LAS VEGAS | Boom Project Rundown! 2.0 - Page 386

J_M_Tungsten · #**7701** Posted **Nov 30, 2009, 2:41 AM**

those two pics above are incredibly well shot!

heyyoucharlie · #**7702** Posted **Nov 30, 2009, 2:39 PM**

More talk about the New City Hall...

http://www.lvrj.com/news/ready-to-ro...-78119772.html

mac78130 · #**7703** Posted **Dec 1, 2009, 2:34 AM**

flickr photo by ikrshinji

mac78130 · #**7704** Posted **Dec 1, 2009, 3:55 AM**

http://www.lvrj.com/news/breaking_ne...-78190872.html

ScottG · #**7705** Posted **Dec 1, 2009, 4:21 AM**

from vegastripping.com:

November 30, 2009
Quickies: Binion's Hotel to Close ; Harrah's Moving Closer to Planet Hollywood ; LVS Macau IPO
Posted by Hunter |

Three interesting stories breaking this morning:

Binion's to Close Hotel Tower - the legendary Downtown hotel has announced they will be closing the hotel tower and restaurant facilities as a result of the bad economy:

http://www.lvrj.com/news/Binions-to-...-78149717.html

Harrah's Entertainment, who have been buying Planet Hollywood debt, is taking the process to the next step - Nevada gaming regulators:

http://www.lvrj.com/news/breaking_ne...-78146292.html

Las Vegas Sands raised $5 billion in an IPO for their Macanese operations:

http://www.lvrj.com/news/breaking_ne...-78127742.html

mac78130 · #**7706** Posted **Dec 1, 2009, 4:50 AM**

That's from ratevegas.com

mac78130 · #**7707** Posted **Dec 1, 2009, 6:47 AM**

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/1..._n_373608.html

High Limit Slots

Entry way

Lobby

Sports Book

http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Aria-H...xpLWV2LWxpbms-
Poker Room

justdefended · #**7708** Posted **Dec 1, 2009, 7:32 AM**

http://www.lvrj.com/news/breaking_ne...-78190872.html

Details and new photos of the Vdara lobby and Silk Road.

mac78130 · #**7709** Posted **Dec 1, 2009, 7:40 AM**

I already posted this, scroll up

DracoCaifan · #**7710** Posted **Dec 1, 2009, 2:26 PM**

Is it open already?

justdefended · #**7711** Posted **Dec 1, 2009, 5:30 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by mac78130

I already posted this, scroll up

Doh!

In other news, Vdara is officially open (for a VIP preview). Guests will be able stay starting Dec. 2.

Get a Look Inside CityCenter's Vdara Hotel

http://www.lasvegasnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=11598540

Inside Vdara, CityCenter's all-suite hotel

http://www.kvbc.com/Global/story.asp?S=11598207

The RFID Key Cards and Touch-screen Silk Road Menu are pretty awesome!

mac78130 · #**7712** Posted **Dec 2, 2009, 12:24 AM**

My fav pics of Vdara

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...d=210338113141
Silk Road

Lobby

mac78130 · #**7713** Posted **Dec 2, 2009, 12:38 AM**

Be sure to visit VegasRex for more Vdara photos

http://www.vegasrex.com/2009/12/01/c...-opening-live/

ondarox · #**7714** Posted **Dec 2, 2009, 1:05 AM**

According to the Monte Carlo Facebook Fan Page, the tram between MC and Bellagio (Through the Crystals @ CityCenter) opened at 5PM... about 5 minutes ago!

http://www.facebook.com/MonteCarloLasVegas

justdefended · #**7715** Posted **Dec 2, 2009, 1:31 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by mac78130

My fav pics of Vdara

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...d=210338113141
Silk Road

Lobby

I am with you on this. I REALLY like Silk Road - so eclectic and unconventional. The entire property looks awesome to me.

mac78130 · #**7716** Posted **Dec 2, 2009, 1:11 PM**

More interior pics here http://www.lvrj.com/news/citycenter-...-78301617.html

Crystals

Casino

mac78130 · #**7717** Posted **Dec 2, 2009, 1:35 PM**

More Vdara and Citycenter pics:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pocheco...7622916455518/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/alex-martinez/

Good View of Aria's Casino in this set
http://www.flickr.com/photos/2895532...7606361313727/

justdefended · #**7718** Posted **Dec 3, 2009, 1:25 AM**

I was a bit apprehensive about the casino after reading impressions of it being small and too dark. If this is a representation of the casino then I have to say that I have no doubt that what I read was off base.

Comparing this to M Resort or Mirage isn't accurate. The Aria casino does use dark woods but the wave of lumber on the ceiling, the overhead light filtered through leaf stencil and blue hues on the wall make it indefinitely more attractive. The whole environment looks nature-inspired but with a hip, luxurious and warm vibe.

M Resort and Mirage utilize a lot of brown, but the orange-brown chandeliers at M and the lack of any color other than brown at Mirage make their style a bit more bland. According to the photograph, the casino is pretty well lit with all the spotlights.

Am liking what I see so far. Can't wait to check the whole thing out.

metroXpress · #**7719** Posted **Dec 3, 2009, 2:44 AM**

Stunning photos there, thanks.

Krases · #**7720** Posted **Dec 3, 2009, 3:07 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by justdefended

I was a bit apprehensive about the casino after reading impressions of it being small and too dark. If this is a representation of the casino then I have to say that I have no doubt that what I read was off base.

I remember hearing a report saying that people actually like a dark, more confined environment for gambling. It sort of feeds off that early-human want for a cave like environment. It is also nice when people feel like they have their backs to something or can focus heavily on the game without worry of being taken by surprise.