LAS VEGAS—El Cortez Resort & On line casino introduced a $20 million property-wide enlargement that may embrace the addition of a brand new high-limit lounge, two new bars, a brand new restaurant, and a Starbucks espresso store. The on line casino plans to start renovations this summer time, with the ultimate part of the enlargement set to be unveiled in early 2025.
Taking care to protect the classic enchantment that guests have come to anticipate from the property, the design of every new venue has been crafted to mirror the vitality of El Cortez. These new additions come on the heels of the property’s $30 million renovation to the unique 47 rooms, tower premium rooms, and casino-floor loos lately.
“We’re thrilled to unveil our newest enlargement venture, which represents a big milestone for El Cortez and the group of downtown Vegas,” mentioned Kenny Epstein, CEO and chairman at El Cortez Resort & On line casino. “These enhancements arrive at a pivotal second of heightened demand from each locals and guests to Fremont Road. We’re excited to proceed to raise the visitor expertise with these additions, making certain each go to is stuffed with consolation, comfort, and timeless hospitality.”
The venture will embrace increasing the on line casino’s footprint by 10,000 sq. ft and renovating 4,000 sq. ft of the present on line casino flooring. The brand new high-limit lounge will supply seclusion and an elevated gaming expertise. As a part of the enlargement, the property will debut two new bars, together with a roulette bar and a present bar that includes a 20-foot by 10-foot display that may play black and white movies and reside sports activities motion. El Cortez may also welcome a Starbucks espresso store opening in June 2024 and the fashionable Asian meals idea, Sizzling Noods by Chinglish, opening in early 2025.
The enlargement is being led by McCarthy Constructing Corporations, Ike Gaming, JIVE Structure, and inside design agency, Kenneth Ussenko Design who’ve teamed up to make sure every of the brand new areas embraces the property whereas including trendy particulars and vitality to take the expertise into the following era.
“The design crew is honored to assist pave the best way for a brilliant future at El Cortez; an icon of Las Vegas with such magnificent historical past”, mentioned Christopher Knotz, accomplice at Jive Structure.
“We’re grateful to accomplice with such an skilled crew who understands the importance of this funding for downtown and the El Cortez Resort & On line casino,” mentioned Ross Edwards, senior vice chairman at McCarthy Constructing Corporations. ”We’re not simply targeted on assembly expectations; we’re dedicated to exceeding them and making certain an awesome expertise for everybody who walks by the property’s doorways.”
