{"id":267115,"date":"2023-03-31T16:16:46","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T21:16:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=267115"},"modified":"2023-04-04T15:12:51","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T20:12:51","slug":"bellagio-getting-110m-in-upgrades-with-october-wrap-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/bellagio-getting-110m-in-upgrades-with-october-wrap-date\/","title":{"rendered":"MGM Earmarks $110M for Bellagio Upgrades, 2024 Enhancements Planned"},"content":{"rendered":"

MGM Resorts International has pledged to spend $110 million on Bellagio enhancements, including all rooms and suites in the Spa Tower.<\/p>\n

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Bellagio on the Las Vegas Strip. Operator MGM Resorts is planning $110 million in room upgrades there. (Image: BuzzFeed News<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Spa Tower redesign pertains to 819 guest rooms and 104 suites and is slated to wrap up in October. It comes on the heels of a recent remodel of more than 2,500 guest rooms in Bellagio\u2019s main tower. The Spa Tower renovations are said to be inspired by Lake Como in Italy.<\/p>\n

Bellagio Spa Tower suites will feature sophisticated design elements, custom furnishings and art influenced by high Italian style and couture, while color palettes draw inspiration from the natural vibrancy of Lake Como and the Alps,\u201d<\/strong> according to a statement.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

MGM operates the famed Las Vegas Strip venue, while its property assets are owned by Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT), controlled by private equity giant Blackstone. BREIT completed its $4.25 billion purchase<\/a> of the venue in November 2019. Bellagio is the lone domestic gaming venue operated by MGM, where VICI Properties do not own the real estate.<\/p>\n

More Bellagio Upgrades Planned<\/h2>\n

Under the terms of triple-net leases, which are standard operating fare in the gaming industry, contracts are typically lengthy. Operators, not landlords, are financially responsible for repairs and updates to the property.<\/p>\n

BREIT\u2019s ownership of Bellagio\u2019s real estate came from a sale-leaseback agreement in which MGM sold the venue to the real estate firm for an upfront payment. It then entered a long-term lease with the new owner to continue operating the venue.<\/p>\n

Sale-leaseback deals, or SLBs, are commonplace in the industry and are often viewed as winwins for casino operators and real estate companies.<\/p>\n

Through these agreements, a gaming company can monetize land assets, often garnering large, upfront sums of cash to use for anything, including more acquisitions, shareholder rewards such as buybacks and dividends, or to reduce debt.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bellagio is one of the glitziest venues<\/a> on the Strip, and it, along with Cosmopolitan, positions MGM to compete for high-end customers that spend big on gaming, dining, and more. As such, keeping those properties (and others) fresh and up-to-date is essential. That\u2019s the plan with Bellagio, as more upgrades are in the works.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn 2024, resort-wide guest room enhancements will culminate with the redesign of the Bellagio Tower’s approximately 400 suites, a project that also will be brought to life by the award-winning team at Champalimaud Design,\u201d added MGM in the statement.<\/p>\n

Bellagio Spa Tower Upgrade Details<\/h2>\n

As noted above, all the rooms and suites in Bellagio\u2019s Spa Tower will be refreshed, including \u201cKing\u201d and \u201cQueen\u201d rooms.<\/p>\n

The King Room will feature a palette emulating the sunrise reflecting on the water in a symphony of blues and greens. The Spa Tower’s Two Queen Room is designed around a lake sunset, integrating deep, calming tones with flickers of gold and amber,\u201d noted the operator.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Bellagio is home of the iconic fountains and has a prestigious Five Diamond rating from AAA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

MGM Resorts International has pledged to spend $110 million on Bellagio enhancements, including all rooms and suites in the Spa Tower. The Spa Tower redesign pertains to 819 guest rooms and 104 suites and is slated to wrap up in October. 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