When the Hilton opened in 1969 as the International Hotel, Barbra Streisand christened the new showroom, but Elvis followed a month later and continued his reign with more than 800 sold-out shows. Purchased by Hilton Hotels in 1971, the 3,174-room Las Vegas Hilton is one of the largest hotels in the world. Located next door to the Las Vegas Convention Center, the hotel is favored by conventioneers and business travelers as well as tourists who seek a self-contained resort. It's located in the center of the hotel with restaurants and entertainment venues surrounding it.
Table games are at the center, flanked by slot machines and a keno lounge.
In fact, it has been voted tops by readers in the Las Vegas Review-Journal's annual Best of Las Vegas poll several years in a row. It has plenty of seating, plenty of TV screens and plenty of betting options. Its Super Contest for pro football handicappers is an industry standard, and its college basketball and football contests have no equal in the city. The Experience, an interactive attraction from Paramount Parks, is a favorite of Las Vegas and of the Hilton. There's also a museum with costumes and memorabilia and the SpaceQuest Casino with futuristic slot machines.