The opening of Resorts World Las Vegas (Resorts World) is officially scheduled for June 24, 2021. This $4.3 billion resort is the first built from scratch on the Las Vegas Strip in over ten years. The last entirely new casino to be opened on the Vegas Strip was The Cosmopolitan on December 15, 2010.
Resorts World ears in the making
The initial groundbreaking of Resorts World occurred on May 5, 2015. The construction process faced some delays but gathered momentum significantly in 2019. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the project managed to progress as construction is deemed an essential business in Nevada.
This casino-hotel project is not a minor one. Resorts World is a megaresort, the type for which Las Vegas gained fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
“Resorts World Las Vegas is set to revolutionize the hospitality scene in Las Vegas. This monumental property, planned and constructed over several years in collaboration with some of the industry’s most innovative partners, will offer unparalleled dining and entertainment experiences, an unrivaled variety of hotel accommodations on the Strip, and the city’s most advanced technology,” stated Scott Sibella, President of Resorts World Las Vegas.
He continued saying, “As we approach our opening in June, we are filled with gratitude and excitement. We hope to contribute to Las Vegas’s recovery after an incredibly challenging year for not only the city but the broader hospitality industry.”
By no means is Resorts World a minor casino-hotel project. Over 3,000 construction workers were present daily at the 88-acre construction site.
The concept of Resorts World harkens back to the era of megaresorts, a trend initiated by The Mirage and others several decades ago. The idea for this property first emerged roughly 15 years ago.
Stardust to Echelon Place to Resorts World
The casino resort, which is about to open, is located at the north end of the Vegas Strip, a space formerly occupied by the Stardust. The idea for Resorts World was in motion even before the Stardust was demolished in 2007.
The project previously referred to as Echelon Place was supposed to feature several hotels with a capacity of 5,000 rooms. Boyd Gaming, the landowner, was forced to stop construction amidst the 2008 recession. Some of the ironwork initially created for Echelon Place is currently utilized by Resorts World.
Although the property is under new ownership and concept, Resorts World will incorporate some of the features that Boyd had intended for Echelon Place.
Inside Resorts World
Since its introduction in 2015, the plans for Resorts World have undergone significant changes. Despite the project being downsized, it remains enormous. The construction of Resorts World incurred a cost of over $4 billion.
The hotel, showcasing numerous Hilton brands, offers 3,500 rooms. Indeed, Hilton Honors rewards members have the option to redeem their points for rooms.
Resorts World will house over 40 dining options along with eight bars and lounges. Its theater, with a capacity of 5,000, will host several resident artists including Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan. In addition, Zouk Nightclub and AYU Dayclub will feature resident DJ’s Tiesto and Zedd.
The pool complex, spanning 5.5 acres, is set to be Las Vegas’ largest rooftop pool. It will offer seven distinct pool experiences, including the only infinity-edge pool on the Vegas Strip.
Visitors will likely first notice something outside of the casino. A 100,000-square-foot LED screen covering the West Tower, which is already operational and visible from miles away.
Resorts World Casino
The casino floor at Resorts World, spanning 117,000 square feet, isn’t the biggest on the Vegas Strip, but it’s far from the smallest. To give a comparison, it’s slightly less spacious than Caesars Palace. Resorts World views this as a next-generation casino floor, featuring technology that isn’t commonly found in most Las Vegas casinos.
Resorts World, unlike the recent openings of Circa and Virgin casinos, will feature a poker room. Besides the usual offerings of slot machines, table games, and high-limit areas, it will also include a sportsbook. Notably, this won’t be the conventional sportsbook you’d typically find in many Las Vegas casinos.
The Dawg House Saloon & Sportsbook is inspired by a Nashville sports bar and restaurant. Besides broadcasting games, the Dawg House will offer live music and dancing, an array of draft beers, inventive cocktails, and traditional American pub food with a Southern flair.
Though the saloon idea seems entirely distinct, it appears to be similar to the services offered by the BetMGM sportsbook at Park MGM.
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