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Although just finishing a grand renovation in 2011 and early 2012, MGM Grand is not one to rest on its laurels, so things are still afoot near the big lion. Still on the horizon and soon to open are several new dining experiences as well as Hakkasan, a stunning nightclub opening in 2013.
Transformed dramatically from the former Fitzgeralds Casino & Hotel, the D Las Vegas has been reinvigorated with the fresh, energetic attitude and fun atmosphere that characterizes the revamped downtown area. The 638 newly renovated deluxe rooms and suites provide a sanctuary above the exciting Fremont Street and complements the hotel’s pair of bars, its signature two-level casino and a new steakhouse opening in 2013.
The longtime Imperial Palace has been rebranded as The Quad Resort and Casino. Dressed up or down, The Quad has all the gaming, dining and entertainment desired from Las Vegas as well as a completely unique feature: The Auto Collections. The Quad also will be the gateway to The Linq, a highly anticipated new development in the entertainment district. Hoping for completion by late 2013, improvements will be made in phases to the exterior; the front desk, bell desk and lobby; an additional 15,000 square feet of gaming space; and the retail promenade and dining levels.
Along with a new interior, The Hotel at Mandalay Bay is being renamed Delano Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay in 2013 as part of a partnership with the Morgans Hotel Group. By the end of the year, all 1,110 suites at the hotel will be redesigned and several new restaurants will be launched, including a casual American bistro by Chef Brian Massie and a Japanese restaurant by Chef Akira Back, as well as a new nightclub managed by The Light Group.
Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon closed in February 2013 for its complete renovation into a boutique property. The official name of the renovated property has yet to be revealed, although rumors are calling it Caesars Drai’s. With an expected reopening in early 2014, developer Caesars Entertainment has earmarked $185 million for renovating the 199-room property into a “lifestyle” gaming hotel and casino featuring a 65,000-square-foot rooftop pool and dayclub/nightclub as well as remodeled guestrooms and a new second-floor restaurant.
The $100-million revitalization of the historic Lady Luck Hotel & Casino will be realized by 2014 as it becomes the Downtown Grand Casino & Hotel in the heart of a five-block redevelopment project called Downtown3rd. Downtown Grand will feature a unique industrial chic design with luxurious interiors, including 631 renovated rooms, game tables and hundreds of slot machines. As part of the renovation, the bridge between the property’s two towers will be encased in glass and provide a view of the Mob Museum.
In addition, the off-Strip Las Vegas Marriott has announced an $800,000 renovation that includes a refreshed lobby with new modern décor and communal tables as well as a refurnished Cafe 325 restaurant and pool area.
Check out some of these newly spruced-up spaces to see how Las Vegas is changing and blossoming all the time.
Revamping downtown Las Vegas Hotels
Although many might not know, Las Vegas is more than just the Strip. In fact, just a bit to the north of the famed thoroughfare, the area that surrounds Fremont Street is known as Downtown Las Vegas. Although often overshadowed by the grandeur of the Strip, Downtown Las Vegas also features a mix of grand hotel and business skyscrapers, new cultural centers, historical buildings and government facilities in addition to residential and retail properties. Furthermore, it is the central business district of Las Vegas and was the original town site and gambling district of Las Vegas.
With the development of the more famous Las Vegas Strip to the south, this area of town often gets forgotten and thus experienced a period of decline for several decades. However Downtown Las Vegas once again is becoming more enticing to visitors and residents thanks to a recent redevelopment and revitalization effort, spearheaded by the city and the support of a few large corporate benefactors, such as Fifth Street Gaming and online shoe and apparel retailer Zappos.com, which is moving its headquarters into the old Las Vegas City Hall in 2013 with the hope that the new economic anchor will attract more businesses and continue to revitalize the area.
Furthermore, an effort called the Downtown Project is committed to transforming Downtown Las Vegas into a community-focused large city. The project has allocated $350 million through the VegasTech Fund to support the area’s revitalization with a focus on the core areas of community, education, entrepreneurship, technology, urban development and arts, music and creative culture.
Other key parts of this revitalization are several new epicenters of activity in and around the area.
The World Market Center Las Vegas complex, sitting at the western end of the downtown area near Interstate 15, already has opened three of its planned eight buildings on 57 contiguous acres in 2005, 2007 and 2008. The complex now draws vast numbers of convention goers to the complex and consequently to the hotels in the nearby downtown area each year.
Symphony Park is a 61-acre mixed-use urban district being built to the west of Fremont Street. Eventually it will host a mix of entertainment, medical, hotel and residential developments. Already built are the $470-million Art Deco–inspired Smith Center for the Performing Arts and the adjacent Discovery Children’s Museum, which opened in November 2012. Also fully functioning is the Cleveland Clinic, which houses the architecturally stunning Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. Still in the plans but not begun as of yet are two hotels: The Charlie Palmer, a chef-inspired luxury boutique hotel with 400 suites and rooms and the chef’s signature fine-dining restaurant, and the Forest City Casino and Hotel, planned as a 1.6 million-square-foot complex with a 1,000-room hotel.
