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Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
The 2,995-room Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will welcome its first guests on Dec. 15, 2010.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 | noon
A view of Harmon Avenue and MGM Mirage's CityCenter project on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. The Cosmopolitan Resort tower is shown under construction at right.
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Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
3708 S. Las Vegas Blvd. , Las Vegas
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas has started taking reservations for its Dec. 15 opening, the resort announced today.
The 2,995-room, 50-story resort-casino between the Bellagio and CityCenter is planning a soft opening in December with a grand opening celebration on New Year’s Eve weekend.
Prices on opening night start at $300 for a 620-square-foot studio with a 110-square-foot private terrace, and peak at $510 for 1,200-square-foot, two-bedroom suites with a 480-square-foot private terrace. Rooms are marked "sold out" on the resort’s calendar for Dec. 30 through Jan. 1.
After the grand opening rush, weekday rates start at $125 and weekend rates start at $195 through May, according to the rate calendar on the Cosmopolitan website.
Few details have been released on the bank-owned resort since Deutsche Bank foreclosed on the 8.7-acre development in 2008, but a newly launched website gives a glimpse into what kind of amenities the resort will offer.
According to the Cosmopolitan website, each room will include a Sub-Zero refrigerator, microwave, Samsung plasma TV and “amenities not found in your typical Las Vegas luxury hotels.”
The rooms at the Cosmopolitan, which once were intended to be condos, each will have a private terrace, unique from other Strip resorts that barely allow guests open their hotel room windows.
Cosmopolitan’s chief information officer, Marshall Andrew, was tight-lipped at the Gaming Technology Summit in Las Vegas last month about what technology the resort would be unveiling, but said Cosmopolitan is using technology to create a “wow factor.”
Like its neighbors Aria and Mandarin Oriental at CityCenter, Cosmopolitan’s in-room technology will feature a central remote controlling all of the room’s devices.
“They are going to have more features and functions,” Andrew said of the Cosmopolitan rooms. “Aria kind of laid the groundwork. A lot of us went over there and stayed in the rooms to check it all out. We saw things that we liked, but we saw things that we could improve upon, and that’s what we’re working on right now.”
Cosmopolitan’s website also indicates the resort will have a 43,000-square-foot spa, 100,000 square feet of gaming space, 60,000 square feet of retail space and 11 restaurants, many of which will be led by celebrity chefs.
Keeping up with the current daylife and nightlife trends on the Strip, Cosmopolitan will house three separate pools, one of which will be an adult pool, and a nightclub by the Tao Group. Details on the nightclub haven't been released.
Deutsche Bank is spending $4 billion to complete the Cosmopolitan for its the December opening.
As of this month, 315 condo-hotel units remain under contract with buyers who opted out of class-action settlements to get their deposits back, a spokeswoman for the Cosmopolitan said.
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Another shiny albatross on the strip.
enought of the "restaurants which will be led by celebrity chefs". I go to Vegas to Gamble, Drink and in the summer time relax by the pool. When im hungry the last thing i want to do is pay 100 dollars for a meal created by a celebrity chef . I want something quick and cheap to fill my belly so i can drink and gamble some more. MGM used to have this really good pizza place and you got pizza and wings and a salad for 20 bucks. Now it was redone and cost 20 for a pizza. We go off strip now to go eat. Theres a really good pizza place across from hard rock hotel we go to.
Hope they do well.
Great location. Patios. If I didn't live here I'd definetely consider it because of the patios overlooking the strip.
Patios are nice,til a drunk falls off of one . Glad Im not paying for the A/C when some yutz leaves the patio door open in the Summer.
"till a drunk falls" or a loser jumps or a dead beat marker is thrown off.....
I like the title "taking reservations", from? well of course other hotels in town; bigger pie, less filling.
We already know there are not going to be more visitors so which hotel lays off workers to make up for the people that choose this new venue over the current ones.
Peaches,
Are the wife of Environ? You have that same negative attitude towards a city that apparently owes you the world.
If I was coming to Vegas I'm not sure I would base my decision on whether a room had a Sub-Zero refer, microwave or remote control for all the rooms "devices". The balcony is interesting but I'm not sure the casino would want me lingering in my room. I understand there's a certain clientele that wants that kind of amenities but there's 3,000 rooms. I'm glad they're spending 4 billion but I really wonder what the place is going to look like 2 years from now.
newman2:
I realize that you must be a shill for the corporate owners! We don't want nor need anymore of this corporate BS here in Las Vegas!!! Bring back the boys! They knew how to run a hotel casino operation!
Hey I signed a contract to buy a unit in that place. They ought not rent my unit.
Perfect. We need another half filled $99 hotel on the Strip.
peaches, peaches...kiss your mom with that mouth?
