The Cromwell to Shut Down Rooms During Transition to The Vanderpump Hotel

The Cromwell has kicked off a transformation process associated with its upcoming rebrand. As a result, its hotel will soon temporarily cease accommodating guests, officials announced.

The Hotel Will Temporarily Turn Down Guests

The Cromwell, which is a Caesars Entertainment-operated property on the famed Las Vegas Strip, will temporarily cease accepting guests due to its rebrand. As a result, visitors will be unable to book rooms after March 22, although the property’s casino will remain open.

The aforementioned rebranding process will also see the hotel undergo a transformation as The Cromwell becomes The Vanderpump Hotel. This reflects a partnership with reality TV celebrity Lisa Vanderpump. While this is Vanderpump’s first foray into the hotel business, it is far from her first tie-up with Caesars. Previous collaborations already include Vanderpump Cocktail Garden at Caesars Palace, Vanderpump à Paris at Paris Las Vegas, and Pinky’s by Vanderpump at Flamingo.

While Caesars confirmed that visitors will be unable to stay at the hotel after March 22, it did not confirm how long the refurbishment process will take. However, an earlier announcement suggested that the transition could take up to two months. However, that timeline was supposed to start in February, so it might no longer be valid. Caesars has not confirmed what caused the delay.

In the meantime, workers have already begun some parts of the transition, including taking down Cromwell branding across the venue.

In any case, guests seeking to play shouldn’t worry, since The Cromwell’s casino will remain open during its transition to The Vanderpump Hotel. The property’s restaurant, Giada, will likewise remain open during the temporary hotel shutdown.

Tilman Fertitta Seeks to Acquire Caesars

In other news, billionaire businessman Tilman Fertitta just expressed interest in acquiring Caesars Entertainment in a $7 billion mega deal, equivalent to $34 per Caesars share. While nothing is certain yet, this deal could mark a historic moment in the history of American gaming.

A Caesars acquisition would be consistent with Fertitta’s earlier ambitions. In 2018, the billionaire sought a business merger between Caesars and his own casino and hospitality business, Golden Nugget.

Analysts later commented on the proposal, suggesting that the $34 per share deal might be undervaluing Caesars’ business.