Westward Ho Hotel and Casino

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Westward Ho
2900 Las Vegas Boulvard South
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
Number of rooms 744
Theme Western
Gaming space 56,000 ft? (5,000 m?)
Permanent show(s)  
Signature attraction(s) $1.49 3/4 pound jumbo hotdog
Notable restaurant(s)  
Owner Westward Ho Casino, LLC
Date opened 1963
Casino type Land-Based
Major renovation(s)  
Previous name(s)  
Casino website No Known Website

The Westward Ho Hotel and Casino was a casino and hotel located on the Las Vegas Strip in Winchester, an unincorporated area of Clark County. The Westward Ho was the last large motel style property on the Strip. It was mostly 2 story building with parking surrounding the buildings.

History

The Westward Ho was built and operated by Dean Peterson a native of Hyram, Utah. It officially opened in 1963 and closed on November 17, 2005 following the sale of the property. Marketed as the friendliest casino in Vegas. It operated for 42 years, and was known as the world's largest motor inn.

According to the Clark County Assessors Office the property was sold to a Denver, Colorado company named C D P W H Acquisition, LLC who will reportedly will build high-rise condominiums.

In January 2005 the Westward Ho opened an expansion casino simply called The Ho located at 2920 South Industrial Road, but unlike its parent property The Ho was strictly a gambling hall, convenience store and gas station geared primarily towards truck drivers and other transient travelers using the I-15 Interstate highway corridor. On November 25, 2005 eight days after the Westward Ho permanently closed their doors The Ho also permanently shut their doors.

Attractions

  • A 56,000 square foot Casino
  • 744 rooms, though its press material frequently listed 777 rooms, 900 rooms, or over 1,000 rooms
  • Three outdoor pools
  • A 700 seat show room
  • Free shuttle to move those staying at the hotel around the property

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