"Boyd Gaming's Hawaiian-themed downtown property — a beloved institution for Hawaiian visitors and a reliable budget-friendly base for Fremont Street."
Overall Rating
The California Hotel has a strong Hawaiian following — Boyd Gaming has marketed it heavily to Hawaiian visitors for decades, and the property reflects that with Hawaiian-themed restaurants and a loyal repeat guest base. Solid value for downtown.
Standard rooms, recently updated. Nothing fancy but clean and functional.
No pool.
How this resort holds up in peak Vegas summer (June–September)
No pool. Fremont Street canopy provides some shade. Solid AC throughout.
Opened in 1975 by Boyd Gaming. Has maintained a strong connection to the Hawaiian visitor market throughout its history.
Hawaiian visitors. Boyd Rewards members. Budget-conscious travelers who want a reliable downtown base.
Uber / Lyft
Rideshare — fastest option
Taxi (Metered)
No shared shuttle service
The California Hotel is a reliable, unpretentious downtown option with strong Boyd Rewards integration and a loyal Hawaiian visitor base.
Boyd Rewards
2018
The first ground-up downtown resort in decades. Stadium Swim is the most impressive pool concept in Vegas. Adults only, by design.
The class of Fremont Street. The pool has a shark tank in the middle of it. The rooms are the best in downtown Vegas (after Circa).
One of the most storied names in Vegas gambling — Benny Binion's original joint, now operating as a casino-first property with the historic Hotel Apache tower.