Golden Gate Hotel & Casino

A dump. Rooms are made for dwarfs! Fremont street bands rock through the rooms facing Fremont til 2−4am. Most rooms have no tub just a mini shower that look like they have lead pipes. Swamp coolers in 115 degree heat yeah that gets it down to 95. Elevator door almost took my hand off when I tried to stop it… A Dump!

Stayed there for 4 nights due to business in Vegas. I personally dislike downtown Las Vegas, but I’ll try my best to be fair to the hotel. The service was great, and because I was there for business I did not have a chance to enjoy the casino so I cannot say anything regarding the entertainment portion of the hotel. The rooms however are on the smaller side. I had a «queen size» bed which is truly a full size– which is fine. The room didn’t have a desk which was an inconvenience but I understand that most visitors won’t really need one. The price is dirt cheap and honestly, you get more than what you pay considering it being cheaper than some motels. The hotel is old… A bit too old. My shower had a hint of a sour smell probably because there wasn’t a fan in the bathroom or good ventilation for the entire room for that matter. There wasn’t a fridge in the room also. The atmosphere was a bit gloomy but at least the housecleaning ladies were nice. Overall, the hotel is OK. But remember that it is cheap for a reason.

This is the first time I’ve stayed at Golden Gate and it’s a neat place. The hotel rooms are a bit cramped and not very soundproof. At least not the rooms facing Freemont street. While there are bands performing on the Main Street stage, the noise is SO LOUD that even with the windows closed and blinds shut, it sounds just as loud in the room as if you were down on the street listening to the performances.
Other than that, the casino is spacious and the music that they play is always new and fresh. DuPars restaurant is always open and has AMAZING food! Huge portions that are well worth the price! I’d stay here again just not facing Freemont street.

Off Freemont lies a very historic and very classy casino, it has some beautiful décor and a tastefully done casino floor with all the lights and bells you’d expect it to have. The music was loud and fun, and the atmosphere was PARTY.
I loved that on the walls they had the history of the place, that they let you know how long they’ve been around and they want you to know that they’re part of VEGAS history, baby. Right down to the old style slot machines lined up for display.
I was not a guest of the hotel, I only used my money to play in the casino and enjoyed it!

My one star says it all. Horrible horrible run down hotel. Please do not stay here. There where dead bugs! Disgusting.

I just got back home from a three night stay at the Golden Gate Casino. Everything was great. The front desk clerk Jenny who checked us in was really amiable and provided us a quick no hassle check in. She even remembered our room numbers two days later. We were booked into the newly remodeled suites which are fantastic. They are studios with a large sectional sofa and either a queen or king size bed. No tubs but great showers. The hotel provided k-​cups for the in room coffee maker. The strip hotels charge like 8 $ from the mini bar for them but here they were included. I loved that. We also ate at Dupars a few times and although they do get busy the food was really good.
My friend and I love the casino and its players club. At night its really high energy with really loud music. No doubt to compete with all the blaring music outside. I tended to gamble mostly during the day as the loud music got to me after a while. Next time I’ll bring ear plugs. Its really a fun hotel and casino. It’s small which I think is great. You can go from to casino to room or back in just a couple of minutes. It takes a half an hour at ceasars.
All in all it was a great experience. We especially liked Jenny at the front desk and Chris W. was our host and did a fantastic job.
We can’t wait to go back.

One of the most historic places downtown. Really good values on food. I believe one of the few hotels where you can get an authentic old room where you need to climb stairs to get to your room. If you are really into learning about a small piece of Las Vegas history rather than choosing your hotel based on whether or not you think your hotel of choice will wow your friends when you post pictures of in on Facebook — this place might be for you.
In such a big city like Las Vegas it is easy to feel lost. Like you are on of thousands and thousands of people where nobody will remember you. Not the case here. Go to their restaurant and by the second time the server will remember you. Go to Vegas every month? I guarantee somebody will remember you by your second or third visit. I really do like smaller places like the Cromwell. These big mega resorts are so overrated.
If you are on the fence when it comes to downtown or the strip as the location for your hotel both have positive attributes. The strip has more stuff that will wow you — volcanoes, fountains, an Eiffel Tower. Downtown is intimate. Everything is close. Need to walk to Walgreen’s? If you are downtown its a short walk even if your at the opposite end at the Plaza. If you are on the strip depending where your at getting to a Walgreen’s for some odd thing you might have to make a day of it.
If you can I would recommend 2 days center strip and then 2 days downtown. If you want the nicest room and a budget isn’t an issue go for the Golden Nugget. If you value a nice intimate place and like vintage — there is no better place than this.

Unfortunately, we really loved the atmosphere and the dealers were fun but watch your drinks. We got dosed with something and didn’t realize until we got back to our hotel. Not necessarily the casinos fault but more a description of their clientele. Thank god that I wasn’t a single girl out there by herself.

