The towers of
legendary Desert Inn in Las Vegas (nine-story each) were imploded on November 17, 2004, in order to make room for a new construction in "Wynn Las Vegas" project, initially planned to span over 20 acres of land.
Nostalgically described as "another chapter in Las Vegas' history that is being closed beneath a cloud of dust" by Las Vegas Review Journal, name of Desert Inn stands now by side of other famous & former Las Vegas resorts like The Dunes, Hacienda or Sands.
Entitled "Encore at Wynn Las Vegas", new 61 story hotel tower will feature at least 1,500 suites and full-resort amenities such as a casino area, restaurants, a spa, swimming pools, retail and conventional space.
"Encore at Wynn Las Vegas" is expected to open in 2007.
Steady plans for Wynn Las Vegas grand opening
By that time, there are other major events to tick off on Steve Wynn's agenda (the man behind whole project). The original plans for 28th April 2005-grand opening of "Wynn Las Vegas" remain unchanged.
The date is a double anniversary for Steve Wynn - launch of a mega-resort wearing his name and his wife's birthday. Within a few days of approximation, by same time back in 1950, Desert Inn itself was opening its doors.
"Wynn Las Vegas" is classic idea of a modern resort & casino, only bigger, more luxurious and certainly, more expensive.
Steve Wynn's portfolio as a Las Vegas hotelier includes impressive names like [aid:bellagiolasvegas label:Bellagio], [aid:mirageresortcasino label:Mirage], [aid:mgmgrandhotelandcasi label:MGM Grand] and [aid:treasureislandatthem label:Treasure Island]. Wynn's management is famous for generating high cash-flows in first years of activity of his previously developed projects in Las Vegas.
