Relive the legacy of the New Frontier Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas' iconic Strip property demolished in 2007 but fondly remembered in 2026 for hosting legends like Elvis and The Beatles. Though gone, its site now powers the gleaming Fashion Show Mall and nearby resorts.
This guide recaps its 46-year run, celebrity moments, and modern homages for nostalgia seekers planning Vegas trips.
Opening and Early Glory Days
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- ✓1942-1960s boom: Opened as Last Frontier,
- ✓rebranded New Frontier 1967. First hotel with
- ✓Opening and Early Glory Days
1942-1960s boom:
- Opened as Last Frontier, rebranded New Frontier 1967.
- First hotel with A/C on Strip.
- Roy Rogers' personal museum on-site.
Celebrity Highlights
Star-studded era: Elvis' 1956 debut; 1959
wedding venue. Beatles 1964 gig drew 4,000
Celebrity Highlights
Star-studded era:
- Elvis' 1956 debut; 1959 wedding venue.
- Beatles 1964 gig drew 4,000 fans.
- Wayne Newton residencies into 1980s.
Gaming and Amenities Peak
- ✓Prime offerings: 1,000 rooms, 50,000 sq
- ✓ft casino. Frontier Airlines tie-in perks. Demolition
- ✓Gaming and Amenities Peak
Prime offerings:
- 1,000 rooms, 50,000 sq ft casino.
- Frontier Airlines tie-in perks.
- Demolition 2007 for retail rebirth.
Modern Site and Tributes 2026
- ✓Today's vibe: Fashion Show Mall occupies
- ✓land. Near Wynn, Treasure Island. Vegas museums
- ✓Modern Site and Tributes 2026
Today's vibe:
- Fashion Show Mall occupies land.
- Near Wynn, Treasure Island.
- Vegas museums feature Frontier memorabilia.
Similar Hotels to Visit Now
- Channel the spirit: Circa Resort: Retro
- Vegas feel. The LINQ: Entertainment focus. Golden
Channel the spirit:
- Circa Resort: Retro Vegas feel.
- The LINQ: Entertainment focus.
- Golden Nugget DT: Classic gaming.