Hard Rock Las Vegas | Opens Early 4Q 2027

Nation | Tribe: Seminole Tribe of Florida

Hard Rock Casino Las Vegas and Guitar Hotel

3400 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Hard Rock Casino Las Vegas and Guitar Hotel will be the new iconic destination on the Las Vegas Strip when it opens in early 4Q 2027. The opening date was revised from the previous projection of Spring 2027 by Hard Rock Las Vegas President Joe Lupo in a statement on July 21, 2025 to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

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Hard Rock Casino Las Vegas and Guitar Hotel

Hard Rock Casino Las Vegas and Guitar Hotel

The Hard Rock Las Vegas complex will feature a 174,000 square-foot casino with 2,000 slot machines and 212 table games. A new guitar-shaped hotel will add nearly 600 rooms to the existing 3,000 existing Mirage rooms. There will also be more theater capacity, more conference space, and more dining venues

Hard Rock International shut down all operations of The Mirage Hotel & Casino on July 17, 2024, and immediately began a 30-month transformation project to rebrand and expand the property with a larger casino, a 600-foot guitar-shaped hotel, and more entertainment options.

Hard Rock International bought The Mirage for $1.08 billion in Dec. 2021, and assumed operational control of The Mirage in 2023. The property is currently closed and will have not operations open until 2027.

Seminole Tribe of Florida
The Seminole Tribe of Florida acquired the Hard Rock brand in March 2007. Today Hard Rock International owns and operates 14 casinos in the U.S., Canada and the Dominican Republic. The Hard Rock brand has been licensed around the world to 250 restaurants and hotels in 74 countries.

Las Vegas Tribal casinos
Hard Rock is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Hard Rock Las Vegas will be the third tribal-operated casino in Las Vegas. In March 2021 the Mohegan Tribe opened the Mohegan Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. That casino closed at the end of 2024. Then in May 2021 the San Manuel Indians from California purchased the Palms Casino Resort. A fourth tribe, the MHA Nation owns 23 acres of vacant land across from Luxor on the Las Vegas Strip and plans to build a casino, hotel, convention center, theater, and perhaps a sports stadium sometime in the future.

News Headlines

Hard Rock Las Vegas | One year since the closing of the Mirage July 17, 2025 - The Mirage officially closed its doors one year ago today on July 17, 2024 to make way for its transformation into the Hard Rock Las Vegas. Demolition began within 24 hours ... Read more Guitar-Shaped Hotel is Rising at Hard Rock Las Vegas June 28, 2025 - The construction framework for Hard Rock's future guitar-shaped hotel is starting to rise on the site of The Mirage's famous volcano. The hotel will be nearly 700-feet ... Read more Hard Rock Las Vegas Construction Update | Photos May 2025 May 29, 2025 - Here is our latest photo update on the Hard Rock Las Vegas Guitar Tower construction project scheduled to open on the Strip in early 4Q 2027. This week's ... Read more Hard Rock Las Vegas Construction Update | March 2025 March 16, 2025 - Construction of the new Hard Rock Las Vegas is in its early stages. Demolition crews removed the famous Mirage volcano, and foundation crews have begun ... Read more Tribes with Las Vegas Casinos September 7, 2024 - These Native American tribes own successful casinos in other states and now operate large commercial casinos in Las Vegas. Other tribes would like to expand into Las Vegas and are ... Read more More Headlines ...

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Features | Hard Rock in Las Vegas 2027

Comparison Hard Rock vs. The Mirage

These will be the main features of Hard Rock Las Vegas compared to The Mirage:

Casino
Slot machines will be 2,000 (increased 1,164) and table games 212 (increased 161). These numbers include a new Strip casino with 200 slots and 12 table games. The total size of the casino gaming floor will expand from 94,000 square-feet to 174,000 square-feet.

Hotel
A guitar-shaped hotel will be built along the Strip on the site of the Mirage volcano. The new hotel will add 596 new rooms bringing the total rooms to 3,640. All existing Mirage rooms and villas will be totally renovated.

Theater Seats
Total theater seats will be 6,265 (increased 2,987)

Convention Space
Convention square footage will be 283,000 (increased 83,000 sq-ft)

Food Venues
New eating venues will total 21 (increased 3)

Hard Rock Gaming

Restaurants

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Hard Rock Las Vegas | One year since the closing of the Mirage

July 17, 2025

The Mirage officially closed its doors one year ago today on July 17, 2024 to make way for its transformation into the Hard Rock Las Vegas. Demolition at the Mirage began within 24 hours of its closure.

