Hard Rock initially proposed a 998-foot, guitar-shaped hotel tower, but the concept was rejected by Clark County. But Allen, who also serves as chairman of Seminole Gaming, said the property “sits on the 50-yard line” of the Strip, which calls for an iconic feature. That means the faux volcano, a focal point of the tropical island-themed Mirage when it was opened by Steve Wynn in 1989, will be demolished.Įarlier this year, fans of the volcano conducted a “save the volcano” petition drive, collecting as many as 5,000 signatures. One of the new features is an all-suite guitar-shaped tower at the front of the property alongside the Strip. Much of the surrounding spaces, such as the pool areas and outside grounds along the 77-acre site, will be demolished and reconfigured. During a nearly three-hour presentation, Allen told the control board The Mirage would be stripped down to its concrete shell.
