We visit the site of the Mirage demolition 3 months after closing to check on progress, and to see how the new Hard Rock Las Vegas is coming together. While construction is hidden behind walls and partitions, we were able to see that the Mirage Volcano is gone, while other artifacts and signage are still in place.
The Hard Rock Las Vegas and Guitar Hotel is set to become a landmark destination on the Las Vegas Strip when it opens in Spring 2027. The expansive casino complex will feature a 174,000-square-foot gaming area with 2,000 slot machines and 212 table games. The striking guitar-shaped hotel will add nearly 600 rooms to the existing 3,000 rooms of The Mirage, alongside enhanced theater capacity, increased conference space, and a variety of new dining options.
Hard Rock officially began the Mirage demolition shortly after the property closed on July 17, 2024, launching a 30-month transformation project aimed at rebranding and expanding the property with a larger casino, a 600-foot guitar-shaped hotel, and additional entertainment offerings. In December 2021, Hard Rock International acquired The Mirage for $1.08 billion and took operational control in 2023. The property will remain closed until its anticipated opening in 2027.
As part of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Hard Rock will introduce its third tribal-operated casino in Las Vegas. This follows the Mohegan Tribe’s opening of the Mohegan Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas in March 2021 and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians’ purchase of the Palms Casino Resort in May 2021. Since acquiring the Hard Rock brand in March 2007, the Seminole Tribe of Florida has expanded Hard Rock International’s reach to 14 casinos across the U.S., Canada, and the Dominican Republic, while licensing the brand to 250 restaurants and hotels in 74 countries worldwide.