Virgin Hotels Las Vegas could delay opening

The hotels owners are re-evaluating the previously announced autumn opening date due to the pandemic.

US.- Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has could delay its opening due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The resort on the Las Vegas strip was expected to open in autumn after a redesign but the date could be pushed back as a result of the pandemic and subsequent cancellations of conventions.

The hotel, which was previously the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, closed in February with plans to reopen in October following a refurb.

Richard Bosworth, President and CEO of the resort’s owner JC Hospitality, said: “Construction of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas remains on schedule and the operations team is expected to receive the keys to the property in early November.

“However, due to current Covid-19 regulations, market conditions and recent event and convention cancellations, the ownership group is carefully evaluating the previously announced fall 2020 opening date.

“The ownership group expects to have a date identified by mid-September at which time we will provide full details.”

The redesigned property will be part of the Curio Collection by Hilton. It will feature 1,505 suites, and will be home to the first tribal casino in Las Vegas brought by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment.