Theme New Orleans Signature attractions Orleans Arena | No. of rooms 1,885 Phone +1 702-365-7111 | |
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Location Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Opening date December 28, 1996; 20 years ago (December 28, 1996) Total gaming space 135,000 sq ft (12,500 m) Address 4500 W Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89103, USA Hours Open today · Open 24 hours · See hoursFridayOpen 24 hoursSaturdayOpen 24 hoursSundayOpen 24 hoursMondayOpen 24 hoursTuesdayOpen 24 hoursWednesdayOpen 24 hoursThursdayOpen 24 hoursSuggest an edit Similar Gold Coast Hotel and Casino, Suncoast Hotel and Casino, South Point Hotel - Casino, Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino, Palms Casino Resort Profiles | ||
The Orleans is a hotel and casino located in Paradise, Nevada. It is owned and operated by Boyd Gaming. It includes the large multipurpose Orleans Arena that can be converted into an ice rink. It is a major home for poker in the Las Vegas Valley and was one of the biggest poker rooms in Las Vegas prior to the 21st century poker boom..
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Though The Orleans attracts a fair number of tourists, it is primarily considered to be a locals casino. It is located about 0.8 miles (1.3 km) west of the Las Vegas Strip, but offers from 9:00 am to 12:30 am a free shuttle bus approximately every 30 minutes to sister property Gold Coast Hotel and Casino and The Linq.
History
The Hotel and Casino opened in 1996. When the casino first opened, it did not perform up to expectations. In 1999 a major addition to the casino and other amenities were added. The success of these changes has been demonstrated by continued expansions in later years.
The Orleans Arena was added in 2003. A second hotel tower was added in 2004.
The location has the notoriety of having hosted the final concert performance from stand-up comedian George Carlin, in June 2008.
Attractions
Besides its casino and arena, The Orleans includes: