Caesars Breaks Ground on First US Non-Gaming Resort in Arizona

Caesars Entertainment Corp. on Thursday broke ground on its first non-gaming US resort to mark the start of a new chapter in its history.

Caesars Republic, the first Caesars property in the US that would not feature a casino, is now under construction in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Arizona and Missouri-based real estate developer HCW has been tasked with building the Caesars Republic Scottsdale luxury brand hotel.

The hotel will be located in the heart of Scottsdale’s dining lifestyle district at Scottsdale Fashion Square. Once operational, it will be managed by HCW Hospitality and Aimbridge Hospitality. Caesars will lease its brand, have its say on design matters, and will integrate the property into its Caesars Rewards loyalty program.

Caesars Republic Scottsdale is set to open doors in the fall of 2021. Its 11-story glass tower will feature 265 hotel rooms, a 7,000-square-foot column-free ballroom with 34-foot sliding glass doors that will open onto a lawn for outdoor events with room for 600 people. The ballroom will also be able to be divided into four sections and to host banquets of up to 500 people.

The team tasked with raising and designing the new hotel currently also includes BRP Architects from Missouri, Studio 11 Interior Design from Texas, an Layton Construction from Arizona.

Italian Dining Experience

Caesars Republic Scottsdale will offer two dining concepts by celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis. Her two restaurants at the hotel will be Luna by Giada and Pronto by Giada.

Luna by Giada will reflect Ms. De Laurentiis’ Roman heritage and her passion for Italian cuisine with California and Mediterranean influences. The restaurant will offer outdoor seating and iconic views of Camelback Mountain.

Pronto by Giada will represent a more casual cafe format and will offer Ms. De Laurentiis’ signature Italian fare and a blend of unique coffee offerings. Food will be prepared promptly for guests on the go.

The new Caesars-branded hotel will also have an elevated pool lounge and dining concept Seven (SVN) on its seventh floor, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and Arizona sunsets. SVN will serve guests a light poolside menu as well as craft cocktails. The outlet will also offer nightlife experience. It will be operated by Scottsdale-based Riot Hospitality Group.

Commenting on the start of construction work, HCW President and CEO Richard Huffman said that they are “thrilled to be breaking ground for the highly anticipated Caesars Republic Scottsdale” and that “upon opening in Fall 2021, the hotel will offer a dynamic destination experience to both locals and visitors traveling from afar.”

Caesars Chief Marketing Officer Chris Holdren added that “our partnership with HCW to create a world-class hotel and dining experience in one of the nation’s most desirable communities is very exciting.”

Caesars Republic Scottsdale is Caesars’ first US hotel designed exclusively as a non-gaming property. However, it is not the first non-gaming hotel in the entire portfolio of the Las Vegas-based casino and hospitality giant. In late 2018, the company debuted the Caesars Palace Bluewaters and Caesars Bluewaters hotels in Dubai.

Source: Groundbreaking Launches The New Caesars Republic Scottsdale Hotel

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