Opened February 3rd, 1957, at the Royal Nevada Casino.
Steve Crane's Luau was the model for this establishment that, unfortunately, turned out to be rather short-lived.
The construction of the Royal Nevada began on Dec. 1st, 1953. Designed by Paul Williams, in his 'Hollywood Modern' style, it 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 road sign and roof mounted crown. Photo below shows a lovely model with giant crown at the opening day 'crowning ceremony'.
The Royal Nevada's inside attractions were its 'Dancing Waters' fountain show, its Luau Room, Palm Room and Cabaret Room.
The Luau Room closed around 1958 when the Royal Nevada closed.
In 1959 the whole property became part of the Stardust.
Although remembered by few, this precursor may have prompted the Stardust to open the Aku-Aku in 1960.