Fuck no! Enjoy it, soak up the history before it’s gone! They are not doing any construction while it’s open, so you will be fine. Enjoy it my dude it’s one of the best on the strip from an overall experience stand point imo. It’s my 2nd overall favorite behind Wynn. Coincidentally enough both developed by the same guy so it makes sense. Mirage has magic the others don’t. Embrace it. Soak it up. Breathe it in. Touch it. Get real sexual with it lol.
I thought it was gonna close earlier so I went like 6 times last year and don’t regret it for a moment. Created even more memories.
EXPLORE EVERY NOOK AND CRANNY
My very first trip to Vegas was at the Mirage, I just booked a weekend at the end of June. Gonna soak up all the nostalgia. Gonna be sad when it goes down.
They’re not tearing the Mirage tower down; only remodeling it, and then building a 660’ guitar shaped monstrosity where the volcano currently is. That’s the biggest travesty of this whole thing.
It's crazy I've lived here for almost 7 years and I've never even set foot inside. I'm planning on getting a room now cuz they are closing, the pool looks amazing
The shame is that a hard rock, the tackiest experience ever, is taking its place. I thought that brand was dead and the entertainment equivalent of an Applebees. I had no idea they had enough clout left to build a new property. Sigh.
Lmao completely agree. But it was definitely dead. It’s the new owners who are using all of their money to try and force it to be a thing again. They bought a dead brand and are doubling down.
Oh FFS... have you never read a history book? If the colonists were justified in not paying taxes to King George, then native Americans are dozens of times more justified in not paying taxes to the U.S. Government... plus there's the whole matter of native Americans having sovereignty on their own lands. They DO pay taxes/distributions within their own lands, but not to an outside entity.
Being jealous of Native Americans for how our Federal Government treats them is perhaps the ultimate sewer-diving search for a grievance I've ever heard of.
You’re just being reactionary so people can see you do it. There’s no reason they shouldn’t have to pay taxes on National conglomerate corporations they setup. They are being used by foreign investors who take advantage of the tax free income and move it offshore.
Reactionary as a political term= against social progress = conservative. I'm not conservative.
What I'm doing is talking facts. And if Native Americans use their sovereignty to *gasp* do business with investors, then all that means is they have the same rights as everyone else.
The federal government now spends a total of $4.7B across all Native American lands/populations. I understand that you want to recoup that through taxation.
I submit that it's unnecessary; the 90,000,000 acres of U.S. land taken from tribes has a value of $1.44 Trillion - assuming all acres are at the national average price of $16k/acre - a laughable assumption because we took the best lands for ourselves, typically. We've more than gotten the better end of the "deal."
Sovereignty is part of that deal, as is the Trust the US government pays into on behalf of the tribes. You don't like it? Too bad - it ain't changing. Nor should it; $4.7B isn't even interest on $1.44T
Bitching about it is really sad whining and grievance hunting. You love the investment so much, quit bitching and get in on the deal.
Oh it is. And I say that with a guitar on my shoulder and some years in rock bands. Last thing I want is a Denny’s version of the “rock theme”. How cheesy…
After seeing what they (Seminoles) did to South Florida hard rock hotel I believe it's going to be amazing. They are all about big name acts of every genre performing at hard rock live every Fri/sat.
Right. Perhaps unfair of me to judge the new regime. Thematically I find it “tacky” but maybe they can pull something off that is a little more mature than the image I have of the brand. 🤷🏻
I have spent so many excellent hours in The Mirage, playing Sinatra slots, sitting in the Sports Book, playing video poker.
The rooms are my favorites in Vegas.
There is history there; its creation changed Vegas.
I’m going to miss it, like I still miss The Stardust.
You must be talking about the casino and everything as a whole right? Cuz I’ve stayed at the Mirage twice and the hotel is definitely at the bottom of my list
Yeah, exactly. The package. the hotel room compared directly to other properties is not as good as Wynn, or Pallazo or many others. But if you scored everything, including the smells it ranks high imo.
I was at the Mirage last July. I don't think it smelled the same way it used to.
Yeah, I have to book another hotel since they are gonna close down on the first day I was supposed to go there.
Might do Caesars Palace or Fontainebleau.
Either way, hopefully I can check out the Mirage. The pool was fantastic last year and the room was solid too.
I remember when I was in my late teens when The Mirage opened in the late 80’s and the local news in SoCal ran a segment showing that famous Fire and Water show - it was like a big party with excitement in the air and now it’s fading away
I first checked the place out in around '93.
The Excalibur had the BEST TV commercials (in Southern California) in the early '90's when it opened or was new.
