Fontainebleau Las Vegas, a $3.7-billion resort, has officially opened its doors after 23 years in the making. As the sister property of Fontainebleau Miami Beach, an iconic landmark, this new addition to the Las Vegas Strip spans 25 acres at the north end, between the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center and the Sahara. The 3,644-room resort is a significant debut, bringing major name recognition and being the first new resort on the Strip since Resorts World opened in 2021.
The journey to complete Fontainebleau Las Vegas began in 2000 when Jeffrey Soffer, Fontainebleau Development’s chairman and CEO, purchased the land. Construction commenced in 2007 but came to a halt in 2008 due to the Great Recession. After 12 years of sitting 70% finished, the project was revived just before the pandemic when Soffer, in partnership with Koch Real Estate Investments, reacquired the property in 2021.
A highlight of Fontainebleau Las Vegas is its Fontainebleau Fleur de Lis collection, comprising 76 suites occupying the top five floors of the 67-story tower. Branded as a “six-star experience,” these suites offer elegance and stunning views of the Strip and Las Vegas Valley. Priced starting at $5,000 per night, the suites range in size from 1,000 to 10,000 square feet and feature luxurious amenities such as billiards tables, wellness rooms, and custom Italian bedding.
The resort is also redefining its food and beverage offerings with a partnership with Groot Hospitality. It brings Fontainebleau Miami Beach’s nightclub LIV and restaurants Komodo and Papi Steak to Las Vegas, along with other concepts featuring renowned chefs like Masa Ito, Kevin Kim, Evan Funke, Alan Yau, and David Rodolitz. A unique addition is Cantina Contramar, scheduled to open in 2024, which brings together three prominent women in the Mexican culinary and creative communities: chef Gabriela Cámara, architect Frida Escobedo, and Tequila Casa Dragones founder Bertha González Nieves.
Fontainebleau Las Vegas is also distinguished by its unconventional approach to the local food scene. The resort’s 36 restaurants and bars aim to offer diverse culinary experiences, standing out in a city known for its dining options.
The Lapis Spa, a 55,000-square-foot facility designed by Milan-based Lissoni & Partners, is another standout feature. Inspired by the Lapis Spa at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, it includes 44 treatment rooms, a purifying salt cave, an infrared sauna, hydrotherapy lounges, and a co-ed sensory room. The spa’s lighting is programmed to mimic outdoor lighting, adjusting according to the time of day.
Entertainment at Fontainebleau Las Vegas features Post Malone opening the 3,800-seat BleauLive Theater, with additional artists expected for limited-engagement runs, departing from the typical long-term residencies seen in the city.
Fontainebleau Las Vegas represents a new hotel with a rich history, offering sophistication and substance in a city known for its flair and extravagance. The completion of this resort is a significant development on the Las Vegas Strip, contributing to the city’s ongoing evolution as an entertainment and hospitality hub.