JW Marriott Las Vegas

JW Marriott Las Vegas is a luxury resort hotel and casino in the Summerlin area of Nevada, west of the Las Vegas Strip. The property is owned and operated by Hotspur Resorts, a hotel affiliate of Canadian real-estate company Larco Investments, and uses the JW Marriott name under a franchise arrangement with Marriott International. Its integrated facilities include a hotel, the Rampart Casino, a large spa, restaurants, entertainment venues, and extensive meeting and event space. The resort originated in a 1996 development agreement between the Howard Hughes Corporation, developer of the Summerlin planned community, and Seven Circle Resorts, an American affiliate of Swiss gaming company Swiss Casinos. Initially called The Resort at Summerlin, the project was conceived as an upscale golf and spa destination rather than a conventional Strip casino. Architect Paul Steelman designed the property, while J.A. Jones Construction managed construction. Development was affected by delays, changes to the site plan, and substantial cost overruns. The finished project cost approximately $276 million, funded through a combination of equity and borrowing. The first hotel tower opened on July 15, 1999, after a short delay caused by flooding in the Las Vegas area. It operated as the Regent Grand Spa under a franchise from Regent International Hotels and initially contained 286 rooms, restaurants, and a casino. A second 255-room tower, the Regent Grand Palm, opened in January 2000. The overall property was renamed The Regent Las Vegas shortly afterward, with the two hotel towers becoming known informally as the Spa tower and the Palms tower. The resort encountered financial problems soon after opening. It experienced financing pressure, payment defaults, employee reductions, restaurant closures, and declining operating performance. The operating company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in November 2000. After several proposed buyers withdrew from the process, Hotspur Resorts acquired the property for approximately $80 million in 2001. Hotspur subsequently replaced the Regent identity with JW Marriott, believing the Marriott luxury brand would have stronger recognition among American travelers. The casino was leased to Millennium Management Group in 2002 and renamed Rampart Casino. The casino operator emphasized local customers rather than relying primarily on high-end visitors. Hotspur later assumed direct control of the casino after the lease expired in 2012, with consulting support from Affinity Gaming. The property underwent a multiyear modernization program involving gaming-floor changes, a new race and sports book, a bingo hall, renovated guest rooms, remodeled convention facilities, new restaurants, and improvements to the buffet and parking areas. The resort contains 469 rooms and 79 suites, with guestrooms beginning at approximately 560 square feet. Its spa covers about 40,000 square feet, while meeting and event facilities total roughly 115,900 square feet. Rampart Casino occupies approximately 57,610 square feet and has historically included slot machines, table games, and a race and sports book. A property-wide renovation was reported as completed in 2024. Reference material also describes a planned unification and rebranding of the hotel and casino under The Resort at Summerlin name beginning January 1, 2026; the timing and final status of that change should be independently verified.

The property was announced in May 1996 as a planned casino resort in Summerlin, a master-planned community developed by the Howard Hughes Corporation. Seven Circle Resorts, associated with Swiss Casinos, agreed to develop the project on a 54-acre site purchased from Howard Hughes Corporation. The original concept emphasized a luxury golf and spa resort with links to nearby golf facilities, including the Tournament Players Club at the Canyons. The development was designed by Paul Steelman and constructed by J.A. Jones Construction. Construction began after delays and revisions, including the addition of a second hotel tower. The project was topped out in December 1998, but financing pressures, schedule problems, and cost overruns pushed the opening beyond the original 1998 target. The resort ultimately cost about $276 million. It opened quietly on July 15, 1999, three days later than planned after flooding caused minor damage to electrical circuits. The first tower was called the Regent Grand Spa and contained 286 rooms, restaurants, and a casino. Several planned amenities opened progressively rather than all at once. The second tower, the 255-room Regent Grand Palm, opened in January 2000. Within a month, the resort adopted the broader name The Regent Las Vegas. The property soon experienced serious financial strain. Its operating company sought additional financing, faced credit concerns, and entered technical default on mortgage debt. Management adjusted the casino's customer strategy by increasing its focus on local gamblers and video poker. By late 2000, the resort had missed payments, reduced operations, laid off employees, and closed or curtailed some restaurants. The Regent filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in November 2000 and began seeking a buyer. A proposed purchase by Peccole Nevada did not proceed, and a later offer associated with Maritz, Wolff also collapsed during negotiations. Hotspur Resorts eventually acquired the property for $80 million in 2001. After the acquisition, Hotspur replaced the Regent hotel identity with JW Marriott, using the international luxury brand to improve recognition in the United States. In 2002, Millennium Management Group leased and renamed the casino Rampart Casino. The operator continued emphasizing the local market and added restaurants, while Hotspur separately leased some retail and restaurant areas. Convention capacity was expanded in 2003 by approximately 31,000 square feet. The property also operated Plush, a nightclub and lounge, from 2004 to 2006. Its operators later sued Hotspur, alleging that promised advertising support had not been delivered; the available reference material does not establish the outcome. When Millennium's casino lease expired in 2012, Hotspur took back direct management. Michael Gaughan Jr. became general manager, and a renovation program began. The work included additional slot machines, a revised race and sports book, a bingo hall, guest-room renovations, convention-center improvements, and new dining concepts. The resort again encountered mortgage pressure amid a weak economy and competition from newer Las Vegas Strip properties, but a loan modification negotiated in December 2013 helped it avoid foreclosure. Later improvements included a new sports book in 2017, additional restaurants, a renovation of the Rampart Buffet that reopened as Market Place Buffet in 2019, expanded outdoor seating, and additional parking. Reference material states that a $75 million property-wide renovation was completed in 2024. It also reports a planned 2025 announcement to reunite the hotel and casino under The Resort at Summerlin name from January 1, 2026. Because the available material does not confirm the post-2025 operating status, the ultimate continuation of the JW Marriott name requires review.

