Few things are worse than getting put up in a grungy, beat-up, or dated hotel room in Las Vegas.
Many resorts have been around for years and in some cases decades. Style and decor preferences obviously change over time and many Las Vegas hotels attempt to stay ahead of the curve with renovations intended to keep things fresh.
In addition to simple styling preferences, years of wear and tear can take a toll on a hotel room.
With that in mind, I wanted to highlight which Las Vegas hotels have recently invested in room renovations to bring their inventory up to date.
There are also situations where hotels have refurbished only a portion of their rooms. I’ll be sure to point out what room type, or tower, has received recent renovation work.
Of course, I’ll be sure to link directly to each property so that you can check rates and view options for your dates of travel.
Recent Strip Renovation Projects
MGM Grand: Work has already started on a room renovation project that will touch the entirety of MGM Grand’s main hotel tower. The first batch will come online in March 2025 and work should conclude by December.
The renovation project “draws inspiration from the glamour of the disco era”, and looks sharp.
700 rooms in MGM Grand’s Studio Tower (formerly the West Wing) were already renovated as part of a project completed in December 2022.
The new Studio Rooms boast a “Desert palette of fresh pinks and chartreuse greens” to create a Palm Springs vibe.
Encore: COO Brian Gullbrants announced on Wynn Resorts’ Q3 earnings call that rooms in the Encore tower will be renovated throughout 2025, starting in the summer.
No renderings or concrete timelines were provided, however.
All 2,034 suites at Encore were last refurbished in 2015 with new flooring and tech, and I was impressed with the room.
This is how elite resorts remain elite though – Jumping on maintenance before it’s even needed. Below, are a couple of pictures I snapped of the old room product, which was great.
Venetian & Palazzo: The new owner of Venetian and Palazzo, Apollo Global Management, has announced a $1.5 billion renovation project that will touch all aspects of the resort experience, including each of the resort’s 4,000 suites.
The first renovated suites will hit the market in September 2024.
Venetian’s last hotel room renovation project took place in 2015, and Palazzo’s suites were last refreshed in 2018 and are still in great shape. You’re in for a treat, even if you don’t get one of the freshly renovated rooms.
Paris: In May of 2023, Caesars Entertainment announced that Paris will absorb Bally’s former Jubilee Tower.
The reimagined Versailles Tower cost $100 million to renovate, features some of the largest standard rooms on the Strip at 436 square feet, and is connected to the resort with a new pedestrian bridge.
Notably, many Strip-facing rooms offer balconies.
These new rooms at Paris are now available to be reserved. I recently booked a standard room, but got upgraded to an insane Versaille Premium suite that commonly goes for $1,000/nt.
Aside from the new tower, all of Paris’ remaining 2,900 guestrooms were also renovated in two batches that culminated in 2016 and 2019.
I recently stayed in one of Paris’ Burgundy rooms and was very pleased with the condition of the room.
Wynn: Wrapping up in June of 2022, Wynn has maintained its status as the most luxurious hotel in Las Vegas with a $200 million renovation project that touched all 2,674 rooms in the tower.
Designed by Todd-Avery Lenahan, the redesigned guestrooms are intended to have a more residential feel and offer upgraded furniture, lighting, and artwork.
New York New York: A $63 million renovation project kicked off in August of 2022 which touched 1,830 rooms and 155 suites.
Design elements inspired by New York City like exposed brick walls and pops of “taxicab yellow” and “big apple red” modernize the room product while staying true to the resort’s theme.
I stayed at NYNY a few years back and was underwhelmed. The rooms were dated and felt like 1992.
This upgrade recently drew me back in, and I was pretty impressed with my Soho King Room.
Bellagio: Bellagio completed a renovation project in 2021 that touched all 2,568 rooms in the resort’s main tower.
Baseline renovated room options include Bellagio’s Resort King, Premier King (pictured below), and Premier 2 Queen rooms.
I recently stayed in a Premier King room at Bellagio – Check it out!
Bellagio also spent $110 million as part of a renovation project that touched 819 guest rooms and 104 suites in their Spa Tower which wrapped up in the fall of 2023.
The baseline room product is nearly identical to the recently renovated Premier King room pictured above, and the bathroom is a real stunner (below).
Caesars Palace: Almost every tower at Caesars has been the beneficiary of recent renovation activity within the past decade as detailed below:
- Caesars Palace’s 440 Colosseum Tower rooms were renovated as part of a 2023 project that modernized rooms with fresh furniture, carpet, and stone surfaces.
