“Our food will carry us until occupancy increases and entertainment returns.” “I like to say we’re going to be categorized at the start as seven restaurants with a 1,500-room hotel attached to it,” said Bosworth, half-jokingly. While expectations for the property are high, it is opening at a time when casino capacity is still limited to 50% - a challenge not lost on Bosworth.
The opening of the 1,500-room off-Strip casino-hotel (a renovation of the former Hard Rock Hotel and Casino) signals that the city is ready to take the next step toward recovery. Part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is the newest diamond in the desert. The resort’s pool Credit: 2021 Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
