Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

The resort originally opened in March 1995, as the Hard Rock Hotel. In January 2018, majority owner Brookfield Asset Management was in discussions to sell the Hard Rock to a group of buyers, including Virgin Hotels, Bosworth Hospitality, and investment firm Juniper Capital Partners.{{cite news |last=Segall |first=Eli |title=Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas being sold, sources say |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/hard-rock-hotel-in-las-vegas-being-sold-sources-say/ |access-date=April 12, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=January 19, 2018}} The three companies had partnered together a year earlier to begin looking for an existing casino resort property in Las Vegas.{{cite news |last=Moore |first=Thomas |title=Richard Branson's Virgin Hotels looking to expand to Las Vegas |url=https://vegasinc.lasvegassun.com/business/gaming/2017/nov/02/richard-bransons-virgin-hotels-looking-to-expand-t/ |access-date=April 12, 2020 |work=VegasInc |date=November 2, 2017}} The Hard Rock Hotel sale was finalized on March 30, 2018.{{cite news |last=Katsilometes |first=John |title=It's time to knock 'n' roll for Richard Branson in Las Vegas |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/its-time-to-knock-n-roll-for-richard-branson-in-las-vegas/ |access-date=April 12, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=March 30, 2018}} On the same day, Virgin Group founder Richard Branson hosted a party-like news conference at the Hard Rock pool,{{cite news |last=Segall |first=Eli |title=British billionaire Branson, partners buy Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/richard-branson-acquires-hard-rock-hotel-in-las-vegas/ |access-date=April 12, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=March 30, 2018}} announcing that the resort would be renovated and rebranded as Virgin Hotels Las Vegas by the end of 2019.{{cite news |last=Akers |first=Mick |title=Virgin to remodel, rebrand Hard Rock Hotel |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2018/mar/30/virgin-to-remodel-rebrand-hard-rock-hotel/ |access-date=April 12, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Sun |date=March 30, 2018}}{{cite news |last=Forgione |first=Mary |title=Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas will be reborn as Virgin Hotels property |url=https://www.latimes.com/travel/lasvegas/la-tr-las-vegas-hard-rock-hotel-to-become-virgin-hotel-20180331-story.html |access-date=April 12, 2020 |work=Los Angeles Times |date=April 2, 2018}} The resort would retain the Hard Rock name until the completion of renovations, which would be done in phases, allowing the property to remain partially open.

For more than 20 years, Branson had wanted to get into the Las Vegas casino industry.{{cite news |last=Jones |first=Jay |title=Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas will party to the end. Here's a look back at 25 years |url=https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2020-01-17/hard-rock-hotel-in-las-vegas-to-close-on-an-up-note |access-date=April 12, 2020 |work=Los Angeles Times |date=January 17, 2020}} At the time of the purchase, the company operated one hotel, the Virgin Hotels Chicago, and there were plans to add approximately 10 more hotels. With around 1,500 hotel rooms, the Hard Rock was the largest property of Virgin's hotels, but it was also small compared to resorts on the nearby Las Vegas Strip. The resort fit Virgin Hotels' desire for a smaller, boutique hotel in the Las Vegas market. The newly renovated resort would compete against newer hotels such as Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Delano, and NoMad.{{cite news |last=Jones |first=Jay |title=Bye, Hard Rock Hotel. Hello, Virgin. Las Vegas hotel to close during changeover |url=https://www.latimes.com/travel/lasvegas/la-tr-las-vegas-hard-rock-hotel-virgin-hotel-change-20190103-story.html |access-date=April 12, 2020 |work=Los Angeles Times |date=January 2, 2019}}

Richard Bosworth was named as the new chief executive officer of the resort. Bosworth and Juniper Capital were longtime business partners. The two had previously wanted to purchase the unfinished Fontainebleau resort in Las Vegas, and they approached Brookfield as a possible equity partner in early 2017. Plans to buy the Fontainebleau did not work out, and Bosworth and Juniper Capital ultimately began discussions with Brookfield about buying the Hard Rock instead. The resort was purchased for $500 million, in part with a $200 million loan from JPMorgan Chase. Ownership was split between seven investment companies, four of them being Canadian.{{cite news |last=Segall |first=Eli |title=New Hard Rock Hotel owners plan to overhaul the Las Vegas property |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/business-columns/real-estate-insider/new-hard-rock-hotel-owners-plan-to-overhaul-the-las-vegas-property/ |access-date=April 12, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=April 6, 2018}}{{cite news |last=Katsilometes |first=John |title=Nipsey Hussle's tie to Las Vegas Hard Rock/Virgin 'a big overstatement' |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/nipsey-hussles-tie-to-las-vegas-hard-rock-virgin-a-big-overstatement-1643221/ |access-date=April 12, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=April 17, 2019}} The majority owner was Laborers' International Union of North America's Central and Eastern Canada Pension Fund, which contributed more than $100 million to the purchase of the Hard Rock. By January 2019, JC Hospitality had become the majority owner of the resort. It is a joint venture of Bosworth Hospitality, Juniper Capital, and Virgin.{{cite news |last=Katz |first=Dan |title=Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment to Manage Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Casino |url=https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/mohegan-gaming-entertainment-to-manage-virgin-hotels-las-vegas-casino-33136/ |access-date=April 12, 2020 |work=Poker News Daily |date=September 18, 2019}} It was led by president and CEO Bosworth, and by Virgin Hotels, the latter of which would manage the resort following renovations.{{cite news |last=Katsilometes |first=John |title=Virgin Hotels Las Vegas set to partner with Curio Collection by Hilton |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/virgin-hotels-las-vegas-set-to-partner-with-curio-collection-by-hilton-1585549/ |access-date=April 12, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=January 30, 2019}}

Base Entertainment had been building a stage facility on the property to host The Voice: Neon Dreams, a live concert show. Base Entertainment pulled out of the project following the Virgin purchase, leaving the facility only partially built.