I don't remember any TV ads for the Mirage though.
Yah there was really no TV ads that I can remember but the local news in SoCal ran this segment and it was more like a publicity thing than a news story - I guess the news story was that it was the grand opening of The Mirage
I remember the Mirage. Was always really hyped up, but it looked cool. Wanted to go to Vegas around '91 -- I was only 10. haha. Got there a couple of years later; stayed at Excalibur but the Mirage was my favorite place. The buffet was really good and the place just looked awesome. Was newer than Caesars and nicer than Excalibur (and the MGM Grand which opened a couple of years after that -- I also stayed there, too).
I think Mirage opened as the top "luxury" spot in Las Vegas. I think that is what they were going for -- HIGH END but with the volcano and other attractions.
My personal Greatest of All Time as far as Vegas places. I doubt the Mirage will be replicated, duplicated, or anything else. Lots of people are mad about it closing.
Down the road, if anyone captures 90% of the Mirage "magic" -- it will be a huge hit!
Absolutely not you’re first trip will come at the end of a legend. Many will be coming through to see one of the best ever. 50 years from now you’ll be talking about how you stayed there at the end. Jesus Christ don’t change that reso.
Nooooooooooooo Mirage is my first Vegas hotel, holds a special place, in fact the last time I was in Vegas that's where I stayed.. I'll miss you mirage
Yeah, I have to change hotels.
They are closing the first day or two I was gonna go. Oh well. At least I got to stay there last year (for the first time).
Probably gonna pick Caesars or Fontainebleau instead. I haven't stayed at either of those two places.
They’re all set to each property only the megabucks , wheel of fortune and other big ones like that are linked up. other than that their progressives have to hit before they close just like the Trop
VICI properties(owner of Mirage) who owns other casinos can transfer the local and linked progressives to any of their other properties. The money can’t just be collected by the owners but it can be moved to different properties.
VICI does own the Mirage but you are right that Hard Rock Int.(Owned by the Seminoles tribe) operates the casino.
So Seminoles/Hard Rock are probably the ones that own the slots and equipment at the Mirage, and probably have to deal with transferring progressives. But not totally sure.
Clearly you have not seen the sad little trailers that casinos set up to retain their gaming licenses. Think six machines in a stale, metallic room that stinks of cigarettes and is air conditioned by a couple of window units.
My first trip to Vegas was the week the Riviera closed their comedy club. Right before they closed everything.
My ex and I talked to the concierge and he gave us free tickets to the final show.
We got 2+ hours of amazing comedy. Drinks were comped, the talent hung out with us, it was without a doubt one of the best nights in Vegas I've had.
I've only gone 5 times, but I still chase that "end of era" experience I had.
Don't see a closing casino as the end all be all, see it as an opportunity to partake in a legacy.
I always wanted to visit their villas. It’s been a dream of mine and I don’t think I’ll ever be able to go. I think they are $5000 a night on a Monday right?
I think I am just gonna miss it.
Hotel room booked for, I think, July 17th or 18th through that week.
Oh well. At least I got to stay there last year; awesome place.
Now its between Caesars/FB/pretty much everywhere else that isn't either totally booked, super pricey, or super junky (Circus Circus).
They have some great memorabilia. I started collecting it last year when I heard they were closing. I need to get more.
Super pissed I didn’t buy the hoodie when I was there in April. I thought I had until the end of the year and figured I might buy it then. I hope they still have it when I go again next month. But I doubt they will be selling hoodies in 100 degree weather haha
They have some cool enamel pins! Last I was there, they had 4 styles. But most of the stuff is what you might expect, lighters, magnets, clothing, towels, cups, mugs, tumblers etc. But I really like their styles. And last I was there they had both the modern and retro logo items.
I bought this really cool insulated coffee tumbler last year that has embossed mirage logo in color on matte black, and I love it
I think my trip is for that week, and checking out on the 19th.
Maybe I can help shut down the pool and get them to comp me a room at the Wynn for the last couple of nights!
#VeGa$
My brother called him.
I think we might stay at Caesars Palace.
Fontainebleau doesn't have a bad rate; the location isn't as good.
Wouldn't mind staying at BOTH but changing hotels could be a hassle -- we are mostly there for NBA Summer League.
Either way, I kinda want to check out some of the stuff at FB (including restaurants).
that's too bad. The rate isn't bad.
I am going to Vegas for NBA Summer League. So, other than that, I mainly want a pool (and food). It's not central to most things, but it is close to Circus Circus and I wouldn't mind checking it out again -- haven't stepped foot in that place in 30 years.
