Aladdin Las Vegas
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| Number of rooms | 2,600 | |
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| Theme | Arabian Nights | |
| Gaming space | 100,000 ft² | |
| Permanent show(s) | The Fashionistas | |
| Signature attraction(s) | Desert Passage | |
| Notable restaurant(s) | Elements Tremezzo Spice Market Buffet Zanzibar Cafe | |
| Owner | ObBiz | |
| Date opened | 1966 | |
| Casino type | Land-Based | |
| Major renovation(s) | April 27, 1998 | |
| Previous name(s) | Tally Ho (1963) King's Crown (1964) | |
| Casino website | Aladdin Casino & Resort | |
The Aladdin is an Arabian Nights themed hotel and casino located on the famed Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada at 3667 Las Vegas Boulevard South. The hotel has 2,600 rooms, a performing arts theatre, and a 475,000 ft² (44,000 m²) shopping arcade called the Desert Passage.
[edit] History
The Aladdin was originally opened in 1963 as the Tally-Ho. It was later called King's Crown in 1964. In 1966, the King's Crown was purchased by Milton Prell, and after major renovations was reopened and renamed the Aladdin. A little after a year it was opened, the Aladdin was host to Elvis and Priscilla Presley's wedding.
Wayne Newton was a part owner from 1980 to 1982.
On April 27, 1998, the Aladdin was imploded [1], and a newer version was built that opened on August 18, 2000. The Aladdin was operated in conjunction with the London Club which ran a high roller casino on the property. It also included a major shopping center known as the Desert Passage. The performing arts theatre was not imploded but was refurbished.
The casino was in financial trouble from the start and was sold on June 20, 2003, to a partnership of Planet Hollywood and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. The casino was supposed to undergo a massive renovation in 2005 to become the Planet Hollywood Las Vegas casino. These plans have been pushed back several times, however, due to difficulties obtaining full financial backing and in scheduling construction crews for the rebuilding. Currently, schedules report a late-2006 schedule for completion of the renovations, but this may change again. The hotel will operate as a Sheraton Hotel. Changes are also planned for the Desert Passage, the Aladdin's attached shopping center. The theme is set to change to what is described as "Los Angeles" and will be renamed "Miracle Mile" [2]. As of August 12, 2006, changes to the shopping center have begun, with a small expansion and a "Miracle Mile" information kiosk located at the Las Vegas Boulevard entrance to the shops. Construction on the outside facade and interior continue, with large portions of the casino-level having been walled off while being renovated. Renovation of the mezzanine-level casino and sports bar have been completed, and offer a small glance of the design which will be used throughout the rest of the property. Rooms in the hotel portion of the property have had several upgrades, including the addition of hollywood-style art pieces, such as framed movie posters, snapshots from the set of various movie productions, and reproductions of props used in major motion pictures.
The A&E Network show Criss Angel Mindfreak sometimes takes place at the Aladdin.
The Aladdin was the site for the 2006 Miss America pageant. The Miss American Organization has announced it will be returning to the Aladdin for 2007.
[edit] Film History
- Footage of the implosion of the original structure was used in the closing credits of the film The Cooler.
- This casino was used in the filming of Going in Style.
[edit] External links
- Official site
- Las Vegas Travelog. Including tens of photos.
- Aladdin Hotel Virtual Tours
- Virtual Tours of Aladdin and Other Hotels
- Implosion pictures and video of old Aladdin
- Review of Aladdin Hotel & Casino
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