Bill’s Gambling Hall & Saloon will be closing for renovations February 4th, 2013 and will reopen in 2014 as Drai’s Douche Emporium and Boutique Hotel. Here’s the info straight from the horses (Caesars Entertainment) mouth.
Caesars Entertainment Corporation today announced its previously arranged $185 million, seven-year senior secured credit facility will fund the conversion of Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon to a boutique lifestyle hotel and casino. The renovation includes the addition of a rooftop pool as well as a dayclub/nightclub. Drai Management Group will manage the club.
“This project exemplifies our strategy to develop new experiences that will help attract a broader spectrum of visitors to Las Vegas and our properties,” said Gary Loveman, chairman, chief executive officer and president of the company. “The renovated property will provide visitors with a sophisticated, upscale experience, including a unique rooftop pool and club, which will have a panoramic view of the Las Vegas Strip.”
I’ve never been to Bill’s and I don’t care that it’s going away. I felt the same about O’Sheas, Imperial Palace and Sahara. Change is good. Clean and modern hotels are good. Progress is good.
These hotels and casinos aren’t being renovated for me. They’re being renovated for future me’s and that’s fine. If I want to go somewhere less expensive with good gambling I’ll stay away from the strip. If I want to hang out and grab a drink while checking out the future of America I’ll go to the strip.
The Vegas strip has always kind of been this way. There will always remain properties for all kinds of people. If you’re seeking more classic luxury you can head to Wynn, if you want a cheap place to stay you can go to The Quad, if you’re in the middle, maybe a family or older person, you can stay at MGM Grand.
If you’re like me, this is just a sign that you’re getting older. You can tell these kids today to get off your strip lawn but this change like this is fairly normal. Embrace it or just be old and grumpy.
All of this goes to say that my guide to cheap places to stay in Las Vegas will come in handy as the city continues to change.
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That property was awesome as Barbary Coast. Had a nice late night steak and eggs dinner there, plus some good blackjack on a later night. When it became Bill’s, they brought in the 8 deck machine shuffled (not continuous at least) blackjack. RIP