Virgin Hotels has just made it’s debut in Las Vegas as of March 25th, 2021. The former Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is now a Virgin Hotel and Casino. The Casino part of the hotel is managed by Mohegan Tribal Casino.
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Virgin Hotels Pools are Not Open Just Yet in Las Vegas
We did a walk around where the pool are being constructed in where the old Rehab pool party area use to be and found it was not even close to being finished for the big pool party season in Las Vegas. We has hoped to get a good look at some water falls and glistening waves in the warm desert sunlight. But much to our shagrin we were looking at backhoes and unfinished pool holes. Here is our latest walk around on our Youtube Channel.
No Video Allowed at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Some Las Vegas Youtubers were asked to stop recording their live streams and food review video. This came as a surprise to fellow Youtubers, Not Leaving Vegas and All You Can Vegas. Whereas some Youtube personalities were given a pass so it seems.
I personally did not encounter management or floor staff asking me to stop recording. But, I can imagine for others it comes as a surprise that a newly opened hotel-casino would love the free publicity that YouTubers have to offer their subscribers in showing them around and trying out places to eat at their place of business.
Maybe Virgin Hotels didn’t want us to see the unfinished pools and other unfinished parts of the property. I don’t really know. But, as you can see from the video in this post it might as well be the case.
No Outside Food or Drink at Virgin Hotels?
This one comes with some blowback with outside food and drinks at Virgin Hotels. Their policy since then has been updated in the FAQ section of their website.
Virgins Updated Food and Drink Policy
If the mood strikes, outside food and drinks for your personal consumption are okay with us. Catering your own event is not. Let us help you with your big bash.
Don’t worry, we’ve got plenty of ice, so your personal coolers can stay in the car, unless dietary or medical purposes call for your personal refrigeration device. We’re here to help cater to all your needs so if there are special circumstances, please contact a YES Agent prior to your arrival. Source: https://virginhotelslv.com/faqs/
The Bars and Restaurants at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
The bars were nice they seem to accommodate everyone at the grand opening. The center bar that once was the focal point at the Hard Rock Hotel is now gone. The back bar is still there and has digital gaming tables and bar-top games.
The New restaurants give the casino floor a new breath of fresh air and seem to fit well with the rest of the design of the building. I personally like the
Virgin Hotels & Casino Las Vegas Final Review
I believe Virgin Hotels was trying to get this property open as soon as the rooms were ready despite the pools were still under construction. Because of this, guests might reconsider somewhere else that offers pool service at the start of pools being open on all properties on the Las Vegas Strip.
The Casino floor is great with all the games you can expect from old-style slot machines to new updated and latest versions. There is a high-limit gaming room and a high-limit slot room.
I would have to say that this place is no different than what it was before and that it offers pool service to guests that stay there will be the deciding factor on whether visitors stay at Virgin Hotels or not.