In spite of a couple of stalled Hotel projects and a glut of empty rooms on the glitzy strip, the owners of the tony Cosmopolitan - slated to throw open its doors on December 15th - remain pretty optimistic about their ability to compete.
According to the German Bankers that are funding the project - "standing out" - will be the key to their success in the high-stakes realm of Hotels & Gambling Casinos in the desert Oasis.
"Polish without pretense," is how management is describing the "Cosmopolitan" experience.
For starters, guests will be shielded from all that is usually gauche in Sin City.
In fact, at the Cosmo, the world-weary traveller won't be forced to traipse through a tunnel-full of tacky casinos in order to check into their suites at the upscale respite from it all.
Elevators are located a few feet away from the front desk - for example - ready to whisk their pampered charges to their reasonably-priced digs above.
City rooms, studios, and premiere suites - unlike most Vegas Hotels - also boast furnished balconies six-feet deep (that run the length of the space in about seventy-five percent of the rooms) so that the savvy traveller has more leg room (if you get my drift).
All accomodations are sparked up with eye-catching fixtures - a state-of-the-art flat screen TV - and a dizzying array of digital technologies sure to keep even the most active Silicon Valley dude thrilled.
The interior design by David Rockwell is liveable yet hip.
For those who are keen on being ever-mindful about the time of day - a three-tiered bar affords the opportunity to sip on an exotic cocktail - while checking out the action on the electric Vegas Strip outside.
In essence - the Casino "Cocoon"- has gone by the way of the dinosuar!
Ah - there is a breath of fresh air on the Hotel trail - in Vegas now!
The developers have also managed to offer up a dream venue inside expected to be a blast from the get-go.
For example, inside two twin towers, there are a dozen fantasy setttings to become totally immersed in by way of eight video columns which offer up a myriad of fantasy adventures throughout a 24-hour cyle!
Just pick one, dudes!
Take a rustic walk in the park on a fall day - where gold and crimson leaves flutter by at arm's reach - or saunter into a cascade of frothy bubbles for a sensual bathing of the senses!
The Hoteliers intend to lure in the music crowd , too.
At press time the Cosmopolitan staff noted that they are going to be unveiling the perfect DJ booth expected to attract big headliners in the biz.
In what is described as a restauarant neighborhood, hungry foodies with discerning tastebuds will have 8 eateries to choose from (a Manhattan-style pizzeria & a pricey Greek Restaurant, for instance).
In an adjoining neighborhood, rotating artists will be exhibiting their artistic creations, which should lend an artsy-fartsy atmosphere to the environs.
For the opening night blow out, rooms are expected to garner $300 a pop.
But, in the days that follow, a regular Hotel suite will be cost 'ya just $135.00 nightly.
Book me in, eh?
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