April 29, 2009
The shoe may have finally dropped for the one Las Vegas megaproject that had so far dodged the slings and arrows of an outrageous economy. The $3.2 billion Fontainebleau condo-hotel-casino complex has come under pressure from its lenders and may face a fight in obtaining the remainder of its financing. The problem is in the “condo” part of the equation. Casino-based residential offerings have been particularly susceptible to the downturn and that’s put a crimp in F’bleau’s plans. While there appears to be little concern that the project faces a prolonged postponement, it now seems possible that a planned October debut will be delayed (though the company still denies it).
Lion King Opens: The Lion King opens at Mandalay Bay for preview performances May 5-14; ticket prices for the previews (and after) are $63-$168.50.
Passport: New York-New York offers a package called “Passport to the Big Apple” for $25 that includes a drink at Nine Fine Irishmen, Pour 24, the Center Bar, and the Bar at Times Square, plus a roller coaster ride and a line pass and admission to the nightclub Rok Vegas.
Eat All Day: Two more casinos have added a one-price multiple-meals option to their buffets. At MGM Grand, you can eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner for $29.99, a whopping $28 off the rack rate for all three. At Stratosphere, it’s unlimited access for $19.99 every day except Friday, when it’s $24.99. That’s a $21 saving on three meals.
Question: Last week you wrote that a dozen Las Vegas pools allow topless sunbathing. Quit holding out. Which?
Answer: Here they are: Caesars Palace (Venus), Encore, Flamingo (GO), Golden Nugget, GVR (Pond), MBay (Moorea Beach), Mirage (BARE), Red Rock (Cherry Cabana Club), Rio (Sapphire), Stratosphere (Beach Club 25), Venetian (Tao Beach), Wynn (Sunset). Only Encore and Wynn are restricted to hotel guests only.
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