Category archives for: Hotels

Standing out on the Strip: Striking identity signage is put in place at The Quad

Standing out on the Strip: Striking identity signage is put in place at The Quad

Early this week, installation of identity signage was completed on the Las Vegas Strip-facing side of the main tower at The Quad Resort & Casino. The nearly two-week-long process began on Feb. 5, when equipment was readied to lift and secure seven letters made by YESCO. Each one stands 16 feet tall and shines brilliantly [...]

SLS Las Vegas takes a big step with groundbreaking

SLS Las Vegas takes a big step with groundbreaking

By fall 2014, there will be 1,620 more hotel rooms for travelers visiting Las Vegas – as well as a Fred Segal-branded retail experience. Construction of the SLS Las Vegas, which is part of the exclusive SLS Hotels brand by sbe, is beginning today at the southeast corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Sahara Avenue. [...]

Among Vegas’ towering megaresorts, Nobu Hotel manages to stand very tall

Among Vegas’ towering megaresorts, Nobu Hotel manages to stand very tall

The new kid on Las Vegas’ burgeoning boutique hotel scene, Nobu Hotel opens today and, although it’s not massive in scope, it’s simply exquisite in design. The venture is the first resort launched by Nobu Hospitality, which is owned by celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa. Among his partners is legendary screen actor Robert De Niro. Nobu [...]

10 new things to experience in Vegas during 2013

10 new things to experience in Vegas during 2013

Get ready to sleep more comfortably, party more heartily, eat more decadently and just enjoy vacationing more thoroughly than ever before in Las Vegas! This year promises an exemplary batch of openings – including at least two new hotels, an observation wheel, an extraordinary show, a popular East Coast restaurant, a thrilling zipline, a water [...]

Ten big changes at MGM Grand in 2012

Ten big changes at MGM Grand in 2012

An extraordinary entertainment destination that looms large on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip, MGM Grand has spent 2012 immersed in what’s been dubbed the “Grand Renovation.” With $160 million allocated just for the room and suite component of the resort’s refurbishment, things have certainly been getting grander there! Now, upon the dawning [...]

Suite escape: The Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas is emerging as a stylish retreat on the Strip

Suite escape: The Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas is emerging as a stylish retreat on the Strip

The Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas is putting the finishing touches on a five-month, $30 million renovation of its 424 rooms and suites. The project will be completed by the end of the year – which means the resort will ring in 2013 with a fabulous new look. Spacious and super stylish, the remodeled accommodations [...]

Farewell, Bill’s!

Farewell, Bill’s!

Today Caesars Entertainment announced it will be closing Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon for remodeling on Feb. 4, 2013. The corporation has secured funding for $185 million that will be used to transform the existing Old West-themed resort into a “boutique lifestyle hotel and casino.” “The renovated property will provide visitors with a sophisticated, upscale [...]

Seven tips for visiting the Imperial Palace during renovation

Seven tips for visiting the Imperial Palace during renovation

Located in the heart of the Strip, near the busy corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road, the Imperial Palace is rollicking and rumbustious. It’s undergoing a dramatic transformation too. Renovations to convert the resort into The Quad are scheduled for completion in the latter part of 2013. This rebranding is being done in [...]

Equipped for kids: Nine Vegas resorts that have child care facilities

Equipped for kids: Nine Vegas resorts that have child care facilities

If you’re traveling to Vegas with kids, you may find you desire some “adult time.” Thankfully, several of the city’s resorts have reliable child care facilities. Here are nine great places to stay where you can drop off the wee ones and enjoy a few hours swimming in the pool, relaxing at the spa, wagering [...]

Rooms for improvement: The Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas is in the midst of a major renovation

Rooms for improvement: The Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas is in the midst of a major renovation

About two weeks ago the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas embarked on a $30 million project to completely renovate all 424 of its guest rooms and suites. The chic new interiors will boast an innovative art deco design. “While the initial design style was more traditional, the restyled guest rooms are sophisticated and modern,” said [...]

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