By all indications, the year 1999 in Las Vegas may simply be the bridge between the Strip’s golden age and the fashion era. Mandalay Bay and Paris debuted that year, following the Bellagio’s rite of determination in 1998. And while celebrity chefs weren’t yet a mainstream trend, the pot had begun to simmer with Spago’s arrival on the restaurant scene in 1992 and the opening of Emeril’s Fish House at the MGM Grand in 1995.
In the midst of all this, the Forbes Travel Guide four-star Venetian Resort was unveiled on May 3, 1999 at the historic Sands site, introducing the first built-in hotel concept to Las Vegas and revolutionizing the hotel landscape of Las Vegas. the city. The scale is massive, it complements the soul. of Venice with 25-foot-tall columns built from Botticino marble and hand-painted frescoes by Italian artists. All the hotels were suites and the gondoliers sang from the canals.
Twenty-five years later, in honor of its quarter century, The Venetian Resort unveils a $1. 5 billion reinvestment plan, billed as the largest and most expensive hotel renovation in history. All aspects of the assets will gain benefits from the anniversary facelift.
“This is a complete renovation of the resort,” says Patrick Nichols, president and CEO of Venetian Resort Las Vegas. “We started making master plans two years ago and because it is such an integrated complex, you can’t do one component and not the others. ”
These are the six new additions to the Venetian that we can’t wait to see when the assignment is scheduled to end in 2025.
A whole new look for all-suite ownership.
New sequels
After 25 years, the all-suite resort pioneer still has the largest popular rooms on the Strip, at more than 700 square feet. Wimberly designers Allison Tong
“It all starts with the rooms,” says Nichols. That’s why other people come to Las Vegas. I’m proud of the design, I think our visitors will love them and all of our suites will be completely renovated.
The focal point of the accommodation’s colour palette is a plush sofa and cabernet-coloured headboard. The blue and gray details contrast with the pillows, chairs, and paintwork. The art designs and carpets pay homage to the distinctive and colorful mask synonymous with the mythical and historic carnival. Other upgrades include 65-inch Samsung TVs, bedside charging ports, and energy-efficient LED ambient lighting.
“When visitors see the grandeur of the sunken living room and the opulence of the bathroom, the suites are very technologically friendly, they have a very residential feel, they’re very comfortable and they’re like your home away from home, I think that’s a differentiator. “, adds Nichols. Our recreational and conference visitors love having this space. “The renovated sets will be available in September 2024.
One of Gjelina’s options.
New restaurants
Culinarily, The Venetian Resort will transplant two popular restaurants from the east and west coasts. Bringing a little bit of Venice Beach to the desert, new product pioneer Gjelina will debut in late 2024, serving lunch and dinner on Venetian’s Restaurant Row. California tableside cuisine has long been a favorite of Las Vegas diners, and this status quo will offer the same menu and sustainable sourcing practices as its namesake, sourced from local farmers in the Las Vegas community .
University of Nevada, Las Vegas alumnus and restaurateur Simon Kim Cote Korean Steakhouse will make its West Coast debut at The Venetian. The international jet-set loves the logo of its outposts in New York, Miami and Singapore. Kim promises a two-level multi-delight gastronomic delight designed in a circular theater style with boxes and impressive lighting, all unique to Las Vegas, while he stays true to Cote’s philosophy of combining Korean fried fish concepts with an American steakhouse. The place to eat is known. to serve delicious cuts of beef such as A5 wagyu from Kobe, Sendai and Miyazaki, as well as 45, 90 and 120 day steaks cooked on smokeless grills. Designed by David Rockwell and Rockwell Group, Cote will be in the Waterfall Atrium. .
The Omakase room.
Since opening in 2022, Wakuda’s Omakase Room has achieved respected prestige in the Las Vegas dining scene. With two seats per night on Fridays and Saturdays, the six-chair party is one of the most intimate and sumptuous dinners on the Strip. For more than a dozen dishes, the lucky ones who get a seat at the counter in front of the sushi masters embark on a Japanese gastronomic adventure guided by tradition, know-how and innovation. Tucked away in a hallway of the main restaurant, the Omakase Room features the art of Hiroyasu Tsuri.
