Las Ramblas is canceled

NEWS 6/5/06:   Las Ramblas Cancelled, Land Purchased by Edge Resorts
Edge Resorts (developers of the W Hotel) purchased the 25-acre site and plans to develop it, enhancing and complimenting their W Hotel project next door.  Read more on this here

NEWS 3/29/06: The $3-billion Las Ramblas condominium-hotel project is no longer taking reservations.





Sources in the Vegas high-rise industry say that the 25-acre site is under contract to be purchased by Edge Resorts Group, a partner in the W Hotel being developed to the west of Las Ramblas.


OLD NEWS
Clooney Involved in Las Ramblas

Actor George Clooney and nightclub owner Rande Gerber are joining locally based Centra Properties and Related Las Vegas in the development of a $3-billion hotel, condominium and casino complex to be located just off the Strip in the Harmon Corridor. The development will cover 25 acres and include 11 towers.

Las Ramblas will include a luxury hotel, luxury residences (both residential condominiums as well as a condo-hotel), bungalows, a spa/health club, nightclubs, restaurants, retail, and an upscale casino. Much of the amenities will be accessible via an open-air pedestrian promenade.

Clooney will run the Casino which, he claims, will have a dress code and will be a throw-back to Vegas-of-old. Classy folks, a big-band in the casino, etc. A dress code was tried at the Bellagio when Wynn opened it, but it didn't last for long as even wealthy people like to dress casually when on vacation and several of them complained.

If completed as planned, Las Ramblas will encompass more than 4,400 hotel, condo and condo-hotel units in 11 high-rise buildings comprising nearly 8 million sq.ft. The breakdown is for 300 hotel units, 2,764 condo units, 1,326 condo-hotel units and 19 bungalows. Mid-2006 is the planned construction start date for the first phase.

The Development includes:

Architecture by Arquitectonica, the internationally celebrated firm

Service wrapped in five-star splendor starting at the awe-inspiring arrival and including covered valet parking, white gloved doorman service, concierge, state of the art on-site security, and 24-hour room service

Cascading pool, overlooking the boulevard and offering private patios, cabanas and gardens available for lounging, dining and entertaining

Priority access to on-site gourmet dining, created by internationally renowned chefs

Short elevator ride to the casino, a sophisticated atmosphere featuring a classic poker room, table games, slots, race and sports, and high limit wagering

Professionally managed spa and fitness center offering health, fitness, steam, sauna, massage and other revitalizing services to residents

The Residence includes:

Fully furnished units with exquisitely designed contemporary interiors and furnishing by internationally acclaimed Keith Hobbs

European style kitchens with granite countertops and state-of-the-art appliances

Generously proportioned bathrooms with elegant marble flooring and countertops, twin sinks, custom-designed vanities, walk-in marble showers and spa tub in master bath

Residences are equipped with flat screen plasma televisions, providing immediate access to personalized amenities and services that guarantee comfort and define luxury

Studio, one, two and three bedroom units, as well as penthouse suites and pool-level bungalows. Multi-story penthouse residences and bungalows have private rooftop terraces and pools.