The Casino Times has a nice feature with ten items that distinguish Las Vegas' new city within a city - CITYCENTER. This huge project was large even by Las Vegas Standards and many were concerned about a year ago that it would not be completed, but after a lawsuit against and and subsequent loan to partner in the project MGM, Dubai World and MGM did complete one of the world's greatest commercial developments.
http://www.casinocitytimes.com/news/article/top-10-citycenter-facts-and-figures-191964
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Friday, January 1, 2010
Hotwire Ratings Tips for Las Vegas Hotels
Hotwire is a great service to save a lot on hotel reservations, but part of the game is that you don't know the name of the property until *after* you book. This is normally fine in my experience with Hotwire, but obviously it's nice to have an exact location and name if possible:
This great Hotwire tips list from a forum member at "RedFlagDeals.com":
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Hotel features: Casino, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, High-speed Internet Access, Golf Nearby, Tennis Nearby, Spa Services
TI - Treasure Island - 4 STAR **** CENTER STRIP
Hotel features: Casino, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, Golf Nearby, Spa Services
Trump International � 5 STAR ***** CENTER STRIP
Hotel features: Studio, Smoke Free, Daily Housekeeping, A/C, Front Desk, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf, Spa, Kitchenette, Condo
Wynn � 5 STAR **** CENTER STRIP
Hotel features: Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, Golf Nearby, Spa Services
Hotel features: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Business, Golf, Spa
(same as Venetian)
Caesar�s Palace � 4 � STAR **** � CENTER STRIP
Hotel features: Casino, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, High-speed Internet Access, Golf Nearby, Tennis Nearby, Spa Services
Planet Hollywood & Resort � 4 STAR **** CENTER STRIP
Hotel features: Casino, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, High-speed Internet Access, Spa Services
Paris Las Vegas � 4 STAR **** CENTER STRIP
Hotel features: Casino, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, High-speed Internet Access, Golf Nearby, Tennis Nearby, Spa Services
Bally's Las Vegas 3 � STAR *** � CENTER STRIP
Hotel features: Casino, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, High-speed Internet Access, Golf Nearby, Tennis Nearby, Spa Services
Flamingo Las Vegas � 3 � STAR *** � CENTER STRIP
Hotel features: Casino, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, High-speed Internet Access, Golf Nearby, Tennis Nearby, Spa Services
Harrah's Hotel and Casino Las Vegas � 3 � STAR *** � CENTER STRIP
Hotel features: Casino, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), High-speed Internet Access, Golf Nearby, Spa Services
Bills Gamblin Hall and Saloon � 3 STAR *** CENTER STRIP
Hotel features: Casino, Restaurant(s), High-speed Internet Access, Golf Nearby, Tennis Nearby
Imperial Palace Las Vegas - Tower � 3 STAR *** CENTER STRIP
Hotel features: Casino, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, High-speed Internet Access, Spa Services
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Stratosphere Hotel and Casino � 3 STAR *** STRIP NORTH
Hotel features: Resort, Casino, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Laundry Facilities, Golf Nearby, Spa Services
Sahara Hotel and Casino � 3 STAR *** STRIP NORTH
Hotel features: Casino, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, High-speed Internet Access, Golf Nearby
Circus Circus Hotel & Casino � 3 STAR *** NORTH STRIP
Hotel features: Casino, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, Children's Activity Program
Circus Circus Hotel & Casino � MANOR ROOM � 2 STAR ** - NORTH STRIP
Hotel Features: Casino, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Business, Children's Activites
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MGM Grand � 4 STAR **** STRIP SOUTH
Hotel Features: Casino, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf, Tennis, Spa
New York New York � 4 STAR **** STRIP SOUTH
Hotel Features: Casino, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness Center, Business Center, Golf, Spa
Monte Carlo Resort & Casino � 3 and � STAR *** � STRIP SOUTH
Hotel features: Resort, Casino, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, High-speed Internet Access, Golf Nearby, Tennis Nearby, Spa Services
Luxor Resort and Casino � 3 � STAR *** �
Hotel features: Resort, Casino, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, High-speed Internet Access, Golf Nearby, Tennis Nearby, Spa Services
Tropicana Hotel & Casino � 3 STAR ***
