Adorned with a 65-foot-tall LED display marquee, the 2,995-room Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas has made its much-anticipated debut at the heart of the Strip. Responsible for the design is a dream team of interior architects: David Rockwell, Jeffrey Beers, Adam D. Tihany, and the Friedmutter Group. “The Cosmopolitan is about creating a resort experience set apart from anything that exists right now in Las Vegas,” says John Unwin, CEO of the Cosmopolitan. “When you combine spacious suites, high design from talent like David Rockwell, a carefully curated award-winning dining collection, unparalleled service and gaming, we know guests will enjoy an experience that harkens back to an era when guests felt connected, inspired, and engaged by their resort.”
The 50-story East and West towers comprise oversized hotel and condominium-style rooms ranging in size from 730 square feet to over 5,400 square feet in addition to 10 three-story bungalow-style suites adjacent to the west pool deck. Contemporary bespoke room décor by David Rockwell features spacious living areas, luxurious bathrooms, and many with expansive terraces with stunning Strip views. Each room features state-of-the-art technology control panels, plasma-screen televisions, entertainment system, and a custom in-room bar. Meanwhile, the oversized bathrooms offer Japanese soaking tubs, rain showers, and marble floors. Additional amenities include three distinct pool environments, a 100,000-square-foot casino, Sahra Spa & Hammam, and nine unique retail boutiques.
For nightlife at the Cosmopolitan, Veteran operators Louis Abin, Jason Strauss, Marc Packer, Rich Wolf, and Noah Tepperberg will introduce Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub on December 30th. The 60,000 square-foot, David Rockwell-designed venue encompasses seven bars that transition patrons between three lavish rooms and variant musical experiences.
Drawing focus in the Main Room is a 40 foot LED DJ booth and projection stage surrounded by plush coliseum-style banquette seating and two dance floors. Overlooking the spectacular main floor is a lavish, Library style room offering an intimate lounge experience accentuated by a fireplace, billiard table, and vintage books whose contents delve into captivating Las Vegas history ranging from gambling to showgirls. Venturing further into the venue, club-goers will encounter the lower level Boom Box Room, an intimate boite with strip views and separate DJ.
Beyond the main nightclub space, Marquee will debut the Dayclub portion of the venue in early spring. The Dayclub will showcase eight cabanas with individual infinity pools and 10 three-story bungalow lofts complete with living quarters and an open air party-deck. The adults-only outdoor facility will also feature inviting sun beds, a gaming area, two pools, and daytime food menu from executive chef Ralph Scamardella.
Located on the P3 Commons level, Cosmopolitan’s dynamic restaurants showcase some of the country’s most celebrated chefs and brands, each opening for the first time in Las Vegas. They include:
China Poblano, a new concept from José Andrés, captures the chef’s personal take on the thriving street food of China and Mexico. Technology and cultural references combine in the restaurant’s décor, which includes striking graphics of the Dalai Lama and Frida Kahlo, famous faces projected in 3D, political propaganda posters from the 1960s, red concrete bleacher-style seating, and a ceiling made of 100 bicycle wheels interspersed with red glass lanterns.
Another outlet from Andrés, Jaleo, is home to the first specialized paella kitchen in the U.S. Designed by Rockwell Group, the sprawling space is inspired by Spanish food and craft rituals, from doors decorated with calligraphy to handcrafted embroidery resembling a mantilla to an art installation that juxtaposes wood patterns against imagery of the Spanish countryside.
Adjacent to Jaleo, guests will find Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill, created by brothers Bruce and Eric Bromberg. The the Asfour Guzy-designed restaurant is split into a number of alluring spaces, including a bustling bar, intimate main dining room with sushi bar and communal table, and two semi-private dining rooms. The juxtaposition of sophistication and familiarity seep into every inch of the design materials, from rich walnut wood paneling throughout to playful fabric touches of animated red-black patterns to sleek steel and bluestone finishes that mirror the silvery displays of raw fish.
