In 1999 a major addition to the casino and other amenities were added. When the Orleans first opened, it did not perform up to expectations. The $173 million Orleans opened on 88 acres of land on December 18, 1996, with 840 hotel rooms. It is located about 0.8 miles (1.3 km) west of the Las Vegas Strip, but offers from 9:00 am to 12:30 am a free shuttle bus approximately every 30 minutes to sister property Gold Coast Hotel and Casino and The Linq. Olympia contest, it is primarily considered to be a locals casino. Though The Orleans attracts a fair number of tourists, particularly during the Mr. It includes the large multipurpose Orleans Arena that can be converted into an ice rink and can seat 9,000 attendees.

The Orleans is a hotel and casino located in Paradise, Nevada, near the Las Vegas Strip. Casino resort in Las Vegas, Nevada The Orleansĭecem 26 years ago ( December 18, 1996)