Westin opening delayed

Monday, Sept. 29, 2003 | 11:15 a.m.

Construction continues on the Westin Casuarina last week. This month's expected opening of the Westin Casuarina hotel-casino in Las Vegas has been put off until next month because of construction delays. The 825-room Westin, which was rebuilt using the shell of the Maxim hotel-casino, has been a tricky construction project from the start, the hotel's owner says.

The 1980s-era hotel, at 160 E. Flamingo Rd. near the Las Vegas Strip, was an eyesore until owner Columbia Sussex Corp. began remaking it into a luxury hotel this year. Because of company policy, customers who made reservations at the Westin for this month have been given the option of canceling their arrangements or receiving accommodations nearby, Westin General Manager Tom Hagreen said. He said the property should open in the latter half of the month. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. licenses franchises under the Westin, Sheraton, Four Points, St. Regis and W brands.

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