The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas

The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas is like a shiny new toy for the Las Vegas strip.  It's bright and clean, fresh and energetic, and it does seem to appeal to those of a youthful state of mind.  It has original and striking decor and a lively atmosphere.  Call it cool, call it chic, call it the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas, just don't call it plain old Cosmopolitan.  It was originally going to be called just the Cosmopolitan, but the folks at Cosmopolitan Magazine did not like that and so the hotel ended up with the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas moniker.

Cool and Chic, Everywhere You Look

The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas is part of the Marriott International Autograph Collection, which is a collection of independent hotels that utilize the Marriott reservations and rewards system.  It is currently the newest hotel resort on the strip having just opened on 12/15/10 at a cost of 3.9 billion dollars.  It features two towers and 2,995 rooms.  While the original plan called for a mix of hotel rooms and condominiums, the condo units were canceled and were apparently a victim of the weak economy.  This hotel resort includes an 1,800 seat theater and 150,000 square feet of meeting and convention space.  

Like all of the big Las Vegas hotel resorts, the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas can be a self-contained Las Vegas Vacation with shopping (15 shops serving eclectic tastes), pools and a spa, a casino (but no poker room), and a gluttonous assortment of fine dining and casual restaurants, and numerous bars.  Of the thirteen restaurants, two highlights are the China Poblano fusion of Chinese-Mexican, and Jaleo with its featured Tapas.  One stunning option is The Chandelier with three unique bar experiences to accommodate a variety of tastes and moods:  high energy hot spot, sophisticated cocktailing, and an inviting lounge.  Another great spot is the Book and Stage, described as "polished and comfortable", it combines entertainment with the sports book.  Bund is a unique mix of LED light art, live performances and upbeat music.  There is also the Nightclub and Dayclub with over 60,000 square feet for "clubbing", and it features a fifty foot ceiling.  Three pools again provide for a variety of tastes and moods, including the Bamboo pool which offers discreet havens and a degree of seclusion if the guest is so inclined.  

Another distinctive feature of the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas is the parking garage.  Other than the Palazzo, it is the only hotel in Las Vegas to feature an underground parking lot.