The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas is a premier destination entertainment resort owned and operated by Morgans Hotel Group and equity partner DLJ Merchant Banking Partners. Located on 16.7 acres on the corner of Harmon and Paradise Road, inside the Paradise Corridor, the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino was built in 1995, expanded in 1999, and will begin another expansion in 2007.



This landmark property offers a unique entertainment and gaming experience with the services and amenities associated with a boutique luxury resort hotel. Always a popular music destination, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino hosts such live acts as the Rolling Stones, Coldplay, Alicia Keys, David Bowie, Snoop Dogg, Nine Inch Nails and The Killers.



Features of the property currently include an 11-story Hard Rock Hotel tower with 647 guest rooms and a 30,000 square foot casino—though a 750 million-dollar renovation is coming. The Tahitian-style beach for a swimming pool was selected by the Travel Channel as one of "The Top 10 Pools" in the world. The celebrity packed Body English nightclub is world famous. "The Joint" is Las Vegas’ first legit and relevant rock venue. Five restaurants, including the world famous Nobu, Iron Chef Kerry Simon’s Simon Kitchen & Bar, Pink Taco, AJ’s Steakhouse; three cocktail lounges; several retail stores; and Rock Spa, an 8,000 square foot spa, salon and fitness center.