A Spectacular Launch on the Las Vegas Strip
A dazzling new destination has arrived on the Las Vegas Strip. This week, television personality, entrepreneur, and restaurateur Lisa Vanderpump celebrated the official grand opening of The Vanderpump Hotel, expanding her acclaimed hospitality portfolio with the debut of her first hotel venture.
Known for her reality television role in Vanderpump Rules, Lisa Vanderpump has made a name for herself over the years with her growing empire of restaurants filled with stunning design, elegant touches, and curiously delightful food and beverage. Her first hotel fits into this portfolio in the most stunning way possible.
The grand opening festivities began with an entrance befitting the reality television queen. Lisa Vanderpump arrived in a custom Rolls-Royce, making a theatrical procession across the main casino floor escorted by a team of bellmen. Dressed in a shimmering silver gown detailed with green and purple accents and elegant sheer gloves, she greeted a crowd of eager media, VIPs, and invited guests who gathered to witness the unveiling of the new 188-room boutique property. The occasion was also marked with a presentation of the Key to the Strip by Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom.
“The grand opening of The Vanderpump Hotel marks an incredible milestone in our partnership with Lisa,” said Sean McBurney, Chief Commercial Officer and Regional President of Caesars Entertainment. “What began as a conversation about a single cocktail lounge has grown into a meaningful and highly successful collaboration, now spanning multiple destinations and culminating in a hotel. Being part of Lisa’s next chapter in hospitality is a very special moment, and we couldn’t be more excited to open the doors of The Vanderpump Hotel and welcome our guests.”
Later that evening, McBurney also reflected on the start of the Vanderpump empire at Caesars Palace: “In 2018, Lisa and I were standing inside Caesars Palace talking about the possibility of the (0:07) Vanderpump Cocktail Garden. And during that conversation, she said, ‘Why don’t we just take this whole place and make “Lisa’s Palace?”’ She would move down to Paris to open Vanderpump à Paris. She would then move to the Flamingo to open up Pinky’s by Vanderpump and ultimately get what she wanted: her own hotel in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip!”
Inside the Design of The Vanderpump Hotel
An “Industrial Romantic” Escape
Designed by Lisa Vanderpump and Nick Alain through their collaborative firm, Vanderpump Alain, the property is truly Vanderpump in every way, from the casino chairs to the carpet to the florals that decorate the space. The Vanderpump Hotel lends a distinctly feminine touch of elegance to the space’s distinctly masculine industrial quality, with custom furnishings and bespoke lighting. Each room has also been fully redesigned with uniquely Vanderpump touches.
“The vision that we share, the endless hours, every detail, every corner of this building, this jewelbox that we’ve created together is genuinely something sexy, it’s something special, and unlike anything else we’ve seen on the Strip,” Vanderpump remarked regarding the design process.
British Nostalgia Meets Personal History
Throughout the casino floor, guests can find playful nods to the owner’s British heritage, from a full-size red telephone booth to a curated gallery of black-and-white photos that give visitors a personal look at Lisa Vanderpump over the years.
Elevated Dining, Lounges, and Entertainment
A Sultry Tribute and Creative Cocktails
Just across the casino floor—where a dramatic walkway features original resort chandeliers reimagined with fresh crystals and custom shades—guests will find the hotel’s crown jewel lounge. Named Gigolo in an endearing tribute to her beloved late Pomeranian “Giggy,” this sexy, sultry venue serves an inventive menu of delicious cocktails. You won’t want to miss the massive statue of Gigolo that graces the space!
“The Vanderpump Hotel has been a true labor of love,” said Lisa Vanderpump. “Like all my passion projects, this one is deeply personal. I think of it as my very own jewel box on the 50-yard line of the Las Vegas Strip – intimate, inviting and filled with carefully curated details that each tell a story. Finally sharing it with the millions of Las Vegas visitors from around the world is a dream come true. Working with the Caesars Entertainment team has been such a wonderfully collaborative experience, and I feel very fortunate to have such an incredible team and to have opened this beautiful hotel.”
She added, “I cannot minimize the incredible relationships I have with every single member of this team, every one of them; this is theirs as much as mine.”
A Star-Studded Celebration
The star-studded launch party drew a wealth of celebrity friends and reality television icons, including Sharon Osbourne, Lance Bass, and Garcelle Beauvais, as well as familiar cast members from Vanderpump Rules and Vanderpump Villa. The poolside soirée featured passed bites from Vanderpump properties, an open bar, and numerous surprises throughout the night, including a drone show to commemorate the property’s grand opening. In true Las Vegas fashion, The Vanderpump Hotel was welcomed on every single billboard on the Strip.
To the delight of her longtime fans at the party, Vanderpump teased, “For many years you’ve been coming to my restaurants. We’ve been eating, drinking and chatting the night away. And I’ve loved every minute of it. I mean, I really have. I’ve loved it. So, in a way, we’ve been dating. And now, finally, after all these years, you get to sleep with me!”
The evening’s culinary showcase also featured menu items from GIADA, the namesake restaurant of chef Giada De Laurentiis, housed right inside the resort. To cap off the spectacular opening night, a massive 600-drone light show illuminated the skies directly above the Las Vegas Strip.
In an emotional speech later that night at the hotel’s poolside celebration, Vanderpump took a moment to inspire future female entrepreneurs, stating, “When I think about the women that came before me, the ones who had the vision, the pride, the talent, and didn’t get the yes, who deserved to be standing somewhere like this but never made it here, well I stand here for them too. And to every young woman watching this, in this room or beyond, I want you to hear this clearly: in business, no does not always mean no. Sometimes it means not yet, sometimes it means try harder, and sometimes it means find a different door, don’t stop, don’t sit down, don’t let anyone else’s limitations become yours.”
Full Resort Amenities
In addition to GIADA and Gigolo, The Vanderpump Hotel features a robust lineup of premium amenities. The resort is also home to The Bar at The Vanderpump Hotel, Soleia Las Vegas, Drai’s After Hours, and a full-service Caesars Sportsbook, providing everything visitors look for in a full Las Vegas resort and casino.
Expanding a Growing Las Vegas Empire
This boutique hotel marks a monumental milestone as the entrepreneur’s very first hotel property, building upon an incredibly successful and rapidly expanding Nevada footprint.
The new location joins a celebrated collection of local venues, including the Vanderpump Cocktail Garden at Caesars Palace, Vanderpump à Paris at Paris Las Vegas, and the newly minted Pinky’s by Vanderpump at the adjacent Flamingo Las Vegas. In addition to her Sin City takeover, Lisa Vanderpump’s hospitality empire includes regional hotspots like Wolf by Vanderpump at Caesars Republic properties in Lake Tahoe and Scottsdale, as well as lifestyle lines spanning entertainment, wine, and spirits.
