Golden Gate Hotel Turns Holiday Tradition into Vegas History
Las Vegas loves spectacle, and this December, the city’s first hotel is upping the ante. The Golden Gate Hotel & Casino—open since 1906—is offering guests a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to rent every suite and penthouse in the building for an exclusive holiday party that feels straight out of a classic Vegas film. The offer runs December 16 through 24 and includes access to two lavish penthouses, fourteen luxury suites, and a full itinerary of first-class food, cocktails, and entertainment.
An Over-the-Top Holiday Celebration
The package transforms the historic property into a private playground for groups of up to 36 people. For $9,000, guests can quite literally own a slice of Fremont Street for the night. The experience begins with full access to the suites and penthouses—each blending Golden Gate’s vintage character with modern style. The penthouses feature skyline views, spacious living areas, and private wet bars. They’re built for hosting and for creating the kind of memories that end up as family stories or business legends.
Luxury Meets Legacy
The Golden Gate may be the oldest hotel in town, but it has mastered the art of reinvention. The “Suite Life” portion of the package reflects that blend of history and modern indulgence. Guests can spread out across the entire top floor, move between rooms, and soak in the energy of Fremont Street from a private oasis above the action. Whether it’s a company holiday party, a family reunion, or a friends-only takeover, the space offers something rare in Las Vegas—complete privacy with the Strip’s electricity right outside the window.
Exclusive Experiences Included
Open Bar Access at “The Night Starts Here”
The night kicks off with VIP access to the Golden Gate’s open-bar celebration, “The Night Starts Here.” The event is already a downtown favorite, serving handcrafted cocktails and premium spirits with live entertainment and that signature Fremont Street energy. Guests with the buyout package skip the line entirely and walk straight into the party like insiders.
Dinner at Andiamo Steakhouse
After cocktails, the group heads to Andiamo Steakhouse, located at the Golden Gate’s sister property, The D Las Vegas. The prix fixe dinner features crowd-pleasing classics: Filet Mignon, Prime Bone-in New York Strip, Pacific Sole with lemon butter sauce, Tortellacci Giuseppe, Lobster Bisque, and more. It’s a blend of fine dining and approachable luxury—the type of dinner where everyone at the table eats well and lingers longer than planned.
Skyline Views at Legacy Club
The night peaks at Circa Resort & Casino’s Legacy Club rooftop lounge. The package includes a private area, two drink tickets per guest, and sweeping views of downtown Las Vegas. The Legacy Club leans into old-school glamor, channeling the city’s golden age with sleek decor and an atmosphere that feels like Sinatra could walk in at any moment. It’s the perfect exclamation point to an already indulgent evening.
A Celebration of Vegas History
The Golden Gate has seen more than a century of change on Fremont Street. It opened in 1906 as the Hotel Nevada and later became a cornerstone of Las Vegas’ transformation from desert outpost to global entertainment capital. Its architecture and atmosphere still carry traces of those early days, now paired with the kind of high-end amenities that today’s travelers expect. Offering an all-in buyout during the holidays feels like a statement—an invitation to make new memories in a place that’s already full of them.
In my upcoming book, Brands on the Ballot, I write about how heritage brands thrive by blending nostalgia with modern relevance. The Golden Gate Hotel is a living case study of that balance. It honors its legacy while giving guests something bold and unexpected. It’s proof that tradition doesn’t have to mean predictable—it can mean timeless, adaptable, and exciting again.
There’s a reason this story is catching attention beyond the travel pages. It’s about how a century-old brand continues to make itself part of the present conversation—by giving people an experience they’ll talk about long after the decorations come down.
