Westgate Las Vegas isn’t chasing Strip-front flash — it’s trading on nearly 60 years of Vegas entertainment history, a huge sportsbook, and room rates that undercut comparable Strip towers. It opened in 1969 as the International Hotel, became the Las Vegas Hilton for decades, and has run as Westgate since 2014, all while keeping the same theater where Elvis Presley once played 636 consecutive sold-out shows.
This guide covers what actually matters before you book: where it sits relative to the Strip, what a room and resort fee cost, what the casino and pool offer, and how to catch Barry Manilow’s ongoing residency in the same room Elvis built his Vegas legend in.
Quick Answer
Westgate Las Vegas is an off-Strip resort on Paradise Road, about 0.4 miles east of Las Vegas Boulevard near the Las Vegas Convention Center. It opened in 1969 as the International Hotel (Elvis Presley’s longtime Vegas home base), later spent decades as the Las Vegas Hilton, and has operated as Westgate since 2014. Today it’s a budget-to-mid-range pick known for its SuperBook sportsbook, a five-acre pool, and Barry Manilow’s lifetime residency in the same International Theater.
History: From the International Hotel to Westgate
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino opened on July 2, 1969 as the International Hotel — built by Kirk Kerkorian, who had already acquired the Flamingo in 1967 and used it to train staff ahead of the International’s opening. At the time, the International was the world’s largest hotel. Elvis Presley headlined its International Theater from 1969 to 1976, playing a record-setting 636 consecutive sold-out shows that cemented both the venue and Las Vegas residencies as a concept.
The property became the Las Vegas Hilton in 1971 and stayed under that name for roughly four decades, hosting Liberace, Wayne Newton, and other classic Vegas headliners. It rebranded briefly as the LVH – Las Vegas Hotel & Casino in 2012 before Westgate Resorts founder David Siegel bought it in 2014 and renamed it Westgate Las Vegas, the name it still carries today.
Location and Getting There
Westgate sits on Paradise Road on a roughly 64-acre site, just north of the Strip proper and about 0.4 miles east of Las Vegas Boulevard — off-Strip, but close enough that Westgate markets it as one block from the action. It’s directly walkable to the Las Vegas Convention Center, which makes it a go-to for convention travelers, and it has its own stop on the Las Vegas Monorail plus a Vegas Loop (The Boring Company tunnel) station for quick trips toward the Strip and the Las Vegas Convention Center district.
Reaching mid-Strip casinos, T-Mobile Arena, or Sphere still generally means a rideshare, taxi, or monorail/Vegas Loop ride rather than a direct walk, since Westgate is separated from Strip-front properties by the Convention Center campus.
Rooms, Casino and Pool
All 2,956 rooms sit in a single 30-story tower, ranging from standard rooms up through renovated categories and Sky Villa suites, with views over either the mountains or the Strip skyline. Room renovations have continued in phases, so it’s worth checking which tower section and category you’re booking if updated decor matters to you.
The casino floor runs about 55,000 square feet of slots, table games, and a dedicated poker room, anchored by the SuperBook — one of the largest and most technologically advanced sportsbooks in Las Vegas, with wall-to-wall screens built for watching multiple games at once. Outside, a five-acre pool deck with cabanas gives Westgate more open-air space than many mid-Strip towers, with a quieter, less club-driven scene than resorts closer to the Strip’s center. Guests also have golf access nearby through an affiliated course, and the resort includes tennis courts and a fitness center.
Shows, Entertainment and Dining
The International Theater remains the property’s signature venue: Elvis Presley played it from 1969–1976, Liberace and Wayne Newton later headlined there, and Barry Manilow now holds a lifetime residency contract in the same room, having surpassed Elvis’s total performance count at the venue. Manilow’s 2026 dates run in multi-night runs spread across most months of the year (recent blocks have landed in February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November, and December), with tickets sold through Ticketmaster, the Westgate box office, and the resort’s own site. The smaller, 400-seat Westgate Cabaret hosts magician Jen Kramer and rotating tribute shows.
Dining leans classic Vegas rather than trendy food-hall: longtime Benihana Village, Edge Steakhouse (a frequent TripAdvisor favorite in Las Vegas), Fresco Italiano, and an Asian bistro cover steakhouse, Japanese teppanyaki, Italian, and Asian options without an overwhelming number of choices.
Planning Your Visit: Resort Fee, Parking and Policies
Westgate charges a mandatory resort fee, commonly around $50 plus tax per room per night, which typically covers in-room Wi-Fi, fitness center access, and local/toll calls. Self-parking runs a modest daily rate (often cheaper when booked through the resort’s mobile parking app), with valet parking priced higher; loyalty-tier validations can offset either. Westgate and other Las Vegas resorts run promotional offers from time to time that waive the resort fee or include free parking, dining credits, or show tickets, so it’s worth checking current rates before booking.
Standard check-in is 3:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM, with early check-in or late check-out available for a fee when rooms allow. Pets (dogs only, typically up to two per room and a weight limit) are allowed in designated pet-friendly rooms for an additional nonrefundable fee — confirm pet details when booking if you’re traveling with one. For current resort fee amounts, parking rates, room rates, and the latest Manilow residency dates, check the official Westgate Las Vegas site.
Who Should Stay Here
Westgate is a strong pick for convention travelers heading to the Las Vegas Convention Center, sportsbook regulars who want to bet and watch from the SuperBook, and fans coming specifically for the Manilow residency or other International Theater shows. It’s also a solid budget-to-mid-range base for couples or families who want a quieter pool scene and don’t need to be steps from Strip nightlife.
Travelers who want Strip-front walkability to casinos, clubs, or Sphere without relying on the monorail or a rideshare should look at hotels directly on Las Vegas Boulevard instead.
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Westgate Las Vegas Resort FAQs
Does Westgate Las Vegas charge a resort fee, and what does parking cost?
Yes. Westgate charges a mandatory resort fee, commonly around $50 plus tax per night, which generally covers Wi-Fi and fitness center access. Self-parking runs a modest daily rate (cheaper via the mobile parking app) and valet costs more; both are sometimes waived in promotional packages, so check current pricing on the official site before booking.
Is Westgate Las Vegas on the Strip?
No. It’s off-Strip on Paradise Road, about 0.4 miles east of Las Vegas Boulevard near the Las Vegas Convention Center. It has its own Las Vegas Monorail and Vegas Loop stops, but reaching Strip-front casinos, T-Mobile Arena, or Sphere directly on foot generally isn’t practical.
What is Westgate Las Vegas known for?
It opened in 1969 as the International Hotel and hosted Elvis Presley’s legendary 636-show run in the International Theater. Today it’s known for Barry Manilow’s lifetime residency in that same theater, its large SuperBook sportsbook, and budget-to-mid-range rates compared to Strip towers.
How do I get tickets to Barry Manilow’s residency at Westgate?
Manilow’s residency, Manilow: Las Vegas – The Hits Come Home, runs in multi-night blocks across most of the year at the International Theater. Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster, the Westgate box office, and the resort’s own website, where current dates are listed.
What time is check-in and check-out at Westgate Las Vegas?
Standard check-in is 3:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out can sometimes be arranged for a fee, subject to room availability.
Is Westgate Las Vegas pet-friendly?
Yes, in designated pet-friendly rooms, typically for dogs only with a per-pet weight limit and an added nonrefundable pet fee. Confirm the current pet policy and fee when you book, since room availability for pets is limited.
How big is Westgate Las Vegas and how many rooms does it have?
Westgate has 2,956 rooms in a single 30-story tower on a roughly 64-acre property, making it one of the larger hotel towers in Las Vegas despite sitting off the main Strip.
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