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One year since the closing of the Mirage as the Hard Rock Casino takes shape on the Las Vegas Strip - Courtesy of FOX5 Las Vegas, Jul 17, 2025. Available from YouTube

Since then, the Hard Rock redevelopment projects of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas and the Guitar Hotel Las Vegas have pursued an aggressive schedule to be completed in 2027. The previous projection of Spring 2027 is now changed to early fourth quarter in 2027. The change was recently announced by Hard Rock Las Vegas President Joe Lupo.

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Guitar-Shaped Hotel is Rising at Hard Rock Las Vegas

June 28, 2025

The construction framework for Hard Rock's future guitar-shaped hotel is starting to rise on the site of The Mirage's famous volcano. The hotel will be nearly 700-feet tall with 660 rooms and open in early 4Q 2027.

The following photos were taken this month of the construction site.

Hard Rock Las Vegas Construction Photo June 2025

Hard Rock Las Vegas Construction Photo June 2025

Hard Rock Las Vegas Construction Photo June 2025

Hard Rock Las Vegas Construction Photo June 2025

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Hard Rock Las Vegas Construction Update | Photos May 2025

May 29, 2025

Here is our latest photo update on the Hard Rock Las Vegas Guitar Tower construction project scheduled to open on the Strip in early 4Q 2027. This week's photos show the foundation for the 36-story Guitar Tower has been completed on the site of the former Mirage volcano, the front podium columns are up, and the first two floors and columns is nearly in place.

Construction crews are working 24/7 to complete the $4-$5 billion Mirage-to-Hard Rock transformation. The project is on budget and on schedule to open two years from now.

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Hard Rock Las Vegas Construction Update | March 2025

March 16, 2025

Construction of the new Hard Rock Las Vegas is in its early stages. Demolition crews removed the famous Mirage volcano, and foundation crews have begun erecting pilings on that site for the future 660-foot guitar-shaped tower.

Crews can be seen stripping windows and cleaning the exterior of The Mirage hotel tower to remove advertisements of "The Beatles LOVE" and Cirque du Soleil. This is a beginning stage of major design transformations to the former Mirage hotel tower, casino, and pool areas.

The $4-$5 billion construction and transformation project is currently on-schedule for the 2027 opening, according to a Hard Rock Las Vegas executive.

"We're looking forward to opening Hard Rock Las Vegas. Everything is on time and on schedule."

- Frank Cassella, Sr. VP Finance at Hard Rock Las Vegas

Hard Rock will be adding new casino areas, retail spaces, restaurants, and a nightclub. When the 3-year transformation is completed in 2027, Hard Rock Casino will be nearly twice the size of the former Mirage casino (174,000 sq-ft vs. 94,000 sq-ft).

Most of the front drive is a construction zone as shown in the photos below.

CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS

Front Drive - Hard Rock Las Vegas March 2025

Removing The Beatles LOVE and Cirque du Soleil ads - Hard Rock Las Vegas March 2025

Foundation pilings for Guitar Hotel - Hard Rock Las Vegas March 2025

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Tribes with Las Vegas Casinos

September 7, 2024

These Native American tribes own successful casinos in other states and now operate large commercial casinos in Las Vegas. Other tribes would like to expand into Las Vegas and are looking for similar opportunities.

Seminole Tribe {Florida}
Hard Rock Casino Las Vegas and Guitar Hotel (2027)

The Seminole Tribe of Florida owns Hard Rock International, which operates casinos in 76 countries worldwide.

In 2021 Hard Rock International purchased The Mirage Hotel & Casino. The Mirage was shut down in July 2024 to begin a 3-year construction project to transform the property into an iconic destinationm casino with a guitar-shaped hotel. The new Hard Rock Casino Las Vegas and Guitar Hotel will open in early 4Q 2027.

Mohegan Tribe (Connecticut)
Mohegan Casino Las Vegas

The Mohegan Tribe owns Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, is a worldwide developer of casino resorts including the Mohegan Sun Casino is Uncasville, Connecticut. Mohegan Sun is among the top 5 largest casinos in our nation.

Mohegan Gaming has operated the Mohegan Casino at Virgin Hotel Las Vegas since 2021. The casino will be transitioned over to Virgin Hotels Las Vegas by the end of 2024.

