KTNV contacted Best Western and Craig Dudley, who sponsored the study. It was originally the 164-room Caravan Motor. The FAA’s approval expires on January 21, 2025.Ĭasino Royale has not confirmed any plans of closing. The 164-room Casino Royale opened in between the Flamingo and the Desert Inn (now Wynn Las Vegas) on the east side of Las Vegas Boulevard in 1964.

“It’s sort of the last of the old Vegas style casinos,” said Dean Scott. Located on the Las Vegas Strip, Best Western Plus Casino Royale - On The Strip is 1.6 km away from Sands Expo and Convention Center. Rebekah and Dean Scott say they have many family memories on the property. Some tourists said they would be sad to see the Strip staple go. Its guests enjoy a classic Vegas vibe and affordable drinks and room prices. Ultimately, Clark County would have to give the final stamp of approval.īest Western operates Casino Royale and has been on the strip since 1964.

The FAA determined the proposed building would not create a hazard for aircraft. The 11-page report from the FAA shows a proposal to build or operate a building that’s 699 feet tall- that would qualify the building as a skyscraper and would be taller than many resorts on the Las Vegas Strip. The Federal Aviation Administration just gave its green light on a new structure for the site of the Casino Royale.Ī representative of Casino Royale submitted a request to the FAA to evaluate the impact of a potential new structure for the site. LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - A long-time hotel and resort on the Las Vegas Strip may soon undergo some big changes.

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