It’s a done deal. MGM Resorts International and Marriott International have announced the completion of the transformation of a Las Vegas Strip property into the W Hotels brand, under the aegis of the Marriott Bonvoy catalog. A high-end hotel scheduled for completion at the end of the year.
After a long-term strategic licensing agreement, the W Las Vegas (Marriott Group) will soon be launched. The hotel will take up residence in the former Delano Hotel on the Sin City Strip, more preciselyon the Mandalay Bay campus nestled in the heart of this mythical avenue.
“Bold design and vibrant nightlife”
While the precise details of the establishment, in terms of design, rooms and services, are unknown, the conversion of the current non-gaming Delano Hotel into the W Hotels brand is expected to be finalized by the end of the year although no date has been specified. This41-storey tower features over 1100 rooms, two restaurants, a spa, a beach club and a panoramic lounge on the top level. Given the size of the establishment, anything is possible and imaginable for the W Las Vegas.
“We are delighted to continue our collaboration with MGM to establish the W Las Vegas on the legendary Las Vegas Strip. […] This agreement marks a milestone in our collaboration as we continue to expand our hospitality and entertainment offerings for guests. As a luxury brand rooted in bold design and vibrant nightlife, W Hotels is well positioned to enhance the traveler experience in this destination” said Leeny Oberg, CFO and Executive Vice President of Development, Marriott International.
What better way to enhance Las Vegas’ dynamic luxury offering than with a trendy hotel focused on nightlife appeal.
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A partnership to bring together the communities of both groups
In July 2023, the two hotel groups MGM Resorts International and Marriott International had publicly announced their collaboration. 17 resorts under the umbrella of MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy in Las Vegas and the USA can thus be booked on the firms’ digital platforms. At the same time, the200 million members of Marriott Bonvoy can enjoy the benefits of MGM Resorts destinations, and vice versa for MGM Rewards members at Marriott’s 9,000 properties.
Four hotels in the collection align with existing Marriott Collection brands: Bellagio Resort & Casino will become part of The Luxury Collection, ARIA Resort & Casino will join Autograph Collection, Park MGM will be affiliated with Tribute Portfolio, and The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will maintain its association with Autograph Collection.
Eight MGM properties in Las Vegas are joining the MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy, namely Vdara Hotel & Spa, MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, NoMad Las Vegas, The Signature at MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, New York-New York Hotel & Casino, Luxor Hotel and Casino and Excalibur Hotel & Casino.
Finally,five MGM resorts located in other U.S. cities are included in this joint portfolio. These include Borgata (Atlantic City, New Jersey), Beau Rivage (Biloxi, Mississippi), MGM Grand Detroit (Michigan), MGM National Harbor (Maryland) and MGM Springfield (Massachusetts).
Note that the W Las Vegas becomes the twelfth property in this collaboration between MGM Collection and Marriott Bonvoy on the Las Vegas strip.
Steve Zanella, president of operations at MGM Resorts, explained that the collaboration had “far exceeded” the expectations of both companies. Since the official launch of their partnership, hundreds of thousands of room nights have been booked.
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