Goodbye Stardust Hotel Las Vegas
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When the slots stopped spinning and the dice quit rolling at The Legendary Stardust Resort and Casino, a big chapter of "old-time Las Vegas" closed along with it.
The Stardust was often a favorite cheap discount Las Vegas hotel for golfers and other visitors to "Sin City." But it was not just a place to stay if you wanted to save money on your gambling or golf vacation.
The Stardust Hotel Las Vegas was an icon, an innovator among Las Vegas casino
![]() The Stardust sign thanks those who called this Las Vegas hotel home away from home. |
called home away from home
I was lucky enough to be in town for the last days of the Stardust and it was evident when I visited the hotel the day before it closed that this legendary Las Vegas casino hotel will be missed by many locals and tourists alike.
And even though you can no longer enjoy the tasteful tackiness of the Stardust Hotel Las Vegas on your next golf vacation, hopefully like myself you have a few memories that even the worst roll of the dice will never take away.
Because this hotel was home to so much history and was indeed "Legendary," we at Perfect Golf Vacations decided to give you a list of a few of the Stardust's highlights.
- Doors opened July 2, 1958.
- Cost $10 million to build.
- Rates for one of the original 1,065 rooms was $6.00.
- French production "Lido de Paris" was first entertainment.
- Original sign featured 7,100 feet of neon tubing and 11,000 bulbs.
- Received a $3 million fine from Nevada gaming commision in 1964.
- Siegfried and Roy began their career at Stardust.
- In 1999, Wayne Newton signed to largest entertainment contract in Las Vegas history at that time for a reported $25,000,000 per year.
- Home of the "Las Vegas Line" for sports and race wagers.
- Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme closed the Stardust Theater Oct. 28, 2006.
- Closed its doors noon (Pacific Time) November 1, 2006
Need a place to stay on your next golf vacation in Las Vegas?
Don't want to spend a lot of money on accommodations?
Visit our page on discount hotels like the Stardust Hotel Las Vegas where you can find links to reviews and deals on even the newer more luxurious hotel casinos like the Bellagio, Venetian and Wynn.
Also, don't forget to visit our Las Vegas accommodations page with tips on saving money, other options besides hotel casinos and links to find the best deals on rooms.
Of course you can also get a personalized quote or book golf packages in Las Vegas with preferred tee times and accommodations as well.
Have a Great Story About Las Vegas' Stardust Hotel?
Have you stayed or gambled at this former Las Vegas hotel and landmark while on your golf vacation or any other trip to Sin City? We're sure your fellow travelers would love to hear your stories or memories of the Stardust Hotel and Casino.
![]() Stardust hotel casino in Las Vegas leaves behind a treasure trove of memories. |