Environ, not sure if you noticed, but Vegas was dying prior to the "corporates" buying out the casinos - without the "corporates" this city would have died with the mob in a warm summer breeze...but hey, at least you and peaches would have gotten a great deal on real estate!
That's what we need another Casino. They will be half full by Jan.
Congratulations and best wishes to this awesome addition to the Strip and CityCenter.
newman2 :
At least I was around to enjoy the most incredible, exciting, and wide open city on the planet in those days. There will never be another time or return to what this place used to be. Your loss my friend..
The prices are reasonable when you compare the space and amenities to the other hotels.
We're paying over $200 to stay at the Luxor, and we won't have this size of a room. I like the idea of the refrigerator and microwave. Being a vegetarian, it's hard to find restaurants that focus on 'just veggies'. Now I can buy my own at Trader Joe's; get some of TJ's low-cost wine and cheese, and save about $40 on dinner and $30 on lunch. That's $70, so that puts the price for the hotel very reasonable, and I love the idea of having the balcony.
Probably the bank has to recover the lost money, and will keep the prices competitive until they recoup it.
My guess is that Deutsche Bank will heavily promote their hotel in continental Europe.
If the rooms are nice, with balconies, refrigerators and microwaves (to reheat those left overs from fancy meals) the Cosmopolitan could be a success.
I like the location of Cosmo. It's right on the strip and facing Bellagio.
But is it true they are spending $4 billion on this? I thought the Wynn cost $2.7 billion. $4 billion is nuts and I don't see how they would recoup such an investment.
Environ;
I do agree that the early years had an appeal that will never be seen again due to the change in society/laws etc.
However, it's too bad that you failed to ever evolve past those years and truly experience with an open mind the changes that have occured in the city over the past 50 years. Believe it or not, many good things did occur in that time...you might want to take a look at it sometime. I know, you will reply stating nothing good has come out of Vegas since the inception of the shrimp cocktail...your loss. And with the ongoing changes the rest reap the pleasure of the gains.
oldlady, "over $200 to stay at the Luxor"? We went there last year and paid about $170 total for 3 days.
I agree with those saying there are too many pricy "celebrity" restaurants. If they make money, fine, go for it. I'll do most of my dining at some of the great restaurants that LV has to offer outside of the tourist areas.
My $30 room at the Imperial Palace has a balcony with a view of the strip.
great... another condo/hotel/casino on the strip that looks like an office building that belongs in any other major American city.. real unique.
Deutche is spending WAY WAY WAY too much on this ridiculous "hotel" that does indeed look like a boring bland office building in Downtown Dallas. I love some of the comments on here about the patios, there's a reason why casino companies DONT put patios in for the rooms, because stupid people exist!!! Bellagio fountains will be dazzling as people will be flying off the patios, wow will be the word....
This hotel is going to be great. I like that people took a chance on Vegas. The economy is down, but will come back up eventually.
You have to do something different to atttract customers. Patio, Fridge, etc.
This just adds to reasons why people should come to Vegas. Stop complaining and enjoy the beauty and investment in Vegas. As always thank your local construction worker for putting up some fine buildings to get this economy going.
Drea1121,
Right on! I'm no cheapskate, but I have little interest in spending $100+ for dinner each night. I'm a gambler who wants some good food at affordable prices. I love the foodcout at the Monte Carlo. I don't know why the casino operators keep opening these expensive, celebrity chef restaurants. I see many of these places near empty when I'm out there.
Nice 110 sq.ft. patio. Can I have a BBQ there?
There's no need for personal attacks, people. If you like Cosmopolitan, then by all means stay there and enjoy yourself and anybody else that decides to enjoy themselves. Corporate BS or not, this is the city we live in and hospitality is our revenue at the moment. Jeez, let people live, what is it costing you??
I agree with Drea1121 too. Sick of the trendy eating locations. Tired of the club atmosphere. Vegas was built for gambling, not annoying pool parties or dance clubs like the Palms which had me sleepless at Gold Coast during Memorial Day weekend. Nobody should ever play music that loud through 4am. I am already bothered by Aria, not sure if Cosmo will be any different. Gamble off the Strip/downtown, eat at Gold Coast, the Orleans, maybe the Subway at O'Shea's(the only one with $5 Footlongs) for a late night snack. Get practically free drinks and be entertained at the slots or video poker.
Another overpriced hotel/casino with overpriced meals...rooms...and entertainment...wait for the big ooppps to sound about 1 to 2 years from now...they go into bankrupcy and someone with some common business sense buys it for 10 cents on the dollar...puts a subway sandwich shop in it that offers 5 dollar foot longs and watch it break even in three more years...