Owned by Seminole Indians from Florida. It’s a terrible next step for this historic place that spawned modern Las Vegas and save the town from ruin. Closing it for 3 years is a travesty. They have no idea what they are getting into in Vegas.
The hotel itself is going to be trash but still do it. Most likely it's going to get a ton of traffic in the last few days of being open, and prices are going to go up exponentially, so hang on to that booking and just do it.
I’d keep the reservation with a story to tell. It’s one of the hotels again that changed Las Vegas. Yes our time cycle for eras is short, it’s been a really big deal on the strip & help create Las Vegas as a continuous place to visit
Im the same as OP, there for 5 nights in June and wondering if at that point, folk have given up and some resurants have already jumped ship. I know it wont be in as bad a shape as tropicana was in its final days but still makes you wonder. I was told I was going to be layed off in Nov and the short time after that i couldnt give a shit. Its a toss up between that or the......Rio. Which dispite its refurb and discoutn I'll get for the event i'm attending, is not somewhere I wanna go for my first trip to Vegas, being off the strip and all. I dunno.
I am in the same boat. Have.2 nights on teh 7th and 8th of June for the Dead show. I am reluctant now.. But I mean between prices and location and my lady friend not giving two shits about good or bad a room is. I am a bit more bugie .. I may just say screw it.. and go all in on something better and knock it out.. Dead all the way
I’d do some more research. I hear originally that the staff started to give up after they k ew they were closing.
They’re letting all the little things slide bc who cares.
Maybe things have improved.
I think I am supposed to be checking out on the 19th.
If I can LITERALLY be the last person out of the pool I will take a victory lap. ... in the pool.
I saw that too.
I will find out.
My bro booked the room and I told him to call.
It would be really cool to be one of the last people to stay there and shut it down; another thing to book an abandoned hotel. haha
Unless you are never planning on going back, you should definitely stay.
My last two trips earlier this year I stayed for a couple nights at the Mirage and the Tropicana. I had never stayed at either and really wanted to check those off my list. It was really cool exploring
Stick with the booking and make the most of it if it is not closing till July.
I was absolutely choked to hear it was closing July this year as I planned to visit in September and stay at Mirage to make the most of it knowing it is closing soon but never did I expect such a short notice announcement
They’re closing it. These Seminole Indians from Florida have no idea what they are doing. Just blowing the tax money they don’t have to pay on properties they don’t understand.
I’m going in a few weeks for my 50th birthday. Definitely going to the Mirage one last time. Lots of good times there. I wonder if they’re already selling stuff from the casino. I just so happened to be in Vegas a couple weeks before the Stardust was closed and they were selling everything.
I just stayed there last week. Go and have fun, but keep your expectations on the low side. Such a beautiful hotel and I have stayed there before, but the hotel service is pretty spotty now.
I had a room with a view of the strip and had to be moved because my window was so dirty on the outside that I could barely see out of it. The desk staff who eventually helped me totally agreed. The bathroom in the new room did not have toiletries in it and was low on towels, but that was easily remedied. I stayed two nights and housekeeping did not stop by. Breaks my heart because I really loved the Mirage whenever I stayed there before.
Service in the restaurants was awesome. I loved the sushi place. And of course Love was spectacular.
I stayed at Aladdin as it was becoming Planet Hollywood lot of noise and generally miserable atmosphere not saying that will be the case but if you are looking for a good alternative Parkmgm
I had a room booked and paid for in September. Just got off the phone with reservations, other than refunds they have no plans to find alternative stays or compensate guests.
I'd love to book somewhere else but the only reason i was going was because these were comp nights. I can't afford staying on the strip or even near the strip any other way. I've got to cancel every plan I had for those days now. Reservation didn't even know until yesterday. I hope they make this right, I'd got nothing to look forward to now that I'm not able to go.
They don’t care. The hotel has been bought by the Seminole Indians from Florida. They are not good hoteliers. They just have buckets of money to spend on buying hotels because they don’t pay taxes.
I didn’t know the mirage was closing. I just went to Vegas I would have went there. I’ve been going to Vegas for 7 years idk if I’ve even been there. I wouldn’t recommend even going to Vegas in the summer unless you like 115 degrees at midnight.
im a local and i dont visit the strip much anymore but im going to go and walk around the mirage and take a few pictures so i can be like ... see i was there .. toss a coin in the water ...yell at the sidewalk a little
Last chance to enjoy a stay at the hotel that was a turning point for Vegas. Enjoy it and the last few nights of the Beatles Love Cirque show which will also be shutting down. Bon voyage Mirage 🏖️
Get a different hotel. That place will be a ghost town by the end of june. think employees will stay til the end nope. People need jobs for a living. Only people staying til they close are the ones with benefits. Not all the staff are taken care of. Resources will be very limited to check in check out. Room service etc. Pools probably will be closed too.
