The casino gets four stars, but the hotel only gets two. \n\nI'm a cheap gambler so the 25cent roulette table and nickel slot machines provided the most fun I had at a casino downtown. Most of the people gambling here look a little down and out (not to mention old) but somehow the El Cortez made the depressed vibe work for it. \n\nThe hotel rooms were small, with thin walls and thin mattresses. I didn't see any sketchy signs of filth though, so I wouldn't be opposed to staying there again. \n\nNow if only there was a pool.