The "old school" Stardust hotel has been the embodiment of Vegas style and flash for almost 40 years. Wayne Newton, the quintessential Las Vegas performer, entertains in his own theater.

Nothing better defines the Stardust than an early scene in the film "Swingers": The two protagonists pull up to the hotel in a vintage convertible and Rat Pack suits, sauntering inside as the last notes of Tony Bennett's "With Plenty Of Money And You" die away. "This is old school, baby," raves one to the other.

Chief among the reasons for its longevity was the Stardust's choice not to bend with the times. There are no family-oriented attractions here. The race and sports book is nationally known. The casino is large and filled to capacity with gamblers, not gawkers. Many of them choose to dine in one of several fine restaurants, while the bars and lounges serve cocktails to cigar-smoking high rollers and women in sleek evening gowns around the clock. And Wayne Newton, the quintessential Vegas performer, entertains in the theater named for him.

"You are so money, baby," the characters of "Swingers" tell each other loudly and often. It's an apt description of the Sin City institution that probably helped make "money" into an adjective. With its adult charms and proud lineage, the Stardust is indeed the "old school." And it's got one terrific playground.

• Number of rooms: 1,500.
  
• Casino: Yes, 80,000 sq. ft. Casino games include Craps, Blackjack, Roulette, Poker, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud Poker, Baccarat, Keno lounge, 1,589 slot, keno and video poker machines, Mini-Baccarat, Let It Ride, Megabucks and 1 cent slots. Plus, the Stardust has a
  poker room.
  
• Race & sports book: Yes, more details.
  Restaurants: For a complete list of dining options at the Stardust, click here. Restaurants include: Tony Roma's, William B's, Island Paradise Cafe, Coco Palms, Sushi King, Short Stop Snack Bar, Swensen's and Espresso Bar.
  Attractions: Small video arcade.
  Entertainment: Wayne Newton and visiting headliners perform in the Wayne Newton Theater. Click here, for a schedule of this week's entertainment.
  Pool: Yes
• Health Club: Yes.
  Spa: No.
  Shops: Stardust Company and Liquor store, Marshall Rousso's, Welcome to Las Vegas gift shop, Desert Star, Country Jewelers, Stardust Play Ball, Stardust Leather, Magnets at the Stardust, Annee of Paris Beauty Salon, Aceros Men's Wear, Stardust Barber Shop, Enterprise Rent-a-Car.
  Wedding Chapel: Yes
• Parking Garage: No, but free parking in lot and valet parking available.
  Convention rooms: Yes, a 7,500 sq. ft. pre-function and reception area, and a Conference Center that can be divided up into three separate ballrooms, the largest of the three is the 25,000 sq. ft. Stardust Ballroom.
  Business Center: Yes. Full service business center including copying, faxing, equipment rental, computer use, custom desktop publishing, courier service and more.