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has a modern design with a desert oasis theme.{{cite news |last=Horwath |first=Bryan |title=Rebranded Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has feel of desert oasis |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2021/mar/19/virgin-resort-planning-quiet-opening-during-pandem/ |access-date=March 19, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Sun |date=March 19, 2021}} The design phase was underway in June 2018.{{cite news |last=Segall |first=Eli |title=New CEO talks about changes coming for Hard Rock in Las Vegas |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/new-ceo-talks-about-changes-coming-for-hard-rock-in-las-vegas/ |access-date=April 12, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=June 15, 2018}} Renovation work was originally scheduled to begin and end in 2019, but the amount of work was increased as additional improvements were deemed necessary. During the first year of ownership, Bosworth and the other owners observed how the Hard Rock operated, which helped them in their renovation plans. The design changes increased the cost of renovations from $150 million to $200 million. In April 2019, it was announced that the renovation project would now begin in February 2020,{{cite news |last=Horwath |first=Bryan |title=Virgin's Hard Rock renovation project pushed to early next year |url=https://vegasinc.lasvegassun.com/business/gaming/2019/apr/01/virgins-hard-rock-renovation-project-pushed-to-ear/ |access-date=April 12, 2020 |work=VegasInc |date=April 1, 2019}}{{cite news |last=Jones |first=Jay |title=Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas closing will happen, but not for a while |url=https://www.latimes.com/travel/lasvegas/la-tr-travel-las-vegas-hard-rock-hotel-closing-postponed-20190403-story.html |access-date=April 12, 2020 |work=Los Angeles Times |date=April 3, 2019}} with a grand opening celebration at the end of the year.{{cite news |last=Katsilometes |first=John |title=Virgin to begin Las Vegas Hard Rock remodel after next Super Bowl |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/virgin-to-begin-las-vegas-hard-rock-remodel-after-next-super-bowl-1631051/ |access-date=April 12, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=April 1, 2019}} Design work was nearly finished at the time of the announcement. The design team included Klai Juba Wald Architecture + Interiors, Rockwell Group, and Studio Collective. McCarthy Building Companies and Taylor International Corporation were selected as the general contractors.{{cite news |last=Schulz |first=Bailey |title=Firms selected to transform Hard Rock to Virgin Hotels Las Vegas |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/firms-selected-to-transform-hard-rock-to-virgin-hotels-las-vegas-1845349/ |access-date=April 12, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=September 10, 2019}}

It was announced in August 2019 that the Hard Rock would close entirely for about eight months beginning in early February 2020, to allow for the renovations to take place. Although there were initially plans to keep the resort partially open during renovations, Bosworth said, "We determined that a phased closing of four months, followed by a total closure of four months was not efficient from a construction process nor could we provide a hospitality service experience our guests deserve."{{cite news |last=John |first=Katsilometes |title=Hard Rock Hotel going dark for most of 2020, CEO says |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/hard-rock-hotel-going-dark-for-most-of-2020-ceo-says-1828493/ |access-date=April 12, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=August 17, 2019}}{{cite news |last=Yasharoff |first=Hannah |title=Goodnight, Hard Rock: Las Vegas hotel and casino will close 8 months for renovation |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2019/08/18/las-vegas-hard-rock-hotel-casino-close-8-months/2045484001/ |access-date=April 12, 2020 |work=USA Today |date=August 19, 2019}} A former Hard Rock Cafe building, located on-site, was demolished in November 2019, to make room for valet parking and ride-sharing vehicles.{{cite news |last=Schulz |first=Bailey |title=Hard Rock Cafe demolition starts in Las Vegas |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/hard-rock-cafe-demolition-starts-in-las-vegas-1895502/ |access-date=April 12, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=November 18, 2019}} The Hard Rock Hotel closed on February 3, 2020, allowing for renovations to begin.{{cite news |last=Segall |first=Eli |title=Virgin Hotels Las Vegas overhaul on track despite virus, CEO says |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/virgin-hotels-las-vegas-overhaul-on-track-despite-virus-ceo-says-2006266/ |access-date=May 2, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=April 14, 2020}}

In 2019, a grand opening celebration was planned for mid-November 2020, shortly after the U.S. presidential election. The opening date was chosen to increase publicity for the resort, as Bosworth felt that the opening would be overshadowed if it were to occur during the presidential campaign season. The resort was later scheduled to open on November 6, 2020.{{cite news |title=All The Vegas Podcast: Hard Rock Hotel CEO Richard Bosworth |url=https://lasvegasweekly.com/ae/2019/oct/21/all-the-vegas-podcast-hard-rock-richard-bosworth/ |access-date=April 12, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Weekly |date=October 21, 2019}} Construction remained on track despite the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the state.{{cite news |last=Segall |first=Eli |title=Virgin-branded hotel in Las Vegas reconsidering fall opening date |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/virgin-branded-hotel-in-las-vegas-reconsidering-fall-opening-date-2100510/ |access-date=August 24, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=August 21, 2020}} However, Bosworth announced in August 2020 that the opening could be delayed because of the pandemic, which had resulted in poor economic conditions. The pandemic had also imposed restrictive health precautions such as limited customer visitation.

In September 2020, Bosworth announced a new opening date of January 15, 2021, as the owners wanted to ensure that pandemic conditions and restrictions continued to improve.{{cite news |last=Radke |first=Brock |title=Virgin Hotels Las Vegas set to open January 15 |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2020/sep/24/virgin-hotels-las-vegas-set-to-open-january-15/ |access-date=September 24, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Sun |date=September 24, 2020}}{{cite news |last=Segall |first=Eli |title=Virgin Hotels Las Vegas announces opening date |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/virgin-hotels-las-vegas-announces-opening-date-2129113/ |access-date=September 24, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=September 24, 2020}} Six weeks before the resort's scheduled opening, JC Hospitality delayed it again, due to the pandemic.{{cite news |last=Schulz |first=Bailey |title=Virgin Hotels delays opening date for Las Vegas property due to pandemic |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/virgin-hotels-delays-opening-date-for-las-vegas-property-due-to-pandemic-2204342/ |access-date=December 6, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=December 4, 2020}} In Nevada, casino occupancy levels had been reduced to 25 percent due to a rise in COVID-19 cases. Bosworth said that under these conditions, the resort would not have been profitable had it proceeded with the January opening.{{cite news |last=Segall |first=Eli |title=CEO: Virgin Hotels project well-planned but pandemic had an impact |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/ceo-virgin-hotels-project-well-planned-but-pandemic-had-an-impact-2308543/ |access-date=March 20, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=March 19, 2021}}

