The Strip’s latest major hotel opening is already welcoming guests: The Vanderpump Hotel celebrated its grand opening in June. Fresh dining arrivals at SAHARA, ARIA and Bellagio are also giving visitors new places to try this October, adding restaurant news to a year of changes along the resort corridor.
The headline hotel debut is a makeover, not a brand-new tower. The 188-room Vanderpump Hotel took over the former Cromwell, bringing a new identity and Lisa Vanderpump’s design partnership to an existing Strip address. For visitors, the key point is simple: this one is open now, while the restaurant additions are another way to see what is changing across the corridor.
A new hotel takes over a familiar Strip address
The Vanderpump Hotel held its official grand opening on June 11, 2026, Caesars Entertainment announced. The boutique property occupies the former Cromwell site. Caesars describes it as Lisa Vanderpump’s first hotel venture, extending her hospitality business onto the Strip.
This is a rebrand and transformation of an existing hotel, not a new resort built from the ground up. That distinction matters for travelers: the address is familiar, but the hotel now operates under a different name and identity. Its compact 188-room scale also sets it apart from the giant resorts that dominate much of the boulevard.
What visitors can expect
The property is part of the central Strip, where guests can reach nearby resorts, shows and restaurants on foot, though walking distances and crowds can make even a short trip take time. The hotel’s current offerings and booking details are available through its official site.
The opening adds a new choice to one of the Strip’s busiest stretches without changing the neighborhood’s basic rhythm: rooms, dining and nightlife are packed close together, and a hotel’s look can be part of the draw. This arrival is a fresh face on a well-known corner.
New dining adds more reasons to explore
Restaurants are also part of this October’s new-arrivals conversation. The Las Vegas tourism authority highlights Maroon at SAHARA, Gymkhana at ARIA and Carbone Riviera at Bellagio among the Strip’s current culinary debuts. They offer different styles and settings, from Caribbean-influenced steakhouse cooking to Indian cuisine and Italian seafood.
Maroon, from chef Kwame Onwuachi, is at SAHARA Las Vegas. The tourism authority describes it as a fresh take on the steakhouse through a Caribbean lens. Its location puts it at the north end of the resort corridor, a useful option for visitors exploring beyond the central Strip.
At ARIA, Gymkhana brings the London restaurant’s Indian menu to Las Vegas. The tourism authority notes the original has two Michelin stars. The Las Vegas location adds another dining option inside a resort known for its restaurants and is an easy fit for visitors already spending time around the center of the Strip.
Carbone Riviera is at Bellagio, where seafood dishes such as salt-baked branzino are served amid works by Picasso and Renoir, according to the tourism authority. It brings a distinct setting to a resort already known for its dining. Reservations, menus and service details can change, so check each restaurant’s official page before planning a meal.
Fresh choices, different corners of the boulevard
These restaurant debuts are spread across the Strip, not clustered in one new development. Maroon is at SAHARA in the north, Gymkhana is at ARIA near the center, and Carbone Riviera is at Bellagio. For visitors, that means the new options can fit different itineraries, but they are not interchangeable stops around a single block.
They also show how Strip openings do not always mean a new hotel tower or a grand resort launch. A new restaurant can be a headline arrival in its own right, especially when it brings a recognized chef or dining brand to a major property. The Strip changes one experience at a time, as well as through its big construction projects.
What is new, and what is not
For a hotel stay, The Vanderpump Hotel is the clearest recent opening to know about. For a meal, the additions at SAHARA, ARIA and Bellagio provide three different reasons to venture beyond a familiar reservation. None of these should be mistaken for a resort scheduled to open later this year: the hotel celebrated its opening in June, and the dining venues are being presented as current arrivals.
Before heading out, check the official hotel and restaurant pages for current hours, menus, reservations and access details. That is especially useful when crossing between resorts or planning around a show. The Strip’s latest news is not just about what is rising next. Some of it is already open, serving dinner and checking guests in.
