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| The Mirage (hotel) | |
|---|---|
| Name | The Mirage |
| Caption | The Mirage Las Vegas Strip skyline view |
| Location | Paradise, Nevada, United States |
| Coordinates | 36.1215°N 115.1728°W |
| Opened | 1989 |
| Architect | Joel Bergman; Morris Lapidus (influences) |
| Developer | Steve Wynn |
| Owner | Vici Properties (real estate); MGM Resorts International (operations) |
| Operator | MGM Resorts International |
| Notable | Volcano, Siegfried & Roy show, tropical atrium |
The Mirage (hotel)
The Mirage is a resort complex on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada that opened in 1989 as a landmark luxury property. Developed by Steve Wynn and designed by Joel Bergman, the resort is noted for its Polynesian theme, artificial volcano, and for introducing a new era of megaresorts for Nevada and the broader hospitality industry. Over decades it hosted major productions, shifted ownership, and remained a focal point for tourism and entertainment in Clark County, Nevada.
Construction began after financing arranged with Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs, and other firms in the late 1980s, with the project announced amid rapid expansion on the Las Vegas Strip. The resort opened on November 22, 1989, following an inauguration that involved personalities from Las Vegas entertainment circles and coverage in outlets such as The New York Times and Los Angeles Times. In the 1990s the property became synonymous with headline acts including Siegfried & Roy and several long-running productions associated with Cirque du Soleil and headline residencies by artists promoted by Clear Channel Communications. Ownership transitions included sales and corporate restructurings tied to MGM Mirage (later MGM Resorts International), and the property later became part of a real estate investment trust transaction involving Vici Properties in the 21st century. The Mirage has been affected by regional developments like the expansion of neighboring resorts such as Bellagio and Caesars Palace, as well as economic events including downturns that impacted Las Vegas Sands and other casino operators.
The design was led by Joel Bergman with themed influences reminiscent of works by Morris Lapidus and resort precedents like Wynn Las Vegas. Exterior and interior motifs evoke Polynesian and tropical references seen in the atrium's botanical installations and waterfall features similar in ambition to projects at The Venetian and Treasure Island. The 3,044-room complex originally featured a hotel tower, casino floor, convention space, and a 20,000-square-foot atrium populated with live plantings and water elements drawing comparisons to the indoor environments of Tropicana Las Vegas and themed architecture by Paul Steelman. Structural engineering incorporated systems practiced by firms that worked on Excalibur Hotel and Casino and other late-20th-century Las Vegas projects. Landscape and exhibit elements for the Mirage volcano and Siegfried & Roy's habitat involved designers who collaborated on attractions for SeaWorld Orlando and Disneyland.
The Mirage's centerpiece attractions included the erupting artificial volcano and the long-running Siegfried & Roy show featuring white tigers, which influenced wildlife and performance debates involving organizations like PETA and the American Humane Association. The resort staged productions and residencies that intersected with companies such as Cirque du Soleil, Aerosmith's themed events, and tribute shows tied to entertainers promoted by AEG Live and Live Nation Entertainment. The property has hosted boxing and mixed martial arts events sanctioned by bodies such as the Nevada Athletic Commission and featuring fighters promoted by Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions. Retail and attraction development around the resort reflected trends set by neighbors including Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood and the retail strategies of Forum Shops at Caesars.
Guest rooms and suites were marketed to high-end travelers and convention delegates similar to offerings at The Venetian Las Vegas and MGM Grand Las Vegas. Amenities over time have included a casino gaming floor regulated by the Nevada Gaming Control Board, spa facilities influenced by luxury concepts at Bellagio (hotel), private VIP gaming salons frequented by celebrities represented by agencies like CAA (talent agency), and pool complexes that align with resort standards exemplified by Mandalay Bay and Encore Las Vegas.
Dining concepts at the resort have featured celebrity chef partnerships and branded restaurants akin to venues curated by Gordon Ramsay, Emeril Lagasse, and Wolfgang Puck across Las Vegas. Nightlife and club programming have involved promoters and companies such as Hakkasan Group and DJs associated with residencies promoted by SFX Entertainment and later by entities like Live Nation Entertainment. Beverage and mixology trends in the Mirage comply with licensing from agencies including the Nevada Department of Taxation for liquor service.
Convention and meeting spaces at the property served corporate clients from sectors represented by institutions such as Amazon (company), Google-related conferences, and trade shows similar to those hosted at Las Vegas Convention Center or Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Event production has incorporated staging vendors that supply for award shows and televised specials broadcast by networks like NBC and CBS when major residencies or boxing events took place on site.
Originally developed by Steve Wynn through Wynn Resorts-linked entities, management later involved Mirage Resorts and corporate consolidation under MGM Resorts International after mergers and acquisitions in the gaming sector. Real estate interests were transferred in transactions with Vici Properties, reflecting REIT structures common among properties once held by companies such as Las Vegas Sands Corporation and Boyd Gaming. Property management strategies have aligned with corporate governance norms promoted by exchanges such as the New York Stock Exchange where major operators are listed.
Notable controversies include public scrutiny following the 2003 onstage injury of Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn, corporate disputes connected to land and development rights involving parties such as Circus Circus Enterprises, and debates over wildlife in entertainment involving advocacy groups like Born Free USA. Regulatory matters have entailed interactions with the Nevada Gaming Commission and legal proceedings related to employment and safety claims brought by entities represented by law firms practicing in Clark County, Nevada courts. The resort has also navigated reputational challenges stemming from broader industry controversies affecting companies like MGM Resorts International and other operators in hospitality litigation.
Category:Hotels in Paradise, Nevada Category:Resorts in the Las Vegas Valley