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| In May 1995, ], owner of the adjacent ], announced the projects at a shareholders meeting. Paris was designed by architectural companies Leidenfrost/Horowitz & Assoc., Bergman, Walls & Assoc. and ]. The design architect of the project was ] and Herbert Horowitz, Partner of Leidenfrost/Horowitz & Assoc. and they signed all plans. | In May 1995, ], owner of the adjacent ], bought the site of the '''Little Caesars''' casino and announced the projects at a shareholders meeting. Paris was designed by architectural companies Leidenfrost/Horowitz & Assoc., Bergman, Walls & Assoc. and ]. The design architect of the project was ] and Herbert Horowitz, Partner of Leidenfrost/Horowitz & Assoc. and they signed all plans. | ||
| Bally broke ground for the Paris Las Vegas on April 18, 1997, and construction began in May on the {{convert|24|acre}} parcel. It completed in May 1997 at an estimated cost of $760 million. Original plans for the Eiffel Tower called for a full-scale replica, however would have interfered with nearby ] and designers reduced it to approximately 1:2 scale. The hotel is 33 stories tall. A unique architectural aspect of the Paris is that the back legs of its Eiffel Tower actually come down through the ceiling into the casino floor. | Bally broke ground for the Paris Las Vegas on April 18, 1997, and construction began in May on the {{convert|24|acre}} parcel. It completed in May 1997 at an estimated cost of $760 million. Original plans for the Eiffel Tower called for a full-scale replica, however would have interfered with nearby ] and designers reduced it to approximately 1:2 scale. The hotel is 33 stories tall. A unique architectural aspect of the Paris is that the back legs of its Eiffel Tower actually come down through the ceiling into the casino floor. | ||
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| Paris Las Vegas | |
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| Location | Paradise, Nevada 89109 |
| Address | 3655 Las Vegas Boulevard South |
| Opening date | September 1, 1999; 25 years ago (September 1, 1999) |
| Theme | Paris, France |
| No. of rooms | 2,916 |
| Total gaming space | 85,000 sq ft (7,900 m) |
| Permanent shows | Jersey Boys |
| Signature attractions | Risqué de Paris Eiffel Tower Experience |
| Notable restaurants | Eiffel Tower Restaurant Mon Ami Gabi Restaurant Gordon Ramsay Jean Joho |
| Casino type | Land-based |
| Owner | Caesars Entertainment Corp. |
| Architect | Leidenfrost/Horowitz & Assoc. Bergman, Walls & Assoc. MBH Architects |
| Renovated in | 2010–2011 |
| Coordinates | 36°06′45″N 115°10′20″W / 36.1125°N 115.1722°W / 36.1125; -115.1722 |
| Website | www |
Paris Las Vegas is a hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada.
The property is owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment Corp. As its name suggests, its theme is the city of Paris, France; it includes a half scale, 541-foot (165 m) tall replica of the Eiffel Tower, a sign in the shape of the Montgolfier balloon, a two-thirds size Arc de Triomphe, a replica of La Fontaine des Mers, and a 1,200-seat theatre called Le Théâtre des Arts. The front of the hotel suggests the Paris Opera House and the Louvre.
The Paris is linked via a promenade to its sister property, Bally's Las Vegas, through which it is linked to the Las Vegas Monorail at the Bally's / Paris Las Vegas station.
History
In May 1995, Bally Entertainment, owner of the adjacent Bally's Las Vegas, bought the site of the Little Caesars casino and announced the projects at a shareholders meeting. Paris was designed by architectural companies Leidenfrost/Horowitz & Assoc., Bergman, Walls & Assoc. and MBH Architects. The design architect of the project was Bergman Walls Associates and Herbert Horowitz, Partner of Leidenfrost/Horowitz & Assoc. and they signed all plans.
Bally broke ground for the Paris Las Vegas on April 18, 1997, and construction began in May on the 24 acres (9.7 ha) parcel. It completed in May 1997 at an estimated cost of $760 million. Original plans for the Eiffel Tower called for a full-scale replica, however would have interfered with nearby McCarran Airport and designers reduced it to approximately 1:2 scale. The hotel is 33 stories tall. A unique architectural aspect of the Paris is that the back legs of its Eiffel Tower actually come down through the ceiling into the casino floor.
