Virgin Hotels Las Vegas could delay fall opening date

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas announced Friday it is meeting construction timelines, but the previously announced fall opening date may be delayed due to the pandemic.

“Construction of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas remains on schedule and the operations team is expected to receive the keys to the property in early November,”  Richard Bosworth, President and CEO of JC Hospitality, owner of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, said in a news release. “However, due to current COVID-19 regulations, market conditions and recent event and convention cancellations, the ownership group is carefully evaluating the previously announced Fall 2020 opening date. The ownership group expects to have a date identified by mid-September at which time we will provide full details.”

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas will feature 1,505 suites in three towers: Ruby, Opal and Canyon. The property will be home to the first tribal casino in Las Vegas, Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, a 60,000-square-foot casino, operated by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, the release notes. The 24-hour casino will offer players slots, table games, high-limit areas, and a race and sportsbook. 

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas will also offer more than 130,000 square feet of meeting and convention spaces and will be home to over five acres of poolside and outdoor venues amidst a desert landscape, including The Event Lawn, a 13,000 square foot outdoor entertainment space for concerts, private parties and events. The Virgin Hotels restaurant portfolio will include restauranteurs from across the US.

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— Virgin Hotels Las Vegas (@VirginHotelsLV) August 21, 2020

Partners of this project include Hilton, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, AEG Presents, among others.