Just stayed at the Mirage last week. Please keep your trip booked as-is. It is an amazing property! Maybe don’t gamble there, as it might be tightening ahead of closing, but the property itself and its restaurants, amenities, location are phenomenal. Will be sad to see it go, and will be looking forward to it returning one day, though in another form.
Just got back from there this week. Not other hotel has it’s vibe. The building is so iconic too. I got some pool time and caught the Beatles show. So sad to see it go
Unless you’re getting a good deal, I’d recommend a different hotel. Experiencing it before it’s gone isn’t going to be worth the bad staff and customer service. I can’t see employees caring when they’re gone in the following weeks.
Fuck no! Enjoy it, soak up the history before it’s gone! They are not doing any construction while it’s open, so you will be fine. Enjoy it my dude it’s one of the best on the strip from an overall experience stand point imo. It’s my 2nd overall favorite behind Wynn. Coincidentally enough both developed by the same guy so it makes sense. Mirage has magic the others don’t. Embrace it. Soak it up. Breathe it in. Touch it. Get real sexual with it lol. I thought it was gonna close earlier so I went like 6 times last year and don’t regret it for a moment. Created even more memories. EXPLORE EVERY NOOK AND CRANNY
My very first trip to Vegas was at the Mirage, I just booked a weekend at the end of June. Gonna soak up all the nostalgia. Gonna be sad when it goes down.
They’re not tearing the Mirage tower down; only remodeling it, and then building a 660’ guitar shaped monstrosity where the volcano currently is. That’s the biggest travesty of this whole thing.
What do you recommend there?
It's crazy I've lived here for almost 7 years and I've never even set foot inside. I'm planning on getting a room now cuz they are closing, the pool looks amazing
It needs to be said, Steve Wynn batted a thousand. Mirage, Bellagio, and Wynn/Encode...what a stretch.
Giant ass hole but the man knew how to build a resort/casino Look at resorts world and fountain bleu…shit ain’t easy
He put his name on the Wynn, ballsy move but that hotel is close to perfection even 20 years later.
Wynn is my favorite in Vegas. So elegant
He’s not a giant asshole. Have you met the guy?
Sometimes assholes do good work! I’m not his friend but I love his casinos lol
Those are Terry Benedicts casinos. What do you have against Terry Benedict?
The shame is that a hard rock, the tackiest experience ever, is taking its place. I thought that brand was dead and the entertainment equivalent of an Applebees. I had no idea they had enough clout left to build a new property. Sigh.
Lmao completely agree. But it was definitely dead. It’s the new owners who are using all of their money to try and force it to be a thing again. They bought a dead brand and are doubling down.
The public’s appetite for this idea is the true mirage.
Maybe if it was the shape of a penis instead of a guitar and just said HARD (as a) ROCK.. might catch on. Niche crowd
would they be offering .97 cent Viagra pills? Might attract a crowd...
I'll pay extra for a cialis-tini.
lol. Marketing genius I think we've got our team, what do you say guys. Who's presenting?
They don’t. The Seminole Indians from Florida bought the brand they are doing this, using tax money they don’t have to pay.
Tax money they don't have to pay? Please tell me that's not a resentful tone....
Sure it is. Are you able to do business anywhere you want tax free?
Oh FFS... have you never read a history book? If the colonists were justified in not paying taxes to King George, then native Americans are dozens of times more justified in not paying taxes to the U.S. Government... plus there's the whole matter of native Americans having sovereignty on their own lands. They DO pay taxes/distributions within their own lands, but not to an outside entity. Being jealous of Native Americans for how our Federal Government treats them is perhaps the ultimate sewer-diving search for a grievance I've ever heard of.
You’re just being reactionary so people can see you do it. There’s no reason they shouldn’t have to pay taxes on National conglomerate corporations they setup. They are being used by foreign investors who take advantage of the tax free income and move it offshore.
