LAS VEGAS
What happens in Vegas started at Golden Gate Hotel & Casino. The history of Las Vegas’ original casino, which opened its doors at One Fremont Street in 1906, spans the roaring 20s, Prohibition, the Rat Pack era and now the 21st century. And the landmark boutique property is now celebrating the completion of its first major expansion in 50 years.
Staying true to its roots, the Golden Gate’s contemporary look draws inspiration from its colorful past:
- Its new 35,000-square-foot, five-story luxury addition boasts 14 hotel suites designed as a tribute to notable guests like Frank, Sammy and Dean;
- Two vintage-showgirl-inspired penthouses encompass the entire fifth floor;
- An expanded casino floor features a new 1920s flapper-inspired high-limit gaming room, complemented by Golden Gate’s playful dancing dealers;
- A new lobby is lit by a vintage “Hotel” sign that previously adorned Golden Gate’s Main Street exterior, and features hotel artifacts including original 1907 gaming ledgers, an authentic model of Vegas’ first telephone and Prohibition-era whiskey bottles found in the walls during construction;
- The building’s original façade has been restored with the addition of a modern digital marquee and contemporary LED lighting accents representing pinstripes from the roaring 20s. Golden Gate’s new porte-cochere offers the most convenient parking in downtown Las Vegas.
“The expansion and renovation of the Golden Gate preserves and enhances a Las Vegas legacy – not only this classic 106-year-old building, but the Las Vegas spirit and the mystique it embodies,” said President and Co-owner Mark Brandenburg. “Throughout the renovations, our goal was clear: remain true to our vintage Vegas character and deliver an experience that is original, people-centric and bursting with energy.”