San Manual Tribe (California)
Palms Casino Resort

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians own and operate the Yaamava' Resort Casino in Highland, California. The Yaamava' is the largest casino resort west of Las Vegas.

The tribe purchased the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas in Dec. 2021. After a renovation, the Palms reopened under its new management in the April 2022.

Cherokee Nation (Oklahoma)

The next tribal player in Las Vegas may be the Cherokee Nation, one of the largest gaming tribes in the U.S. The Cherokee operate eight casinos in Oklahoma and the Gold Strike Hotel & Casino in Tunica, Mississippi.

Cherokee Nation Entertainment, the casino gaming arm of the Cherokee Nation, does not currently operate a Las Vegas venue but "remains open to the idea in the long term", according to John Sparks, Chairman of the Cherokee Nation Gaming Commission. Sparks said in July 2024, the tribe is not looking into Las Vegas "just yet". The Cherokee definitely have the financial ability to acquire a Las Vegas casino.

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Hard Rock Las Vegas begins transition after The Mirage is closed

July 25, 2024

Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, shut down The Mirage on July 17, 2024 to immediately begin a 30-month transition project to create the future Hard Rock Casino Las Vegas and Guitar Hotel. The opening date is expected in early 4Q 2027.

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Mirage Hotel and Casino's closing to have impact on the Vegas Strip - Courtesy of CNBC Television, Jul 17, 2024. Available from YouTube

Immediately after the closing of The Mirage, crews began erecting fencing around the property perimeter and bulldozers were brought in for demotition work, which begins this week with the razing of the volcano.

Hard Rock officials are considering whether to build a public viewing area for visitors to safely watch the progress during construction at the property.

The Hard Rock transition plan is to enlarge the casino, add a guitar-shaped hotel, renovate The Mirage hotel rooms, increase theater capacity, add more convention space, and open more food venues.

The Seminole Tribe own the Hard Rock Casino brand, which it purchased from MGM Resorts International for $1.1 billion in 2007. Today there are Hard Rock Hotel & Casinos in 76 countries.

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The Mirage says goodbye with $1.6M cash giveaway

July 12, 2024

Before The Mirage Casino shuts down permanently on July 17, the casino must give away $1.6 million in cash to comply with Nevada Gaming Commission regulations.

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Cash giveaway: Vegas casino required by law to give out $1.6M before it closes - Courtesy of ABC7, Jul 9, 2024. Available from YouTube

The $1.6 million is unclaimed progressive jackpots - $1.2 million from slots and $400,000 from table games. The cash will be given away with progressive slot jackpot drawings held every 30 minutes from 3 pm to 7 pm.

When The Mirage Casino in Las Vegas shuts down permanently on July 17, Hard Rock will begin rebranding and transforming the casino into a new Las Vegas destination resort named Hard Rock Casino Las Vegas and Guitar Hotel. The transformation will be completed in early 4Q 2027.

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Hard Rock will close The Mirage on July 17

May 17, 2024Hard Rock International will permanently close The Mirage Hotel & Casino on July 17th to start a 3-year transformation of the 80-acre property into the new Hard Rock Casino Las Vegas and Guitar Hotel. The grand opening will be in 2027.

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Date set for closure of Mirage to make way for Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas - Courtesy of 8 News Now - Las Vegas, . Available from YouTube

Hard Rock plans to rebrand The Mirage as Hard Rock, expand its casino, renovate all the existing hotel and villa rooms, and add a 596-room, guitar-shaped hotel. The new Guitar Hotel will be located along the Strip and have skyward spotlights to emulate guitar strings at night.

The Hard Rock Casino will be nearly twice the size of The Mirage casino. Hard Rock casino will be 174,000 square-feet (vs. 94,000 square-feet) and feature 2,000 slot machines (vs. 1,164 slot machines). There will also be more hotel rooms. The Guitar Hotel will add 596 rooms to increase the total number of guest rooms on the property to 3,640.

Hard Rock International is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida.

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Hard Rock Las Vegas moves closer to construction of guitar-shaped hotel tower

October 19, 2023

Hard Rock International will build a guitar-shaped hotel tower on the current site of the the famed Mirage Volcano. Hard Rock calls the location "the 50-yard line of the most economically productive street in America."

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Hard Rock closer to construction of guitar-shaped hotel tower on Las Vegas Strip - Courtesy of FOX5 Las Vegas, Oct 10, 2023. Available from YouTube

Hard Rock's unpopular decision to remove the Mirage Volcano was an economic choice. The alternative option was demolition of the main Mirage towers, which is needed as a revenue source during construction.