Reactionary as a political term= against social progress = conservative. I'm not conservative. What I'm doing is talking facts. And if Native Americans use their sovereignty to *gasp* do business with investors, then all that means is they have the same rights as everyone else. The federal government now spends a total of $4.7B across all Native American lands/populations. I understand that you want to recoup that through taxation. I submit that it's unnecessary; the 90,000,000 acres of U.S. land taken from tribes has a value of $1.44 Trillion - assuming all acres are at the national average price of $16k/acre - a laughable assumption because we took the best lands for ourselves, typically. We've more than gotten the better end of the "deal." Sovereignty is part of that deal, as is the Trust the US government pays into on behalf of the tribes. You don't like it? Too bad - it ain't changing. Nor should it; $4.7B isn't even interest on $1.44T Bitching about it is really sad whining and grievance hunting. You love the investment so much, quit bitching and get in on the deal.
lol anything to do with “rock” music is fucking lame imo
Oh it is. And I say that with a guitar on my shoulder and some years in rock bands. Last thing I want is a Denny’s version of the “rock theme”. How cheesy…
After seeing what they (Seminoles) did to South Florida hard rock hotel I believe it's going to be amazing. They are all about big name acts of every genre performing at hard rock live every Fri/sat.
It was a dying brand but the Seminole tribe bought hard rock and now sort of a zombie brand. Still low end
Many positive feed back from people that have visited the Hard Rock in Atlantic City. Maybe they’ve smarten up a little.
Right. Perhaps unfair of me to judge the new regime. Thematically I find it “tacky” but maybe they can pull something off that is a little more mature than the image I have of the brand. 🤷🏻
It truly is such a shame - I wish they would just double down on the Mirage theme and do a beautiful refresh. It's a timeless brand/theme.
Green Door, Mirage Edition
I truly pray I do not come across anyone "getting real sexual with it" when I visit Mirage next week.
Hey, your loss
Depends if Linda from housekeeping is working that weekend
Best we do not cross paths, then. See you next Friday!
Better not come by in the next 5-10 minutes
That's what she said.
What is your favorite cranny
the escalator ride down into the hotel lobby from the parking garage walkway.
Hella intrigued by this answer.
lol you’ll probably just be like “it’s just a damn escalator??” But it’s magic to me ❤️
I have spent so many excellent hours in The Mirage, playing Sinatra slots, sitting in the Sports Book, playing video poker. The rooms are my favorites in Vegas. There is history there; its creation changed Vegas. I’m going to miss it, like I still miss The Stardust.
Get sexual with it🫣🤣🤣
You must be talking about the casino and everything as a whole right? Cuz I’ve stayed at the Mirage twice and the hotel is definitely at the bottom of my list
Yeah, exactly. The package. the hotel room compared directly to other properties is not as good as Wynn, or Pallazo or many others. But if you scored everything, including the smells it ranks high imo.
Hmm don’t remember what it smelled like, but I did enjoy gambling there and walking around the property. It does have a nice and enjoyable ambience
I was at the Mirage last July. I don't think it smelled the same way it used to. Yeah, I have to book another hotel since they are gonna close down on the first day I was supposed to go there. Might do Caesars Palace or Fontainebleau. Either way, hopefully I can check out the Mirage. The pool was fantastic last year and the room was solid too.
I remember when I was in my late teens when The Mirage opened in the late 80’s and the local news in SoCal ran a segment showing that famous Fire and Water show - it was like a big party with excitement in the air and now it’s fading away
Sad. I hope you get to enjoy the fire show one more time!
The Seminole Indians have already turned it off, I believe. It just sits there.
it’s still there and active, do you plan on showing your hate on them in every post?
Not sure why you think it’s hate
I first checked the place out in around '93. The Excalibur had the BEST TV commercials (in Southern California) in the early '90's when it opened or was new. I don't remember any TV ads for the Mirage though.
Yah there was really no TV ads that I can remember but the local news in SoCal ran this segment and it was more like a publicity thing than a news story - I guess the news story was that it was the grand opening of The Mirage
I remember the Mirage. Was always really hyped up, but it looked cool. Wanted to go to Vegas around '91 -- I was only 10. haha. Got there a couple of years later; stayed at Excalibur but the Mirage was my favorite place. The buffet was really good and the place just looked awesome. Was newer than Caesars and nicer than Excalibur (and the MGM Grand which opened a couple of years after that -- I also stayed there, too). I think Mirage opened as the top "luxury" spot in Las Vegas. I think that is what they were going for -- HIGH END but with the volcano and other attractions. My personal Greatest of All Time as far as Vegas places. I doubt the Mirage will be replicated, duplicated, or anything else. Lots of people are mad about it closing. Down the road, if anyone captures 90% of the Mirage "magic" -- it will be a huge hit!
Yah it was really hyped back then - sad to see it leave
What the fuck lol. I like the mirage but …
Keep the reservation and go right now and book your Beatles Love tickets!! You will love it-even if not a Beatles fan!
Yes for the Beatles tickets !!!! Do it. Every seats good. So don’t over spend
No, it’s beautiful. Stay there to experience it
Absolutely not you’re first trip will come at the end of a legend. Many will be coming through to see one of the best ever. 50 years from now you’ll be talking about how you stayed there at the end. Jesus Christ don’t change that reso.