Estiatorio Milos by restaurateur Costas Spiliadis transports diners to sun-drenched Greece with impeccably prepared Mediterranean fare. Renowned design firm Jeffrey Beers International channels the authentic estiatorios lining the Mediterranean coast with a muted seaside palette, rare Cycladic artwork dating from 2000 BC, white oak and stucco, a white marble bar, and aquatic mosaics of smoked mirror and tile. Two glass-enclosed private dining rooms are surrounded by wines and aged meats, one of which also extends to a striking outdoor terrace with Grecian white marble floors and sweeping views of the Strip.
Adam T. Tihany oversaw the design of chef David Myers’ Comme Ça, a lively and modern French brasserie set against a panoramic backdrop of the Las Vegas cityscape. The restaurant is reminiscent of 1920s Paris yet maintains a contemporary flair that echoes Myers’ mix of old and new culinary styles. Distressed oak walls, artful mosaic tile flooring, and vintage-inspired amber glass chandeliers are matched against graphic murals, sleek pewter accents, and sweeping walls of glass. The floor-to-ceiling windows overlook a spectacular wraparound patio, complete with expansive outdoor seating and an exclusive canopy-covered private cabana.
Directly adjacent to Comme Ca is D.O.C.G., where chef Scott Conant presents a light and casual take on Italian wine and food. The outlet is part enoteca (a wine repository), part espresso bar serving dinner and small bites throughout the afternoon and evening. The Gaia-designed space creates a relaxing, rustic atmosphere with exposed brick and reclaimed wood, translating the warmth of the espresso machine and craft of the winemaker.
Next door, Conant’s fuller, more intimate dining experience, Scarpetta reflects an earthy yet sophisticated approach to modern Italian cuisine. Also designed by Gaia, the restaurant reflects Conant’s modern-rustic cooking style with brick, smoked natural oak, and reclaimed timber beams juxtaposed against smooth slabs of distinctive white marble, Gubi walnut leather dining chairs, oversized booths, and Cherner walnut bar stools. Simple, deconstructed lighting fixtures emit an amber glow from filament bulbs, creating an alluring ambience of warmth and conviviality.
Rounding out the culinary landscape of P3 and situated atop the escalator entryway is STK, The ONE Group’s high-energy, stylish steakhouse with other outposts in New York, Miami, and Los Angeles. Nicole Miller designed servers’ chic lavender uniforms, while architecture and interior design by AMA features an original concept by ICRAVE. STK’s signature purple-and-cream color palette is punctuated with shimmering gold accents. A large central lounge furnished with creamy leather banquettes and textured crocodile tiles serves as the focal point and is surrounded by an elevated dining room for diners seeking a more formal setting. Theatrical lights illuminate each table and smoky mirrors allow patrons to catch a glimpse of the surroundings, while those seeking discretion will find two private dining suites named for famous burlesque stars.
Returning below to the P2 level, Holsteins is a quirky gastro pub from Las Vegas restaurateurs Kyle Madden, Billy Richardson, and Anthony Meidenbauer of Block 16 Hospitality. The design by SEED suggests a vintage feel reminiscent of old world meat shops adorned with thick butcher-block tables, graffiti wall art, and antique distillery bottles hanging from the bar.
In addition to the signature culinary offerings from top restaurant brands, the Cosmopolitan also features a number of casual concepts created by the resort’s executive chef Jeff Walter. Evoking the feel of an authentic New York pizza joint, Pizzeria features a long, vaulted entry corridor lined with a curated collection of vintage Italian record album covers, leading to the pizza counter and kitchen with high counters and mismatched antique bar stools. The Wicked Spoon Buffet, overseen by chef de cuisine Bradley Manchester, delivers a multi-ethnic mix of top-quality, familiar staples arranged in an imaginative small-plates format. For poolside noshing, the seasonal Overlook Grill boasts a Riviera-chic, indoor-outdoor setting located on fourth level of the Pool District. The traditional hotel coffee shop takes a decidedly Italian twist at Va Bene Café, a modern coffee bar featuring fresh salads, panini, and Italian-style coffee drinks prepared by master baristas. The Henry, helmed by chef de cuisine Steve Varga, is an all-day dining venue adjacent to the casino floor, highlighting contemporary American classics.