Hotel features: Resort, Casino, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, Golf Nearby, Spa Services
Excalibur � 3 STAR *** STRIP SOUTH
Customer favourite
Hotel Features: Casino, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Golf, Spa
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South Point Hotel & Casino � 4 STAR **** - NEAR STRIP SOUTH
Hotel features: Casino, Fitness Center, Restaurant(s), Business Center, High-speed Internet Access, Golf Nearby
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Hard Rock - 4 STAR **** NEAR STRIP EAST
Hotel Features: Casino, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Spa
Las Vegas Hilton � 4 STAR **** NEAR STRIP EAST
Could be 3 � STAR again
Hotel Features: Casino, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf, Tennis, Spa
Hyatt Place Las Vegas � 3 STAR *** NEAR STRIP EAST
Hotel features: Smoke Free Rooms, Complimentary Breakfast, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Business Center, High-speed Internet Access
Desert Rose Resort � 3 STAR *** NEAR STRIP EAST
La Quinta Inn Las Vegas Convention Center � 2 � STAR ** � NEAR STRIP EAST
Hotel features: Airport Shuttle, Complimentary Breakfast, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Laundry Facilities, High-speed Internet Access
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Palace Station � 3 STAR *** NEAR STRIP WEST
Hotel Features: Casino, Shuttle, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business
Las Vegas Cay Club Desert Tides Resort � 3 STAR *** NEAR STRIP WEST
Hotel Features:
Palace Station Casino Courtyard � 2 � STAR ** � NEAR STRIP WEST
Wild Wild West Casino � 2 STAR ** NEAR STRIP WEST
Hotel Features: Casino, Restaurant, Pool
Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino � 4 STAR **** NEAR STRIP WEST
Hotel features: Suite, Casino, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, High-speed Internet Access, Golf Nearby, Spa Services
Artisan Hotel � 3 STAR ***
Hotel features: Boutique Hotel, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, High-speed Internet Access, Golf Nearby
The Orleans Hotel & Casino � 3 STAR ***
Hotel features: Casino, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, Spa Services, Children's Activity
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Red Rock Casino � 4 and � STAR **** � WEST OF STRIP
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Extended StayAmerica - 2 � STAR ** �
Hotel Features: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Kitchenette, Laundry
Extended Stay Deluxe East Flamingo (1550 Flamingo) � 2 � STAR ** �
Hotel Features: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Laundry
Extended StayAmerica (4240 Boulder Highway) (this is more recent than above, but not sure if different properties or same with a downgrade) 2 STAR **
Hotel Features: Suite, Laundry
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Plaza Hotel � 2 STAR ** DOWNTOWN
Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino � 4 STAR **** DOWNTOWN
Hotel features: Resort, Casino, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, High-speed Internet Access, Spa Services
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HENDERSON - SOUTHEAST
4* Loews Lake Las Vegas
Amenities: Resort, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf, Tennis, Spa, Children Activities, Laundry
3* Hawthorn Inn and Suites
Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Business, Laundry
3* Holiday Inn (Boulder Hwy, Henderson)
Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry
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LOCATION UNKNOWN
Riviera Hotel & Casino � 3 STAR ***
Hotel features: Casino, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, High-speed Internet Access, Golf Nearby, Tennis Nearby, Spa Services
Sunset Station � 3 STAR ***
Hotel features: Casino, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, High-speed Internet Access, Children's Activity Program
Hooters Casino Hotel Las Vegas � 3 STAR ***
Hotel features: Casino, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, Golf Nearby
Fitzgeralds Casino � STAR rating unknown
Hotel features: silkPkgAmenityName18:Casino, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center
The Grandview at Las Vegas � STAR rating unknown
Hotel features: Suite, 1-Bedroom Suite, Fully-equipped Kitchen, Free Parking, Air Conditioning, Fitness Center, Pool(s)
Best Western Mardi Gras Hotel & Casino � STAR rating unknown
Hotel features: Airport Shuttle, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Laundry Facilities, Golf Nearby
The Mirage Hotel and Casino � STAR rating unknown
Hotel features: Resort, Casino, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, High-speed Internet Access, Golf Nearby, Tennis Nearby, Spa Services