Passable cheapish room midweek if you’re just looking to sleep (about $ 45 after resort fee thru Hotwire). Review is just for the hotel, not the casino, haven’t really spent any time down there.
Hotel was originally built in 1906 and it reminds me strongly of the old SROs in San Francisco I’ve stayed at that started out as lodging for sailors, just with a private bathroom and less crazy neighbors here. Very small, some old-​school fixtures, thin walls but if it’s the warm season you can just run the air all night for pretty good white noise. And at least they don’t seem to have conjoining doors. Rooms opposite Fremont are otherwise reasonably quiet, Fremont speakers reduced to a dull thump from there.
If you absolutely need something for a one-​nighter downtown midweek just to sleep and do nothing else it’s worth looking at. Sparse on the amenities though — you have to go all the way over to the D for the fitness center, and it’s the first place I’ve stayed that they don’t leave water cups in the room! Bring a water bottle so you don’t get stuck buying a $ 2 soda can out in the hall. WiFi also free for only one device, $ 10 for each additional.

we booked this hotel in combination with a flight via Expedia. It was for my friends wedding but we had a budget. I am local and know this hotel is great location and good value.
The check in was fast, not super friendly but hey :)
the room was small but clean. The bathroom is cute and it was clean!
Everything hardware is old and authentic. I think you get a good value.
the bed is a bit old though, it was sinking in a lot for my husband, i think it is a spring mattress. I did sleep ok
Bad thing though: ask for a room NOT facing the alley! the dump truck will pick up trash EVERY day at 7am!!! And it is super loud!
The restaurant is good to have and lines can be long but worth it.
I would stay again and I would recommend all my out of town friends. It is a good value and a historic part of the city!

My husband and I stayed for 2 nights in what felt like a jail cell. The room that was a so call «Deluxe» which we had to pay an addtional $ 33 dollars because our original room was not available. The room was small, the window was like a prison window to high to even look out of, and the blinds didn’t roll up. On top of that, the carpet was completely wet from a leak in the shower that came thru the wall to the outside carpet, in which we stayed the entire time in a room that smelled like mildew. We had advised the front desk and not once did they offer to move us to a different room. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone, so don’t let the photos fool you!

The kudos is not unwarranted on the rest of the casino, but the praise this time around goes to the night staff at the DuPar’s diner for making it one of Vegas’ most comfortable, cosiest and oldest secrets. Knowing I can get tri-​tip stew, a perfectly steamed bun, and a shrimp cocktail at 1:30 in the morning after being on the road all day is probably one of the most endearing things about this crazy town.

This is my Vegas go to hotel
If you are looking for gold toilets and 72 inch flat screens, go to the strip
Golden gate is a throw back
Wooden doors, vintage tile in the bathrooms. The fixtures make you feel like you are in a hotel from the 40’s
Staff is great and dupars has the best pancakes ever
If you are s player the comp program is the top which brings me back again and again

Great casino, horrible hotel. Booked with
for a room with 2 bed, I get there and the front desk tells me that I can’t have a 2 bed room through
and I need to pay $ 20 more. WTF ever, I pay the 20 extra.
Get up to my room, have a nice view of nothing… still who cares. Now it’s kinda hot lets turn the AC on. There’s no AC I paid to sleep in a god damn sauna then I woke up and there was no hot water.
Nightmare, don’t stay there, never stay there.

Horrible! Let’s start with that.
Check in is 3pm (like anywhere else) we arrive at 3pm. And room is not ready unless we want to pay an additional $ 25 for an «upgraded» room.
I’m sorry! But the upgrade should be free since we are waiting, as I write this. Check in at three means your room should be READY!
But at the golden gate it’s not.
Horrible service! I’m sitting in the lobby as they «rush» to clean the room. The room should have been cleaned by 230 knowing more people are coming. We made the reservation in October!!!
This is a joke! We will never stay here again.

Casino actually nicer than i thought it would be. Definately dont feel safe here, security standing around having personal conversations with each other and cursing.

Waaaaah!
My favorite downtown snack bar was taken out!
I really really wanted a bowl (or two, maybe three) of that soup they had there.
At least the hubby got some eye candy. The pretty gals dancing on the tables are still doing their thing.

This place is A-​ok in my book. The rooms and hallways have this vintage charm that you wont find in any new building. Yes, the rooms are smaller than average, but all hotel rooms in that era were small. I experienced no problems at this hotel and everything was clean and updated. No horror stories to share! The hotel is right above the FSE so yes it may get loud if youre on that side of the building, but youre in Vegas… if you want to go to bed at 7 p.m. while watching wheel of fortune you don’t belong in this town anyway lol

Haven’t stayed here but did play here. Not a bad casino at all but it is a bit crowded. The ventilation needs to be replaced.
The staff are friendly and the casino has a classic layout and décor. Just wish things were a bit more spread out.
It’s easy to walk in and out of but does get packed during events.
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Stayed here for a couple nights for the convenience close to downtown.
Be warned, there is a hotel fee of $ 23 per night that is not included on the online booking price. Purchasing through Expedia was great although later found out the renovations were not the same as they looked online. Walking into the room, I already noticed it was pretty much the same size as a standard room at my place. A whole whopping 10X15 square feet. The bed was made but only had two pillows and the main quilt for the bed was missing. Room service corrected that fast, brought 4 extra pillows, but forgot to double check the sheets… yellow stains were found –_​-​‘
Their «renovations» consisted of painting over their walls creating a thick paint and putting in new carpet. Not to mention the exposed conduit on the wall.
As for the bathroom, it could use an additional renovation. Cracks were in many tiles, holes were patched on the walls, and the stability rail in the bathtub was deteriorating (easy fix with 4 screws). The water for the shower was very sensitive, so make sure you find the temperature you desire before stepping in there or you will be taking an additional 15 minutes burning your ass off trying to regulate it Lol (not funny when you’re in there).
The nights will be rough if you’re a light sleeper. Fremont street is literally attached to Golden Gate and quiets down around 3AM. If you stay here, I advise you to book the rooms furthest from Freemont Street.
Looking for a better deal? Try out the Stratosphere or Golden Nugget next door.