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas eventually opened on the night of March 25, 2021,{{cite news |last=Bartels |first=Joe |title=Take a look inside the newest resort to open in Las Vegas |url=https://www.ktnv.com/positivelylv/officially-open-after-pandemic-related-delays-virgin-hotels-welcomes-guests-in-las-vegas |access-date=March 26, 2021 |work=KTNV |date=March 26, 2021}}{{cite news |last=Loftis |first=Sasha |title='This is not your grandfather's old hotel': Virgin Hotels Las Vegas shares first look inside after grand opening |url=https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/this-is-not-your-grandfathers-old-hotel-virgin-hotels-las-vegas-shares-first-look-inside-after-grand-opening/ |access-date=March 26, 2021 |work=KLAS |date=March 25, 2021}} with a 40-minute opening ceremony that included bagpipe players and a drumline.{{cite news |last1=Velotta |first1=Richard N. |last2=Shoro |first2=Mike |title=Virgin Hotels Las Vegas opens, marking a return to paradise |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/virgin-hotels-las-vegas-opens-marking-a-return-to-paradise-2314825/ |access-date=March 26, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=March 25, 2021}} Attendees to the opening included Mario Lopez, Jon Gruden and Dana White. Branson did not attend the opening due to concerns about the pandemic.{{cite news |last=Katsilometes |first=John |title=Richard Branson wants to visit Virgin Hotels Las Vegas 'soon' |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/richard-branson-wants-to-visit-virgin-hotels-las-vegas-soon-2315816/ |access-date=April 23, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=March 26, 2021}} By the time of its opening, casino occupancy levels had been increased to 50 percent. Because of the pandemic restrictions, the resort had a low-key opening.{{cite web |last=Stapleton |first=Susan |title=Virgin Hotels Opens in Las Vegas With New Restaurants and Bars to Explore From Nobu and More |url=https://vegas.eater.com/2021/3/25/22350512/virgin-hotels-opens-las-vegas-new-restaurants-bars-one-steakshouse-night-kitchen-nobu |website=Eater |access-date=March 26, 2021 |date=March 25, 2021}} An official grand opening celebration was expected to take place at a later date. Certain amenities, including some restaurants and a small sportsbook, were not ready with the initial opening.{{cite news |last1=Schulz |first1=Bailey |last2=Velotta |first2=Richard N. |title=Virgin Hotels set to open Thursday. Here's what to expect. |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/virgin-hotels-set-to-open-thursday-heres-what-to-expect-2308522/ |access-date=March 20, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=March 19, 2021}}{{cite news |last=Shoro |first=Mike |title=New pool, beach club coming soon to Virgin Hotels Las Vegas |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/new-pool-beach-club-coming-soon-to-virgin-hotels-las-vegas-2345233/ |access-date=May 7, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=May 3, 2021}}

After COVID-19 restrictions were eased, the resort held a grand opening weekend celebration from June 10–13, 2021,{{cite news |title=Richard Branson marks launch of Virgin hotel in Las Vegas |url=https://www.pressherald.com/2021/06/11/richard-branson-marks-launch-of-virgin-hotel-in-las-vegas/ |access-date=June 16, 2021 |work=Press Herald |agency=Associated Press |date=June 11, 2021}}{{cite news |last=Shoro |first=Mike |title=Virgin Hotels Las Vegas kicks off Unstoppable Weekend festivities |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/virgin-hotels-las-vegas-kicks-off-unstoppable-weekend-festivities-2375738/ |access-date=June 16, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=June 10, 2021}} marking the completion of nearly all facilities.{{cite news |last=Katsilometes |first=John |title=Christina Aguilera, Richard Branson lead Virgin Hotels' 'Unstoppable' party |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/christina-aguilera-richard-branson-lead-virgin-hotels-unstoppable-party-2366672/ |access-date=June 9, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=May 29, 2021}}{{cite news |last=Kling |first=Matt |title=Christina Aguilera, Flo Rida to headline grand opening of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas |url=https://www.fox5vegas.com/more/christina-aguilera-flo-rida-to-headline-grand-opening-of-virgin-hotels-las-vegas/article_d36c1490-c0c2-11eb-9ab2-a3953add6922.html |access-date=June 9, 2021 |work=KVVU |date=May 29, 2021}} Attendees at the grand opening included Branson, Nevada governor Steve Sisolak, and singer Christina Aguilera, who performed in the property's renovated theater.{{cite news |last=Katsilometes |first=John |title=Richard Branson is down to Earth in Virgin Hotel trip |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/richard-branson-is-down-to-earth-in-virgin-hotel-trip-2376963/ |access-date=March 7, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=June 12, 2021}}{{cite news |last=Rice |first=Nicholas |title=Christina Aguilera Rocks Black Latex Look During Performance for Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Grand Opening |url=https://people.com/style/christina-aguilera-rocks-black-latex-performance-virgin-hotels-las-vegas-grand-opening/ |access-date=June 16, 2021 |work=People |date=June 11, 2021}} The resort's target demographic consists of people ages 25 to 48. To attract guests, the property opened without resort fees and paid parking, both of which had become common in Las Vegas. It also offers free Wi-Fi.{{cite web |last=Szydelko |first=Paul |title=Virgin Hotels opening is a benchmark in Vegas' recovery |url=https://www.travelweekly.com/North-America-Travel/Insights/Virgin-Hotels-opening-is-a-benchmark-in-Vegas-recovery |website=Travel Weekly |access-date=May 7, 2021 |date=March 9, 2021}}{{cite news |last=Seeman |first=Matthew |title=Virgin Hotels Las Vegas will open with no resort fees, free WiFi and parking |url=https://news3lv.com/news/local/virgin-hotels-las-vegas-will-open-with-no-resort-fees-free-wifi-and-parking |access-date=May 7, 2021 |work=KSNV |date=February 26, 2021}}{{cite web |last=Bennett |first=Andrea |title=Virgin Hotels Las Vegas: First In |url=https://www.cntraveler.com/story/virgin-hotels-las-vegas-first-in |website=Condé Nast Traveler |access-date=May 7, 2021 |date=May 5, 2021}} A nightly resort fee was soon implemented, less than a year after opening.{{cite web |title=Virgin Las Vegas Adds Resort Fee, $45/Night Surcharge Matches Nevada's Highest |url=https://www.casino.org/news/virgin-las-vegas-joins-resort-fee-crowd-adds-nightly-surcharge/ |website=casinos.org |date=24 January 2022 |access-date=4 June 2024}}

The resort includes approximately 1,300 former Hard Rock employees, making up the majority of the workforce.{{cite news |title=New era begins as Virgin Hotels Las Vegas officially opens its doors |url=https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/new-era-begins-as-virgin-hotels-las-vegas-officially-opens-its-doors/ |access-date=March 26, 2021 |work=KLAS |date=March 25, 2021}} Bosworth had sought to retain the Hard Rock's 1,850 employees after its closure, through a program that would give them a paycheck bonus if they returned for the opening of Virgin Hotels.{{cite news |last=Schulz |first=Bailey |title=Virgin Hotels taking steps to retain Hard Rock Hotel workers |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/virgin-hotels-taking-steps-to-retain-hard-rock-hotel-workers-1835864/ |access-date=April 12, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=August 27, 2019}}{{cite news |last=Shoro |first=Mike |title=Virgin Hotels welcomes back former Hard Rock workers |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/former-hard-rock-workers-welcomed-back-at-virgin-hotels-resort-2314320/ |access-date=March 26, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=March 24, 2021}} The resort also signed a three-year extension to continue hosting the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo,{{cite news |last=Katsilometes |first=John |title=AVN Awards, convention to return to former Hard Rock Hotel |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/avn-awards-convention-to-return-to-former-hard-rock-hotel-1970300/ |access-date=April 12, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=March 2, 2020}} although the 2021 expo was cancelled as an in-person event due to the pandemic.{{cite news |last=Horwath |first=Bryan |title=AVN Awards, Vegas' porn expo, latest to go digital for 2021 |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2020/jul/31/avn-awards-in-las-vegas-latest-to-go-digital-2021/ |access-date=August 24, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Sun |date=July 31, 2020}}

