Luxor Hotel & Casino | Las Vegas

Information

Landmark: Luxor Hotel & Casino
City: Las Vegas
Country: USA Nevada
Continent: North America

Luxor Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, USA Nevada, North America

The Luxor Hotel & Casino is a hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, USA.

It is designed to resemble the Great Pyramid of Giza.

Visual Characteristics

The structure is a 30-story pyramid constructed from black glass and aluminum. Its height is 30 stories, or 146 meters (479 feet). The pyramid features a 118,000-square-foot (10,965 m²) casino floor. A 225,000-square-foot (20,903 m²) sphinx statue is positioned at the base of the pyramid.

Location & Access Logistics

The Luxor Hotel & Casino is situated at 3900 South Las Vegas Boulevard, approximately 4.8 kilometers (3 miles) south of the Las Vegas city center. Parking is available in a multi-story garage. The Las Vegas Monorail does not directly serve the Luxor; however, the Mandalay Bay Tram provides a connection to the Mandalay Bay station, which is served by the Monorail.

Historical & Ecological Origin

Construction of the Luxor began in 1991 and it opened on October 15, 1993. It was designed by the architectural firm of Veldon Simpson, with the primary contractor being Perini Building Company. The original purpose was to provide a themed resort experience centered around ancient Egypt.

Key Highlights & Activities

Activities include gaming in the casino, attending live entertainment shows, and dining at various restaurants. The hotel features a 120,000-gallon (454,249 liter) swimming pool complex. The "IMAX at Luxor" theater offers film screenings.

Infrastructure & Amenities

Restrooms are available throughout the property. Shaded areas are provided within the pool complex. Cell phone signal (4G/5G) is generally available within the hotel and casino. Food vendors and restaurants are located on-site.

Best Time to Visit

For photography of the exterior pyramid, early morning or late evening provides optimal lighting conditions. The climate in Las Vegas is arid, with average high temperatures ranging from 16°C (61°F) in January to 40°C (104°F) in July. There are no tide-dependent activities.

Facts & Legends

The Luxor was originally designed without any rooms on the third floor, to maintain the pyramid's shape. This space was later converted into hotel rooms. A unique feature is the " Luxor Sky Beam," a powerful light that projects from the pyramid's apex into the night sky, visible for up to 443 kilometers (275 miles).