New Look for Las Vegas Strip Unveiled: What to Expect

Iconic Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas to be demolished, replaced by Hard Rock property.

The Mirage Hotel & Casino, one of the most iconic landmarks on the Las Vegas Strip, is set to be demolished and replaced by a Hard Rock property.

The Mirage, which opened in 1989, was one of the first mega-resorts on the Strip and quickly became a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The hotel featured a distinctive volcano that erupted every hour, as well as a Siegfried & Roy Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat.

Hard Rock International, the parent company of the Hard Rock Cafe chain, purchased the Mirage for $1.08 billion in December 2021. The company plans to demolish the existing hotel and build a new 6,000-room property with a guitar-shaped hotel tower.

The renovation is expected to take several years to complete, and the Mirage will remain open during construction. Hard Rock has said that it plans to offer free parking to local residents as an incentive to visit the hotel during the renovation.

The demolition of the Mirage is the latest in a series of changes to the Las Vegas Strip. In recent years, several other iconic properties, including the Stardust and the Sahara, have been demolished and replaced by new developments.

The changes are part of a larger effort to revitalize the Las Vegas Strip and attract new visitors. The Strip is facing increasing competition from other gambling destinations, such as Macau and Singapore.

Hard Rock is hoping that its new property will help to revitalize the Las Vegas Strip and attract new visitors. The company has a strong brand recognition and a loyal following among music fans.

The new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is expected to open in late 2025 or early 2026.