Vanderpump Hotel Opens on Las Vegas Strip | Ryan Rose

If you have driven down Las Vegas Boulevard lately, you may have noticed something different at the corner of Flamingo Road. The Cromwell, one of the Strip's smallest and most well-known boutique hotels, is no longer The Cromwell. It is now The Vanderpump Hotel.

Lisa Vanderpump, the television personality and restaurateur behind Vanderpump Rules and several popular Las Vegas venues, has partnered with Caesars Entertainment to transform the 188-room property into something entirely new. The hotel is expected to open for overnight stays on May 29, 2026, and reservations are already being accepted through the Caesars website and the Caesars Rewards app.

This is not a small refresh. The rooms have been redesigned. The lobby and casino floor have been updated. A new cocktail lounge is coming. And the rooftop pool, now called Soleia, spans 65,000 square feet with views of the Strip in every direction. Standard king rooms are listed at $499 per night before the $55 daily resort fee.

For a city that reinvents itself constantly, this kind of transformation is nothing unusual. But the details of this project tell a bigger story about where the Las Vegas hospitality market is heading and what it means for the people who live here.

May 8, 2026 · Ryan Rose, Real Broker LLC

The Cromwell opened in 2014 as a 188-room boutique hotel, replacing what had been Bill's Gamblin' Hall and Saloon (and before that, the Barbary Coast). It was always one of the smaller properties on the Strip, sitting right at the busy intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road, directly across from Caesars Palace. Its compact size and central location made it popular with visitors who wanted a more intimate experience compared to the mega-resorts nearby.

In late 2025, Caesars Entertainment announced that The Cromwell would be rebranded as The Vanderpump Hotel. This marked Lisa Vanderpump's sixth venue partnership with Caesars, a relationship that began in 2019. Her existing Las Vegas restaurants and lounges had already built a loyal following, and a full hotel was the next step.

The redesign has been led by Vanderpump and her longtime business and design partner, Nick Alain. Together, they run Vanderpump Alain, a design line known for what they call an "industrial romantic" style. That look defines everything about the new hotel, from the custom light fixtures to the furniture in each room.

The 188 guest rooms and 21 suites feature moss-green walls with dusty lilac accents. Mixed metals are used throughout, including warm gold and cool silver details. Reflective furnishings are intended to make the rooms feel more open and spacious despite the property's smaller footprint. The top-tier Royal Rascal Suite covers 1,730 square feet (expandable to 2,550 square feet) and includes an eight-seat dining table, a pool table, a soaking tub, and a steam shower. That suite is listed at $6,499 per night.

Several existing venues at the property have remained open throughout the renovation. Giada, the restaurant from celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis, is still operating. So are Starbucks, the Interlude casino lounge, Drai's After Hours, and the Caesars Sportsbook on the gaming floor. A new bespoke cocktail lounge created specifically for the Vanderpump Hotel will open alongside the hotel rooms.

Why It Matters for Las Vegas

The Vanderpump Hotel is part of a broader trend playing out across the Las Vegas Strip. Large operators like Caesars Entertainment, MGM Resorts, and others have been investing in experiential, brand-driven hospitality. The idea is straightforward: travelers today, especially younger visitors, want more than just a clean room and a casino. They want a story, an identity, and a social media moment.

By attaching Lisa Vanderpump's name and personal brand to an entire hotel property, Caesars is betting that her following, built over years of television, restaurant openings, and social media, will drive bookings. And at $499 per night for a standard room, this is positioned firmly in the upscale boutique category, not the budget-friendly end of the Strip.

For Las Vegas residents, this matters in a few ways. First, projects like this create jobs during the renovation and construction phase, and they create ongoing hospitality jobs once the property opens. The hotel will need front desk staff, housekeeping teams, food and beverage workers, pool attendants, and more.

Second, continued investment in the Strip helps keep Las Vegas competitive as a global tourism destination. That tourism revenue supports the broader local economy. Hotel room taxes, for example, help fund roads, schools, and public services across Clark County. When the Strip stays strong, the ripple effects reach neighborhoods far beyond Las Vegas Boulevard.

Third, this is a sign that operators see long-term value in the Las Vegas market. Even during periods when construction costs are high and the economy feels uncertain, Caesars and its partners are putting real money into upgrading properties. That confidence matters for local homeowners and anyone whose livelihood is connected to the tourism industry.

Background and Context

Lisa Vanderpump is best known for her appearances on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and as the central figure of Vanderpump Rules, the Bravo spinoff set at her West Hollywood restaurant SUR. Beyond television, she has built a portfolio of restaurants, bars, and consumer brands.

Her Las Vegas presence started in 2019 with the opening of her first Caesars-partnered venue. Over the following years, she and Caesars opened additional concepts, eventually building up to five venues before this hotel project was announced. The Vanderpump Hotel represents her sixth collaboration with the company and her most ambitious project to date.

