The hotel was originally a Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge.
History Howard Johnson Hotel (1973–1975) Since opening in 1973, the property has been renamed several times, most recently as the Hôtel San Rémo (1989–2006) and the Hooters Casino Hotel (2006–2019). The hotel has 696 rooms with a 35,000-square-foot (3,300 m 2) casino. It is located next to the Tropicana and across the street from the MGM Grand Las Vegas. It is owned by Highgate and Oyo Hotels & Homes, and its casino is operated by Paragon Gaming. Oyo Hotel & Casino (stylized as OYO Hotel & Casino) is a casino hotel near the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, United States.
