It still hurts, even though we were aware of its arrival. The Mirage Las Vegas’ era is coming to an end, and with it, the new Hard Rock International, which will be taking over a prime location on The Strip. The Hard Rock International finally takes over a prime location on the Strip, despite its aging appearance. Previous announcement The resort will remain open until 2025.
Mirage Las Vegas’ official closing date was announced late last night. It is July 17. The iconic volcano attraction will not survive the changes, but will be replaced by a 660-foot guitar-shaped hotel.The 3,000 plus employees will be out of work… at least for now.
You will have one last opportunity to book at Mirage on July 14th. The property will reopen as a rebranded brand in 2027. The property opened in November 1989, as Steve Wynn’s first Las Vegas Boulevard project. Wynn bought Mirage from MGM in the year 2000.
Press releases are a good way to get the word out. Hard Rock CEO Jim Allen stated that the company would “…like to thank the Las Vegas community and team members for warmly welcoming Hard Rock after 34 years at the Mirage.” The city has recently welcomed Tropicana and the Sphere, but this is the latest change.
Hard Rock Buy the Property Mirage Las Vegas became the first Strip property owned by Tribal Gaming through the Florida Seminoles in late 2021. The guitar-shaped building, which will have about 600 rooms and 37 floors, will replace the current Mirage tower.
