W Las Vegas is now open at MGM’s Mandalay Bay complex

by Marriott Strengthen cooperation with MGM Resorts meaning one lifestyle hotel brand hits the jackpot while another is leaving Las Vegas.

Marriott and MGM Resorts officially launched the W Hotels brand Mandalay Bay campus on Wednesday on the Las Vegas Strip. W Las Vegas is located in a 1,117-suite tower formerly owned by Accor’s Delano brand. The Delano-to-W transition is a loss for Accor’s Ennismore lifestyle hotel collectiveincludes the Delano brand.

Rates at the new W Las Vegas start as low as $149 — equivalent to 15,000 Marriott Bonvoy points — per night this winter.

“W Las Vegas represents an exciting new chapter for MGM Resorts and for our guests seeking luxury experiences,” said Travis Lunn, president and CEO of Mandalay Bay and Luxor. All new, sophisticated suites on The Strip.” . “W Hotels is a brand revered globally for its unique style and exceptional service, and we can’t wait to see the hotel come to life over the next few years, through its unique personality distinctive, dynamic programming and enhanced service culture.”

The move comes more than a year after Marriott and MGM Resorts announced their strategic partnership officially took effect at the beginning of this year. As of December 18, Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and redeem points at W Las Vegas, part of the MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy.

Leeny Oberg, chief financial officer and executive vice president of development at Marriott International, said in a prepared statement earlier this year: “We are excited to continue our partnership with MGM to bring W Las Vegas to the legendary Las Vegas Strip. “This agreement is an important moment in our partnership, which continues to expand our hospitality and leisure offerings to our customers. As a luxury brand rooted in bold design and nightlife, W Hotels is well positioned to enhance the traveler experience in this destination.”

“Our relationship with Marriott has far exceeded our expectations,” added Steve Zanella, MGM Resorts executive chairman, in a prepared statement when the W Las Vegas plan was first announced. us, demonstrating the strength of their brand portfolio and the strength of their distribution channels.” . “W Las Vegas, the newest hotel to open as part of our partnership, will give guests access to a new luxury lifestyle experience recognized around the world for its distinct personality.” , dynamic programming and enhanced service culture.”

The addition of W Las Vegas means the MGM Resorts-Marriott partnership will have 12 locations on the Las Vegas Strip. This includes Bellagio, Luxury Collection Resort & Casino, Las Vegas; Aria Resort & Casino; and The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. (The latter two are part of the Signature Collection.) Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino is part of the MGM Collection along with other properties such as Luxor Hotel & Casino and MGM Grand Hotel & Casino.

The Delano-to-W conversion appears to be largely limited to signage, and the overall design aesthetic will likely be similar to the current Delano; however, “additional enhancements” are planned and will be announced “at a later date,” according to the company’s announcement. W Las Vegas isn’t the only transformation at MGM Resorts properties in Las Vegas. NoMad Las Vegas on the Park MGM campus is also expected to change its branding, as NoMad is currently a brand under Hilton.

The W Las Vegas conversion is also a temporary setback for Accor and Ennismore with Delano at home. Delano, which started as a luxury hotel on Miami’s South Beach, will no longer be based in the US. It will only be available in Paris – at Maison Delano Paris, one of TPG’s best hotels of 2023 – and Dubai at the moment. But one the revival of the brand’s original Miami location is expected to open next year.

In the meantime, Marriott Bonvoy members have another way to earn and use points in Sin City. It will further cement Marriott’s position as the loyalty program leader in the US gambling capital, thanks to its partnership with MGM Resorts.

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