Desert Inn, Hotel and casino complex in Las Vegas Strip, US
The Desert Inn was a hotel and casino complex on Las Vegas Strip featuring 300 rooms and a large casino floor. The building was known for its Sky Room restaurant on the top level, which offered views over the Strip.
The Desert Inn opened in 1950 as the fifth major resort on the Las Vegas Strip. It quickly became a major entertainment destination for visitors from across the country.
Frank Sinatra made his Las Vegas debut at the Painted Desert Room in 1951, initiating a long tradition of entertainment performances.
The building was equipped with modern facilities of its time, including grooming services and private dining areas for guests. The complex offered specialized services to enhance the visitor experience.
Businessman Howard Hughes purchased the building in 1967 and moved into the penthouse suite, where he withdrew from public view for an extended period. This stay is remembered as one of the Strip's most unusual episodes.
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