Driving down the Las Vegas Strip, you’re bound to see one of the newest and most luxurious casinos in the world, the SLS LasVegas. Formerly known as Sahara, it reopened on August 23, 2014 after a $415 million renovation. It was the day the largest casino in Las Vegas was unveiled, making it the third in SBEEntertainment’s luxury hotel chain, following on from similar openings in Beverly Hills and South Beach.
SLSLasVegas is located in the northern part of the Las Vegas Strip. Its casino and hotel are equipped with a total of 1,622 rooms, nine restaurants, two swimming pools, seven nightclubs, fitness and spa centers, and numerous stores. As you stroll through the corridors of SLSLas Vegas, you can enjoy unique artwork with the unparalleled luxury style of Las Vegas. The hotel is housed in three separate towers, each with a different theme and art collection.
VEGAS ICON
SLSLasVegas is new to the Vegas scene, but it’s worth remembering that it sits on the site of the legendary TheSahara Hotel. From 1952 to 2011, it represented a Las Vegas icon and was the last hotel from the band where the legendary RatPack (Rat Pack) performed. This ensemble included such famous performers as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Judy Garland, Marlene Dietrich, Tony Bennett, Bill Cosby, Louis Prima, George Carlin, Sonny and Cher. In 1964 the Beatles stayed at this hotel for two concerts at the nearby Las Vegas Convention Center.
SLS VEGAS CASINO
SLS Casino is the pinnacle of style and innovation. Once you enter the gaming rooms, you are greeted by 800 slot machines, including video poker and slot games. You can also play 74 different types of classic table games, including blackjack, two-deck blackjack, six-deck blackjack and one-deck blackjack, two-handed blackjack, midi-baccarat, EZ baccarat, mini-baccarat, pai gow poker, big six, roulette, casino WAR, craps, Texas hold’em, four-card and three-card poker. In addition, guests can place bets on horse racing and sporting events at the betting center hosted by William Hill.
MORE THAN GAMBLING
The SLSLasVegascasino complex offers its visitors much more than just gambling. In addition to playing in the chic gaming rooms, guests can lounge in the sun by the pool or enjoy a cocktail at the Foxtail Pool Club during the day. At night, many of the clubs and bars in this hotel complex feature performances by some of the world’s best DJs and musicians, all in a luxurious, unique atmosphere.
RESTAURANTS AT SLS LAS VEGAS
In between parties and gambling, SLSLasVegas guests always have the option of satisfying their appetite. You can choose from a variety of restaurants, including BazaarMeat by celebrity Spanish chef José Andrés, winner of the prestigious James-Beard Award. He has created an innovative cuisine that cooks meat in all its forms. The menu includes dishes of piglet, beef, steak, ribs, game and more. All dishes are beautifully served and will satisfy any, even the most fastidious tastes.
SLSLasVegas has eight other restaurants, including Katsuya, designed by Philippe Starck. Here, master sushi chef Katsuya Ueshi and designer Philippe Starck offer diners a unique culinary experience that can satisfy all six of your senses. The menu at this restaurant includes unique cocktails and unparalleled sushi and sashimi rolls. Guests can also visit the Cleo restaurant, whose creators were inspired by Mediterranean cuisine and the legendary Egyptian queen Cleopatra. The hotel also boasts restaurants from the famous UmamiBurger, KuNoodle, 800 Degrees, TheGriddleCafé and ThePerqq. After a hearty meal, guests can shed those extra calories in the hotel’s large fitness center, which is equipped with treadmills, ellipticals and exercise bicycles.
From luxurious gaming rooms to unbeatable restaurants, the SLSLasVegas hotel complex is a great choice for any player looking for a luxury casino experience.