The Orleans

{{Infobox casino

| name = The Orleans

| logo = The Orleans Hotel and Casino.svg

| logo_size = 200

| image = Orleans2-LV.JPG

| image_size = 250

| theme = New Orleans

| location = Paradise, Nevada, U.S.

| address = 4500 West Tropicana Avenue

| rooms = 1,886{{cite book|author1=John Hawks|author2=Tom Higgins|title=The Complete Idiot's Guide to Las Vegas: The Savvy Vacationer’s Guide to All Things Las Vegas|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Zq2U7fjHbksC&pg=PA103|date=3 February 2009|publisher=DK Publishing|isbn=978-1-4406-8515-6|pages=103–}}

| date_opened = {{start date and age|December 18, 1996}}{{cite web|url=https://www.lvol.com/hotels/orleans-hotel-and-casino-335.php|title=Orleans Hotel and Casino|publisher=Las Vegas Online Entertainment Guide|access-date=2020-02-17}}

| space_gaming = {{convert|135000|sqft|abbr=on}}

|attractions=Orleans Bowling Center
Century Theatres
Orleans Arena
Orleans Showroom
Time Out Arcade

| shows =

| notable_restaurants = Alder & Birch
Baskin-Robbins
Big Al's Oyster Bar
Copper Whisk Café
Fuddruckers
Ondori Asian Kitchen
Sbarro
Subway
TGI Fridays

| owner = Boyd Gaming

| casino_type = Land-based

| renovations = 1999, 2003–04, 2015–16

| names_pre =

| website = {{Official website|http://www.orleanscasino.com/}}

}}

The Orleans is a hotel and casino located in Paradise, Nevada, near the Las Vegas Strip. It is owned and operated by Boyd Gaming. It includes the large multipurpose Orleans Arena that can be converted into an ice rink and can seat 9,000 attendees.{{cite book|title=Las Vegas Dreams|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=EFMaIlRv30EC&pg=PA71|publisher=American Dreams|isbn=978-1-59975-141-2|pages=71–}} The Orleans Ice Rink is the former home of the Las Vegas Wranglers, a minor league ice hockey team that played in the ECHL from 2003 until 2014.

Though The Orleans attracts a fair number of tourists, particularly during the Mr. Olympia contest, it is primarily considered to be a locals casino. It is located about {{convert|0.8|mi|km|lk=off}} west of the Las Vegas Strip, but offers from 9:00 am to 12:30 am[http://www.orleanscasino.com/stay/shuttle-service Complimentary Shuttle Service] Retrieved 29 January 2014 a free shuttle bus approximately every 30 minutes to sister property Gold Coast Hotel and Casino and The Linq.

History

The $173 million Orleans opened on 88 acres of land on December 18, 1996, with 840 hotel rooms.{{cite news |last=Shemeligian |first=Bob |title=Cajun wagerin': Orleans property opens doors Wednesday |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/1996/dec/13/cajun-wagerin-orleans-property-opens-doors-wednesd/ |access-date=February 18, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Sun |date=December 13, 1996}}{{cite news |last1=Koch |first1=Ed |last2=Shemeligian |first2=Bob |title=A bit of Louisiana debuting in Vegas |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/1996/dec/18/bit-louisiana-debuting-vegas/ |access-date=February 18, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Sun |date=December 18, 1996}}{{cite news |last=Shemeligian |first=Bob |title=Revelers flock to the new Orleans |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/1996/dec/19/revelers-flock-to-the-new-orleans/ |access-date=February 18, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Sun |date=December 19, 1996}} When the Orleans first opened, it did not perform up to expectations. In 1999 a major addition to the casino and other amenities were added. The success of these changes has been demonstrated by continued expansions in later years.

The Orleans Arena was added in 2003. A second hotel tower was added in 2004.

The location has the distinction of having hosted the final concert performance from stand-up comedian George Carlin, on June 15, 2008.{{Cite web| title = Legendary comedian George Carlin dies| work = Las Vegas Review-Journal| date = 2008-06-23| access-date = 15 September 2019| url = https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/legendary-comedian-george-carlin-dies/}}{{cite web|author=Jerry Fink|url=https://m.lasvegassun.com/news/2008/jun/24/misfit-cracked-wise/|title=Misfits’ icon cracked wise|publisher=Las Vegas Sun|date=June 24, 2008|accessdate=December 19, 2021}}

Attractions

Besides its casino and arena, The Orleans includes:

Movie theater
Bowling center with 52 lanes, a pro shop
Spa
Beauty salon
Video game arcade
Conference facilities

Notable performers

Musicians:

Comedians:

Dancers/illusionists/other celebrities:

References

External links

{{Official website|http://www.orleanscasino.com/}}

Category:Boyd Gaming

Category:Casinos in the Las Vegas Valley

Category:Skyscraper hotels in Paradise, Nevada

Category:Hotels established in 1996

Category:Casinos completed in 1996

Category:Convention centers in Nevada

Category:Casino hotels in the Las Vegas Valley