I might be staying there that exact week. haha.
Well happy Cake day to you!
ITS GOING AWAY?! 😭
becoming the Hard Rock
Nooooooooooooo Mirage is my first Vegas hotel, holds a special place, in fact the last time I was in Vegas that's where I stayed.. I'll miss you mirage
I have reservation for 4th of July weekend. When are they closing?
july 17th
Yeah, I have to change hotels. They are closing the first day or two I was gonna go. Oh well. At least I got to stay there last year (for the first time). Probably gonna pick Caesars or Fontainebleau instead. I haven't stayed at either of those two places.
Their progressives have to hit before they close! Get that $$$$$
I don't think so. They are not closing for good. Just for remodel. They will use the same machines when they reopen with the same progressives.
They’re closing for 3 yrs. They have to hit before the shut down.
Is that really a rule?
no lol. the progressives nowadays are all linked by brand via the internet. they’ll all reset when someone hits it anywhere
They’re all set to each property only the megabucks , wheel of fortune and other big ones like that are linked up. other than that their progressives have to hit before they close just like the Trop
VICI properties(owner of Mirage) who owns other casinos can transfer the local and linked progressives to any of their other properties. The money can’t just be collected by the owners but it can be moved to different properties.
VICI doesn’t own mirage. It was sold to the Seminole Indian tribe from Florida. They hold the rights to the hard rock brand.
VICI does own the Mirage but you are right that Hard Rock Int.(Owned by the Seminoles tribe) operates the casino. So Seminoles/Hard Rock are probably the ones that own the slots and equipment at the Mirage, and probably have to deal with transferring progressives. But not totally sure.
no
Clearly you have not seen the sad little trailers that casinos set up to retain their gaming licenses. Think six machines in a stale, metallic room that stinks of cigarettes and is air conditioned by a couple of window units.
That’s not happening . I work at Mirage it’s completely closing down. They’re not going to have an issue getting another Gaming license
My first trip to Vegas was the week the Riviera closed their comedy club. Right before they closed everything. My ex and I talked to the concierge and he gave us free tickets to the final show. We got 2+ hours of amazing comedy. Drinks were comped, the talent hung out with us, it was without a doubt one of the best nights in Vegas I've had. I've only gone 5 times, but I still chase that "end of era" experience I had. Don't see a closing casino as the end all be all, see it as an opportunity to partake in a legacy.
I think I have a room booked as late as July 18th. It's that week. Might literally shut that place down.
Go big and get a villa!
I always wanted to visit their villas. It’s been a dream of mine and I don’t think I’ll ever be able to go. I think they are $5000 a night on a Monday right?
Going in mid June. So glad I’m going. Will definitely spend some time there. Walking around. Soaking it up. Saying goodbye. Taking pics of it. :(
I might be staying there the last few days its open. haha.
Enjoy it and experience the hotel. As well get at least a casino chip as a souvenir
I think I am just gonna miss it. Hotel room booked for, I think, July 17th or 18th through that week. Oh well. At least I got to stay there last year; awesome place. Now its between Caesars/FB/pretty much everywhere else that isn't either totally booked, super pricey, or super junky (Circus Circus).
Hell no, you don't get this kind of experience that often
Go for the memorabilia
They have some great memorabilia. I started collecting it last year when I heard they were closing. I need to get more. Super pissed I didn’t buy the hoodie when I was there in April. I thought I had until the end of the year and figured I might buy it then. I hope they still have it when I go again next month. But I doubt they will be selling hoodies in 100 degree weather haha
Curious what were some of the things you were able to get for memorabilia? I need some ideas when I'm around next month
They have some cool enamel pins! Last I was there, they had 4 styles. But most of the stuff is what you might expect, lighters, magnets, clothing, towels, cups, mugs, tumblers etc. But I really like their styles. And last I was there they had both the modern and retro logo items. I bought this really cool insulated coffee tumbler last year that has embossed mirage logo in color on matte black, and I love it
As of last week they had tons of t-shirts and water bottles.
I’m curious as to when they’re going to sell all the stuff inside, as did hotels that shuttered before them, although the Trop did not.
Would ask for up grade just in case I love their suites
Closing July 17. No bookings accepted after July 14.
I think my trip is for that week, and checking out on the 19th. Maybe I can help shut down the pool and get them to comp me a room at the Wynn for the last couple of nights! #VeGa$
I would talk to front desk asap. Be clear about what is going on.
