Hard Rock Las Vegas - Opening 2027
Hard Rock Las Vegas is a complete transformation of The Mirage into a new 42-story Guitar Hotel, casino, and entertainment resort on the Las Vegas Strip. The project is in active construction with the Guitar Hotel tower now fully topped out and facade installation underway. This page tracks the latest construction progress, opening date updates, and planned features.
$3,000 Casino Welcome Bonus!Project status & opening date
Current status: Guitar Hotel tower topped out; facade installation and interior build-out underway.
Opening date: 2027 (official opening window)
Most recent milestone: 42-story Guitar Hotel topped out in March 2026.
Next major step: Completion of LED facade, casino interior installation, and resort-wide renovation.
Latest construction update
Hard Rock Las Vegas continues rapid progress on the 42-story Guitar Hotel tower, with glass facade panels now covering most of the structure. Crews are installing LED lighting systems that will illuminate the tower's guitar-shaped outline. Inside the former Mirage property, casino and lobby areas are being fully rebuilt, and new restaurants and entertainment venues are taking shape. Hard Rock confirms the resort remains on track for its 2027 opening.
Construction timeline
Seminole Tribe of Florida purchases the property from MGM Resorts.
Plans revealed for a 42-story Guitar Hotel replacing the Mirage volcano.
The Mirage officially closes to begin full Hard Rock transformation.
Foundation and core structure of the Guitar Hotel rise above the Strip.
42-story tower reaches full height; facade installation begins.
Hard Rock Las Vegas scheduled to open.
Project phases & future development
Phase 1 Guitar Hotel & resort transformation
Phase 1 includes the 42-story Guitar Hotel, a rebuilt casino floor, new restaurants, Hard Rock Live theater, renovated pool complex, and redesigned porte-cochere and entry experience.
Phase 2 Expanded entertainment & amenities
Future additions may include expanded retail, additional dining concepts, and enhancements to the pool and entertainment district along the Strip frontage.
Phase 3 Long-term vision
Long-term plans include further expansion of entertainment venues, additional hotel capacity, and continued development of the Hard Rock brand presence on the Strip.
Tribe
Tribe: Seminole Tribe of Florida
Enterprise: Hard Rock International
Location: Hollywood, Florida
Other enterprises: Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, Hard Rock properties worldwide
Tribe profile: Seminole Tribe of Florida
Official website: Seminole Tribe of Florida
The Seminole Tribe of Florida owns Hard Rock International and is transforming the former Mirage into Hard Rock Las Vegas as part of its global expansion. The project represents one of the most significant tribal economic development ventures in the history of the Las Vegas Strip.
Planned casino features
Casino
- Gaming floor: Expanded casino floor (size TBA)
- Slots: 2,000+ slot machines (projected)
- Table games: Dozens of table games across multiple pits
- Poker room: Poker room planned (details TBA)
- Sportsbook: Hard Rock Sportsbook lounge
- High-limit: High-limit slots and table areas
Restaurants & bars
- Signature restaurants: Multiple celebrity and Hard Rock concepts (TBA)
- Casual dining: New casual restaurants replacing former Mirage venues
- Food hall: Multi-concept food hall planned
- Bars: Casino bars, lounges, and Hard Rock-themed venues
Hotel & resort
- Guitar Hotel: 42 stories
- Rooms: 600+ rooms and suites (projected)
- Suites: Luxury suites with Strip views
- Pool: Redesigned pool complex
- Spa: Full-service spa and fitness center
- Retail: Expanded retail promenade
Entertainment & events
- Hard Rock Live: New theater replacing The Mirage's venue
- Concert venue: Live entertainment throughout the resort
- Meeting rooms: Updated meeting and event spaces
- Outdoor spaces: Redesigned Strip frontage and plaza
Location & site overview
Address: 3400 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV
Region: Center Strip, replacing The Mirage
Access: Direct access from Las Vegas Blvd with redesigned entry and porte-cochere
The resort occupies the former Mirage site on the Las Vegas Strip, offering a central location between Caesars Palace and Treasure Island with high pedestrian visibility.
Latest news about Hard Rock Las Vegas
Hard Rock Las Vegas Guitar Hotel Construction Update - Structural Frame Complete as Facade and Interior Work Drive Hard June 4, 2026 - Blue-glass facade panels are rising steadily up the structure and steel shaping ... Read more 
Hard Rock Guitar-Shaped Hotel - New Photos, May 2026 May 5, 2026 - Since construction crews placed the final steel beam atop the guitar-shaped hotel on May 1, attention has shifted to completing the blue-glass facade and ... Read more 
Hard Rock Las Vegas Completes Guitar Hotel Structural Frame May 1, 2026 - The 42-story Hard Rock Las Vegas Guitar Hotel has reached its topping-off milestone, completing the structural frame and moving into facade ... Read more 
Hard Rock Guitar Hotel Construction Progress | March 2026 March 5, 2026 - Our new March photos of the Hard Rock Guitar Hotel construction site in Las Vegas show how much progress has been made since our January photos ... Read more 
Hard Rock Guitar Hotel Construction at Midpoint January 10, 2026 - Compare these two images to see the major construction progress made on the Hard Rocks Guitar Hotel in Las Vegas. The first image is a photo taken Jan. 2 and the second is ... Read more 
