The Golden Gate Hotel & Casino has long been a fixture on Fremont Street. How long? A cool 111 years to be exact. However, vintage appeal will only take you so far in Las Vegas, so the iconic property in undergoing a major expansion aimed at updating the beloved old-school spot.
The property's second major renovation in the last 50 years will nearly double the size of the casino floor, adding about 100 slots, a crystal chandelier and a 24-foot tower of TVs meant to look as if they're flowing from a fountain.
The Fremont Street-facing OneBar will also grow, stretching an additional 20 feet to pull in people strolling down the pedestrian only thoroughfare with frozen cocktails and flare bartenders. Finally, a new facade will give the entrance to the casino a Jazz Age-inspired look, with velvet drapes embellished with gold medallions.
During the most extensive phase of construction, the property will close to the public from Aug. 20 to 25.
"Since opening in 1906 as Hotel Nevada, Golden Gate has played a key role in the growth and success of Downtown Las Vegas," said CEO Derek Stevens via statement. "We are thrilled to continue Golden Gate's incredible narrative and evolution, while also contributing to the area's ongoing revitalization."