Hard Rock International announced plans to rebrand The Mirage in December 2021, completing a deal with MGM Resorts that was worth over $1 billion to build a 700-foot guitar shaped Hard Rock hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip.
Here’s everything we know about the incoming Hard Rock Las Vegas property so far:
When does Hard Rock Las Vegas open?
Hard Rock Las Vegas is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2027, according to Hard Rock International. Here’s the latest:
- The facade is taking shape: the signature blue-glass facade panels are now actively climbing the 42-story Guitar Hotel and are mostly in place.
- The “strings” are visible: Installation of the mounting hardware for the LED guitar-string lighting system (which will project light 20,000 feet up) is now clearly visible.
- The interior push: Guest-room framing is underway floor-by-floor inside the new tower.
- The entertainment: Hard Rock has announced a massive 3-venue entertainment lineup for the 2027 launch. This includes the 5,000-seat Hard Rock Live flagship venue, a brand new 2,000-seat West Theater arena, and a completely reimagined version of the former Mirage Theater.
Where will it be located?
Hard Rock Las Vegas sits at the center of the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, on the same area as the former Mirage.
Hard Rock Las Vegas
📍 3400 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV
What can visitors and locals expect from the new Hard Rock Las Vegas property?
According to Hard Rock’s official plans, the property is expected to be a fully integrated resort with around 3,700 rooms total across two towers.
The Resort Tower will house 3,000 rooms and suites. The signature Guitar Tower that is being built to rise 700 feet and shaped like a guitar, will contain 600 suites with Strip views, plus a dedicated check-in, valet, dedicated pool and spa.
With an estimated 3,660 rooms, Hard Rock Las Vegas would be among one of the largest hotels on the Strip.
Confirmed additional amenities include:
- Entertainment: 3 venues, as detailed above.
- Casino: The gaming floor will expand to 174,000 square feet.
- Meetings & conventions: 200,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, including a 90,000 square feet ballroom with a built-in stage.
Upon the opening of the hotel, the Hard Rock-Treasure Island Tram will reopen to help move people between the adjacent Strip resorts and casinos. The tram is free to ride.
When the resort opens, Hard Rock Las Vegas is expected to employ up to 6,000 workers, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
For longtime locals, a few pieces of The Mirage will still live on: iconic items including the property’s giant archway sign and the Siegfried & Roy statue are being donated to the Neon Museum.