• 2024

  Property-wide renovation reported complete

  [1]JW Marriott Las Vegasen.wikipedia.org

  Reference material reports completion of a $75 million resort-wide renovation.

• 2019

  Market Place Buffet opens

  [1]JW Marriott Las Vegasen.wikipedia.org

  The renovated Rampart Buffet reopened as Market Place Buffet with outdoor seating.

• 2014

  Bingo hall added

  [1]JW Marriott Las Vegasen.wikipedia.org

  A bingo hall was added during the resort's multiyear gaming renovation.

• 2012

  Direct casino management resumes

  [1]JW Marriott Las Vegasen.wikipedia.org

  Hotspur resumed direct casino management after Millennium's lease expired.

• 2003

  Convention expansion completed

  [1]JW Marriott Las Vegasen.wikipedia.org

  The resort expanded its convention facilities by approximately 31,000 square feet.

• 2002

  Casino becomes Rampart Casino

  [1]JW Marriott Las Vegasen.wikipedia.org

  Millennium Management Group assumed the casino lease and introduced the Rampart Casino identity.

• 2001

  Hotspur Resorts acquires the property

  [1]JW Marriott Las Vegasen.wikipedia.org

  Hotspur Resorts purchased the resort and later converted the hotel to the JW Marriott brand.

• 2000

  Second hotel tower opens

  [1]JW Marriott Las Vegasen.wikipedia.org

  The Regent Grand Palm tower opened in January, adding 255 rooms before the entire property adopted The Regent Las Vegas name.

• 2000

  Chapter 11 filing

  [1]JW Marriott Las Vegasen.wikipedia.org

  The resort sought bankruptcy protection after financial difficulties and payment defaults.

• 1999

  The Resort at Summerlin opens

  [1]JW Marriott Las Vegasen.wikipedia.org

  The first hotel tower and casino opened on July 15, 1999, under the Regent Grand Spa identity.

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Luxury resort, spa, meetings, and casino destination serving leisure travelers, local customers, and groups away from the Las Vegas Strip.

• Luxury accommodation · 2001

  JW Marriott Las Vegas hotel

  The hotel comprises 469 rooms and 79 suites. Guestrooms begin at approximately 560 square feet, and the property offers resort amenities, dining, spa access, event services, and proximity to Summerlin golf and residential developments. The hotel originally consisted of two towers developed under the Regent name before being rebranded as JW Marriott following Hotspur Resorts' acquisition.

• Casino · 2002

  Rampart Casino

  The casino occupies approximately 57,610 square feet and has included slot machines, table games, bingo, and a race and sports book. It was operated by Millennium Management Group under a 10-year lease beginning in 2002, then returned to Hotspur's direct management after the lease expired in 2012. Its marketing has emphasized local customers as well as resort guests.

• Wellness · 1999

  Spa

  The resort's spa covers approximately 40,000 square feet and is a central part of the property's original positioning as a luxury golf and wellness resort. Spa services complement hotel accommodation, leisure travel, and group events.

• Hospitality services · 2003

  Meetings and events

  The resort provides approximately 115,900 square feet of meeting and event space for conventions, weddings, corporate gatherings, and private functions. Capacity was expanded in 2003 through a 31,000-square-foot addition, followed by later remodeling.