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Press Release:
ARIA RESORT & CASINO OPENS
FOREVER CHANGING THE LAS VEGAS STRIP
Grand Opening Day and Gala Party Highlighted by Rooftop Fireworks Finale LAS VEGAS – (NYSE:MGM) – Under a canopy of fireworks illuminating the night sky, ARIA Resort & Casino opened its doors last night and welcomed its first guests. Located at the heart of CityCenter, ARIA is the centerpiece of this extraordinary urban resort destination. Its debut signifies the official grand opening of this city-within-a-city, following two weeks of celebrations for the reveals of Vdara Hotel & Spa, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas and Crystals retail and entertainment district. Featuring an unprecedented combination of striking architecture, sustainable design, high-end service and spectacular amenities, the stunning ARIA has dramatically altered the skyline of the world’s most famous boulevard and will forever change the perceptions of the Las Vegas Strip. “ARIA and CityCenter reflect a combination of innovation, energy and visionary design that we believe will reshape how the world views the destination resort experience and attract visitors from around the globe as a landmark of taste and style,” said Jim Murren, Chairman and CEO of MGM MIRAGE, which developed CityCenter in partnership with Infinity World Development Corp. Designed by the world-renowned firm Pelli Clarke Pelli, ARIA’s architectural expression reveals itself at every turn, from its two breathtaking curvilinear steel and glass towers to the clean use of natural elements including lush foliage, wood and stone. At 18 million square feet, CityCenter is the largest private sustainable development in the world, having received six LEED® Gold certifications for its buildings.At an early morning press conference yesterday, company executives and national dignitaries including the president, CEO and founding chairman of the U.S Green Building Council were on hand to pay tribute to CityCenter’s significant milestone in the arena of sustainable design, construction and operations. Among its sustainable distinctions, ARIA commissioned the first fleet of clean-fueled CNG stretch limousines. It also is the first resort on the Las Vegas Strip to generate its own electricity.Also part of yesterday’s opening events, senior executives from both MGM MIRAGE and Infinity World had the rare honor of remotely ringing the Closing Bell of the New York Stock Exchange, marking the project’s major contribution to the financial fortitude of Las Vegas. CityCenter is the single largest hiring effort in the country today, creating new jobs for approximately 12,000 people. Bobby Baldwin, president and CEO of CityCenter said, “This is an incredibly proud time in our company’s history. We believe this moment marks a turning point in the financial future of our community.”A grand opening invite-only gala capped the opening day’s activities, giving VIP guests an opportunity to sample ARIA’s impeccable hospitality, creative personalized attention and incredible array of amenities. Finally, at 11 p.m. fireworks filled the sky with brilliant bursts of color, reflected in ARIA’s curved glass curtain wall, as Las Vegas visitors and locals gathered below eager to enter the resort when the doors opened shortly following the dramatic aerial salute.Murren said, “CityCenter will become the benchmark by which all new developments will be measured, and it won’t be surpassed in scope and grandeur for decades.”
Monday, December 7, 2009
Mandarin Oriental Opens
Following is the press release from CityCenter's newly opened Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Las Vegas:
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MANDARIN ORIENTAL, LAS VEGAS MAKES ITS DAZZLING DEBUT
Luxury Hotel and Residences Opens at Prestigious New CityCenter
LAS VEGAS, December 7, 2009 – The luxurious Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas opened its doors on Friday, December 4, bringing the hotel group’s modern elegance and legendary service to the vibrant city. A festive ribbon cutting and feng shui ceremony marked the hotel’s official opening, and a celebratory gala party, attended by over 500 distinguished guests, launched the hotel to Las Vegas society.
“We are delighted to open in the heart of Las Vegas and look forward to bringing Mandarin Oriental’s renowned levels of service to this important leisure destination,” said Rajesh Jhingon, General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas. “Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas is proud to be among the first of many exciting venues to open in the magnificent new resort destination, CityCenter.”
