The famed Sahara Hotel has reopened after having close to completed a multi-year $200 million renovation.

History of the Sahara Hotel and the Recreation

This Moroccan/African desert themed hotel featured prominently in old Vegas. It opened in October of 1952. It was the “haunting ground” for the Beatles, Elvis and Liberace. The Sahara closed in 2011. The hotel had tried to rebrand itself in 2014 as the SLS Las Vegas but it closed in 2017 in large part due to a lack of sufficient interest at that time in hotels on the northern end of the Strip. The recreation of the Sahara is impressive and the hotel is offering amenities and events that should be of interest to everyone including the LGBT community. The hotel calls their new concept “A Little MORE everything”.

Photos/Summary of New Sahara Hotel

The new hotel has three towers with names consistent with its Moroccan theme (Blanca, Marra and Alexandria). The hotel has a total of 1,613 rooms and is considered a boutique property compared to the some of the larger ones on the Strip. The Blanca offers the hotel’s entry level rooms. The Alexandria is intended to be the most upscale of the towers with design pieces by Phillipe Starck. Eventually that tower will reportedly operate as a separate hotel under the Sahara Hotel brand.

The Reimagined Lobby at the Sahara

The Hotel Has Added New and Promising Dining Options Including the Balla Italian Soul Restaurant Under the Direction of James Beard Award-Winning Chef Shawn McClain.

And New and Attractive Bar and Lounge Areas.

As Well as a Lighter More Airy Casino.

The Hotel Also Offers a Spacious Fitness Center.

And Spa

In Addition to Other Shows, the Hotel’s Marquis Show is MAGIC MIKE LIVE Which Was Conceived and Directed by Channing Tatum.

The Hotel Offers Several Inviting Pools.

And Hosts Pool Parties Including A Weekly Pride Pool Party on Saturdays.

That Attracts a Fun Crowd.

Here is a Look at One of the Sahara Hotel’s Redesigned Rooms.

And They Also Offer Attractive Suites.

Rates

While rates vary significantly based on the date and type of room requested, this hotel in general is very affordable by Vegas Strip standards. Rates for certain dates start from a remarkable $49 a night for entry level rooms.

Conclusion

There has been increased interest in the north end of the Strip in recent years which may bode well for the success of the Sahara. We had previously reported on the opening of the huge Resorts World property. Another new hotel, the Fontainebleau Resort & Casino is anticipated to open soon though its opening has already been repeatedly delayed.

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