Rising 22 stories above Fremont Street and located two miles north of The Strip is the legendary gaming landmark Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas, Nev. Part of the Fremont Street Experience, this property is located under a canopy of animated LED lights sheltering a pedestrian corridor where nightly live shows are presented on Las Vegas' original gambling avenue. For trips in the surrounding area, busses and the Las Vegas Monorail are available for a fee. The largest gold nugget on public display in the world, "The Hand of Faith," weighs roughly 61 pounds, 11 ounces, and is located in the property's lobby. The lobby opens up into a central pool complex. The moat like pool is surrounded by waterfalls, spa tubs and cabanas with palm shaped fans and brown rattan furnishings. A three story, clear waterslide travels through a shark tank that holds six different types of sharks and a stingray. The 24 hour Carson Street CafΘ serves light cuisine and entrees including Hawaiian specialties with views of The Shark Tank. A vintage Vegas feel permeates Vic & Anthony's, with old Vegas photographs, handcrafted mahogany woodwork and leather furnishings. The Spa at Golden Nugget hosts indulgent treatments including the Lavender Dreams Ultimate Experience and the Caviar Mani Kur. The Theatre Ballroom hosts music and variety shows Saturday through Wednesday.
The 1,907 guestrooms and suites feature dark and blond wood furnishings with dΘcor in earth tones. Rooms offer views of the Las Vegas skyline, Spring Mountains or the pool terrace. Marble bathrooms feature lighted makeup mirrors and Davies Gate toiletries. Built in 1946, the hotel enjoys an entertaining history, with Kenny Rogers as the first Director of Entertainment. Frank Sinatra performed at the old showroom, today's Simply Ballroom venue.