This video news update was released last week by Fox5 Las Vegas.

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Hard Rock Las Vegas moves closer to construction

September 2, 2023

Hard Rock International is another step closer to transforming The Mirage into the Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas. Last week the Clark County Zoning Commission voted unanimously to accept a performance agreement for construction of the guitar-shaped hotel tower at the current site of the Mirage volcano. The performance agreement outlines the terms of the project's completion and provides a guarantee that all obligations will be fulfilled.

After the commission's meeting a Hard Rock representative declined to answer questions regarding next steps, schedules and timelines.

The hotel at Hard Rock Las Vegas will be a 36-story tower shaped as a guitar and reaching 660 feet high. The tower will have 596 guest rooms and suites plus a pool, spa, fitness center and salon.

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Hard Rock guitar tower gets go-ahead to replace Mirage volcano

March 31, 2023

Clark County commissioners have given approval to Hard Rock's plan to build a guitar-shaped hotel on the site of the Mirage volcano. The commissioners met in a zoning meeting last week and voted unanimously in favor of the plan.

Hard Rock Las Vegas will build a 36-story tower shaped like a guitar. The guitar will reach 660 feet high. Guest rooms and suites in the tower will total 596. The existing Mirage rooms and villas will be completely renovated for a total of 3,640 rooms at the Hard Rock Las Vegas.

The construction schedule for the hotel will be announced in a few months. The opening date is expected to be in 2025.

Hard Rock International is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida.

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Hard Rock now operates The Mirage

December 27, 2022

In a Dec. 22 meeting the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) granted final regulatory approval of the $1.08 billion purchase of the Mirage by Hard Rock International. The real estate deal officially closed a few days later.

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Mirage sale to Hard Rock gets final approval
Courtesy of 8 News NOW Las Vegas, Dec 16 2022. Available from YouTube

Hard Rock, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, is now running the daily operation of the Mirage, which was formerly owned by MGM Resorts. The Mirage operation will continue through 2023 as Hard Rock prepares for 2024-2025 construction to reshape and rebrand the property.

Hard Rock Conversion Timeline
There is no announced timeline for Hard Rock to transform the Mirage. However, Hard Rock CEO Jim Allen shared some general estimates of the schedule:

Now: Hard Rock's Unity rewards program has already replaced MGM Rewards.

Summer 2023: All architectural drawings will be completed next summer.

Fall 2023: Hard Rock will seek construction bids when the drawings are ready. Construction should begin two to three months afterwards.

2024-2025: Construction is expected to take 26-30 months. The Mirage is expected to stay open during construction.

2025-2026: Hard Rock rebranding of the Mirage name is expected in 2025. The grand opening of the new Hard Rock Las Vegas will likely be in 2026.

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Hard Rock reveals master plan to replace Mirage

December 12, 2022

Hard Rock executives released a preliminary Master Plan to transition The Mirage into the new Hard Rock Las Vegas destination resort. The plans were presented Wednesday to the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

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Hard Rock reveals new renderings for redesign of The Mirage on Las Vegas Strip
Courtesy of 8 News NOW Las Vegas, . Available from YouTube

Hard Rock will continue to operate The Mirage through 2023 while developing the final plans for their new casino. In 2024 The Mirage will be shut down for an extensive renovation and expansion project lasting 26-30 months. The finished Hard Rock Las Vegas will open in late 2025.

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Hard Rock Las Vegas to open guitar-shapedhotel in 2025

July 17, 2022

Hard Rock International announced it will open a guitar-shaped hotel on the Strip in Las Vegas in 2025. The hotel will replace the famous volcano area in front of the Mirage Casino as part of the plans to rebrand and renovate The Mirage property. Hard Rock purchased The Mirage last December along with the right to continue the Mirage name for up to three years.

The opening date for the hotel was included in a press release this week regarding a guest satisfaction study for 2022. Near the bottom the press release states: "Looking ahead, Hard Rock also recently announced property expansion in Las Vegas, set to open in 2025, and Athens in 2026."

There was no date mentioned for the start of the hotel construction. The renovation of the casino is also expected be completed by 2025. No details about the casino have been released. A temporary closure of the casino might be necessary.

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Hard Rock Las Vegas will say goodbye to Mirage volcano

January 26, 2022

Hard Rock International will remove the famous volcano in front of the Mirage Casino as part of the remodeling project to rebrand the casino and add a guitar-shaped hotel along the Strip. Removal of the volcano was disclosed in a conversation with Hard Rock International Chief Executive Officer Jim Allen.

