July 6, 2024
There’s never a shortage of rumors in Las Vegas… and this is a good one. Perhaps you’ve already heard the rumblings that Tao Las Vegas will take over the abandoned hotel tower at the Venetian. And if not, now you have. Some Sin City insiders have noticed strange happenings around the property lately, and their thought is that a new “boutique” style hotel will soon join the Strip.
The exact location we’re discussing is on the Venetian property. The abandoned Marco Polo Tower, to be precise. Construction of that proposed third tower began well over a decade ago, and it’s just been sitting there for years. After the death of Sheldon Adelson, the Venetian changed ownership and is now managed by Apollo. That company has been working with Tao Group to build a smaller hotel on the property, akin to the Nobu down at Caesars Palace. And now, bets are that the abandoned Venetian tower will become the Tao Las Vegas.
Tao Group made headlines back in 2022 with the announcement of Tao Hotel Orlando, slated for an opening next year. That marked their venture into the hospitality sector, with potential plans for a Las Vegas location in the future. Rockwell Group, renowned in Las Vegas, is the design firm behind their Florida project. Some Vegas insiders are reporting that construction work to build the Tao Las Vegas will begin in 2025, and that Tao Group will manage the resort.
Of course, it’s always good to remember that these are just rumors… even with all the increased activity around the property. Venetian has been very quiet about any plans for their abandoned tower, and even if the rumors are true things can change quickly in Vegas. The economy, special events, and even pandemics greatly alter the course of even the best laid plans and well-funded projects. So for now, just keep the possibility of Tao Las Vegas between us, alright?
