Las Vegas Stardust officially closed, In 2007, construction began on Echelon Place

Hotel Echelon, Las Vegas

The Stardust officially closed at 12:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) on November 1, 2006 after operating continuously for 48 years. The spectacular demolition ended a yearlong farewell to a classic 48-year-old resort that was, in its heyday, considered the ultimate in luxury and style.

It was imploded on March 13, 2007, around 2:33 A.M. In 2007, construction began on Echelon Place, which will replace The Stardust. In Las Vegas, where old structures are dismissed as soon as they outlive their usefulness, the Stardust was cleared to make way for a new $4 billion, 5,300-room mixed-used complex called Echelon due to be built by 2010 by Boyd Gaming Inc.

The Stardust is rich with history:

  • It opened in 1958 at the beginning of the space age complete with rockets catering to middle class America.The 1958 Stardust with its planetary-galatic theme. Opened at noon July 2, 1958. Closed at noon November 1, 2006. 1958 Promotional Stunt. 'Blasting Off - Into the Stardust'.
  • More than 19 million people saw the Lido de Paris extravaganza over five decades.
  • Boxing legend Muhammad Ali trained there.
  • Elvis would come in with his entourage.
  • Ed Sullivan broadcast his show from the Stardust on CBS in 1962.
  • Siegfried and Roy had a run in the Stardust showroom.
  • And in the early '60s, the Stardust Invitational drew national attention in the old rotunda of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Las Vegas has become known in recent decades for tearing down the notable resorts that first put the Strip on the map.Famous places like the Dunes, the Hacienda and the Sands have been replaced by the Bellagio, the Mandalay Bay and the Venetian.

Stardust Implosion Video

Going beyond the traditional luxury, The Echelon, a 650 suite hotel, with a separate secluded entrance and garden arrival, will afford an elevated level of style, service and amenities to guests. A signature restaurant and bar will provide a reason to leave the spacious suites, the smallest of which will be 800 sq, ft. in area.
An exclusive pool area including premium sky villas and a 38000 sq. ft. spa will provide an unforgettable experience.

All four hotels will share:

  • 140,000-sq. ft casino (the fourth largest in Las Vegas)
  • 300,000-sq. ft. shopping venue
  • 750,000-sq. ft. convention center (the fourth largest in Vegas)
  • 30 restaurants and bars
  • 4,000-seat stadium-style theater (for resident production shows)
  • 1,500-seat theater (for touring acts)

Hotel Echelon will celebrate elegance, comfort and convenience in each of its 2500 rooms and suits. And luh landscaping will characterize the public area, bringing a natural intimacy to the entire resort.

Luxe pools, gardens and cabanas will dot the landscape. Upscale restaurents, bars and retail will be seamlessly woven throughout the pool areas.

In a city synonymous with entertainment, every show has to be bigger and better than the last. Echelon's 4000 seat theater provides the perfect venue for exactly that. our 1500 seat theater will provide the same crystal clear acoustics on a more intimate scale. Together, the theaters will play host to a variety of acts, including an exclusive Echelon production show, comedy and musical performances.

Echelon will provide world class service and unsurpassed amenities:

  • Renowned chefs will prepare international fare in a collection of restaurants
  • Pools and gardens will impress and relax in serence environments
  • Spacious 140000 sq ft casino will buzz with the ultimate thrills

The Echelon is destined to be one one of the Las Vegas Strip's most distinguishing landmarks. This luxury hotel will compete aginas its neighbors, the Wynn, The Venetian or the Bellagio. The Echelon Las Vegas is scheuled to be a four bilion dollar undertaking resulting in luxury that will surpass expectations. The Echelon Hotel should revive the northern end of the Las Vegas Strip making it the place to go in Las Vegas.

Contact:
Echelon Place Las Vegas
3000 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Web: http://www.echelonresorts.com/

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