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas curated programming and managed operations for attendees in the East Harmon Zone of the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix, through an event partnership with Formula One Racing.{{cite web |title=Las Vegas GP signs event deal with Virgin Hotels |url=https://www.blackbookmotorsport.com/news/f1-las-vegas-grand-prix-virgin-hotels-event-partner/ |website=blackbookmotorsport.com |date=12 April 2023 |publisher=Blackbook Motorsport |access-date=4 June 2024}} In 2024, a tunnel was drilled to the resort for a future station of the Las Vegas Loop, an underground transportation system.{{cite news |title=Las Vegas Loop tunnel reaches Virgin Hotel near UNLV, company announces on X |url=https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/las-vegas-loop-tunnel-reaches-virgin-hotel-near-unlv-company-announces-on-x/ |access-date=31 May 2024 |work=8NewsNow |publisher=Nexstar Media}} Bosworth stepped down as president that year, but retained an ownership stake.{{cite news |last=Stutz |first=Howard |title=Indy Q&A: Head of Virgin Hotels LV management is 'guy that brings everyone together' |url=https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/indy-qa-head-of-virgin-hotels-lv-management-is-guy-that-brings-everyone-together |access-date=February 23, 2025 |work=The Nevada Independent |date=January 2, 2024}}

Workers at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, who are represented by the Culinary Workers Union, had their labor contract expire in June 2023.{{cite news |title=Culinary contract fight with Virgin heats up, but no Memorial Day strike planned |url=https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/culinary-contract-fight-with-virgin-heats-up-but-no-memorial-day-strike-planned |access-date=31 May 2024 |work=The Nevada Independent}} Culinary held a 48-hour strike at the resort in May 2024, noting that more than 50,000 union employees at other Las Vegas resorts had won "historic" pay raises.{{cite web |first=Noelle |last=Mateer |title=Virgin hotel labor dispute remains holdout in Las Vegas |url=https://www.hoteldive.com/news/virgin-las-vegas-labor-dispute-holdout/717209/ |website=Hotel Dive |access-date=31 May 2024 |date=28 May 2024}} Despite continued protests, Virgin Las Vegas was still without a new labor contract in September 2024. By that time, all casino resorts on the nearby Strip had been unionized and had labor contracts, leaving Virgin as the only outlier in the Las Vegas Valley.{{cite news|url=https://www.ktnv.com/news/culinary-union-celebrates-the-end-of-their-longest-campaign|title=Culinary Union celebrates the end of their longest campaign|first=Steve|last=Sebellius|publisher=KTNV|date=September 20, 2024|accessdate=September 25, 2024}}{{cite news|url=https://www.ktnv.com/news/23-culinary-union-members-arrested-during-picket-outside-virgin-hotels-las-vegas|title=23 Culinary Union members arrested during picket outside Virgin Hotels Las Vegas|publisher=KTNV|date=30 August 2024|accessdate=8 October 2024}}{{cite news|url=https://apnews.com/article/las-vegas-casino-hotel-strike-virgin-5b31b33e27247f7b9511f71e84d4c940|title=Hundreds of hotel workers go on strike at a casino near the Las Vegas Strip|first=Rio|last=Yamat|publisher=Associated Press|date=November 15, 2024|accessdate=November 15, 2024}}

On November 15, 2024, 700 workers at the resort began a strike for more workplace protections and higher wages.{{cite news|url=https://www.fox5vegas.com/2024/11/15/las-vegas-union-begins-strike-virgin-hotels-after-failed-negotiations/|title=Las Vegas union begins strike at Virgin Hotels after failed negotiations|first=Rachel|last=Zalucki|publisher=KVVU-TV|date=November 15, 2024|accessdate=November 15, 2024}}{{cite news|url=https://www.news3lv.com/news/local/hospitality-workers-launch-strike-virgin-hotels-las-vegas-culinary-union-organized-labor-southern-nevada-business-wages|title=Hospitality workers launch strike at Virgin Hotels LasVegas|first=Fidel|last=Moreno-Meza|publisher=KSNV|date=November 15, 2024|accessdate=November 15, 2024}} Unlike the 48-hour strike earlier in the year, this one was open ended and would last until the signing of a new labor deal, with employees picketing 24/7 outside the hotel. It was Culinary's first open ended strike in Las Vegas since 2002.{{cite news|url=https://news3lv.com/news/local/culinary-union-strike-at-virgin-hotels-las-vegas-enters-fifth-day|title=Culinary Union strike at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas enters fifth day|first=Fidel|last=Moreno-Meza|publisher=KSNV|date=November 19, 2024|accessdate=November 20, 2024}} Virgins Hotels Las Vegas remained operational by hiring hundreds of temporary workers,{{cite news|url=https://news3lv.com/news/local/virgin-hotel-strike-heats-up-as-management-fills-vacant-positions|title=Virgin Hotel strike heats up as management fills vacant positions|publisher=KSNV|date=November 18, 2024|accessdate=November 20, 2024}}{{cite news|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/video/culinary-union-strike-continues-against-virgin-hotels-in-las-vegas/|title=Culinary union strike continues against Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas|publisher=CBS News|date=November 20, 2024|accessdate=November 20, 2024}}{{cite news|url=https://www.fox5vegas.com/2024/11/19/las-vegas-casino-filling-positions-during-culinary-union-strike/|title=Las Vegas casino filling positions during Culinary Union strike|first=Elaine|last=Emerson|publisher=KVVU-TV|date=November 19, 2024|accessdate=November 20, 2024}}{{cite news|url=https://www.fox5vegas.com/2024/11/18/las-vegas-strip-hotel-workers-picket-solidarity-with-virgin-hotels-strike/|title=Las Vegas Strip hotel workers picket in solidarity with Virgin Hotels strike|first=Shawna|last=Khalafi|publisher=KVVU-TV|date=November 18, 2024|accessdate=November 20, 2024}} allowing it to stay open during the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix, which was held a week after the strike began.{{cite news|url=https://nevadabusiness.com/2024/11/virgin-hotels-las-vegas-grand-prix-2024-entertainment-listing/|title=Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024 Entertainment Listing|first=Kirvin|last=Doak|publisher=Nevada Business|date=November 22, 2024|accessdate=November 22, 2024}}{{cite news|url=https://www.casino.com/news/las-vegas/virgin-hotels-las-vegas-culinary-workers-strike-enters-fifth-day/|title=Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Culinary Workers Strike Enters Fifth Day|first=Lucas|last=Dunn|publisher=Casino.com|date=November 20, 2024|accessdate=November 20, 2024}} The use of civil disobedience was allowed starting on the first day of the grand prix,{{cite news|url=https://www.fox5vegas.com/2024/11/20/las-vegas-culinary-union-host-civil-disobedience-virgin-hotels-during-strike/|title=Las Vegas Culinary Union to host civil disobedience at Virgin Hotels during strike|first=Justine|last=Verastigue|publisher=KVVU-TV|date=November 19, 2024|accessdate=November 20, 2024}} with 57 people arrested.{{cite news|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/57-arrested-in-culinary-strike-at-virgin-las-vegas-3216488/|title=57 arrested in Culinary strike at Virgin Las Vegas|first=McKenna|last=Ross|publisher=Las Vegas Review-Journal|date=November 22, 2024|access-date=November 22, 2024}}

