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Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas

TheWaldorf Astoria Las Vegas,formerly theMandarin Oriental, Las Vegas,is a 47-story[1]luxuryhotelandcondominiumbuilding in theCityCentercomplex on theLas Vegas StripinParadise, Nevada.It is managed byHilton Worldwideas part of theWaldorf Astoria Hotels & Resortsbrand. It is owned by Tiffany Lam andAndrewandPeggy Cherng.

Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas
Mandarin Oriental in 2011, seen from across theLas Vegas Strip
Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas is located in Las Vegas Strip
Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas
Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas is located in Nevada
Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas
Former namesMandarin Oriental, Las Vegas (2009–2018)
Hotel chainWaldorf Astoria
General information
StatusOperating
TypeHotel&condominium
LocationParadise, Nevada
Address3752 SouthLas Vegas Boulevard
Coordinates36°6′22.50″N115°10′27.50″W/ 36.1062500°N 115.1743056°W/36.1062500; -115.1743056
OpeningDecember 4, 2009
Owner
ManagementHilton Worldwide
Technical details
Floor count47
Design and construction
Architect(s)Kohn Pedersen Fox
Other information
Number of rooms389 hotel rooms & 225 condominiums
Website
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The hotel was originally owned byMGM MirageandDubai World,and operated byMandarin Oriental Hotel Groupas part of its luxury chain. It opened on December 4, 2009, occupying the former site of theBoardwalkhotel-casino. It was rebranded under the Waldorf Astoria name in 2018, following a $214 million purchase by Lam and the Cherngs. The hotel has 389 rooms leading up to the lobby on the 23rd floor. The upper floors contain 225 condominium residences.

History

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The property began as the Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas. It was announced in September 2005, as part ofMGM Mirage'sCityCenterproject.Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group(MOHG) would manage the hotel,[2]which would be owned by MGM and partnerDubai World.[3]The hotel was built at the southeastern corner of CityCenter,[4]occupying the former site of theBoardwalkhotel-casino.[5]

Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas was designed byKohn Pedersen Fox,[6][7]with hotel interiors byAdam Tihany.[8][9]The residential component was designed by Kay Lang and Associates.[10]The hotel received aLEED Goldcertification on November 20, 2009.[11][12][13]

Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas opened on December 4, 2009. It was the third component to open at CityCenter, followingVdaraandCrystals.[1]It was hoped that Mandarin Oriental, a well-known brand outside of the U.S., would help attract foreign visitors to CityCenter.[14]The hotel offered a focus on personalized customer service, and it aimed to attract a high-end clientele.[15][16][1]Mandarin Oriental also had the largest and most expensive condos at CityCenter, with an average listing price of $2 million.[10]

Mandarin Oriental opened amid theGreat Recession,and saw a disappointing financial performance during its first year, prompting increased marketing and promotions.[17]MOHG viewed the property as a long-term investment.[18]

In 2018, MGM and Dubai World sold the hotel for $214 million to hotel investor Tiffany Lam andPanda ExpressfoundersAndrewandPeggy Cherng.[3]In conjunction with the sale, MOHG ceased managing the property on August 31, 2018, and Hilton assumed management, rebranding it as aWaldorf Astoria.[19][20][21]The hotel's Asian theme would be removed during renovations,[19]which took place from 2021 to 2024.[22][23]

Facilities

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The Waldorf Astoria is 47 stories.[4]It contains 389 hotel rooms and suites, and 225 condominiums,[24]as well as a two-floor spa, 12,000 sq ft (1,100 m2) of meeting space, and a pool.[16][1]

Hotel rooms occupy the first 22 floors.[21]The hotel's original 12,000 sq ft (1,100 m2) lobby, known upon opening as Sky Lobby, was located on the 23rd floor.[15][16][25]At the time, the property was one of three Mandarin Oriental hotels in the world to include a Sky Lobby.[16]The remaining floors are occupied by condos,[16]with seven penthouses taking up the upper floors.[10]The property has separate entrances for residents and hotel guests.[16]Mandarin Oriental was among the most technologically advanced hotels in Las Vegas at the time of its opening. Rooms included a touch-screen device capable of ordering food service and controlling features such as lighting.[26]

Mandarin Oriental opened along with Twist, a 74-seat French restaurant by chefPierre Gagnaire,marking his U.S. debut. Located in the Sky Lobby, it included floor-to-ceiling views of the Strip. Lighting was provided by 300 golden globes, hung from the ceiling. The restaurant was designed by Tihany, and included a glass staircase leading to a wine loft.[27][28][29]Other food and beverage amenities included a sushi and noodle bar, ahigh tealounge, and a pastry shop.[28]

In 2017, the Sky Lobby introduced a humanoid robot assistant named Pepper to greet guests and provide information.[30]In 2023, the lobby was moved to the ground level as part of renovation work, while the Peacock Alley tea lounge will take the vacated space on the 23rd floor. Rooms and meeting space were also updated.[23][31]

Accolades

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Within a year of opening, Mandarin Oriental received theAAA Five Diamond Award.[32]In 2011, the spa was named byForbes Travel Guideas a Five-Star recipient.[33]Two years later, readers ofTravel + Leisurenamed the Mandarin Oriental among the best hotels in Nevada.[34]U.S. News & World Report,in its 2017 Best Hotels Rankings, also named it as the top hotel in Las Vegas.[35]In 2024, readers ofTravel + Leisurevoted it the best hotel in Las Vegas.[36]

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  • Construction progress in June 2007
  • Construction progress in January 2008
  • Construction progress in February 2009
  • One month prior to opening
  • Mandarin Oriental at night
  • Seen from CityCenter's main entry road
  • South side of the hotel
  • View fromMarriott's Grand Chateau
  • Main porte-cochere entry
  • Pool area

See also

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References

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  27. ^Collins, Glenn (September 22, 2009)."Let's Twist, Pierre Gagnaire Tells the Food Press".The New York Times.RetrievedJanuary 13,2023.
  28. ^abHallock, Betty (August 26, 2009)."Pierre Gagnaire is bringing a French Twist to Las Vegas".Los Angeles Times.RetrievedJanuary 13,2023.
  29. ^Collins, Glenn (November 22, 2009)."Vegas Strip makes room for Twist".The Houston Chronicle.The New York Times.
  30. ^Akers, Mick (November 17, 2017)."Dash of Pepper spices up Mandarin Oriental's lobby".Las Vegas Sun.RetrievedJanuary 12,2023.
  31. ^Morris, David (October 28, 2023)."This Luxury Las Vegas Hotel Just Got a Multimillion-dollar Refresh — Here's What's New".Travel + Leisure.RetrievedJuly 19,2024.
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