In honor of its debut, the hotel is offering a special opening package, which provides one night of complimentary accommodation in conjunction with one or more consecutive paid nights of stay. Valid through February 28, 2010, package rates start at $545 and reservations are subject to availability. The hotel’s 392 spacious and chic guest rooms and suites can be reserved via the hotel’s online reservations service at www.mandarinoriental.com/lasvegas, by phone at (888) 881-9578 or E-mail: molas-reservations@mohg.com.
About Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas
Ideally located at the gateway to CityCenter, the extraordinary urban resort destination, the 47-story, non-gaming Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas boasts spectacular accommodations, superlative dining, an unparalleled spa and state-of-the-art meetings and events facilities. Designed by the award-winning architectural firm Kohn Pedersen Fox, with contemporary interior design by Adam D. Tihany, the property dazzles with a 23rd floor Sky Lobby, providing a stunning arrival experience with glittering views of the city skyline. Every guestroom has exceptional technological enhancements, including keyless door locks and automated control panels that allow guests to manage the lighting, room temperature and entertainment systems at the touch of a button. Three lavish presidential suites are featured on the hotel’s top floors, each measuring over 3,200 square feet.
A host of stylish dining and cocktail venues are available at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas. The hotel’s signature restaurant, Twist by Pierre Gagnaire, is the Michelin-star chef’s first U.S. restaurant, serving classic French cuisine with a modern spin. All-day dining establishment, MOzen Bistro features authentic Asian dishes and multi-national fare. Also located on the 23rd floor with windows overlooking the Vegas skyline, the 82-seat Mandarin Bar redefines Las Vegas nightlife with plush furnishings, VIP room, creative snacks and an extensive cocktail menu. The intimate Tea Lounge provides guests a scenic meeting place for a refreshing beverage. For those on the go, Amore Patisserie, located directly on Las Vegas Boulevard, serves a variety of gourmet foods, pastries, coffees and teas.
The two-level, 27,000-square-foot Spa is a prominent feature of the hotel, with 17 treatment rooms, multiple relaxation and water experiences, expansive Fitness Center and dedicated yoga studio. The Spa provides a tranquil and a completely holistic experience based on the union of modern techniques and Eastern traditions. Hotel guests and residence owners can also enjoy a magnificent pool facility with 20 cabanas and a Poolside Café, serving seasonal, light fare.
With more than 12,000 square feet of elegantly designed function space, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas is the ideal setting for intimate gatherings or events for as many as 600 guests. Conveniently situated on the hotel’s third level and flooded with natural light from the floor-to-ceiling windows, the 7,650-square-foot Oriental Ballroom and the hotel’s three smaller function rooms are all equipped with state-of-the-art technology systems and spacious pre-function areas. A dedicated event planning team is on-hand to ensure every function is executed with the uncompromising attention to detail for which Mandarin Oriental is famed.
About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world's most prestigious hotels, resorts and residences. Mandarin Oriental now operates, or has under development, 41 hotels representing over 10,000 rooms in 25 countries, with 17 hotels in Asia, 14 in The Americas and 10 in Europe and North Africa. In addition, the Group operates, or has under development, 13 Residences at Mandarin Oriental, connected to the Group’s properties. Photography of Mandarin Oriental is available to download, in high and low resolution, in the Photo Library of our Media section, at www.mandarinoriental.com.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Vdara Hotel Grand Opening Party is December 1st. Orlando Bloom, Rosario Dawson.
STAR-STUDDED EVENT MARKS GRAND OPENING OF FIRST CITYCENTER HOTEL – VDARA HOTEL & SPA
Famed Photographer, Adventurer and Advocate Sebastian Copeland to Host Vanity Fair’s Opening Night Gala Tuesday, December 1 2009
LAS VEGAS
CityCenter has partnered with Vanity Fair to co-host the grand opening gala of the newest luxury boutique hotel – the sophisticated all-suite Vdara Hotel & Spa. Host Sebastian Copeland, will be joined by friends Orlando Bloom and Rosario Dawson, to celebrate the evening in support of the Sebastian Copeland Foundation. The invite-only event will treat guests to their first glimpse of CityCenter, the dazzling vertical city destined to transform the Las Vegas Strip.
Vdara Hotel & Spa is designed for those who love the excitement of Las Vegas but prefer to enjoy it in an exclusive, non-gaming, smoke-free environment. Physically connected to Bellagio and directly adjacent to ARIA Resort & Casino, Vdara will offer access to all of the excitement of Las Vegas, while providing a retreat from it all.
