM that offers you the option of withdrawing gold instead of cash, which is so very Vegas. It’s golden benevolence will make you feel lucky. It was found in Australia and weighs over 27 kg. The place earns its name from its chief treasure: in its lobby you will find the world’s largest gold nugget on display, known as the Hand of Faith. Built in 1946, this place is basically ancient history in the brief, bright history of Las Vegas. Found on Fremont Street, it’s the largest hotel and casino in the downtown area, with no fewer than 2,419 deluxe guest rooms and suites.

Polished brass and white leather seats mark this out as downtown’s classiest address. There’s always an elevator to get you up and down!Īs if the name was not clear enough, this is a luxurious place, even by Las Vegas standards. If you want to stay here, bear one thing in mind when choosing your room: the higher you are, the quieter it will be.
