Fontainebleau Las Vegas Announces Grand Opening Date for Its Premier Casino Resort

The highly anticipated debut of Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Wednesday, December 13, is set to redefine the luxury experience on the Strip. As this premier casino resort prepares to welcome the world, the excitement surrounding its high-stakes gaming and opulent amenities continues to build. Announced this Monday, reservations for this world-class casino resort are officially open, allowing eager guests to secure their stay at fontainebleaulasvegas.com.

A New Era in Luxury Hospitality

The Fontainebleau stands as the tallest building in Nevada, boasting an impressive 67 stories. This new casino resort will be the first to debut on the Las Vegas Strip since the opening of Resorts World in June 2021. It will feature a staggering 3,644 hotel rooms alongside over half a million square feet dedicated to convention and meeting space, including a 105,200 square foot primary exhibition room.

“For almost 70 years, the Fontainebleau brand has set trends and expectations,” said CEO Jeffrey Soffer in a press release. “With Fontainebleau Las Vegas, we aim to redefine luxury hospitality with an innovative spirit, sophistication, and elegance deeply rooted in our legacy from Fontainebleau Miami Beach.”

In the Works for Years

Located on the former El Rancho Hotel and Casino site, the Fontainebleau’s development began in May 2005, with an originally anticipated opening in 2008. However, plans were disrupted by the Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic.

After passing through bankruptcy in 2010, Carl Icahn acquired the project but ultimately halted any further construction. In 2017, the Witkoff Group purchased the property, rebranding it as The Drew, but again the project stalled due to the pandemic. Fontainebleau Development and Koch Real Estate Investments took over in 2021 for an undisclosed amount, resulting in an estimated investment of $3.7 billion.

Casino and Dining Experience

Fontainebleau will operate as a vertically integrated casino resort akin to the Cosmopolitan, with its ground floor dedicated to gaming and multiple stories allocated to retail and dining.

The casino’s 150,000 square feet will house 1,300 gaming machines, including video poker, keno, and blackjack. A wide array of 127 table games will be available, featuring popular options such as blackjack and three-card poker, while the sportsbook will span about 13,000 square feet.

High-limit gaming will be provided in an expansive room measuring 18,000 square feet, making it one of the largest in Las Vegas.

Dining and Entertainment Options

The Fontainebleau is slated to showcase 90,000 square feet of retail space with leases to 35 upscale retailers. While specific stores are yet to be confirmed, the dining scene will include 36 sophisticated restaurant options. Highlights include Chef Evan Funke’s Italian eatery Mother Wolf, Vida (an American restaurant), and the Asian-inspired KYU barbeque.

Entertainment offerings will include a day club, a nightclub named LIV, and a 3,800-capacity theater, all orchestrated by Miami-based Groot Hospitality and nightlife authority David Grutman. According to reports, numerous executives previously at Resorts World have shifted to Fontainebleau, bringing notable DJ talents like Tiesto and Zedd on board.

Job Opportunities

In anticipation of the grand opening, Fontainebleau Las Vegas aims to hire approximately 6,500 new employees. Management plans to engage candidates during a five-day job fair focused on food, beverage, and nightlife, commencing on September 25.

Conclusion

The opening of Fontainebleau Las Vegas marks an exciting addition to the iconic Strip and signals a return of new luxury offerings. This $3.7 billion casino resort is all set to revolutionize the Las Vegas hospitality landscape with its cutting-edge features and world-class amenities.