Nick Alain, Vanderpump's design partner, has worked with her for years on interior concepts. Their design line, Vanderpump Alain, produces furniture and lighting that blends vintage industrial elements with romantic, textured fabrics. That aesthetic is consistent across all of her venues and now extends to the hotel rooms, lobby, and common areas of this property. Every piece of furniture and every light fixture in the guest rooms was created specifically for this hotel. It is not off-the-shelf decor. That level of customization is rare for a property of this size.

The Cromwell itself has a layered history. The site was originally the Barbary Coast, which opened in 1979. It became Bill's Gamblin' Hall and Saloon in 2007 before Caesars remodeled the building and relaunched it as The Cromwell in 2014. Each time, the property has been reinvented to fit a new era of Las Vegas tourism. The Vanderpump rebrand is the latest chapter in that cycle, and it reflects a clear shift toward personality-driven hospitality on the Strip.

The location at Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road is one of the busiest pedestrian intersections on the Strip. The property sits across from Caesars Palace, near the Bellagio, and within walking distance of dozens of major resorts. That central positioning gives the Vanderpump Hotel built-in foot traffic and visibility that newer, off-Strip properties do not have.

What Happens Next

The Vanderpump Hotel is accepting reservations for stays beginning May 29, 2026. That date marks the official opening for overnight guests. Between now and then, Caesars and Vanderpump's team are putting the finishing touches on the room renovations, the new cocktail lounge, and the Soleia rooftop pool.

Group bookings and special events are already being accepted. The 65,000-square-foot pool area will include cabana reservations and is expected to become a major draw for visitors during the hot Las Vegas summer months. Based on the pricing structure, the Mischief Suite starts at $2,099 per night, and the Royal Rascal Suite at $6,499, positioning the suites as a premium option for guests who want a luxury boutique experience.

It will be worth watching how the property performs in its first few months. The boutique hotel segment on the Strip is competitive, and pricing at $499 per night (plus the $55 resort fee) puts the Vanderpump Hotel in a category that needs to deliver on design, service, and experience to justify the cost. If the brand connection drives strong occupancy rates, it could encourage other operators to pursue similar celebrity-driven hotel concepts.

For the Las Vegas economy, the opening adds another point of interest for tourists. The more reasons visitors have to come to Las Vegas, the more the broader community benefits. Restaurants, rideshare drivers, retail shops, entertainment venues, and, yes, the housing market all feel the effects when tourism is thriving.

Caesars Entertainment has not announced plans for additional Vanderpump-branded properties in other markets, but the success or failure of this hotel could influence future decisions. For now, the focus is entirely on making this Las Vegas opening a success.

Ryan's Take

As someone who works in Las Vegas real estate every day, I pay close attention to what happens on the Strip. Moves like this tell me that major operators still believe in the Las Vegas market, and that belief is a good sign for all of us who live here.

When companies like Caesars Entertainment invest in upgrading their properties rather than letting them age, it keeps the Strip competitive with destinations around the world. That competition brings tourists. Tourists bring revenue. Revenue supports local businesses, local jobs, and local property values.

The Vanderpump Hotel is one more example of Las Vegas doing what Las Vegas does best: reinventing itself. The Cromwell was a fine hotel, but the market has changed. Visitors want something with personality and a story. This rebrand delivers exactly that. Whether you are a fan of Lisa Vanderpump or not, the investment in upgrading this corner of the Strip benefits the entire community.

I am especially interested in what this means for the neighborhoods around the central Strip corridor. When the tourism economy is strong, demand for housing in nearby communities like the Las Vegas Arts District, the downtown corridor, and even areas like Spring Valley and Summerlin tends to follow. People who work in hospitality need places to live, and a healthy job market supports a healthy housing market.

What You Can Do

If you are curious about the Vanderpump Hotel, reservations are open through the Caesars website or the Caesars Rewards app. Even if you are not planning to book a room, the property is worth visiting once it opens. The new cocktail lounge and the redesigned lobby areas will be accessible to the public, and Giada and the other restaurants remain open now.

If you are a Las Vegas homeowner thinking about how the local economy affects your property value, stories like this are worth following. Continued investment on the Strip is a positive signal for the broader market. More tourism, more jobs, and more spending in our community all contribute to a stable and growing real estate market.

For anyone considering buying or selling a home in the Las Vegas area, understanding the local economy is a key part of making smart decisions. The tourism and hospitality industry is the backbone of our local economy, and new projects like the Vanderpump Hotel are part of what keeps that backbone strong.

Stay informed about what is happening in your city. Read local news. Visit new businesses. Support the people and companies that invest in making Las Vegas a better place to live and visit. The more you understand about local developments, the better prepared you are to make decisions about your home, your career, and your future in this community.

And if you are working in hospitality or thinking about a career in the industry, openings like the Vanderpump Hotel mean new positions and new opportunities. Keep an eye on the Caesars Entertainment careers page for listings as the hotel ramps up its hiring ahead of the May 29 opening.