(As you can see, this site is in need of pictures and information on Frank Musso's Restaurant, Joey's New Yorker Night Club, and Nob Hill. If anyone has any pictures or history regarding this property that they would like to donate to this site please e-mail me.)
On this property was Musso's Restaurant. I don't know when it opened by its talked about as far back as 1958.
In October of 1958, it was noted that owner Frank Musso came up with something new and it was stated that this was the only spot in the U.S. serving the "rounder delicacy," Italian Egg Frittata. It was the most talked about dish in Northern Italy and along Strip.
In January of 1959, it was announced that Musso's installed a stereophonic set.
The next three scans were donated by Howard Klein. These three pictures were taken in 1963 in an advertisement that stated it was completely remodeled. The hours were 5:00pm til 6:00am.
Nob Hill was a small casino on the East side of the Strip, which was formerly Joey's New Yorker Night Club located at 3411 Las Vegas Boulevard. It opened in 1979.
"I never stayed at Nob Hill as it didn't have any rooms, the closest rooms were the Travelodge next door. (Now the rooms for Casino Royale). There was a Denny's on the other side of Nob Hill. I'm pretty sure the original Nob Hill casino is still there, but they've closed off the ceiling (it used to have a balcony ringing the open section above the casino) I assume to make the upstairs restaurant larger. That restaurant used to be the upstairs bar/lounge. I believe the stairs are still there that took you up the the bar on the second floor, but it goes to the back entrance to Cafe Trilussa or whatever it's called. The upstairs bar when I first went there was just a bar. Sometime later a snack bar was added. The casino was small, and the area above the tables was open through the second floor. I know Casino Royale swallowed up the Denny's, Travelodge, and Nob Hill. The Travelodge building still exists, and the original space that was the Nob Hill casino is still there on the south end. " - J. McGee, June, 2000
In 1979, the Lounge showcased DJ Whisprin' Dick Smith.
Nob Hill closed in 1980. On January 1, 1992, it reopened as Casino Royale.
The Casino Royale, which is between Venetian and Harrah's, is owned by Tom Elardi who was previously the manager of the Frontier and a relative of the Frontier's ex-owner, Margaret Elardi.
The Casino Royale has 152 rooms, which include king or double-double beds, complimentary in-room safe and coffee maker, and a refreshment center. Next to the Casino Royale is Denny's which is on Casino Royale's property.
As stated above, on this property also sat the Center Strip Travelodge which Casino Royale purchased to expand its resort.
The casino contains over 500 slot machines ranging from $.01 to $5.00, as well as craps, roulette, and card games.
Casino Royale's Hotel Manager is Chuck Wood.
The Casino Royale contains Caf� Trilussa which serves authentic Italian specialties and traditional all American favorites including pizza, pasta, prime rib, and lobster.
In 2000, Royale completed her snack bar which include Subway and TGIF stands.
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