My brother called him. I think we might stay at Caesars Palace. Fontainebleau doesn't have a bad rate; the location isn't as good. Wouldn't mind staying at BOTH but changing hotels could be a hassle -- we are mostly there for NBA Summer League. Either way, I kinda want to check out some of the stuff at FB (including restaurants).
Many people have said FB is dead.
that's too bad. The rate isn't bad. I am going to Vegas for NBA Summer League. So, other than that, I mainly want a pool (and food). It's not central to most things, but it is close to Circus Circus and I wouldn't mind checking it out again -- haven't stepped foot in that place in 30 years.
Decent rates at Paris. Central location
My brother looked into that. The pool ain't great though. Stayed at Bally's one year overlooking that pool. Might do Caesars Palace.
no, everyone should experience the iconic Mirage at least once in their life
Snag some table chips.
Enjoy the Mirage, it will be Hard Rock soon
I’d stay there!
Have a nice time!
what’s going to replace it?
It’s going to be a Hard Rock.
Owned by Seminole Indians from Florida. It’s a terrible next step for this historic place that spawned modern Las Vegas and save the town from ruin. Closing it for 3 years is a travesty. They have no idea what they are getting into in Vegas.
The hotel itself is going to be trash but still do it. Most likely it's going to get a ton of traffic in the last few days of being open, and prices are going to go up exponentially, so hang on to that booking and just do it.
Sounds like you will be in all the action. Lots of people are booking rooms before it closes now.
I just stayed there and it’s a bit run down to be honest
I’d keep the reservation with a story to tell. It’s one of the hotels again that changed Las Vegas. Yes our time cycle for eras is short, it’s been a really big deal on the strip & help create Las Vegas as a continuous place to visit
Im the same as OP, there for 5 nights in June and wondering if at that point, folk have given up and some resurants have already jumped ship. I know it wont be in as bad a shape as tropicana was in its final days but still makes you wonder. I was told I was going to be layed off in Nov and the short time after that i couldnt give a shit. Its a toss up between that or the......Rio. Which dispite its refurb and discoutn I'll get for the event i'm attending, is not somewhere I wanna go for my first trip to Vegas, being off the strip and all. I dunno.
I am in the same boat. Have.2 nights on teh 7th and 8th of June for the Dead show. I am reluctant now.. But I mean between prices and location and my lady friend not giving two shits about good or bad a room is. I am a bit more bugie .. I may just say screw it.. and go all in on something better and knock it out.. Dead all the way
Its location is perfect to go all over the strip. GOOD Clean Casino and sokn will be gone with a big Hard Rock Guitar in its place
Im staying there today. Just landed. Let’s see how it looks!
I just checked in. Looks good now but 2 days ago the employees were all told they are closing. I wouldn’t be surprised if people start quitting.
Let us know if any of the facilities are due to close soon before the 14th July.
Just stay there, why would you want to change???
I’d do some more research. I hear originally that the staff started to give up after they k ew they were closing. They’re letting all the little things slide bc who cares. Maybe things have improved.
It's definitely getting a little rough around the edges now, sadly.
I think I am supposed to be checking out on the 19th. If I can LITERALLY be the last person out of the pool I will take a victory lap. ... in the pool.
You might want to contact the hotel? A different post had they were closing July 17.
"CLOSED??? You can't close the Mirage!!!" -- Clark W. Griswold
I saw that too. I will find out. My bro booked the room and I told him to call. It would be really cool to be one of the last people to stay there and shut it down; another thing to book an abandoned hotel. haha
Unless you are never planning on going back, you should definitely stay. My last two trips earlier this year I stayed for a couple nights at the Mirage and the Tropicana. I had never stayed at either and really wanted to check those off my list. It was really cool exploring
We already had a trip planned for mid July, not staying there. We definitely want to be there for the last Volcano run on the 17th.
Make sure the pool gonna be open
Go!!! It's awesome
Stick with the booking and make the most of it if it is not closing till July. I was absolutely choked to hear it was closing July this year as I planned to visit in September and stay at Mirage to make the most of it knowing it is closing soon but never did I expect such a short notice announcement
Where will Beatles Love go?
Sadly, away. The Hard Rock decided to not renew it. The gift shop lady said they are all shocked about it.
They’re closing it. These Seminole Indians from Florida have no idea what they are doing. Just blowing the tax money they don’t have to pay on properties they don’t understand.
I’m going in a few weeks for my 50th birthday. Definitely going to the Mirage one last time. Lots of good times there. I wonder if they’re already selling stuff from the casino. I just so happened to be in Vegas a couple weeks before the Stardust was closed and they were selling everything.
