The Mirage Hotel Now History

Above, The Mirage's sign on Las Vegas Blvd. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas is now history.

It had been acquired by and will be transformed into the Hard Rock Las Vegas, which will be a two-year project.

Above, The Mirage in January 2016. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

According to PR Newswire:

LAS VEGAS, May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock International (HRI) today announced its plans to cease operations of The Mirage Hotel & Casino as of July 17, 2024, to begin the transformation of the property into the highly anticipated Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas (HRHCLV).  

Hard Rock will develop a new integrated resort featuring a nearly 700 ft. guitar-shaped hotel towering prominently in the center of the famous Las Vegas Strip. 

Above, yours truly in front of The Mirage in April 2015. Photo by Amber Vaquer.

I stayed at The Mirage once, which was over New Years in 2015-16 and saw "The Beatles Love" show. I had been there once before when my daughter applied to work in the hotel's dolphin show. We stayed in the motorhome at Circus Circus RV Park on that trip, which was the first for the RV after I bought it. 

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The Mirage Hotel To Close In July

Above, The Mirage on January 2, 2016. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

As if we needed a Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas.

The Mirage Hotel, where I stayed over New Year's during 2015-16, will be no more this coming July.

According to the Vintage Las Vegas Facebook page:

The Mirage will close July 17, 2024. The landmark Strip resort is shutting down to be remade into Hard Rock Las Vegas.

I rather liked The Mirage Hotel. I will be sorry to see it go. 

I suppose this also means the end of "The Beatles Love" show will end as well, unless it moves elsewhere.

New Year's In Las Vegas Photos

As promised, here are more photos from the New Year's trip to Las Vegas, Nevada, known also as "Sin City".

Above, our New Year's party headquarters, The Mirage. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, Kiara receives a visit from ex-boyfriend Joey. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

                

Above, a shot of Denise and I before heading out. Photo by Joey.

Above, even Chewbacca showed up in Las Vegas. Photo by Denise.

Above, Denise dancing in The Mirage to wrap up 2015. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, Kiara and Denise at Rhumbar. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, Denise blowing a kiss to the cameraman. Photo by Armand Vaquer.