The evening begins with a cocktail at the bar. A mixologist prepares a drink tailored to your palate to complement beyond the canapés. You will then be escorted to the Omakase room to sit in the front row and enjoy a sensory, personalized dinner with delicacies such as chu toro (a medium-fat tuna) with buttery miso, kizami wasabi and crispy yuba (tofu skin) and kamasu. (barracuda), Aburi-style salt stone, otoro (tuna belly) and mirugai (geduck) in a constantly changing menu.
Cote Korean Steakhouse will make its West Coast debut at The Venetian.
New Casino Action
For those who like to gamble big, The Palazzo presents the new High Limit Lounge with blackjack, rake-free Tiger Baccarat, roulette, Millionaire Progressive Ultimate Texas Hold’em and craps tables; 67 slot cabinets; and a cozy bar with a cocktail menu to explore.
As Las Vegas is the sports and entertainment capital of the world, sports betting is taking on the mid-level in a new way, and The Venetian introduces its Yahoo Sportsbook powered by William Hill with a 1,700-square-foot video wall and a screen that can show up to 40 other sporting events. The environment offers multiple reports with optimized betting stations, a bar, personal fan caves, and 98-inch TVs where you can watch up to 8 games. When it’s time to treat yourself, order burgers from Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer or regional Asian cuisine from Noodle Asia without abandoning your team.
The poker room has a new look, a new location and a significant technological upgrade. Now, it offers a room that allows players to stream the latest tournament tables and cash games. With 50 tables spread across 14,000 square feet, the Venetian poker room is one of the largest and most popular in the city. Amenities include a self-serve soda fountain and coffee machine, dedicated bathrooms, televisions, and in-seat USB and USB-C charging ports.
New center
A large portion of the renovation budget ($188 million) is earmarked for the remodeling of the Venetian Convention Center, one of the largest assembly halls in the world. The Venetian will complete the renovation in stages between 2024 and 2026. Innovations will arrive for groups with a new on-trend color palette (cream, white and platinum, accented by caramel upholstery and Demark blue carpet), living room areas and optimized lighting and technology. Capabilities with longevity. There’s even a space for speakeasy-style events.
The Venetian has the largest rooms on the Strip.
New Entertainment
In less than a year, the Voltaire showroom, with a capacity of 1,000 seats, which gives the impression of a genie in a champagne bottle with its numerous luminous bubbles, has temporarily become the favorite place for celebrities hosting talents musicals like Kylie. Minogue and Jason Derulo for intimate shows.
“Everybody’s trying to figure out what’s next in nightlife,” Nichols says. “This is part of Voltaire’s genesis in creating a one-stop-shop that can accompany you from the end of dinner until 8 p. m. m. in the restaurant, until midnight. This is the place where you can have fun, have a bottle of champagne or wine, chat with your friends, put on a cool show, and meet Christina Aguilera in the same room.
Near the Sphere, The Venetian has the most convenient pre- and post-concert stop for those visiting the world’s largest circular structure. Shin Lim, the Canadian-born, American-raised Asia-Pacific magician who wowed America’s Got Talent viewers, has moved his residency from the Mirage to the Palazzo Theater at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas. His close-up magic has attracted more than a million people to his shows in Las Vegas.
F1’s partnership with BWT Alpine
Ahead of the first F1 Grand Prix in Las Vegas in 2023, The Venetian Resort has partnered with the BWT Alpine racing team. This alliance continues and expands throughout the year.
“Las Vegas is transforming as a destination,” says Nichols. We are the entertainment and dining capital of the world, and with the Super Bowl and Formula 1 we have shown what we are capable of in major events. “
As the race returns to the Strip from Nov. 21-23, you might even see the team’s prominent investors (Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, Michael B. Jordan, Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes) around the property, and there will be BWT. Alpine reports throughout the resort. The Venetian is preferably located in a corner, facing 20% of the track. The view of the Palazzo Tower racetrack is situated on the track as it winds past the Sphere and down to Las Vegas Boulevard.
“This year, our observation deck in front of the complex will be expanded to accommodate 1200 people,” says Nichols. “The wonderful thing is that it’s convenient. You’re a two-minute walk from anywhere and you’re in the middle of the action and you get food from our chefs: Thomas Keller and Wolfgang Puck.
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