Things are constantly changing in Las Vegas. Bigger and better has always been the way in Sin City. According to the Las Vegas Advisor, nine casinos have closed since January 2004 and a few more are expected to go this year.
Since January 1, 2004, the following casinos have closed: Binion's Horseshoe (subsequently reopened as Binion's); Castaways (formerly Showboat); Town Hall; Key Largo; Bourbon Street; Westward Ho; Boardwalk; Lady Luck; and San Remo (subsequently reopened as Hooters).
The Stardust is scheduled to close sometime around the end of this year. The Tropicana is rumored to be closing sometime this year. The Frontier is rumored to be closing sometime next year.
I stayed at the Stardust during a visit last November (I thought it was a great place at a very good value).
I’ve also stayed at the Westward Ho a few times over the years and was surprised it was closed. It was probably the best value I’ve had on the strip.
Las Vegas is becoming more and more expensive. They’re phasing out the $3.95 meals and moving towards award winning chefs and very expensive dinners at fine restaurants. Deals like this won’t be found anymore. The hotels are going more and more up-scale (and expensive) all the time.
I’ll miss the old Las Vegas….but I always look forward to visiting to see what is new.
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