Howard Johnson's (1970s)
Paradise (1973-1984)
20th Century (1977-1978) unsure of correct dates...
Treasury (1984-1989)
Pacifica Polynesian (Dates Unknown) (No gaming license)
1989 Opened under new name "San Remo Hotel" - 115 E Tropicana
2004 Sold to Hooters and Others for an Undisclosed Amount
2004 Renovation including Exterior, plus Four New Dining & Entertainment Venues $120 M
2006 Opened under new name of
Hooters Hotel & Casino
115 East Tropicana Avenue in Las Vegas has
been home to six different casino hotels since 1973.
The
Paradise Hotel & Casino was the first to occupy this location next to the famous
Tropicana Hotel. January 1, 1976 through July 30, 1976
The 20th Century Hotel & Casino
moved in from May 20, 1977 through December 31, 1978. It had financial problems and became
The Treasury Hotel & Casino
from January 1, 1979 through June 30, 1982.
The
Pacifica Polynesian Hotel (Dates Unknown) (No gaming license).
The Ramada Hotel San Remo
took over the location and has been open since
February 1, 1990.
In February of 2006 a total make-over was done and
the new name is
Hooters Hotel & Casino.
Chip scans courtesy of Ross Poppel
Paradise TCR# N2000 New 1976 $1
20th Century TCR# N2173 New 1977 $1
20th Century TCR# N???? New 1977 $5
The Treasury TCR# N2265 New 1980 $1
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115 E Tropicana
115 E Tropicana
115 E Tropicana
San Remo TCR# N1784 New 1989 $1
San Remo TCR# N1783 New 1989 $5
San Remo TCR# N2720 New 1989 $25
San Remo TCR# N1141 New 1989 $100
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115 E Tropicana
115 E Tropicana
115 E Tropicana
Hooters TCR# N5080 New 2006 $1
Hooters TCR# N5081 New 2006 $5
Hooters TCR# N5083 New 2006 $100
Hooters TCR# N5360 New 2006 $500
115 E Tropicana
115 E Tropicana
115 E Tropicana
115 E Tropicana
Although much altered
and expanded, the 700 room property is small by current Las Vegas
standards. Nevertheless the 1970s era former Howard Johnson's
has entered its next chapter. An investment group led by four
founders of the Hooters chain, the Izumi family of Japan (owners
of the San Remo), and a major Hooters franchisee will redevelop
the property spending in excess of $130 million converting it
into a Hooters. The Hooters, scheduled
to open in February, 2006, features nine bars and restaurants.
Developers hope to carve out a new niche by portraying a more
homey image than is currently offered by the large extravagant
resorts that have come to dominate Las Vegas. The revamped hotel/resort
will attempt to have the same atmosphere as a comfortable sports
bar, not unlike Hooters Restaurants. A wood floor will be installed
in the casino, and as many as 300 scantily clad Hooters Girls
will roam the floor! Eventually every Hooters Restaurant will
feature a kiosk for patrons to reserve a spot at the new Hooters
Casino, and customers will be able to fly to the new Hooters
Casino from select cities on Hooters Air. Photograph May,
2005 by Ethan Miller of the Las Vegas Sun