Hard Rock Guitar Tower Topped Out | Las Vegas Strip Update

“The new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas (on the Strip at the former Mirage site) is under active construction and not yet open.Current Status (as of June 2026)Major milestone achieved: The iconic 42-story guitar-shaped hotel tower topped out in early May 2026 with the placement of the final structural beam. Blue glass facade panels are rapidly being installed, and the tower is becoming highly visible along the Strip. LED “string” lighting elements and interior work are progressing. reviewjournal.com Overall progress: The project remains on schedule and on budget. The former Mirage towers are being fully gutted and renovated. Exterior and interior build-out across the site (casino, public areas, pools, etc.) continues at a strong pace. 500nations.com Key features planned:~3,700 hotel rooms total (including ~675 in the guitar tower, which will stand around 660–680 feet tall). ~174,000 sq ft casino. Extensive meeting/convention space, multiple pools, dining, entertainment venues, and signature Hard Rock rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia. en.wikipedia.org reviewjournal.com secretlasvegas.co Planned OpeningTarget: Late 2027 (Q4, likely early in the quarter). Group and convention bookings are already being accepted for 2028 and beyond. casino.hardrock.com The transformation of the former Mirage (closed in July 2024) into this flagship Hard Rock property is one of the largest and most visible projects on the Strip right now. For the absolute latest views, search for recent drone or drive-by footage from May/June 2026 — the guitar tower is already dramatically changing the skyline.”