Under the terms of the purchasing contract with MGM Resorts International, Hard Rock is licensing The Mirage name and brand for up to three years as it transitions the property into a world-class Hard Rock destination.

"MGM will keep The Mirage name and brand, licensing it to Hard Rock for a few years as they finalize plans to rebrand the property."

- MGM Resorts International

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Hard Rock Las Vegas plans guitar-shaped hotel

January 25, 2022

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Hard Rock International plans to build a guitar-shaped hotel along the Las Vegas Strip on The Mirage property it is buying from MGM Resorts. The hotel deisn will be similar to the guitar hotel at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, which opened in 2019 with 36 floors and 638 luxury rooms.

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Hard Rock to buy The Mirage in Las Vegas

December 18, 2021

Hard Rock International announced an agreement Monday to buy The Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2022.

Hard Rock Las Vegas

The Mirage will be rebranded "Hard Rock Las Vegas" and a guitar-shaped hotel tower will be built at the front along the Las Vegas Strip. No further details were announced at this time regarding Hard Rock changes and additions to the existing property.

Hard Rock International will buy The Mirage Hotel and Casino from MGM Resorts International for $1.08 billion. The land is owned by MGM Growth Properties, which is selling to VICI Properties for $17.2 billion. Hard Rock will make lease payments to VICi Properties.

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News Headlines Continued

2024

Hard Rock Las Vegas begins transition after The Mirage is closed July 25, 2024 - Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, shut down The Mirage on July 17, 2024 to immediately begin a 30-month transition ... Read more Hard Rock will close The Mirage on July 17 May 17, 2024 - Hard Rock International will permanently close The Mirage Hotel & Casino on July 17th to start a 3-year transformation into the Hard Rock Casino Las Vegas and Guitar Hotel. ... Read more

2024

The Mirage says goodbye with $1.6M cash giveaway July 12, 2024 - Before The Mirage Casino shuts down permanently on July 17, the casino must give away $1.6 million in cash to comply with Nevada Gaming Commission ... Read more

2023

Hard Rock Las Vegas moves closer to construction of guitar-shaped hotel tower October 19, 2023 - Hard Rock International will build a guitar-shaped hotel tower on the current site of the the famed Mirage Volcano. The location is "the 50-yard line of the ... Read more Hard Rock guitar tower gets go-ahead to replace Mirage volcano March 31, 2023 - Clark County commissioners have given approval to Hard Rock's plan to build a guitar-shaped hotel on the site of the Mirage volcano. The commissioners voted unanimously ... Read more Hard Rock Las Vegas moves closer to construction September 2, 2023 - Hard Rock International is another step closer to transforming The Mirage into the Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas. Last week the Clark County Zoning Commission voted unanimously to accept ... Read more

2022

Hard Rock now operates The Mirage December 27, 2022 - In a Dec. 22 meeting the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) granted final regulatory approval of the $1.08 billion purchase of the Mirage by Hard Rock International. The real estate deal closed ... Read more Hard Rock reveals master plan to replace Mirage December 12, 2022 - Hard Rock executives released a preliminary Master Plan to transition The Mirage into the new Hard Rock Las Vegas destination resort. The plans were presented Wed. to the Gaming Control ... Read more Hard Rock Las Vegas to open guitar-shaped hotel in 2025 July 17, 2022 - Hard Rock International announced it will open a guitar-shaped hotel on the Strip in Las Vegas in 2025. The hotel will replace the famous Mirage volcano area in front ... Read more Hard Rock Las Vegas will say goodbye to Mirage volcano January 26, 2022 - Hard Rock International will remove the famous volcano in front of the Mirage Casino as part of the remodeling project to rebrand the casino and add a guitar-shaped hotel along the Strip. ... Read more Hard Rock Las Vegas plans guitar-shaped hotel January 25, 2022 - Hard Rock International plans to build a guitar-shaped hotel along the Las Vegas Strip on The Mirage property it is buying from MGM Resorts. The hotel deisn will be similar to the guitar hotel at Hard Rock ... Read more

2021

Hard Rock to buy The Mirage in Las Vegas December 18, 2021 - Hard Rock International announced an agreement Monday to buy The Mirage in Las Vegas. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2022. The Mirage will then be rebranded "Hard Rock Las Vegas" ... Read more