Construction of the new Hard Rock Las Vegas has reached a major milestone as the signature guitar-shaped hotel tower surpassed the halfway point of its vertical development. Project officials confirmed this week that crews have completed 28 of the planned 42 stories on the structure rising along the Las Vegas Strip.
The progress keeps the massive redevelopment project on schedule for a targeted opening in the fourth quarter of 2027. Hard Rock Las Vegas President Joe Lupo stated that the vertical phase is moving at a steady pace on the former site of the Mirage. The new tower will eventually reach a height of 660 feet, fundamentally changing the skyline of the resort corridor.
The design of the tower includes a lower base known as the podium, which stands 100 feet tall and houses the first five floors. These levels will contain the hotel lobby, various retail spaces, and dining outlets. The remaining 560 feet of the tower will be dedicated to 675 luxury guest rooms and suites.
Passersby can already see the distinct aesthetic of the building taking shape. Workers have begun installing exterior glass panels in two different shades of blue. Nearly a dozen floors have already been fitted with these panes, which are designed to reflect the surrounding environment. The construction has reached a point where the guitar shape is clearly visible from both the north and south ends of the Strip.
In addition to the new tower, the broader transformation of the property includes a total renovation of the existing hotel structures. The original three-winged tower from the Mirage era is being gutted and will be reclad in blue glass to match the new guitar hotel.
When the project is finished, Hard Rock Las Vegas will offer nearly 3,600 hotel rooms. The expanded resort will also feature 175,000 square feet of gaming space, making the casino floor significantly larger than its predecessor. Other planned amenities include multiple pool complexes, two spas, a new live entertainment theater, and dozens of restaurants and lounges.
Hard Rock International, which is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, purchased the property from MGM Resorts International in 2022. The formal transition began after the Mirage closed its doors in July 2024 to make way for the multi-billion-dollar overhaul.
