The lamp chamber lies about 50 feet (15 m) below the top of the building and is serviced during the day by a team of two workers. While the lights are on, the temperature in the room is around 300 °F (150 °C). As a cost-cutting and energy-saving initiative, just half of the lamps have been illuminated since 2008. Luxor Luxor is located on the Las Vegas Strip's southern end. It opened in September 1970 as the first luxury hotel in Las Vegas. Luxor's exterior was designed by the famous Hollywood set designer William E. DeMille, while its interiors were done by Harry Houdini's brother Eric. The theme of the hotel is ancient Egypt with pharaohs, slaves, and animals being some of the many things you might see inside the hotel. There are more than 500 rooms in the casino/hotel, including 19 suites with floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies. In addition to being one of the largest and most popular hotels in Vegas, Luxor also has three restaurants that serve American cuisine, an arcade, a nightclub, a theater, a swimming pool, a health club, a yoga studio, a hair salon, a gift shop, and a coffee shop. The hotel offers free self-parking along with valet parking for $20 per night. Luxor also has a discounted rate of $20 per night if you want to park yourself but only have time to visit for a few hours.