On December 3, 2024, resort management reported that the property was now in financial distress, criticizing the Culinary Union's demands.{{cite news|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2024/dec/03/virgin-hotels-says-it-must-protect-its-financial-h/|title=Virgin Hotels says it must protect its financial health as strike in Las Vegas drags on|first=Kyle|last=Chouinard|publisher=Las Vegas Sun|date=December 3, 2024|accessdate=December 4, 2024}} Management also reported that 60% of its union employees were working at the resort again. A day later, all 700 striking workers held a public meeting with the Las Vegas-based Nevada Gaming Control Board.{{cite web|url=https://www.culinaryunion226.org/news/press/culinary-union-virgin-lv-strikers-nv-gaming-control-board-dec4|title=Culinary Union to bring Virgin Las Vegas strikers to the Nevada Gaming Control Board to provide public comment|publisher=Culinary Workers Union Local 226|date=December 4, 2024|accessdate=December 4, 2024}}{{cite news|url=https://www.actionnetwork.com/news/hospitality-workers-taking-contract-fight-to-nevada-gaming-control-board|title=Hospitality Workers Taking Contract Fight to Nevada Gaming Control Board|first=Dave|last=Grendzynski|publisher=Action Network|date=December 4, 2024|accessdate=December 4, 2024}} A new, five-year contract was reached in January 2025, putting an end to the two-month strike.{{cite news |last=Stutz |first=Howard |title=Culinary ends strike at Virgin, reaching an agreement after 69 days |url=https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/culinary-ends-strike-at-virgin-reaching-an-agreement-after-69-days |access-date=February 23, 2025 |work=The Nevada Independent |date=January 22, 2025}}

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Virgin Hotels Las Vegas opened with a {{convert|60000|sqft|abbr=on}} casino, known as Mohegan Sun Casino. It was renamed Mohegan Casino Las Vegas in September 2022.{{cite web |title=Mohegan Sun Casino Las Vegas Unveils New Moniker, Introducing 'Mohegan Casino Las Vegas' |url=https://mohegangaming.com/2022/09/21/mohegan-sun-casino-las-vegas-unveils-new-moniker-introducing-mohegan-casino-las-vegas/ |website=Mohegan Gaming |access-date=March 7, 2023 |date=September 21, 2022}} It is operated by Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment, a subsidiary of the Mohegan Tribe, making it the first Native American tribe to operate a Las Vegas casino.{{cite news |last=Velotta |first=Richard N. |title=Mohegan Gaming to manage Virgin Las Vegas when it opens in 2020 |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/mohegan-gaming-to-manage-virgin-las-vegas-when-it-opens-in-2020-1850034/ |access-date=April 12, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=September 17, 2019}}{{cite news |last=Singer |first=Stephen |title=Mohegan Sun owner becomes first Native American tribe in Las Vegas, operating gambling at casino set to open in 2020 |url=https://www.courant.com/business/hc-biz-mohegan-sun-20190917-ytokdl55ojgm3disiczbh73uq4-story.html |access-date=April 12, 2020 |work=Hartford Courant |date=September 17, 2019}}{{cite news |last=Prevatt |first=Mike |title=Virgin's Mohegan Sun Becomes First Tribal Casino In Las Vegas |url=https://knpr.org/knpr/2021-04/virgins-mohegan-sun-becomes-first-tribal-casino-las-vegas |access-date=May 7, 2021 |work=Nevada Public Radio |date=April 30, 2021}} Mohegan announced in May 2024 that it would end its affiliation with the property by the end of the year, with management of the casino transferring to Virgin.{{cite news |last=Velotta |first=Richard N. |title=Mohegan Tribe to end management of Las Vegas casino |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/mohegan-tribe-to-end-management-of-las-vegas-casino-3046856/ |access-date=May 8, 2024 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=May 8, 2024}}

The casino has 44 table games, as well as 650 slot machines; half of the slots are from the former Hard Rock.{{cite news |last=Velotta |first=Richard N. |title=Las Vegas resort corridor poised to have first Indian tribe casino operator |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/las-vegas-resort-corridor-poised-to-have-first-indian-tribe-casino-operator-2141958/ |access-date=October 8, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=October 7, 2020}} A sportsbook, operated by Betfred, opened in February 2023,{{cite news |last=Dixson |first=Angelina |title=Super Bowl ready: Virgin Hotels Las Vegas' sportsbook opens |url=https://www.ktnv.com/news/super-bowl-ready-virgin-hotels-las-vegas-sportsbook-opens-thursday |access-date=March 7, 2023 |work=KTNV |date=February 10, 2023}} after delays caused by the Nevada licensing process.{{cite news |last=Barnes |first=Jim |title=Betfred still plans to open sportsbook at Virgin Hotels |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/betfred-still-plans-to-open-sportsbook-at-virgin-hotels-2604343/ |access-date=March 7, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=July 7, 2022}}{{cite news |last=Velotta |first=Richard N. |title=Virgin Hotel on path to open sportsbook |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/virgin-hotel-on-path-to-open-sportsbook-2718339/ |access-date=March 7, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=January 25, 2023}}

