Boardwalk Hotel and Casino, Casino resort on Las Vegas Strip, Nevada
The Boardwalk Hotel and Casino was a resort on the Las Vegas Strip in Nevada with 653 rooms and gaming space spread across multiple floors. The property operated as a more casual alternative to the elaborate resorts surrounding it.
The building started as a Holiday Inn in 1966 and underwent name changes over the decades, becoming the Viscount Hotel in 1985 before its Boardwalk transformation in 1989. A new tower was added in 1995, but the resort closed in 2006 to make room for nearby development projects.
The resort drew inspiration from Coney Island's carnival style, with colorful ride replicas and playful decorations adorning its exterior starting in 1995. This whimsical approach gave visitors a different kind of fun compared to the more upscale properties nearby.
The resort was walkable and centrally located on the Strip, making it easy to reach other attractions and dining options on foot. Guest rooms were straightforward in design and accessible, with simple amenities suitable for travelers watching their spending.
The Dreamland Tower, built in 1995, became a striking feature of the resort's skyline and stood for eleven years before being demolished. Its implosion in 2006 was part of a major redevelopment that reshaped this section of the Strip.
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