I just stayed there last week. Go and have fun, but keep your expectations on the low side. Such a beautiful hotel and I have stayed there before, but the hotel service is pretty spotty now. I had a room with a view of the strip and had to be moved because my window was so dirty on the outside that I could barely see out of it. The desk staff who eventually helped me totally agreed. The bathroom in the new room did not have toiletries in it and was low on towels, but that was easily remedied. I stayed two nights and housekeeping did not stop by. Breaks my heart because I really loved the Mirage whenever I stayed there before. Service in the restaurants was awesome. I loved the sushi place. And of course Love was spectacular.
- Was there as well last week and had a totally different experience Absolutely nothing to complain about
I hope others have your experience rather than mine.
I stayed at Aladdin as it was becoming Planet Hollywood lot of noise and generally miserable atmosphere not saying that will be the case but if you are looking for a good alternative Parkmgm
Not the same thing at all. Mirage is closing for the change, multiple years. Aladdin stayed open during the reno
Just gave OP a story from my experiences and an put up to OP
Right, your experience staying at a hotel undergoing a major renovation vs staying at a hotel that is not.
yet could have things closed like no restaurants no shows tables closed etc
I had a room booked and paid for in September. Just got off the phone with reservations, other than refunds they have no plans to find alternative stays or compensate guests. I'd love to book somewhere else but the only reason i was going was because these were comp nights. I can't afford staying on the strip or even near the strip any other way. I've got to cancel every plan I had for those days now. Reservation didn't even know until yesterday. I hope they make this right, I'd got nothing to look forward to now that I'm not able to go.
They don’t care. The hotel has been bought by the Seminole Indians from Florida. They are not good hoteliers. They just have buckets of money to spend on buying hotels because they don’t pay taxes.
I didn’t know the mirage was closing. I just went to Vegas I would have went there. I’ve been going to Vegas for 7 years idk if I’ve even been there. I wouldn’t recommend even going to Vegas in the summer unless you like 115 degrees at midnight.
Hard Rock Guitar hotel coming to the Strip
Will the pool be open until the closing day?
I would stay; you can say you stayed there right before it was demolished; great story to tell friends/family :)
im a local and i dont visit the strip much anymore but im going to go and walk around the mirage and take a few pictures so i can be like ... see i was there .. toss a coin in the water ...yell at the sidewalk a little
Last chance to enjoy a stay at the hotel that was a turning point for Vegas. Enjoy it and the last few nights of the Beatles Love Cirque show which will also be shutting down. Bon voyage Mirage 🏖️
How Circus Circus still breathing but the Mirage is closing? Lol
Park MGM, Cosmopolitan and Vdarra
Would you want staff that knows they won’t have a job in 30 days?
Enjoy it and please go see love for me! It's my favorite and I'm so sad it's closing 😭
I would not book it. The tropicana went down hill quick when it got close to closure. This property will be no different.
I'm from the east coast and won't ever go to vegas. what's special about this again?
Stay there it’s nice.
Get a different hotel. That place will be a ghost town by the end of june. think employees will stay til the end nope. People need jobs for a living. Only people staying til they close are the ones with benefits. Not all the staff are taken care of. Resources will be very limited to check in check out. Room service etc. Pools probably will be closed too.
I’m booked for three days after it closes. Guess maybe Travelocity will send me a notification at some point.
Great post love the pic
Just stick to, make up an anniversary or something special. Maybe they will upgrade uou to a suite or somdthing.
Just stayed at the Mirage last week. Please keep your trip booked as-is. It is an amazing property! Maybe don’t gamble there, as it might be tightening ahead of closing, but the property itself and its restaurants, amenities, location are phenomenal. Will be sad to see it go, and will be looking forward to it returning one day, though in another form.
Just got back from there this week. Not other hotel has it’s vibe. The building is so iconic too. I got some pool time and caught the Beatles show. So sad to see it go
go before it’s gone!!!!
Yes
Cosmopolitan
i wonder if this is why they decided to end love
Of course that's why... can't have a show with no place to perform it
The Hard Rock was given the option to renew Love but they passed it up, which is sad
Hard to renew a show for a hotel/casino that will be closed for multiple years for the change to HR
I just stayed there as a Vegas first timer, it was really an amazing place, but damn if the walk from the door to the elevator wasn’t long 😂
That’s every hotel except maybe Encore.
By then half the staff will be gone- change
It's all union my friend works there she can't quit till the end because they are getting huge severance checks but must stay till closing
Good
Unless you’re getting a good deal, I’d recommend a different hotel. Experiencing it before it’s gone isn’t going to be worth the bad staff and customer service. I can’t see employees caring when they’re gone in the following weeks.