The hotel has 1,504 rooms and suites,{{cite news |last=Katsilometes |first=John |title=Hard Rock cranks it up once more in final Las Vegas party |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/hard-rock-cranks-it-up-once-more-in-final-las-vegas-party-1948991/ |access-date=April 12, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=February 2, 2020}} spread across three buildings: the Canyon Tower, Opal Tower, and Ruby Tower. The Ruby Tower is an all-suite building. A mobile app serves as an optional room key and also allows guests to order room service or check out. In addition, the app allows guests to control lights, televisions, and thermostats in their rooms.{{cite news |last=Schulz |first=Bailey |title=Virgin Hotels Las Vegas to debut with mobile room key, smart assistant |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/virgin-hotels-las-vegas-to-debut-with-mobile-room-key-smart-assistant-2122757/ |access-date=September 19, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=September 16, 2020}}{{cite news |last=Olvera |first=Kaitlyn |title=Virgin Hotels Las Vegas debuts room designs |url=https://www.8newsnow.com/news/virgin-hotels-las-vegas-debut-room-designs/ |access-date=September 19, 2020 |work=KLAS |date=September 16, 2020}}{{cite web |last=Olmsted |first=Larry |title=Newest Vegas Hotel Casino Opens: Preview The Virgin Hotels Las Vegas |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/larryolmsted/2021/03/01/newest-vegas-hotel-casino-openspreview-the-virgin-hotels-las-vegas/ |website=Forbes |access-date=May 7, 2021 |date=March 1, 2021}} The hotel is part of Hilton's Curio Collection.{{cite news |last=Schulz |first=Bailey |title=Resorts World, Virgin Hotels putting Hilton name back in spotlight |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/resorts-world-virgin-hotels-putting-hilton-name-back-in-spotlight-2310155/ |access-date=September 1, 2022 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=March 20, 2021}}

The resort also has {{convert|110000|sqft|abbr=on}} of meeting and event space.{{cite news |last=Schulz |first=Bailey |title=Hard Rock Hotel saying goodbye with 'Party Weekend' |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/hard-rock-hotel-saying-goodbye-with-party-weekend-1946510/ |access-date=April 12, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=January 30, 2020}} Other amenities include a fitness center and spa.{{cite web |last=Szydelko |first=Paul |title=First Look: Virgin Hotels Las Vegas brings desert cool to Sin City |url=https://www.travelweekly.com/North-America-Travel/First-Look-Virgin-Hotels-Las-Vegas-brings-desert-cool-to-Sin-City |website=Travel Weekly |access-date=April 23, 2021 |date=April 6, 2021}}

Virgin Hotels intended to revive the former Hard Rock's reputation as a top destination for entertainment.{{cite news |last=Horwath |first=Bryan |title=As Hard Rock Hotel goes dark, Virgin promises bright future |url=https://vegasinc.lasvegassun.com/business/gaming/2020/feb/04/hard-rock-hotel-goes-dark-virgin-bright-future/ |access-date=April 12, 2020 |work=VegasInc |date=February 4, 2020}} The Joint, a Hard Rock music venue,{{cite news |last=Katsilometes |first=John |title=Virgin Hotels Las Vegas renaming The Joint |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/virgin-hotels-las-vegas-renaming-the-joint-2129766/ |access-date=October 23, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=September 25, 2020}}{{cite news |last=Groves |first=Alex |title=Virgin Hotels Las Vegas opens and more entertainment makes its way back |url=https://www.pe.com/2021/04/07/virgin-hotels-las-vegas-opens-and-more-entertainment-makes-its-way-back |access-date=April 23, 2021 |work=The Press-Enterprise |date=April 7, 2021}}{{cite news |last=Katsilometes |first=John |title=The Joint is gone, but Virgin Hotels still seeking a name |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/the-joint-is-gone-but-virgin-hotels-still-seeking-a-name-2280073/ |access-date=March 19, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=February 15, 2021}} was renovated into The Theater at Virgin Hotels. Because of the pandemic,{{cite news |last=Bracelin |first=Jason |title=Rock out under the stars; see big names in a luxe, renovated room |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/music/rock-out-under-the-stars-see-big-names-in-a-luxe-renovated-room-2308551/ |access-date=March 19, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=March 19, 2021}} the venue did not open until September 2021.{{cite news |last=Seeman |first=Matthew |title=Gary Clark Jr. opens The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas |url=https://news3lv.com/news/instagram/gary-clark-jr-opens-the-theater-at-virgin-hotels-las-vegas |access-date=September 13, 2021 |work=KSNV |date=September 13, 2021}}

Vinyl, another music venue at the Hard Rock, was renamed 24 Oxford, after the first Virgin Records store, which was located at 24 Oxford Street in London. JC Hospitality spent $500,000 to revamp the Vinyl space.{{cite news |last=Katsilometes |first=John |title=Virgin rebrands Vinyl venue as 24 Oxford |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/vinyl-era-is-over-virgin-moves-to-24-oxford-2153194/ |access-date=October 23, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=October 19, 2020}} The venue opened in May 2021, hosting the "27" residency, which is dedicated to members of the 27 Club.{{cite news |last=Katsilometes |first=John |title=Rock retro show '27' counts down the days to Vegas |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/rock-retro-show-27-counts-down-the-days-to-vegas-2324306/ |access-date=May 7, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=April 7, 2021}}{{cite news |last=Katsilometes |first=John |title='27' rock show, Top Rank Boxing 1st events at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/27-rock-show-top-rank-boxing-1st-events-at-virgin-hotels-las-vegas-2348097/ |access-date=May 7, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=May 6, 2021}}{{cite news |last=Radke |first=Brock |title=Virgin's New '27' Show Brings Some of Rock's Biggest Heroes Back From the Other Side |url=https://lasvegasweekly.com/ae/2021/jun/03/virgins-new-27-show-brings-some-of-rocks-heros/ |access-date=June 9, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Weekly |date=June 3, 2021}}

The resort's five-acre pool area is surrounded by several restaurants and an event lawn to host live concerts.{{cite news |last=Schulz |first=Bailey |title=Virgin Hotels Las Vegas offers details on 'desert oasis' pool complex |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/virgin-hotels-las-vegas-offers-details-on-desert-oasis-pool-complex-2159453/ |access-date=November 3, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=October 23, 2020}}{{cite web |last=Szydelko |first=Paul |title=Virgin Hotels Las Vegas expects to make a big splash with its reimagined pool area |url=https://www.travelweekly.com/North-America-Travel/Virgin-Hotels-Las-Vegas-expects-to-make-a-big-splash-with-its-reimagined-pool-area |website=Travel Weekly |access-date=November 3, 2020 |date=November 2, 2020}} The event lawn space was previously home to a separate pool area, which hosted the Hard Rock's Rehab pool parties. This pool area was buried beneath the new event lawn,{{cite news |last=Mancini |first=Al |title=6 things to look for when exploring Virgin Hotels Las Vegas |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/6-things-to-look-for-when-exploring-virgin-hotels-las-vegas-2314062/ |access-date=March 26, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=March 24, 2021}}{{cite news |last=Radke |first=Brock |title=Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Arrives with a Smooth Style of its Own |url=https://lasvegasweekly.com/news/2021/mar/25/virgin-hotels-las-vegas-arrives-with-smooth-style/ |access-date=June 9, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Weekly |date=March 25, 2021}} which has space for 1,800 people. Élia Beach Club is an outdoor, two-story dayclub, separate from the pool area. It features DJs and electronic dance music,{{cite news |last=Radke |first=Brock |title=A closer look at the Virgin Las Vegas outdoor entertainment complex |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2020/nov/16/virgin-hotels-las-vegas-pool-entertainment-complex/ |access-date=November 16, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Sun |date=November 16, 2020}}{{cite news |last=Radke |first=Brock |title=Virgin Hotels' Élia Beach Club brings new vibes to the Vegas pool party |url=https://lasvegasweekly.com/nightlife/2021/jun/24/virgin-hotels-elia-beach-club-brings-new-vibes/ |access-date=September 13, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Weekly |date=June 24, 2021}} and was opened in June 2021.{{cite news |last=Radke |first=Brock |title=Virgin Hotels Las Vegas to open Élia Beach Club on June 10 |url=https://lasvegasweekly.com/nightlife/2021/apr/21/virgin-hotels-las-vegas-elia-beach-club-opening-/ |access-date=April 23, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Weekly |date=April 21, 2021}}{{cite web |title=Former Maxim Cover Stars Alessandra Ambrosio and Audrina Patridge Heat Up Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Beach Club Launch |url=https://www.maxim.com/travel/alessandra-ambrosio-and-audrina-patridge-help-launch-virgin-hotel-las-vegas-elia-beach-club |website=Maxim |access-date=June 16, 2021 |date=June 15, 2021}}