• Dining · 2019

  Market Place Buffet

  Market Place Buffet is the successor to the Rampart Buffet. It reopened after a four-month renovation in 2019 and added outdoor seating as part of the property's broader dining and public-area improvements.

• 2025

  Planned unified rebrand under The Resort at SummerlinGeneration change

  Background

  The hotel and casino had operated under separate JW Marriott and Rampart identities despite sharing one resort property.

  Action taken

  Reference material reports that the operators announced a property-wide rebrand and a return to The Resort at Summerlin name beginning January 1, 2026.

  Aftermath

  The final implementation and its effect on the JW Marriott franchise status require independent verification.

  Source

• 2024

  Property-wide renovationOther

  Background

  The resort had undertaken several years of separate upgrades to gaming, rooms, dining, event facilities, and public areas.

  Action taken

  A property-wide renovation was reported completed at a stated cost of $75 million.

  Aftermath

  The renovation refreshed the integrated hotel and casino destination, although independently verified operating details are not provided in the reference material.

  Renovation cost. $75 million (2024)

  Source

• 2013

  Loan modification prevents foreclosureStrategy

  Background

  The resort had again defaulted on mortgage payments during a weak economic period and faced stronger competition.

  Action taken

  The owners negotiated a loan modification with lenders in December 2013.

  Aftermath

  The property avoided foreclosure and continued its renovation and repositioning efforts.

  Source

• 2012

  Hotspur resumes direct casino managementStrategy

  Background

  Millennium Management Group's casino lease reached its end amid declining revenues and increased competition from newer Las Vegas Strip resorts.

  Action taken

  Hotspur declined to renew the lease, took over casino operations, and used Affinity Gaming for consulting support.

  Aftermath

  The property began a multiyear renovation program and hired Michael Gaughan Jr. as general manager.

  Source

• 2002

  Casino leased and repositioned toward local customersStrategy

  Background

  The resort sought a stronger casino operating model after its financial difficulties and the change in ownership.

  Action taken

  Millennium Management Group received a 10-year casino lease, renamed the casino Rampart Casino, and emphasized local gaming demand rather than relying mainly on high rollers.

  Aftermath

  The casino operated under Millennium until Hotspur resumed direct management after the lease expired in 2012.

  Source

• 2001

  Hotspur acquires and rebrands the resortM&A

  Background

  The former Regent Las Vegas entered bankruptcy after financial difficulties, and several potential purchase proposals failed to close.

  Action taken

  Hotspur Resorts acquired the property and replaced the Regent hotel identity with JW Marriott under a Marriott International franchise.

  Aftermath

  The property continued as a JW Marriott resort while its casino later adopted the Rampart Casino name.

  Source

• 2025

  Hotel and casino announce planned return to The Resort at Summerlin name[1]JW Marriott Las Vegasen.wikipedia.org

  Product generation

  Reference material reports that JW Marriott Las Vegas and Rampart Casino announced a planned unified rebrand under The Resort at Summerlin name effective January 1, 2026.

• 2024

  Property-wide renovation is reported complete[1]JW Marriott Las Vegasen.wikipedia.org

  Other

  A reported $75 million renovation of the resort was completed, following years of upgrades to rooms, gaming, dining, meeting facilities, and other public areas.

• 2012

  Casino lease expires and Hotspur resumes direct management[1]JW Marriott Las Vegasen.wikipedia.org

  Leadership change

  Hotspur chose not to renew Millennium Management Group's casino lease and resumed direct management with consulting assistance from Affinity Gaming.

• 2002

  Rampart Casino begins operating under a new name[1]JW Marriott Las Vegasen.wikipedia.org

  M&A · Product generation

  Millennium Management Group took a lease on the casino and renamed it Rampart Casino at the Resort at Summerlin.

• 2001

  Hotspur Resorts acquires the resort and adopts the JW Marriott brand[1]JW Marriott Las Vegasen.wikipedia.org

  M&A · Product generation

  Hotspur Resorts purchased the property and subsequently rebranded its hotel operations as JW Marriott Las Vegas.

• 2000

  Property files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection[1]JW Marriott Las Vegasen.wikipedia.org

  Bankruptcy

  The Regent Las Vegas entered Chapter 11 after financial difficulties, payment defaults, layoffs, and unsuccessful efforts to restructure its obligations.

• 1999

  The Resort at Summerlin opens after development delays[1]JW Marriott Las Vegasen.wikipedia.org

  Other

  The resort opened in July 1999 as The Resort at Summerlin, with a hotel tower, casino, and initial dining facilities.

1. 1JW Marriott Las Vegasen.wikipedia.org