El Cortez haunted-hotel lore

El Cortez, opened in 1941 on Fremont Street, is frequently cited in local ghost stories and appears on several Las Vegas ghost-tour itineraries; guests and staff have reported alleged sightings and unexplained noises over decades. The property is often referenced in media coverage of haunted locations in Las Vegas, but these accounts are anecdotal and not scientifically verified. The hotel embraces its vintage history while the supernatural claims remain part of local folklore and debate.