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| The Ever-Changing Face of Las Vegas Hotels |
Las Vegas constantly renews and revitalizes itself by developing and changing its hospitality options as well as its overall image. What once started from the humble beginnings of a few hotels on an isolated road in the Nevada desert is now an incredibly exciting and world-renowned gathering place and entertainment oasis of mega resorts. In the following pages, take a look at the very newest and upcoming developments in the Las Vegas hotel industry, take a trip down memory lane for look at the phoenix-like history of Las Vegas hotels then discover how the hotel conglomerates and independent properties can reward you for your business.
Renovations and new developments
There’s always something new in the Entertainment Capital of the World, so take a look at the latest changes happening in the Las Vegas hotel industry.
— The New Tropicana Las Vegas
The New Tropicana Las Vegas unveiled its $180-million South Beach–inspired transformation in 2011 with a new look, exciting rhythm and vibe with a focus on exceptional customer service; and its new restaurants Biscayne Steak, Sea & Wine and Bacio by Carla Pellegrino recently have gained notoriety. In addition to the transformation of its interior, rooms and suites, conference center and casino, the New Tropicana also now boasts the addition of other first-class amenities, such as Glow®, a Mandara Spa. The new Cafe Nikki, Club Nikki and Nikki Beach, which opened as part of the renovation, were run briefly through a partnership with the Nikki empire, but the Tropicana has taken back the reins to head in a new direction.
— Golden Gate Hotel and Casino
Construction is expected to finish in summer 2012 on the new hotel tower at the historic Golden Gate Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas. When completed, the 106-year-old property will open a new lobby and porte-cochère to guests on Fremont Street. Accompanying its recently remodeled rooms with vintage Vegas ambiance, the 35,000-square-foot five-story tower will include 16 suites and two 1,600-square-foot luxury penthouses. An extended casino floor, new high-limit area and deli are also part of the expansion. The new lobby will showcase artifacts from the hotel’s past, including an antique Kellogg telephone and a registration book from 1907 to keep it true to what people love about the Las Vegas mystique of something boutique and personal.
— Nobu Hotel
Although originally slated to open this summer, the much-anticipated Nobu Hotel at Caesars Palace is now projected to begin taking guests in October 2012 inside Caesars Palace’s old Centurion Tower. When the work is done, a new 181-room, 18-suite Nobu Hotel will emerge that mimics the style of Nobu Sushi restaurants and marks the first celebrity chef–branded hotel venture. Embracing comfortable simplicity with natural materials, the wood and tile surfaces extend throughout as they complement patterns that reflect elements of cherry blossoms, Japanese Zen gardens and origami. In addition to exclusive accommodations, Nobu Hotel guests also have private access to the adjacent 11,200-square-foot restaurant and lounge with priority seating and 24-hour access to Nobu cuisine with its first in-room dining menu.
— The D
In March 2012, the longstanding Fitzgeralds changed its name to The D as it began a rolling renovation of the entire property that is scheduled to complete in fall 2012. The property will remain open throughout construction and reveal elements of its new brand in phases, including remodeled contemporary rooms and suites opening throughout the summer. The extensive renovations will deliver a fresh, energetic attitude and fun atmosphere. At 34 stories and 638 deluxe rooms, The D Casino Hotel will be a fantasy playground with daily live entertainment, the city’s only two-level casino and two high-energy bars—the LONGBAR and the Vue Bar—situated, respectively, in the casino and on Fremont Street.
— Palms Casino Resort
The Palms Casino Resort has announced a $50-million investment to renovate and re-energize the property. Beginning in July 2012 and set to complete by the end of the year, the transformation encompasses a lavish ultra-chic redesign of the 428 rooms and suites in the Palms Tower that will be available as of September. The Palms also is creating new nightlife experiences as well as reconfiguring its gaming spaces to maximize flow and ambiance, adding 250 new slot machines and remodeling the Center Bar. Palms also will have new dining options, such as Heraea, two new outlets in The Eatery and expanded offerings in the Bistro Buffet.
— The Linq
As part of the new attraction center called The Linq, the Imperial Palace Hotel will be renamed, renovated and rethemed away from its Asian influence and get a new façade, porte cochère and hotel reception area. Rumors on the possible name of the newly renovated space include Horseshoe. On The Linq’s north side, a walking path will lead from the Carnaval Court Bar & Grill outdoor plaza at Harrah’s Las Vegas to The Linq through the former Imperial Palace.
