text: I have stayed in three different types of rooms at the El Cortez Each time I have stayed at the El Cortez I have been in a promotion month where I got or free nights for later usennThe Vintage rooms are located above the casino floor If you are a smoker and want to be close to the action I totally recommend them They are not luxury by any means but they are cheap and close to the cheap gambling offered at the Cortez Also you must access these rooms via stairs so skip them if you need assistancennThe Tower rooms have access to the main casino via an elevator The bathroom in the room I stayed in was a little cramped but as with the other rooms it is cheapnnThe Cabanas are fabulous Only for nonsmokers which is great for me allows my allergies to have a little break from the casino floor They are located across the street from the casino itself but it is a second walk to doors that lead to the casino itself There is security outside and quick access to the two El Cortez FREE parking garages We stayed in the smallest room type available and I still felt there was ample room The bathroom was great with it is marble shower and basin sinknnAs far as the casino itself I am not much of a gambler but I find myself spending hours at a time playing their low minimum roulette You can play with cents with only a dollar bet necessary inside or outside Also be sure to tip the cocktail waitresses and they will love younnCafe Cortez has good food at a reasonable price The service can be a little slow but I have noticed most cafes in Vegas seem to be a little understaffednnI do not plan to stay anywhere other than the El Cortez on any of my future trips to Vegas