The iconic Stardust hotel in Las Vegas closed five years ago today. The property was open from July 2, 1958 to November 1, 2006. It was shut down to make way for the Echelon Place development, which was later abandoned due to economic conditions.
The Stardust was always one of my favorite visually looking hotels in Las Vegas. I loved the purple and pink lighting on the side of the building, and the marquee sign was great also.
The Stardust sportsbook was known for being the best in Las Vegas. They had a reputation for setting the lines before any other book in town. I remember on September 30, 2006 I wanted to bet the over/under for the Toledo at Pittsburgh college football game. I walked from MGM Grand all the way to Stardust stopping in every sportsbook along the way. The Stardust was the only place to offer the wager. I won the bet, cashed my ticket, and 32 days later the Stardust was closed forever.
Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Fitzgeralds new owner plans Renovation
Fitzgeralds downtown on Fremont Street is under new management. The property was officially purchased on Wednesday by Desert Rock Enterprises, the current owners of the Golden Gate.
The new ownership is planning to remodel the Fitz sometime in the near future. The Golden Gate is already undergoing a similar renovation project.
The timing is right for some new blood at Fitzgeralds. The property has been languishing in mediocrity for some time now. It's nice to see new owners willing to put some money into the property to allow it to be competitive downtown.
For more on the acquisition: Fox 5 News Vegas.
The new ownership is planning to remodel the Fitz sometime in the near future. The Golden Gate is already undergoing a similar renovation project.
The timing is right for some new blood at Fitzgeralds. The property has been languishing in mediocrity for some time now. It's nice to see new owners willing to put some money into the property to allow it to be competitive downtown.
For more on the acquisition: Fox 5 News Vegas.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Heart Attack Grill is Open
The infamous Heart Attack Grill has opened in downtown Las Vegas at Neonopolis.
It appears the restaurant is betting big on this location, as the other two locations (Dallas, TX and Chandler, AZ) are now closed.
Did the other locations close so they could focus on the Las Vegas location, or is the restaurant in financial trouble? I guess we'll find out soon enough based on how long this place stays open downtown.
In the meantime check out this video promoting the new location:
It appears the restaurant is betting big on this location, as the other two locations (Dallas, TX and Chandler, AZ) are now closed.
Did the other locations close so they could focus on the Las Vegas location, or is the restaurant in financial trouble? I guess we'll find out soon enough based on how long this place stays open downtown.
In the meantime check out this video promoting the new location:
Monday, October 17, 2011
Flamingo FAB Rooms
Flamingo has quietly introduced a new room type into their lineup. The new FAB rooms will are available for booking starting in 2012. The name goes along with Flamingo's "Forever Fabulous" campaign.
The rooms look like an updated version of the basic "Deluxe" rooms. The major differences are the new hardwood floors and pink curtains. I can't tell for sure but it looks like most of the furniture was held over from the old rooms, including the headboards.
Pricing will likely depend on popularity, but based on what I'm seeing right now it looks like these will be more expensive than the "Deluxe" rooms, but not as expensive as the popular "GO" rooms.
I'm wondering if all of the older rooms at Flamingo will be replaced by FAB rooms eventually. The older rooms at Flamingo could use some refreshing, but I'm not sure if hardwood floors would be a good choice for the majority of rooms.
The rooms look like an updated version of the basic "Deluxe" rooms. The major differences are the new hardwood floors and pink curtains. I can't tell for sure but it looks like most of the furniture was held over from the old rooms, including the headboards.
Pricing will likely depend on popularity, but based on what I'm seeing right now it looks like these will be more expensive than the "Deluxe" rooms, but not as expensive as the popular "GO" rooms.
I'm wondering if all of the older rooms at Flamingo will be replaced by FAB rooms eventually. The older rooms at Flamingo could use some refreshing, but I'm not sure if hardwood floors would be a good choice for the majority of rooms.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
MGM Grand Renovation Underway
MGM Grand has launched a new website highlighting the renovation projects going on at the hotel.
Here are some pictures of what the new rooms will look like. They have that modern look, not unlike the rooms at Aria. The majority of the rooms at the hotel will be updated over the next few months.
For all the details: The Grand Renovation.
Here are some pictures of what the new rooms will look like. They have that modern look, not unlike the rooms at Aria. The majority of the rooms at the hotel will be updated over the next few months.
For all the details: The Grand Renovation.
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