Solidifying CityCenter’s commitment to sustainability, Vdara has achieved LEED®† Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. Sharing in Vdara’s commitment to sustainability, the star-studded evening will be hosted by famed photographer, adventurer and environmental advocate Sebastian Copeland. His pledge to environmental activism and global awareness has grown into a passionate dedication to the causes of sustainability and the preservation of the planet. He is currently working on the launch of the Sebastian Copeland Foundation whose primary mission is to advocate from the front lines of climate change. Copeland’s friends and award-winning actors Orlando Bloom and Rosario Dawson will join him to celebrate this evening and support the launch of his charity.
Copeland stated, “We stand at a crossroads in our development as a species. After transportation, buildings are the single greatest source of green house emissions. "Green" building and development stand to reduce carbon emissions into the air by up to forty percent. Vdara, with its LEED certification, has committed to the simple notion that luxury and responsibility are not mutually exclusive and hence stands as a model of innovation. Vdara and CityCenter set a new standard for Las Vegas, one which hopefully others will follow.”
Two of the hottest DJs in the business today, DJs Donovan Leitch and Mathieu Schreyer (kcrw), will entertain guests as they dine on exquisite cuisine from Martin Heierling, executive chef of Vdara and the hotel’s contemporary Mediterranean restaurant, Silk Road. Guests also will enjoy Patron cocktails and Veuve Clicquot champagne as they stroll through the 18,000-square-foot, two-level wellness spa, Vdara Health & Beauty, featuring the Veuve Clicquot Champagne Bar. Vdara Health & Beauty, the first Las Vegas spa in the Green Spa Network, will offer a selection of signature treatments focusing on holistic health.
Edward Menicheschi, vice president & publisher, Vanity Fair, said, “We are proud to be partnering with Vdara in this exciting celebration. Vdara has combined luxury with green design and the alignment could not be better for both our environmental beliefs as well as that of our readers.”
Angela Lester, general manager, Vdara Hotel & Spa, said, “It is truly an honor to partner with Vanity Fair and famed photographer and environmental advocate Sebastian Copeland as we open our doors and showcase Vdara’s remarkable services and amenities. Hosting the grand opening with Copeland and honoring his pledge to environmental activism will help create awareness of our commitment to sustainability and the benchmark set by CityCenter in Las Vegas and worldwide.”
The Patrón Spirits Company, including Patrón, Ultimat Vodka and Pyrat Rum, as well as Veuve Clicquot champagne owned by Moet Hennessy USA, are sponsors of the grand opening gala.
Vanity Fair is the premier general interest magazine of our time. Covering the worlds of politics, business, fashion, entertainment, and society, its muscular, long-form journalism, luscious photography, insightful essays, and superb design make each issue of the magazine a must-read.
About CityCenter
CityCenter is an unprecedented urban metropolis opening in December 2009 on 67 acres between Bellagio and Monte Carlo resorts on the Las Vegas Strip. CityCenter is a joint venture between MGM MIRAGE(NYSE: MGM) and Infinity World Development Corp, a subsidiary of Dubai World. CityCenter will featureARIA, a 61-story, 4,004-room gaming resort; luxury non-gaming hotels including Las Vegas’ first Mandarin Oriental and Vdara Hotel & Spa; Veer Towers, the development’s only strictly residential buildings; andCrystals, a 500,000-square-foot retail and entertainment district. Vdara, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas and Veer Towers will include approximately 2,400 residences total. Additionally, The Harmon, a 400-room luxury boutique hotel, is slated to open at CityCenter in late 2010. CityCenter also will feature a resident Cirque du Soleil production celebrating the timeless musical legacy of Elvis Presley; and an unparalleled Fine Art Collection with works by acclaimed artists including Maya Lin, Jenny Holzer, Nancy Rubins, Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, among others. CityCenter is a design collaboration between MGM MIRAGE and eight internationally acclaimed architectural firms including Pelli Clarke Pelli, Kohn Pedersen Fox, Helmut Jahn, RV Architecture LLC led by Rafael Viñoly, Foster + Partners*, Studio Daniel Libeskind*, David Rockwell and Rockwell Group, and Gensler. At the forefront of sustainability, CityCenter will be one of the world’s largest green developments. ARIA and Vdara are the first Las Vegas hotels to achieve LEED®Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. Crystals also has received LEED® Gold certification,making it the world’s largest retail district to receive this level of recognition. CityCenter’s remaining venues are poised to receive a combination of LEED Gold and Silver ratings. For more information about CityCenter, please visit www.citycenter.com.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
CityCenter Website Uses 3D Tours
The CityCenter project abounds in superlatives and the website is no exception. New 3D tours help orient visitors to the development that is creating a whole new major hub of activity along the Las Vegas Strip.