Paris Las Vegas opened on September 1, 1999, with fireworks being shot from the Eiffel Tower. French actress Catherine Deneuve flipped a switch, turning on all of Paris' lights, including the various crystal chandeliers in the main lobby.
On January 31, 2007, Paris Las Vegas premiered its new show The Producers, headlined by David Hasselhoff. There were reports of friction between the show's producers and Hasselhoff and he announced he would leave May 6 due to other commitments. The Producers refocused on Max, played by Tony Danza. Danza came on as the celebrity actor for the show until The Producers closed on February 9, 2008. Barry Manilow has headlined at the Paris since March 6, 2010.
To counter the 2008–2009 economic downturn, Harrah's focused on marketing its properties to specific segments of the population; as a result Paris is being marketed heavily towards gay and lesbian travelers.
Beginning in 2010, Caesars Entertainment Corp. has begun a series of improvement projects that will see some removal of the Parisian theme. Caesars is beginning to phase out the French greeters around the property, and in early 2010 begun a major remodel project at the front entrance. The project debuted in Spring 2011 and includes a new nightclub dubbed 'Chateau' and the largest Sugar Factory store on the Strip. It was announced in early December 2010 that the hotel's famous steakhouse Les Artisies would close at the end of January 2011 to make way for Gordon Ramsay Steak. The controversial icon's restaurant opened in June 2011.
Nightclub
It is expected that as of March 5, 2011 a new nightclub called Chateau is to be opened in the Paris Hotel. The new nightclub overlooking the Strip will span more than 45,000 square feet (4,200 m) in a two-story, outdoor setting. Outside, guests will find a 10,000-square-foot (930 m) terrace overlooking the Strip with VIP cabanas and three additional bars. During the day, the terrace will serve as a beer garden and restaurant, opening at 10 a.m.
Restaurant
In 2015, Hexx Kitchen & Bar and Hexx Chocolate & Confexxions was opened in the space formerly occupied by the Sugar Factory. Hexx is the first "bean-to-bar" chocolate maker in Nevada.
In 2016, Beer Park by Budweiser opened on a 10,000 square foot deck overlooking the Las Vegas Strip. It is Las Vegas' first rooftop bar and grill.
Film history
Films
- In the 2009 film 2012, Paris, along with the rest of The Strip, is destroyed.
- In Resident Evil: Extinction, Paris is seen buried in sand, along with the rest of Las Vegas, several years after a zombie apocalypse. One of the characters climbs the Eiffel Tower replica to escape a horde of zombies.
- The Eiffer Tower replica is destroyed by the female MUTO in the 2014 film Godzilla.
Gallery
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Tower at night
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Paris Las Vegas Bellagio Fountain show 2010 evening
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Paris Las Vegas
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Paris Hotel and Casino from across Las Vegas Blvd.
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Panoramic of Las Vegas from the Paris hotel, showing the Bellagio fountain, Eiffel tower at Paris hotel and Caesars Palace
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Le Boulevard interior
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Interior near gaming floor
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Panoramic image taken from Bellagio, left to right, Flamingo, Bally's, Paris Las Vegas
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References
- Clarke, Norm (April 10, 2007). "Hasselhoff leaving 'The Producers'". Las Vegas Review-Journal.
- Arnold M. Knightly, Nevadan at work: Executive Wants To Ensure Hotel Guests Get Social Cachet For Their Cash, Las Vegas Review-Journal, February 22, 2009, Accessed February 25, 2009.
- Amanda Finnegan. "Details released on new Chateau nightclub at Paris Las Vegas". LasVegasSun.com.
- HEIDI KNAPP RINELLA LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL. "Food specialty stores give shoppers close-up experience". Las Vegas Review-Journal.
- "Beer Park by Budweiser". Food & Beverage Magazine. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
External links
- [REDACTED] Media related to Paris Las Vegas at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website
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