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The Mirage will close in July to begin Hard Rock transformation
16.05.2024 - 17:21 / thepointsguy.com / Jim Allen
The hotel that ushered in the era of the megaresort on the Las Vegas Strip is about to go dark.
The Mirage Hotel & Casino will close July 17 amid a broader plan to redevelop the property into the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas. The new resort is expected to open in 2027. The Hard Rock-branded resort will feature a nearly 700-foot guitar-shaped hotel tower.
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"We'd like to thank the Las Vegas community and team members for warmly welcoming Hard Rock after enjoying 34 years at The Mirage," Jim Allen, chairman of Hard Rock International, said in a statement. "We'd also like to thank the Unions, community leaders, local and state government organizations and the Gaming Commission for their support and fair negotiations over the past year. Also, we are grateful to MGM for assisting with our transition."
MGM Resorts International sold The Mirage to Hard Rock International in 2022, more than 20 years after MGM bought the 77-acre resort from its original owner and developer, Steve Wynn. The Polynesian-themed resort was the world's largest hotel when it opened in 1989 and raised the game for Las Vegas hospitality. The Mirage was known for its entertainment offerings as much as its gaming, as the resort was the longtime home for Siegfried & Roy's magic show with white tigers. Before there were the fountains at the Bellagio, The Mirage attracted passersby with its erupting volcano fountain by the sidewalk on Las Vegas Boulevard.
MGM licensed The Mirage branding to Hard Rock International while a redevelopment plan could be mapped out, but The Mirage name and brand remain under MGM ownership.
"While we pause for the incredible transformation of this iconic property, I'd like to thank all team members at The Mirage for their incredible commitment and helping us provide memorable experiences for our guests," Joe Lupo, president of The Mirage, said in a statement. "We are planning to host collaborative hiring events with other employers in the Las Vegas community over the coming months. Connecting the thousands of talented Mirage team members who provide outstanding service with new employment opportunities is a top priority."
The Mirage will continue normal operations through July 14. But if you have a room reservation beyond July 14 that you booked directly with The Mirage, that will automatically be canceled and refunded. If you booked through a third-party provider like Expedia, contact the third-party booking platform for rebooking availability or potential refunds.
Further information on reservations and refunds can be found on the Hard Rock Las Vegas website.
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