Stardust (Echelon Place), Las Vegas Strip
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| Address | 3000 Las Vegas Blvd. South [ map ] |
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| Neighbors | Circus Circus New Frontier (Plaza Las Vegas) Wynn Las Vegas |
| Pricing | $ $ $ $ $
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| Drink Service | Awesome |
| Club Card | Yes - Stardust Players Club |
| Cool Stuff | The Sports Book at the Stardust was the first of its kind anywhere. It was invented by Frank 'Lefty' Rosenthal (whom the film Casino is based on). Just so you know, Wayne Newton is at Harrah's now... he bolted the Stardust to the Hilton, then the Flamingo and then to the... |
| Shows | There are no shows at this joint |
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History of Stardust (Echelon Place)
Game Over: The Stardust is closed and returned to the dust whence it came.
Originally built in 1958, the Stardust has been the home to all sorts of crazy goings on in its nearly 50 years in operation. Starlets, thugs, entertainers, moon rocks, gangsters skimming profits, Siegfried and Roy, and Wayne Fucking Newton... the Stardust has seen it all. At one point 25% of the people listed in the Nevada Gaming Commission's Black Book of banned persons were currently employed at the Stardust.
The long storied history of the Stardust comes will come to an end in January 2007, just shy of its 50th birthday, as the Stardust will close forever to make way for Echelon Place, a magnificent megaresort to open in 2010.
How are the rooms at Stardust (Echelon Place)?
1,500 rooms in two towers and a Villa that surrounds the pool. Everything is pretty close to the casino. Rooms are clean, not too fancy (unless you get a tower suite) but still well appointed.
What restaurants are at Stardust (Echelon Place)?
Stardust plays host to 9 food joints. All types of food represented (Steaks, Italian, Cafe Style, Sushi, Coffee Bar - not Starbucks, Buffet, quick eats and an ice cream shop.
Where is Stardust (Echelon Place) Located?
North Strip... walking distance to some of the older and cooler joints in town.
Exclusive Tips for Stardust (Echelon Place):
Stardust was the longtime home to Mr. Las Vegas - Wayne 'Fucking' Newton as well as a cavalcade of top notch comedians and performers (Don Rickles, Bob Newhart and more...) George Carlin is now the main guy in the Theater there.
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I've been staying here since my first trip to Las Vegas in 1999. Luckily, on that first trip I managed to win at least $100 a day playing the slots there.. There will always be a special place in my heart for the Stardust, and I really wish they wouldn't blow this joint up.. My last stay there was the weekend of Oct. 21st, 2006. I had to take advantage of the last of my Stardust comps. At least I got $65 cash back from all of my slot points!
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I stayed here in August of 2006 - my first Vegas trip. The atmosphere and history were incredible - and who can forget that sign lighting up the night sky? Casino was decent sized but didn't have great luck in it. It was great to walk around in it, though, knowing that a few months later it would be dust. They upgraded me to a Strip view when I told them it was my first trip, but since I was only on the third floor all I could see was the Wynn, the pool and part of the Frontier. Furnishings in the place were dated; they obviously decided not to put any money into it once they decided to implode it. Rooms were clean, though. Overall, it may not have been the best joint but in it's day it was awesome. Since it was my first, I'll always love this one!
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I will miss the dust!
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Stardust (Echelon Place) is one of my favorites.
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I miss the Stardust, the first casino I ever went into in 1990 on an overnight bus trip, and the first place I ever actually stayed in LV in 2001. I miss the Stardust sign, seeing Wayne Newton on the marquee, or Don Rickles, or Steve and Eydie who brought the house down on the closing weekend. And especially being the fictional home of Cristal Connors and Nomi Malone in the movie "Showgirls." I hope and hope that Echelon will have a musical stage version of "Showgirls" (please, with Elizabeth Berkley in the role of Cristal) when it opens.
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Goodbye Stardust! Thanks for the memories! I'll miss you.
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Stardust (Echelon Place) is one of my favorites.
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Stayed there 2X, including a honeymoon. Quite enjoyed it, even if I never caught the immortal Mr. Newton there. The Stardust is sorely missed.
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One of the last few if the classic Casinos on th Strip.. Rumor has it that its days are numbered.. So visit it QUICK!!!
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Stardust (Echelon Place) is one of my favorites.
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i love the stardust it's las vegas old school reasonably priced and the atmosphere is awesome, i don't want them to implode this casino
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Stardust (Echelon Place) is one of my favorites.
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This place had it all - a great atmosphere, storied history, good action...it will be missed. I was lucky enough to stay there in 2005, and now i will have to find another place when i go back.