Desert Inn, Hotel and casino complex in Las Vegas Strip, US
The Desert Inn featured 300 rooms, a 2,400-square-foot casino floor, and the Sky Room restaurant on its highest level overlooking Las Vegas Strip.
Wilbur Clark inaugurated the Desert Inn on April 24, 1950, marking the fifth major resort establishment on the Las Vegas Strip.
Frank Sinatra made his Las Vegas debut at the Painted Desert Room in 1951, initiating a long tradition of entertainment performances.
The establishment contained a nursery designed as an oversized dolls house and a powder room with nine private tables for guest convenience.
Howard Hughes purchased the Desert Inn for 6.2 million dollars in 1967 and resided in the penthouse suite without allowing staff access.
Location: Nevada
Inception: 1950
Official opening: April 24, 1950
GPS coordinates: 36.12944,-115.16611
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:48
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