Most people post any comments here appear as not player rated.
Most small players up to several thousand dollars each visit and makes 6 to 10 times to Vegas do not care such amenities yet prefer to be treated as guest not tourists. Their gaming spending pays more than rooms. The Vegas casino with Wall Street greed demand too much return stopped treating them as players over the mass amount of tourists do not how to tip.
Before 9-11, till the fear of terror with Iraqi, those small players kept coming despite the recessions.
They spend less time at the hotel rooms only to sleep, so they have totally different criteria to choosing where to stay, by the fun and action at the casino, some small portion of poker players carries this trend still.
Not like the abuse of players card you see at the Harrha's properties around the country where some buddies get together to their local Harrha's casino once one of their buddies reach to the platinum status, they pass around the players card with less points till that card reach to the level, so next time they go to the Harrah's property they can get equal comps and privileges such as line pass, etc.
This does not apply to the comp deal you get after you play $500 slots, keno or poker machines. Many of those players fled Vegas to other gaming establishments like in Indian reservations, Caribbean, and even to Africa.
I thought this was interesting:
According to the Cosmopolitan website, each room will include a Sub-Zero refrigerator, microwave, Samsung plasma TV and "amenities not found in your typical Las Vegas luxury hotels."
The rooms at the Cosmopolitan, which once were intended to be condos, each will have a private terrace, unique from other Strip resorts that barely allow guests open their hotel room windows.
The "conversion" of rooms from condo to hotel suites will be interesting. The Cosmo will have a unique edge in that area of the Strip in terms of room accomodations. "Low roller" guests will be able to bring a stockpile of food and beverage into their rooms. They won't need ice chests, and they can cook microwave food. Guests will not be "hostage" to high priced F&B should they so choose. One can do very well with a fridge and microwave in a hotel room, especially if the stay is lengthy. I would suspect families will find this hotel appealing if they want a Strip location.
The "patios" and "balconies" will probably lead to some interesting "behavior" right above the Strip. One can only imagine the "flashing" and other "activities" that will occur on these terraces, not to mention screaming, partying, etc. Should be quite lively to say the least. Planet Hollywood Strip view rooms will be able to see all the action.
Lastly, I hope this operation is successful. But I fear the operators will "mimic" Harrah's and MGM with 6/5 blackjack, high table limits, and tight machines. Not to mention the $13.50 well Bloody Mary at casino bars.
As always, check out my Las Vegas blog:
http://jimmyhoofa-lv.blogspot.com/
Very glad to see Cosmo is finally opening but I feel sorry for those that lost deposit $ on the condos. This was supposed to open 2-3 years ago (used to work with them on employee benefits before changes ocurred). I'm a bit curious so for the right rate I may have to check it out. I wish them success though I know it'll be tough.
Time will tell for EVERYTHING!!
Deutche Bank is a highly respected corporate entity as a private employer they will retain a greater measure of control and possess a distinct advantage(much like Mandarin and LVS currently enjoy) in the boutique mid to high level range.Offering European style amenities does not necessarily translate into lowered spending or attracting "lowbrau" patrons as suggested in other posts.By offering choice to both the employees as well as patrons you eliminate the age old complaint suffered by larger corporate entities of complacency by disengaged work force.That translates into increased motivation in areas of guest services good for Las Vegas.As the last projected opening on the strip for some time and one of the few that boasts technological "marriage" of old world charm with new world specs on par with City Center the pie is not getting smaller just more diversified."Danke Schone" to borrow the phrase from "Mr.Las Vegas.Welcome to the city.
Reserve me a room! LOL
I think some of posters who are really into gaming and telling people to get off the Strip may be right - however, what no one talks about is the additional "power" of the Strip which is all that color and architecture. To some, like hard core gamers, it may be meaningless - but we live in a society that pushes glitz, glamour, action and color at us all the time.
Walking the Strip is a fascinating experience for lots and lots of people which is evidenced by lower gaming incomes but increased visitors. These are psychological devices that harken back to our childhood of the "oooh and ahhhh" factors. Pirate shows, volcanos, water fountains, are things that go right back to our childhood. Italian, English, and Egyptian architecture is an adult replication of Disney's success.
So when you look at gaming, I agree, the Strip isn't the place to necessarily be because of all the distractions related to things other than gaming such as the gourmet restaurants, night clubs, entertainment, etc. Studies have shown that the casinos with the best gaming incomes are the ones that cater to gamblers instead of the populace at large. What they should cater to has become a major discussion as of late. But the Strip itself is a nightly spectacle which no doubt is a major contributing factor to the 30 million or so visitors a year. If it were just gambling halls, I doubt it would be so popular. After all, they created Glitter Gulch for a reason.