- Caesars Palace’s 182-room Nobu “hotel within a hotel” was updated as part of a renovation project that concluded in early 2022.
- Their Palace Tower, which is the largest by room count at 1,181 rooms, was refreshed in 2017.
- Caesars’ Augustus Tower, centrally located near the Garden of the Gods pool and hotel lobby, was refurbished in 2016.
- Caesars’ Julius Tower, formerly known as the Roman Tower, was renovated in 2015.
I’ve now stayed in Caesars’ Palace Premium Room, Julius Tower Suite, and an Octavius Premium Room and enjoyed the experiences, although there were a few dings here and there in each.
Horseshoe: All rooms in Horseshoe’s last remaining tower, the Resort Tower, were last renovated as part of a project that wrapped up in 2018. Guestrooms pop with red accent walls and modern furnishings, and the exterior of the building has been re-painted recently to match the Horseshoe brand.
Notably, Horseshoe’s former Jubilee Tower has been integrated into neighboring Paris, as their new Versailles Tower.
Flamingo: Over 2/3 (or 2,246 out of 3,460 rooms) of the rooms at Flamingo were renovated in 2018 at a cost of $156 million.
Flamingo’s Fab rooms are the most dated option at this point while their Go and Flamingo rooms have a more modern feel.
Renovated room options offer minimalist design elements, sophisticated bathroom fixtures, and modern furnishings.
Harrah’s: A renovation of Harrah’s Valley Tower transformed 1,622 rooms and suites and was completed in 2017. The refurbished rooms feature lighter tones, stylish lighting fixtures/furnishings, and an overall modern feel.
The most recently renovated room options at Harrah’s are the Mountain Deluxe rooms which were completed in 2020.
Linq Hotel + Experience: All of Linq’s 2,253 guest rooms were renovated as of 2015 when Caesars spent $223 million to transform the Quad (formerly Imperial Palace) into the Linq.
Although the hotel’s odd green/blue exterior paint scheme is a bit funky, the renovated guestrooms feel fresh, with new furnishings and design elements.
While I’ve personally had solid experiences in Linq’s standard rooms, a recent stay in one of their unique Poolside Cabana rooms was somewhat underwhelming.
Planet Hollywood: A room renovation project was completed in 2017 which touched all 2,496 rooms at Planet Hollywood. Renovated rooms feature modern wall art, pops of vibrant color, and even mini-fridges. A rare find in a Las Vegas Strip hotel!
I recently stayed in one of Planet Hollywood’s Ultra Hip rooms and found it to be a solid budget-friendly option.
Park MGM: 2,700 guest rooms at Park MGM were remodeled as part of the resort’s 2018 transformation from its previous identity as Monte Carlo. 293 rooms at Nomad at Park MGM were also remodeled as part of that metamorphosis.
Base renovated room options include the Park MGM King and their Park MGM 2-Queen.
I recently stayed in a baseline king room at Park MGM – Check it out!
Mandalay Bay: All 3,209 guestrooms and suites were renovated as part of a $100 million, 2015 project. Among their cheapest renovated options are their Resort King and Resort 2-Queen hotel rooms.
I recently stayed in a Sky View Suite at Mandalay and found the room product to be impressive. The room still felt fresh.
Excalibur: 1,995 rooms in Excalibur’s Royal Tower were renovated as part of a 2016 project. Rooms in Excalibur’s Resort Tower have not been renovated.
Luxor: A 2018 project saw Luxor renovate hotel rooms in their east and west hotel towers.
Among the cheapest room options include the baseline Tower Premium King Room and Tower Premium 2 Queen option.
In 2021, Luxor touched up their Pyramid King, and Pyramid 2 Queen rooms, adding pops of color that provide a brighter, more modern feel.
A step above baseline tower accommodations, Luxor’s Pyramid Premier rooms and Premium Elite Suites have also been renovated.
Cosmopolitan: The ritzy, luxurious, mid-Strip resort completed renovations of the 3,033 rooms that comprise both the Chelsea and Boulevard Towers in 2018.
Did rooms need renovations? Probably not. But constant improvement is what makes elite properties elite.
TI: The north Strip resort took advantage of the 2020 shutdown to complete a renovation project that touched all 2,884 rooms.
STRAT: Although many of Strat’s 2,427 hotel rooms have not been renovated, their “Elevate” rooms have as part of a project that concluded in 2020. Strat’s refurbished Elevate rooms feature amenities such as USB ports, a halo-lit headboard, and modern decor. They’re sharp.