CityCenter, along with the Aria Resort and Casino, Vdara Hotel, Crystals Retail, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, and more, is just south of the Bellagio and across from the growing Hollywood Planet development. The CityCenter area is north of the "south strip" hub that includes New York New York, MGM Grand, Luxor, and other south strip hotels.
Website developer John Schadler of SK+G noted in the press release:
“In developing this Web site, we focused on establishing an immersive, first-person perspective that puts the entire collection of CityCenter’s brands at the visitor’s fingertips,” Schadler said. “We utilized full-motion 3-D elements as the basis of navigation to draw visitors in while providing an enhanced sense of both scale and detail. The goal is to intrigue guests by giving them a quick taste of the CityCenter experience and its rich list of offerings.”
About CityCenter [from press release]
CityCenter is an unprecedented urban metropolis opening in December 2009 on 67 acres between Bellagio and Monte Carlo resorts on the Las Vegas Strip. CityCenter is a joint venture between MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM) and Infinity World Development Corp, a subsidiary of Dubai World. CityCenter will feature ARIA, a 61-story, 4,004-room gaming resort; luxury non-gaming hotels including Las Vegas’ first Mandarin Oriental andVdara Hotel & Spa; Veer Towers, the development’s only strictly residential buildings; and Crystals, a 500,000-square-foot retail and entertainment district. Vdara, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas and Veer Towers will include approximately 2,400 residences total. Additionally, The Harmon, a 400-room luxury boutique hotel, is slated to open at CityCenter in late 2010. CityCenter also will feature a resident Cirque du Soleil production celebrating the timeless musical legacy of Elvis Presley; and an unparalleled Fine Art Collection with works by acclaimed artists including Maya Lin, Jenny Holzer, Nancy Rubins, Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, among others. CityCenter is a design collaboration between MGM MIRAGE and eight internationally acclaimed architectural firms including Pelli Clarke Pelli, Kohn Pedersen Fox, Helmut Jahn, RV Architecture LLC led by Rafael Viñoly, Foster + Partners*, Studio Daniel Libeskind*, David Rockwell and Rockwell Group, and Gensler. At the forefront of sustainability, CityCenter will be one of the world’s largest green developments. ARIA and Vdara are the first Las Vegas hotels to achieve LEED® Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. Crystals also has received LEED® Gold certification, making it the world’s largest retail district to receive this level of recognition. CityCenter’s remaining venues are poised to receive a combination of LEED Gold and Silver ratings. For more information about CityCenter, please visit www.citycenter.com.
Disclaimer: This blog, Las Vegas, is run by one of the partners in Technology Report which has an advertising relationship with the Aria Resort and Casino and Vdara Hotel.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
"Viva Elvis" by Cirque du Soliel at the Aria Debuts Very Soon
Viva Elvis, the spectacular new show by Cirque du Soleil, will debut very soon (I think December is the planned date) at the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas CityCenter which is also opening in December.
This tribute to the king of rock and roll will be the latest in the series of amazing Cirque Shows that run in Las Vegas year round.
The show's website details the show as a fusion of dance, acrobatics and live music and a "tribute to the life and music of Elvis Presley"
Cirques Viva Elvis was created in the image of The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll and will highlight the man who transformed popular music in the USA.
Vignettes from Elvis' life blend with the music and dance as the show focuses on the man whose name became almost synonymous with Las Vegas.
Tickets and showtimes will be available soon at the Viva Elvis Website
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