Flamingo Las Vegas is the oldest continuously operating resort on the Las Vegas Strip, opened December 26, 1946, and now owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment. Its 3,460 rooms are spread across several towers built between 1978 and 1995 on a 19-acre center-Strip site, with more than 93,000 square feet of casino space and the pink neon marquee that gives the property its name.
Stay here for the location and the retro-meets-updated pool scene: it sits dead center on the Strip between Bally’s/Horseshoe and the Linq/Caesars Palace, walking distance to the Bellagio fountains, the High Roller wheel, and Caesars’ Colosseum. Flamingo also keeps a free 4-acre Wildlife Habitat with live flamingos and a lively Go Pool dayclub, giving it a character no other mid-Strip resort quite matches.
Stats at a Glance
- Location: Center Strip, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd S, next to the Linq and across from Caesars Palace and Bellagio
- Operator: Caesars Entertainment
- Opened: December 26, 1946 (oldest resort still operating on the Strip)
- Rooms: 3,460 rooms across multiple towers (built 1978–1995)
- Price tier: Mid-range
- Casino: More than 93,000 sq ft of casino space, including a sportsbook
- Signature attraction: Wildlife Habitat (free flamingo and wildlife garden) and Go Pool dayclub
- Headline venue: Flamingo Showroom (780 seats), hosting RuPaul’s Drag Race Live! and long-running Wayne Newton and Piff the Magic Dragon-style residencies
Rooms, Pool and Casino
Rooms span several towers with a mix of standard, remodeled “GO Rooms,” and suite categories, so it’s worth checking which tower a rate applies to since finishes vary by renovation year. The 15-acre pool complex is one of the Strip’s largest, combining a family-friendly lagoon-style pool area with the adults-oriented Go Pool dayclub, which runs DJ sets and cabana service in season. The casino floor covers more than 93,000 square feet with a classic Vegas layout of table games, a sportsbook, and slots, sized for easy walking rather than a maze.
Shows, Attractions and Dining
The free Wildlife Habitat is the property’s calling card, a 4-acre garden with Chilean flamingos, swans, and pelicans that’s been a Strip fixture for decades. The Flamingo Showroom and Bugsy’s Cabaret host rotating residencies and comedy/magic acts, keeping ticketed entertainment on-site without a trip elsewhere. Dining includes Bugsy & Meyer’s Steakhouse, Cuban-inspired Havana 1957, and a Gordon Ramsay Burger location that opened in 2024, alongside a food court and casual grab-and-go options.
Location and Who Should Stay Here
Flamingo’s center-Strip address puts guests within walking distance of Caesars Palace’s Colosseum, the Bellagio fountains, and the Linq Promenade and High Roller; the Sphere and T-Mobile Arena are a rideshare or a longer walk north or south, and Allegiant Stadium is a short drive south. That makes it a strong fit for first-time visitors and couples who want to walk to most Strip landmarks without paying luxury-resort rates, and for travelers headed to Colosseum or arena shows who’d rather not battle Strip traffic to get there.
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Flamingo Las Vegas FAQs
What is the resort fee at Flamingo Las Vegas?
Multiple current pricing guides list the resort fee at roughly $49.95 plus tax per room, per night, which covers WiFi, gym access, and other property amenities; always confirm the exact figure at booking since Caesars-brand resort fees change periodically.
Is parking free at Flamingo Las Vegas?
Self-parking is free for the first hour and then charged hourly/daily for most guests, with free self-parking and valet for Caesars Rewards Diamond/Platinum-and-above members and a Nevada-resident discount window; valet runs roughly $30-40 per day depending on the night of the week.
Is Flamingo Las Vegas within walking distance of the Strip’s main attractions?
Yes — it sits at the center of the Strip next to the Linq and across from Caesars Palace and Bellagio, so the Bellagio fountains, High Roller, and Colosseum are all walkable; the Sphere and T-Mobile Arena are farther out and typically require a rideshare.
What is Flamingo Las Vegas known for?
It’s the oldest continuously operating resort on the Strip (opened 1946), known for its pink flamingo branding, the free Wildlife Habitat garden, and the Go Pool dayclub.
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