Transformed dramatically from the former Fitzgeralds Casino & Hotel, the D Las Vegas has been reinvigorated with the fresh, energetic attitude and fun atmosphere that characterizes the revamped downtown area. The 638 newly renovated deluxe rooms and suites provide a sanctuary above the exciting Fremont Street and complements the hotel’s pair of bars, its signature two-level casino and a new steakhouse opening in 2013.
The longtime Imperial Palace has been rebranded as The Quad Resort and Casino. Dressed up or down, The Quad has all the gaming, dining and entertainment desired from Las Vegas as well as a completely unique feature: The Auto Collections. The Quad also will be the gateway to The Linq, a highly anticipated new development in the entertainment district. Hoping for completion by late 2013, improvements will be made in phases to the exterior; the front desk, bell desk and lobby; an additional 15,000 square feet of gaming space; and the retail promenade and dining levels.
Along with a new interior, The Hotel at Mandalay Bay is being renamed Delano Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay in 2013 as part of a partnership with the Morgans Hotel Group. By the end of the year, all 1,110 suites at the hotel will be redesigned and several new restaurants will be launched, including a casual American bistro by Chef Brian Massie and a Japanese restaurant by Chef Akira Back, as well as a new nightclub managed by The Light Group.
Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon closed in February 2013 for its complete renovation into a boutique property. The official name of the renovated property has yet to be revealed, although rumors are calling it Caesars Drai’s. With an expected reopening in early 2014, developer Caesars Entertainment has earmarked $185 million for renovating the 199-room property into a “lifestyle” gaming hotel and casino featuring a 65,000-square-foot rooftop pool and dayclub/nightclub as well as remodeled guestrooms and a new second-floor restaurant.
The $100-million revitalization of the historic Lady Luck Hotel & Casino will be realized by 2014 as it becomes the Downtown Grand Casino & Hotel in the heart of a five-block redevelopment project called Downtown3rd. Downtown Grand will feature a unique industrial chic design with luxurious interiors, including 631 renovated rooms, game tables and hundreds of slot machines. As part of the renovation, the bridge between the property’s two towers will be encased in glass and provide a view of the Mob Museum.
In addition, the off-Strip Las Vegas Marriott has announced an $800,000 renovation that includes a refreshed lobby with new modern décor and communal tables as well as a refurnished Cafe 325 restaurant and pool area.
Check out some of these newly spruced-up spaces to see how Las Vegas is changing and blossoming all the time.
Revamping downtown Las Vegas Hotels
Although many might not know, Las Vegas is more than just the Strip. In fact, just a bit to the north of the famed thoroughfare, the area that surrounds Fremont Street is known as Downtown Las Vegas. Although often overshadowed by the grandeur of the Strip, Downtown Las Vegas also features a mix of grand hotel and business skyscrapers, new cultural centers, historical buildings and government facilities in addition to residential and retail properties. Furthermore, it is the central business district of Las Vegas and was the original town site and gambling district of Las Vegas.
With the development of the more famous Las Vegas Strip to the south, this area of town often gets forgotten and thus experienced a period of decline for several decades. However Downtown Las Vegas once again is becoming more enticing to visitors and residents thanks to a recent redevelopment and revitalization effort, spearheaded by the city and the support of a few large corporate benefactors, such as Fifth Street Gaming and online shoe and apparel retailer Zappos.com, which is moving its headquarters into the old Las Vegas City Hall in 2013 with the hope that the new economic anchor will attract more businesses and continue to revitalize the area.
Furthermore, an effort called the Downtown Project is committed to transforming Downtown Las Vegas into a community-focused large city. The project has allocated $350 million through the VegasTech Fund to support the area’s revitalization with a focus on the core areas of community, education, entrepreneurship, technology, urban development and arts, music and creative culture.
Other key parts of this revitalization are several new epicenters of activity in and around the area.
The World Market Center Las Vegas complex, sitting at the western end of the downtown area near Interstate 15, already has opened three of its planned eight buildings on 57 contiguous acres in 2005, 2007 and 2008. The complex now draws vast numbers of convention goers to the complex and consequently to the hotels in the nearby downtown area each year.
Symphony Park is a 61-acre mixed-use urban district being built to the west of Fremont Street. Eventually it will host a mix of entertainment, medical, hotel and residential developments. Already built are the $470-million Art Deco–inspired Smith Center for the Performing Arts and the adjacent Discovery Children’s Museum, which opened in November 2012. Also fully functioning is the Cleveland Clinic, which houses the architecturally stunning Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. Still in the plans but not begun as of yet are two hotels: The Charlie Palmer, a chef-inspired luxury boutique hotel with 400 suites and rooms and the chef’s signature fine-dining restaurant, and the Forest City Casino and Hotel, planned as a 1.6 million-square-foot complex with a 1,000-room hotel.
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