Las Vegas is full of superlatives - everything seems to be big, colourful, luxurious and expensive. The Fontainebleau is one of the most expensive hotels in the world, costing a whopping $3.7 billion to build. It offers guests a lot, but also demands a lot in terms of money.

The Fontainebleau Las Vegas is an offshoot of the famous Fontainebleau Miami Beach, where legends such as Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra's Rat Pack have performed. In the spirit of this venerable luxury resort, the Las Vegas version officially opened on 13 December.

According to various media reports, the launch of this new mega-resort was a big deal for the city, despite the many flagship hotels that already exist. According to city officials, the storied name and the aspirations behind it have brought a huge increase in publicity. After all, Las Vegas has been planning and building for almost a quarter of a century. The fact that the time has finally come for the Fontainebleau to open its doors is seen as a special moment. That said, the numbers and offerings of the property are nothing short of impressive.

High-Roller welcome

The Fontainebleau Las Vegas has a total of 3,644 rooms. The luxury suites are of course particularly interesting. These are specially tailored to the preferences of high-rollers and offer "a new level of elegance". Specifically, there are 76 open-plan living areas that can be booked under the name "Fleur de Lis". They are all located on the top five floors of the building, which has a total of 67 floors. In fact, the tower is currently the tallest habitable building in the state.

In the Fleur de Lis suites, frequent gamblers and other wealthy guests will want for nothing. Billiard tables, large wellness areas and customised Italian bedding are just some of the many luxury features. The hotel operator promises a "six-star experience". Where necessary, the suites are customised to the preferences of their guests to give everyone the feeling of being at home.

Size is a decisive factor (for the price). In the Fleur de Lis class, the rooms start at 1,000 square feet, which is roughly equivalent to 92 square metres. The luxury finally culminates in a 10,000-square-feet penthouse, or around one square kilometre.

Guests staying in such a room can rely on a very special service. Among other things, a personal valet and concierge service is available, which can be used to arrange tickets for events in the city or tables in the best restaurants. Even butlers, who are on hand to help with all everyday matters at the hotel, are sometimes included.

Of course, one question remains: how much does all this fun cost?Well, even the rooms in the lowest category at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas are anything but average. It is therefore not surprising that the prices per night there start at a decent (but not excessive by city standards) 300 US dollars. For a Fleur de Lis suite, guests have to dig deeper into their pockets. This starts at 5,000 US dollars per night. The sky is the limit.

The aim is also to set new standards in gastronomy and cuisine

The Fontainebleau Las Vegas has a total of 36 restaurants and bars. Highlights include the LIV nightclub, familiar from the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, and the Komodo and Papi Steak restaurants, which also set the standard at the resort in the Florida metropolis.

Gourmets can indulge in some of the gourmet temples created by real star and/or celebrity chefs. Big names include Masa Ito, Kevin Kim, Evan Funke, Alan Yau and David Rodolitz. In general, the shops are run exclusively by top chefs to ensure a high standard across the board. The aim is to bring a broad range of fine dining to the north end of the Strip.

Long construction time with some obstacles

The land for the Fontainebleau Las Vegas was acquired in 2000. The 25-hectare site is located at the northern end of the world-famous Las Vegas Strip. Construction began in 2007, but was halted after just one year. This was due to the economic crisis of 2008.

At that point, the building was already 70 per cent complete, but it fell into a deep sleep. It was not until 12 years later, and after many jokes about the project's failure, that a group of deep-pocketed investors led by Fontainebleau Development's current CEO and chairman, Jeffrey Soffer, took on the mega-project.

Completion was revived just before the pandemic. After further concerns about contact restrictions and other Covid-related effects, the property was sold in 2021 to the current lead company, which set about completing the project in partnership with Koch Real Estate Investments.

With a construction cost of around US$3.7 billion, the hotel is one of the most expensive in the world. The result is impressive indeed.

Conclusion

Taller, bigger, more luxurious, more expensive: Las Vegas has added another highlight with the Fontainebleau, which seems to fit in perfectly with the values that describe the city. Whether all the investment and perseverance will pay off remains to be seen. But in Sin City, where there is a lot of capital and a lot of money to be spent, these new luxury offerings are likely to find plenty of takers.

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