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El Cortez Hotel & Casino Amenities Fee & Security Deposit

El Cortez Hotel & Casino currently requires a security deposit of a deposit that varies by room type. It also has a amenities fee of $30 per night plus tax.

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Security deposit / hold
a deposit that varies by room type.
Amenities Fee
$30/night + tax

El Cortez Hotel & Casino Security Deposit & Credit Card Hold

Also described as an incidental deposit, incidental hold or check-in hold — all terms for the same authorization placed on your card when you arrive.

El Cortez Hotel & Casino

Source quality: Official hotel source.· Verified August 17, 2026

Estimated hold

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This hotel's amount depends on the room type booked — see the breakdown below.

Some rooms require a higher hold

Pavilion and Cabana Rooms
$50 per night, up to $150
Original 47 and Tower non-suite rooms
$150 per stay
Original 47 and Tower Suites
$250 per stay

Release timing: 3–10 business days depending on financial institution.

Credit or debit cards are accepted for most room types; a credit card is required for Premium Suite reservations.

Source: Official El Cortez hotel policies · Official hotel policy page

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El Cortez Hotel & Casino Amenities Fee

El Cortez Hotel & Casino

Source quality: Official hotel source.· Verified August 17, 2026

$30

Per night + tax

The hotel publishes this amount before applicable tax.

Select stay length

1-night base amenities fee

$30 + tax

El Cortez calls this mandatory nightly charge an Amenities Fee rather than a Resort Fee.

Source: El Cortez Hotel Policies · Official hotel policies

View official El Cortez Hotel & Casino fee information

What this means at check-in

The authorization is placed when you arrive, separately from your room rate, even if the room is already paid for. On a credit card it reduces your available credit. On a debit card the same amount can make real cash temporarily unavailable in your bank account.

Credit or debit cards are accepted for most room types; a credit card is required for Premium Suite reservations.

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El Cortez Hotel & Casino deposit FAQ

How much is the security deposit at El Cortez Hotel & Casino?
El Cortez Hotel & Casino currently requires a deposit that varies by room type. The amount is held on your credit or debit card at check-in as an incidental authorization.
What is the El Cortez Hotel & Casino amenities fee?
El Cortez Hotel & Casino currently has a amenities fee of $30 per night plus tax. Verified August 17, 2026.
Is the El Cortez Hotel & Casino deposit the same as a resort fee?
No. A resort fee is a mandatory lodging charge. An incidental authorization or security deposit is generally intended to cover potential charges during the stay and may be released after checkout depending on the hotel's policy and payment method.
Can I use a debit card at El Cortez Hotel & Casino?
Credit or debit cards are accepted for most room types; a credit card is required for Premium Suite reservations.
When does El Cortez Hotel & Casino release the hold?
3–10 business days depending on financial institution.

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