The term 'Desert Inn' is a crossword solution for the term 'CARAVANSERAI' (12 letters). CARAVANSERAI is an ancient roadside inn where travelers, merchants, and caravans would rest and recover from the day's journey. The Desert Inn was a hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Nevada, United States, that operated from April 24, 1950, to August 28, 2000. It was the first luxury hotel on the Strip and became well known for its celebrity guests and its high-stakes gambling.