The Flamingo was opened in 1946 by Bugsy Siegel and is the oldest resort still operating on the Strip. Today it is a cheerful, mid-priced Caesars property, best known for the free garden habitat with live flamingos.
The story
The Flamingo opened in 1946 and is the oldest resort still operating on the Strip. It was famously linked to the gangster Bugsy Siegel. Today it is a mid-priced Caesars hotel with a garden full of flamingos and other birds.
A few hours at Flamingo Las Vegas
- Visit the free Wildlife Habitat in the morning, when the birds are most active.
- Walk across to Caesars Palace and Bellagio, both minutes away.
Stay here if
You want a central, budget-friendly base with a big pool.
Skip it if
You want modern luxury rooms.
Free here
- Flamingo Wildlife Habitat: Chilean flamingos, pelicans, koi and turtles (daytime)
Worth paying for
- GO Pool dayclub
- Shows
Pool: GO Pool and a family pool area.
Getting around: Monorail at Flamingo/Caesars; footbridges to Caesars and the Vanderpump Hotel.
Things to do here
Free · Flamingo Las Vegas
Flamingo Wildlife Habitat
Chilean flamingos, pelicans, koi and turtles in a garden at the Flamingo.
Free garden
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Good to know
- Ask for a renovated room.
Walking from here
Door-to-door estimates at an easy pace. Walk calculator →
Opened 1946Operator Caesars Entertainment
Frequently asked questions
What is free at Flamingo Las Vegas?
Flamingo Wildlife Habitat: Chilean flamingos, pelicans, koi and turtles (daytime).
How do I get around from Flamingo Las Vegas?
Monorail at Flamingo/Caesars; footbridges to Caesars and the Vanderpump Hotel.
Does Flamingo Las Vegas have a pool?
GO Pool and a family pool area.
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