An additional 537 rooms were renovated in the first half of 2023.
Following those two projects, approximately 1/2 of STRAT’s rooms will have been recently renovated.
I recently stayed in one of STRAT’s Elevate rooms and was blown away.
Sahara: A property that has seen a significant amount of change over the past few years transitioning from Sahara to SLS, then back to Sahara, all guest rooms have been recently renovated.
I recently stayed in a Blanca King Room at Sahara, and found it to be a solid budget-friendly option.
Fremont Street Hotels
El Cortez: El Cortez recently wrapped up a renovation project that touched their Original 47 rooms.
The new room product features a unique minty green color, floral accent wall, fresh flooring, and new furnishings.
I recently checked out an “Original 47” room and was shocked at how much I liked it. This was a modern, fashionable room in a historic resort.
Plaza: A 2019 project saw Plaza renovate 100+ rooms. The all-new “Luxe” rooms and suites were stripped down to the studs before being rebuilt with a modernized feel that has received rave reviews from guests.
Golden Nugget: Rooms in Golden Nugget’s Gold Tower were renovated in 2015 and is centrally located offering easy access to the gaming floor. Additionally, the resort’s Carson Tower was renovated in 2018.
Binion’s: In 2019, Binion’s re-opened 81 rooms that were originally part of the former Hotel Apache which hide behind the resort’s neon facade. Prior to the re-opening, rooms were refurbished in a vintage theme which is intended to celebrate the historic nature of the property.
Check out my recent stay in one of Binion’s renovated Hotel Apache rooms here.
Downtown Grand: Although rooms in Downtown Grand’s original two hotel towers haven’t been touched since 2013 (see DTG’s older Premium Rooms here), their 495-room Gallery Tower opened in 2020 and is built to impress.
I recently stayed in a brand new Superior Room, and the review can be viewed here.
Fremont: Boyd Gaming has wrapped up a renovation project that touched every room in the resort and greatly increased the quality of the property’s hotel product.
California: Rooms at Cal, popular with Hawaiian visitors, were refreshed as part of a project that wrapped up in 2017.
Off Strip Hotels
Rio Las Vegas: Rio’s new owner Dreamscape announced plans to renovate all 1,427 rooms & suites in the Ipanema Tower as part of a property-wide overhaul.
The new room designs are intended to give the feel of “Fun and whimsy with an unmistakable touch of luxury”.
I recently kicked the tires on a Renovated Suite at Rio and was impressed!
Virgin Las Vegas: The former Hard Rock is receiving a complete overhaul. Virgin Hotels purchased the property and has completely renovated the resort’s 1,504 guestrooms in addition to all common areas prior to opening in 2021.
Palms: All hotel guest rooms were overhauled as part of Palms’ $690 million renovation project that wrapped up in 2019.
Palace Station: As part of a renovation project that was completed in 2018, all 575 hotel rooms at Palace Station have been renovated. The older, “courtyard rooms”, including the infamous OJ Simpson room, have been demolished.
South Point: As part of a 3 year, $40 million project, South Point is renovating all 2,163 of their hotel rooms. Remodeled rooms started coming online in 2018 and the final rooms were completed in 2020. Refurbished rooms will have all new furniture, USB charging ports, and a more modern feel.
Fortunately for visitors, most hotels in Las Vegas make significant investments to keep their room inventory up to date. Hopefully, I was able to help you find a renovated room and avoid the dreaded dated accommodation.
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I’m a former software salesman turned Vegas aficionado. While the craps table is my preferred habitat, I pull myself away to explore new attractions, shows, restaurants, and outdoor activities around Las Vegas with the intent of sharing my experiences.
Ultimately, I just want to help folks plan a better trip and save a few bucks in the process.
AMBURRGURR
Thursday 7th of July 2022
I know this is an odd question.. but do you have any idea what happens to the furniture that is removed to make way for the new?!! I would probably have better luck pretending I was designer for some reality show to get them to send me furniture for a modest 3 bed 2 bath in oklastinkinghoma.
Jake Hoffman
Friday 8th of July 2022
They are usually sold via a liquidation sale. There are some occasions where resorts receive "hand-me-downs" though. For example, Luxor just received a bunch of Bellagio's old furniture for their renovated rooms. Unfortunately, these types of things aren't typically sold piece by piece to the general public, although there have been exceptions in the past. I know Binion's once sold some old hotel furniture to the public, but that's pretty rare.