Durango Casino & Resort opened in December 2023 in the southwest valley, about 20 minutes from the Strip. It is a small, design-led hotel with 209 rooms, a strong restaurant list, a food hall and free parking.
Durango sits just off the 215 Beltway at Durango Drive in the fast-growing southwest corner of the valley, a 20-minute drive from the Strip in normal traffic and closer still to the Chinatown restaurants on Spring Mountain Road. The hotel is deliberately compact: a single 15-story tower with 209 rooms and suites, finished in a light, midcentury-modern style with lots of natural light.
Standard rooms have 65-inch TVs and minibars, and a handful of suites come with butler service. Because the hotel is small, check-in is quick and elevators rarely back up, which is a real contrast with the big Strip resorts. The casino covers about 83,000 square feet with three private high-limit salons.
The food is the reason many locals come. Nicco's Prime Cuts & Fresh Fish is the steak and seafood room, Mijo Modern Mexican serves coastal Mexican dishes, Summer House does house-made pasta and pizza, and the Bel-Aire Lounge pairs cocktails with sushi and small plates. Eat Your Heart Out, the food hall, has 11 counters, including outposts of Irv's Burgers and Prince Street Pizza.
The George Sportsmen's Lounge is open around the clock beside a 205-seat sportsbook. The Bel-Aire Backyard pool has daybeds and cabanas and is lit in color at night. It runs on a seasonal schedule, so check hours outside summer.
The location suits road trips
Red Rock Canyon is roughly 25 minutes away and State Route 160 toward Pahrump and Death Valley starts nearby. Parking is free for everyone, which saves real money compared with the Strip, but a nightly resort fee is usually added to the room rate, so compare total prices rather than headline rates.
Why stay here
- ✓Opened December 2023: a 15-story, 209-room tower with a light midcentury-modern design, 65-inch TVs and quick check-in
- ✓Nicco's Prime Cuts & Fresh Fish, Mijo Modern Mexican, Summer House pasta and pizza, and the Bel-Aire Lounge for cocktails and sushi
- ✓Eat Your Heart Out food hall with 11 counters, including Irv's Burgers and Prince Street Pizza, good for quick and cheap meals
- ✓Bel-Aire Backyard pool with a central fountain, daybeds and cabanas, lit in color at night, on a seasonal schedule
- ✓Free parking, including a new 2,000-space garage; about 20 minutes from the Strip and handy for Red Rock Canyon, Pahrump and Death Valley road trips
- ✓Casino with slots, table games and a sportsbook
- ✓Handy for Red Rock Canyon and Summerlin
- ✓Small hotel with a calmer feel than the big Strip towers
Good questions
How many rooms does Durango have?+
The hotel has 209 rooms in a 15-story tower, with a light midcentury-modern design.
Is there a food hall?+
Yes. Eat Your Heart Out has 11 counters, including Irv’s Burgers and Prince Street Pizza, which is good for quick meals.
Is parking free at Durango?+
Yes. Parking is free, including in a 2,000-space garage.
