World's First Nobu Hotel To Open in Vegas

LAS VEGAS - Caesars Palace and Nobu Hospitality executed definitive agreements to create the first-ever Nobu Hotel, Restaurant and Lounge in Las Vegas. This unique boutique-style hotel is set to open summer of 2012. This innovative concept will combine the world's first Nobu Hotel with the first Nobu restaurant and lounge on the Las Vegas Strip.

This will further the tradition of world-class accommodations and service synonymous with the resort's luxury brand.

Caesars Entertainment Corporation and Nobu Hospitality anticipate identifying wider global opportunities to build on the strengths of the two organizations.

"The Nobu Hotel at Caesars Palace will be a strategic milestone in the next chapter with the continued support of Caesars Entertainment," said Trevor Horwell, chief executive of Nobu Hospitality. "Whilst we have a very solid pipeline of hotels on a global scale, we are resolute in our determination to ensure we create in Las Vegas a unique five-star destination for style-makers and trendsetters the world over."

David Rockwell of the Rockwell Group will lead the overall interior design of the 180-room Nobu Hotel. Rockwell's design experience and passion have been synonymous with the Nobu brand for more than 20 years. The hotel, restaurant and lounge will feature a stylish interior design that showcases natural materials, fused with Nobu's signature Japanese elegance.

"The first-ever Nobu hotel, restaurant and lounge will offer a stylish new experience of luxury and hospitality, appealing to returning Caesars Palace guests and attracting new visitors," said Gary Selesner, president of Caesars Palace. "The hotel will offer an experience unlike anything in Las Vegas, pairing exclusive accommodations with a resort famed for world-class entertainment, dining and shopping."

Under the scheduled development plan, the Centurion Tower will undergo a multi-million dollar refurbishment.

The 11,200 square foot Nobu restaurant and lounge, located in the heart of the Nobu Hotel, will be the ideal destination to be seen, socialize, and enjoy the unique cuisine of celebrated Chef Nobu Matsuhisa. The restaurant will offer several teppanyaki tables, sushi bar and private dining area along with a large lounge and bar boasting 327 seats.

Reigning in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, Caesars Palace is the world's best known resort-casino, celebrating the grandeur that was Rome in an 85-acre destination location that sets the standard for entertainment, dining and luxury. Ranking among the world's top luxury resorts Caesars Palace features 3,300 hotel guest rooms and suites, 23 diverse restaurants and cafes, five-acre Garden of the Gods pools and gardens, 50,000 square foot Qua Baths & Spa and 300,000 square feet of premium meeting and convention space.

The 4,300-seat Colosseum sits just steps from celebrity chef restaurants and the acclaimed Forum Shops at Caesars and spotlights world class entertainers such as Celine Dion, Jerry Seinfeld, Rod Stewart (returning in August 2011), Elton John (returning in September 2011) and Shania Twain (premiering December 2012.)

Caesars Palace, along with all Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas resorts, including Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Paris Las Vegas, Flamingo Las Vegas, Harrah's, Bally's, Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, Imperial Palace and Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon, proudly prohibit adding hidden resort fees to hotel guest room rates. Find Caesars Palace on Facebook and follow on Twitter .

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