Construction of the largest casino-hotel development currently underway on the Las Vegas Strip continued to move forward as Hard Rock International advanced work on its Guitar Hotel Las Vegas.
Key Takeaways
- Hard Rock International has completed 28 of 42 planned stories on the guitar-shaped hotel tower at its Las Vegas Strip redevelopment.
- The former Mirage property is undergoing a full structural and interior transformation.
- Hard Rock bought the property from MGM Resorts International for $1.075 billion in 2022.
The new Hard Rock Hotel #LasVegas #Guitar Tower is almost half finished, each rectangle will be a room or suite, 675 total. Former site of the Mirage Hotel & Casino. #USA pic.twitter.com/Cxj20Bhu1C
— Vegas Vic (@GhostofEVH) January 7, 2026
Crews have completed 28 of the planned 42 stories on the guitar-shaped tower rising on the former site of The Mirage, placing the project well into its vertical phase ahead of a targeted fourth-quarter 2027 opening.
The tower's design features a lower structural base of approximately 100 feet, which contains the first five floors. The remaining 560 feet accommodates 675 hotel rooms and suites. Installation of exterior glass has begun, with multiple floors already fitted with two distinct shades of blue panes that will define the tower's finished appearance. The structure is now visible from both the north and south ends of the Strip, signaling the scale of the redevelopment.
The guitar tower is part of a full transformation of the former Mirage property into Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas. The original tri-tower hotel has been completely gutted, with its exterior scheduled to be reclad in matching blue glass to align with the new tower. Interior plans call for larger standard guest rooms, a redesigned layout, and an expanded casino floor that differs entirely from the Mirage configuration.
Hard Rock Hotel guitar-shaped tower update from the air!
— Chris Holmes (@seventensuited) December 14, 2025
It has been a while since I have put the drone up to capture the construction progress, so here you go.
The tower is now standing at about 330' - 340' feet.
Also, you can see the original Mirage tower facade being picked… pic.twitter.com/7aS4mGrydi
Hard Rock International acquired The Mirage from MGM Resorts International for $1.075 billion in 2022. The Strip redevelopment began immediately after the Mirage closed on 17 July 2024.
Enjoying Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google accountOnce complete, the integrated resort will offer nearly 3,600 hotel rooms and around 175,000 square feet of gaming space. It will also offer two spas, multiple pool areas, live entertainment venues, and a broad mix of restaurants, lounges, and retail outlets.
Hard Rock Bet expands US digital footprint with Michigan launch
While construction continues in Las Vegas, Hard Rock has also been expanding its digital gaming presence. Hard Rock Bet launched its sportsbook and online casino offering within Michigan in December. This marked the brand's tenth U.S. sports betting market and its second state offering online casino gaming.
“This expansion represents a major milestone for Hard Rock Bet and reinforces our ascent as one of the fastest-growing digital gaming brands in the United States,” said Marlon Goldstein, Executive Managing Director-CEO of Hard Rock Digital. “Our launch in Michigan builds on our momentum as we bring the legendary Hard Rock experience to more fans across the country, offering a trusted online casino and sportsbook on our top-rated and easy-to-use platform.”
This Michigan expansion is part of a greater strategy that Hard Rock International has for blending large physical development projects, such as the Las Vegas Strip project and growth in regulated U.S. online gaming markets.