The resort features 12 restaurants and bars. Like other Virgin hotels, the Las Vegas property includes the Commons Club,{{cite news |last=Knapp Rinella |first=Heidi |title=Virgin Hotels restaurants to blend best of Hard Rock with fresh selections |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/food/virgin-hotels-restaurants-to-blend-best-of-hard-rock-with-fresh-selections-2109358/ |access-date=September 19, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=September 1, 2020}}{{cite news |title=Virgin Hotels Las Vegas unveils restaurant partners as remodeling continues |url=http://news3lv.com/news/local/virgin-hotels-las-vegas-unveils-restaurant-partners-as-remodeling-continues |access-date=September 19, 2020 |work=KSNV |date=September 1, 2020}} an upscale restaurant and lounge area built at the resort's main entrance.{{cite web |last=Martin |first=Bradley |title=Virgin Hotel Now Has Its First Restaurant and Lounge Planned |url=https://vegas.eater.com/2019/10/4/20897965/virgin-hotel-commons-club-restaurant-lounge-planned |website=Eater |access-date=April 12, 2020 |date=October 4, 2019}}{{cite news |last=Radke |first=Brock |title=Chef David Werly Refines the Late-Night Nosh at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas |url=https://lasvegasweekly.com/dining/2021/may/13/chef-david-werly-refines-late-night-nosh-virgin/ |access-date=June 9, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Weekly |date=May 13, 2021}} The Commons Club measures {{convert|8500|sqft|abbr=on}} and includes The Bar and The Shag Room, two lounges located adjacent to one another. Both will offer live entertainment, and The Shag Room will also be booked for private events.{{cite news |last=Katsilometes |first=John |title=Virgin Hotels' Commons Club to expand Center Bar scene |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/virgin-hotels-commons-club-to-expand-center-bar-scene-2109440/ |access-date=September 19, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=September 3, 2020}}

The resort also includes a Thai restaurant named Night + Market,{{cite news |last=Durano |first=Genevie |title=Famed LA Thai Spot Night + Market Dazzles at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas |url=https://lasvegasweekly.com/dining/2021/may/13/famed-la-thai-spot-night-market-dazzles-at-virgin/ |access-date=June 9, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Weekly |date=May 13, 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://tophotel.news/virgin-hotels-las-vegas-reveals-restaurant-partners/ |last=Hahn |first=Juliana |date=September 20, 2020 |title=Virgin Hotels Las Vegas reveals restaurant partners |work=tophotel.news |access-date=September 20, 2020}} and the Funny Library Coffee Shop.{{cite news |last=Martin |first=Bradley |title=Virgin Hotel Keeps Some Restaurants After the Remodel, Adds Hugh Jackman to the Mix |url=https://vegas.eater.com/2019/10/28/20935282/virgin-hotel-nobu-mb-steak-funny-library-coffee-shop-commons-club-hugh-jackman-opening-2020 |access-date=April 12, 2020 |work=Eater |date=October 28, 2019}} Hakkasan Group operates Casa Calavera, a cantina offering food and drinks.{{cite web|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/food/virgin-hotels-instagram-darling-casa-calavera-will-bring-the-beach-2115412/ |last=Knapp Rinella |first=Heidi |date=September 10, 2020 |title=Virgin Hotels' Instagram darling Casa Calavera will bring the beach |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |access-date=September 25, 2020 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200925132357/https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/food/virgin-hotels-instagram-darling-casa-calavera-will-bring-the-beach-2115412/ |archive-date=September 25, 2020}} Kassi Beach House, an Italian poolside restaurant,{{cite web |last=Stapleton |first=Susan |title=Kassi Beach House Reveals Its Poolside Coastal Italian Vibe at Virgin Hotels |url=https://vegas.eater.com/2021/3/18/22337529/kassi-beach-house-opening-april-2021-virgin-hotels |website=Eater |access-date=March 20, 2021 |date=March 18, 2021}} opened in May 2021.{{cite news |last=Katsilometes |first=John |title=Highly-anticipated Kassi Beach House set for weekend opening |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/highly-anticipated-kassi-beach-house-set-for-weekend-opening-2363667/ |access-date=June 9, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=May 26, 2021}}{{cite news |last=Shoro |first=Mike |title=Virgin Hotel plans to make bigger splash with 'Unstoppable' party |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/virgin-hotel-plans-to-make-bigger-splash-with-unstoppable-party-2372969/ |access-date=June 9, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=June 7, 2021}} Olives, a Mediterranean restaurant by chef Todd English,{{cite news |last=Radke |first=Brock |title=Todd English's new Olives brings destination dining to Virgin Hotels Las Vegas |url=https://lasvegasweekly.com/dining/2021/dec/09/todd-englishs-new-olives-brings-destination-dining/ |access-date=February 23, 2025 |work=Las Vegas Weekly |date=December 9, 2021}} opened three months later.{{cite news |last=Knapp Rinella |first=Heidi |title=Todd English to join Virgin Hotels' restaurant portfolio |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/food/todd-english-to-join-virgin-hotels-restaurant-portfolio-1976505/ |access-date=April 12, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=March 10, 2020}}{{cite news |last=Knapp Rinella |first=Heidi |title=Todd English's signature Olives set to open at Virgin Hotels |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/food/todd-englishs-signature-olives-set-to-open-at-virgin-hotels-2411853/ |access-date=September 13, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=August 2, 2021}}{{cite news |last=Criscitiello |first=Alexa |title=Chef Todd English Announces Opening Of Olives Restaurant At Virgin Hotels Las Vegas |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/las-vegas/article/Chef-Todd-English-Announces-Opening-Of-Olives-Restaurant-At-Virgin-Hotels-Las-Vegas-20210804 |access-date=September 13, 2021 |work=Broadway World |date=August 4, 2021}} It operated until 2023.{{cite news |last=Wright |first=Johnathan L. |title=Chef Todd English closing Vegas outpost of restaurant that made him famous |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/food/chef-todd-english-closing-vegas-outpost-of-restaurant-that-made-him-famous-2783419/ |access-date=February 23, 2025 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=May 25, 2023}}

