Post #591437 by mrsmiley on Tue, May 31, 2011 12:24 AM

Name:The Luau Room Royal Nevada Las Vegas
Type:restaurant
Street:3100 Las Vegas Boulevard South
City:Las Vegas
State:NV
Zip:
country:USA
Phone:
Status:defunct

Description:
This tiki bar was located inside the Royal Nevada Casino. It opened approx. April of 1955.
Some general Royal Nevada history;The construction of Royal Nevada began on Dec. 1 1953. Designed by Paul Williams, in his 'Hollywood Modern' style, this Luxury-Motel opened on April 25, 1955.

Key elements of the Royal Nevada's design offerings were its front mounted fountain of curved neon tubing, the crown roadsign and roof mounted crown. The inside attractions were its 'Dancing Waters' fountain show, its Luau Room, Palm Room and Caberet Room. Under Stardust's ownership it was known for its Plantation Room & Moby Dick restaurant.

The Luau closed approximately 1958 when the Royal Nevada closed.
In 1959 the whole property became part of the Stardust. My guess is that this bar may have prompted the Stardust to open the Aku-Aku in 1960! More info coming...

[ Edited by: mrsmiley 2011-06-07 08:40 ]