LAS VEGAS—Developers Derek and Greg Stevens have unveiled plans for Circa Resort & Casino, a new gaming resort in downtown Las Vegas slated to open in December 2020. This will be the first ground-up resort development in the area since 1980, according to the company.
“There is a lot of unmet demand for fun in Las Vegas,” said Derek Stevens. “At Circa, our goal is to create a destination resort in a historic part of the city, while showing guests the time of their lives. We plan to double down on the world-class service Las Vegas has always been known for while bringing personalized experiences to a new level.”
Paying homage to the city’s vibrant history, Circa will nod to the Las Vegas legends of decades past, ranging from the visionaries behind the first gambling halls on Fremont Street to the preeminent destination resorts on the Strip. The resort will offer 777 rooms and suites, and a collection of amenities, including a range of eclectic restaurants, the longest outdoor bar on Fremont Street Experience, a rejuvenating spa and a two-level casino with slot and table gaming options. Circa has collaborated with Steelman Partners to oversee architecture and design, Tré Builders as construction manager, and McCarthy Building Companies Inc. as contractor.
Circa will be home to a parking structure dubbed “Garage Mahal,” specifically designed with ride-sharing in mind. Catering to the growing use of Uber and Lyft, and housing 1,201 parking spaces, the centrally located nine-story garage will be the first of its kind in downtown Las Vegas.
Another signature element will be a multi-level, stadium-style sportsbook. The Stevens brothers recently announced a partnership with sports gaming media organization Vegas Stats and Information Network (VSiN) to bring an in-house broadcast studio to Circa. This will allow bettors to have in-depth analysis from a roster of experts including broadcasters, industry professionals and athletes.
Construction is currently underway on the 1.25-million-sq.-ft. property, which will punctuate the Las Vegas skyline as the tallest tower north of the Strip, according to the company. The resort will be defined by a bold design, accented by a backlit roofline and an expansive multi-tiered pool amphitheater. Featuring several pools and a massive screen with the latest high-resolution technology, the amphitheater will offer a watch-party atmosphere for sunseekers and sports fans. The venue will be complemented by a food and beverage menu, private cabanas and music from DJs and special guests.
Circa’s interior will welcome the return of a Las Vegas icon: Vegas Vickie, the kicking cowgirl who was once perched high above the Fremont Street Experience, will become a key design feature and photo opportunity within the hotel’s lobby.