"Money, Baby!", a sportsbook lounge and restaurant, debuted in June 2021.{{cite news |last=Sampson |first=Amber |title=Virgin Las Vegas' sports bar and club Money, Baby! shows off |url=https://lasvegasweekly.com/nightlife/2021/aug/26/virgin-las-vegas-sports-bar-and-club-money-baby/ |access-date=September 13, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Weekly |date=August 26, 2021}}{{cite news |title=Inside 'Money, Baby!'—The Baller New Sports Betting Club in Las Vegas |url=https://www.maxim.com/travel/inside-money-baby-the-baller-new-sports-betting-space-in-las-vegas/ |access-date=March 7, 2023 |work=Maxim |date=May 20, 2021}} It was a multi-level space with {{convert|15000|sqft|abbr=on}},{{cite news |last=Radke |first=Brock |title=New Las Vegas resorts innovate by blending sports and nightlife |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2021/mar/29/vegas-sports-nightlife-money-baby-stadium-swim/ |access-date=April 23, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Sun |date=March 29, 2021}} replacing the Hard Rock's former Vanity nightclub.{{cite news |last=Radke |first=Brock |title=Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has a broad entertainment array coming our way |url=https://lasvegasweekly.com/ae/2021/feb/25/virgin-hotels-vegas-has-broad-entertainment-array/ |access-date=February 25, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Weekly |date=February 25, 2021}} Money, Baby! operated in lieu of the resort's primary sportsbook, which had yet to open.{{cite news |last=Knapp Rinella |first=Heidi |title=Unique, natural feel saturates Virgin Hotels Las Vegas restaurants |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/food/unique-natural-feel-saturates-virgin-hotels-las-vegas-restaurants-2308563/ |access-date=March 20, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=March 19, 2021}} The restaurant portion was overseen by chef Beau MacMillan.{{cite news |last=Knapp Rinella |first=Heidi |title=Food Network star MacMillan to head Virgin Hotels restaurant |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/food/food-network-star-macmillan-to-head-virgin-hotels-restaurant-2286526/ |access-date=February 25, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=February 22, 2021}}{{cite web |last=Stapleton |first=Susan |title=Smiley Face Art and Hot Pink Vibes Bedeck the New Sportsbook and Lounge Overlooking the Pools at Virgin Hotels |url=https://vegas.eater.com/2021/7/20/22585380/money-baby-open-eater-inside-virgin-hotels |website=Eater |access-date=September 13, 2021 |date=July 20, 2021}} Money, Baby! closed abruptly in 2022,{{cite news |last=Seeman |first=Matthew |title='Money, Baby!' sportsbook lounge at Virgin Hotels abruptly closes |url=https://news3lv.com/news/local/money-baby-sportsbook-lounge-at-virgin-hotels-abruptly-closes-las-vegas-casino-resorts-southern-nevada |access-date=March 7, 2023 |work=KSNV |date=June 29, 2022}} with subsequent litigation ensuing between its parent, Clive Collective, and Virgin.{{cite news |title=Restaurant, off-Strip casino in legal fight over failed sportsbook concept |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/restaurant-off-strip-casino-in-legal-fight-over-failed-sportsbook-concept-3061600/ |access-date=4 June 2024 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal}} That October, the former sportsbook lounge reopened as Skybox.{{cite web |url=https://www.casino.org/news/virgin-vegas-reopens-shuttered-sports-lounge-as-skybox/ |website=casino.org |access-date=4 June 2024 |title=Virgin Las Vegas Reopens Shuttered Sports Lounge as Skybox |date=14 October 2022 }}

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas retained the Nobu restaurant, which previously operated inside the resort when it was the Hard Rock.{{cite news |last=Radke |first=Brock |title=Taste Trends: Nobu pops up at Bally's and more Vegas food news |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2020/feb/16/taste-trends-nobu-ballys-ikes-sandwiches/ |access-date=April 12, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Sun |date=February 16, 2020}} Nobu is a Michelin star restaurant,{{Cite web |title=Top 10 Best Michelin Star Restaurants in Las Vegas (2025) |url=https://www.lasvegasdirect.com/top-10-best-michelin-star-restaurants-in-las-vegas/ |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=Las Vegas Direct}} and is operated by chef Nobu Matsuhisa. Two other Hard Rock restaurants, MB Steak and Forte Pizza, were also retained. MB Steak, owned by David and Michael Morton, received a $1.5 million expansion,{{cite web |last=Martin |first=Bradley |title=MB Steak Remodel Underway as Virgin Hotel Promises a Fall Debut |url=https://vegas.eater.com/2020/4/15/21221578/mb-steak-remodel-virgin-hotel-fall-debut |website=Eater |access-date=May 2, 2020 |date=April 15, 2020}} and was renamed One Steakhouse.{{cite web |last=Stapleton |first=Susan |title=The Morton Brothers Change MB Steak Into One Steakhouse When Virgin Hotels Opens |url=https://vegas.eater.com/2020/10/22/21528065/morton-brothers-change-mb-steak-one-steakhouse-virgin-hotels-opening-january-2021 |website=Eater |access-date=October 23, 2020 |date=October 22, 2020}}{{cite news |last=Knapp Rinella |first=Heidi |title=Virgin Hotels' reimagined steakhouse promises some surprises |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/food/virgin-hotels-reimagined-steakhouse-promises-some-surprises-2298311/ |access-date=May 7, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=March 9, 2021}} Nobu was also expanded.{{cite web |last=Stapleton |first=Susan |title=Todd English's Olives Returns to Las Vegas This Fall |url=https://vegas.eater.com/2020/2/18/21141796/todd-englishs-olives-returns-las-vegas-fall-2020-virgin-hotel |website=Eater |access-date=April 12, 2020 |date=February 18, 2020}}{{cite news |last=Radke |first=Brock |title=Nobu and One Steakhouse Enhance and Advance as the Casino Around Them Changes |url=https://lasvegasweekly.com/news/2021/mar/25/nobu-and-one-steakhouse-enhance-and-advance/ |access-date=June 9, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Weekly |date=March 25, 2021}}

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