— SLS Hotel & Casino Las Vegas
Marking the end of a 59-year run on the Strip, the Sahara shut its doors in May 2011; however, in November 2011, the Clark County Commission approved renovations of the hotel casino. The property will be remodeled, rethemed, renamed and reopened in 2014 after a $744 million renovation as SLS Las Vegas, part of SBE’s chain of hotels.
Look for these developments and more as the living city of Las Vegas continues to evolve.
Renovations and new developments
There’s always something new in the Entertainment Capital of the World, so take a look at the latest changes happening in the Las Vegas hotel industry.
— The New Tropicana Las Vegas
The New Tropicana Las Vegas unveiled its $180-million South Beach–inspired transformation in 2011 with a new look, exciting rhythm and vibe with a focus on exceptional customer service; and its new restaurants Biscayne Steak, Sea & Wine and Bacio by Carla Pellegrino recently have gained notoriety. In addition to the transformation of its interior, rooms and suites, conference center and casino, the New Tropicana also now boasts the addition of other first-class amenities, such as Glow®, a Mandara Spa. The new Cafe Nikki, Club Nikki and Nikki Beach, which opened as part of the renovation, were run briefly through a partnership with the Nikki empire, but the Tropicana has taken back the reins to head in a new direction.
— Golden Gate Hotel and Casino
Construction is expected to finish in summer 2012 on the new hotel tower at the historic Golden Gate Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas. When completed, the 106-year-old property will open a new lobby and porte-cochère to guests on Fremont Street. Accompanying its recently remodeled rooms with vintage Vegas ambiance, the 35,000-square-foot five-story tower will include 16 suites and two 1,600-square-foot luxury penthouses. An extended casino floor, new high-limit area and deli are also part of the expansion. The new lobby will showcase artifacts from the hotel’s past, including an antique Kellogg telephone and a registration book from 1907 to keep it true to what people love about the Las Vegas mystique of something boutique and personal.
— Nobu Hotel
Although originally slated to open this summer, the much-anticipated Nobu Hotel at Caesars Palace is now projected to begin taking guests in October 2012 inside Caesars Palace’s old Centurion Tower. When the work is done, a new 181-room, 18-suite Nobu Hotel will emerge that mimics the style of Nobu Sushi restaurants and marks the first celebrity chef–branded hotel venture. Embracing comfortable simplicity with natural materials, the wood and tile surfaces extend throughout as they complement patterns that reflect elements of cherry blossoms, Japanese Zen gardens and origami. In addition to exclusive accommodations, Nobu Hotel guests also have private access to the adjacent 11,200-square-foot restaurant and lounge with priority seating and 24-hour access to Nobu cuisine with its first in-room dining menu.
— The D
In March 2012, the longstanding Fitzgeralds changed its name to The D as it began a rolling renovation of the entire property that is scheduled to complete in fall 2012. The property will remain open throughout construction and reveal elements of its new brand in phases, including remodeled contemporary rooms and suites opening throughout the summer. The extensive renovations will deliver a fresh, energetic attitude and fun atmosphere. At 34 stories and 638 deluxe rooms, The D Casino Hotel will be a fantasy playground with daily live entertainment, the city’s only two-level casino and two high-energy bars—the LONGBAR and the Vue Bar—situated, respectively, in the casino and on Fremont Street.
— Palms Casino Resort
The Palms Casino Resort has announced a $50-million investment to renovate and re-energize the property. Beginning in July 2012 and set to complete by the end of the year, the transformation encompasses a lavish ultra-chic redesign of the 428 rooms and suites in the Palms Tower that will be available as of September. The Palms also is creating new nightlife experiences as well as reconfiguring its gaming spaces to maximize flow and ambiance, adding 250 new slot machines and remodeling the Center Bar. Palms also will have new dining options, such as Heraea, two new outlets in The Eatery and expanded offerings in the Bistro Buffet.
— The Linq
As part of the new attraction center called The Linq, the Imperial Palace Hotel will be renamed, renovated and rethemed away from its Asian influence and get a new façade, porte cochère and hotel reception area. Rumors on the possible name of the newly renovated space include Horseshoe. On The Linq’s north side, a walking path will lead from the Carnaval Court Bar & Grill outdoor plaza at Harrah’s Las Vegas to The Linq through the former Imperial Palace.
— SLS Hotel & Casino Las Vegas
Marking the end of a 59-year run on the Strip, the Sahara shut its doors in May 2011; however, in November 2011, the Clark County Commission approved renovations of the hotel casino. The property will be remodeled, rethemed, renamed and reopened in 2014 after a $744 million renovation as SLS Las Vegas, part of SBE’s chain of hotels.
Look for these developments and more as the living city of Las Vegas continues to evolve.
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