ARIA Resort & Casino is expanding its award-winning LEED Gold-certified convention center. With construction scheduled to begin in May 2016 with anticipated completion in February 2018, the $154 million project will deliver an additional 200,000 square feet of technologically advanced space on four levels
Last month Mandalay Bay Convention Center completed the second and final phase of the $70 million expansion project commenced in October 2014. Unveiled last August, the first phase introduced 350,000 square feet of new exhibit space, while the second phase added the 70,000-square-foot carpeted Oceanside Ballroom, divisible by five. The customer-focused facility now offers 2 million-plus total square feet and over 900,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space, the world’s fifth largest in both categories. Other features include state-of-the-art Wi-Fi; underground parking; a 20,000-square-foot lobby; and covering 28 acres, the world’s largest convention center solar array.
Meanwhile, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino expects to finish the approximately $100 million remodel of its 3,000-plus main tower guest rooms and suites this spring.
Caesars Palace began welcoming guests to its new Julius Tower last month. Created for the property’s golden anniversary, this $75 million transformation of the original Roman Tower from 1966 features 587 design-savvy, modern rooms and suites. Full completion of the project is anticipated for this spring.
Opening this April, the new $375 million T-Mobile Arena is a dynamic new 20,000-seat multipurpose venue for year-round entertainment and events.
Following groundbreaking in May 2015, work is proceeding on the $4 billion Resorts World Las Vegas project, with an estimated completion by mid-2018.
Offering more than 200,000 square feet of meeting space, Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino is finalizing a sweeping $100 million renovation that includes 1,200 remodeled Signature Rooms, 300 new timeshare villas, the all-new International Bar, and a fully renovated pool deck.
Downtown’s The D Las Vegas Casino Hotel unveiled an 11,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art meeting and convention space, including new breakout rooms and new outdoor patio space at its 6,000-square-foot Detroit Ballroom.
Also downtown, Plaza Hotel & Casino commenced an extensive renovation of its 70,000-square-foot pool deck last month. The new multimillion-dollar rooftop pool experience will include cabanas, daybeds, dining areas, bars and greenery.
Yet another downtown fixture, California Hotel and Casino is finishing a multimillion-dollar redesign and renovation of virtually all public areas, including valet and porte cochere, guest registration and casino floor. Slated for completion in early 2016, the project will be followed by a complete redesign and upgrade of nearly 500 rooms and suites, plus additional F&B concepts.
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide is assuming partial management of SLS Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, via the transformation of the current 289-room SLS Lux tower into The Strip’s first W Hotel. Slated to open in the third quarter of 2016, the upgrade will include a dedicated entry and reception area, and WET, an exclusive outdoor pool and bar. The other two towers, comprising 1,324 rooms, may also be converted to the W brand.
The boutique Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino is scheduled for completion in August 2016. Located on Sahara Avenue, just west of Las Vegas Boulevard, the new Asian-themed resort will reportedly offer 206 rooms, a spa and authentic Asian cultural, culinary and gaming experiences.
In November 2015, it was announced that the failed $2.9 billion Fontainebleau Las Vegas was for sale, asking price an estimated $650 million. The unfinished 68-story, 3,875-room mega-resort was mothballed in 2009.