Liquidation Sale to Be Held by Mirage in Las Vegas
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Updated: 06/26/2024
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Mirage to Hold Liquidation Sale
It has been revealed that the iconic Mirage on the Las Vegas Strip, which will close on July 17, is set to hold a liquidation sale in August as it prepares to be transformed into the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
Officials from the Mirage announced plans for a comprehensive liquidation sale starting on August 1. The sale marks the beginning of a three-year overhaul of the property and means the end of an era for one of Las Vegas’s most famous destinations.
According to reports, the sale has been organized by Las Vegas-based liquidator Proximity Capital. Officials said that it would offer a unique opportunity for the public to own a piece of history. Everything inside the 3,028 rooms across The Mirage’s towers will be available for purchase as entire-room packages.
Prices will vary depending on the room type, ranging from $1,250 for a standard one-king or two-queen room to $2,500 for more luxurious accommodations such as a 2BR tower suite, a 2BR penthouse suite, or a hospitality suite.
Discounts for Hotel and Airbnb Owners
According to the website, discounts will be offered to hotel and Airbnb owners, and this is designed to entice a wide range of potential buyers. There will be many collectors who are keen to own a piece of iconic Las Vegas history as well as other hotel owners, so there could be a lot of interest once the sale goes live.
The decision to liquidate comes on the heels of similar actions taken at other Strip properties. This includes the recent sale of contents from the Tropicana Hotel and Casino. Ohio-based International Content Liquidations oversaw that sale in April, which included items from both guest rooms and the property’s gaming areas.
Elaine Emerson from Fox5Vegas reported:
Some room packages include multiple beds, chairs, tables, lighting, curtains, TVs, and more. The liquidators said they offer special financing for those looking to purchase multiple room packages and to those who own hotels or AirBNBs, according to its website.
The upcoming liquidation sale will offer a final opportunity for people and businesses to acquire memorabilia and furnishings from what has become an icon of the Las Vegas Strip. As such, many will be eagerly awaiting the launch of the sale.
A Pivotal Role in Reshaping Las Vegas
Originally opened in 1989 by casino magnate Steve Wynn, The Mirage has played a pivotal role in reshaping Las Vegas into a global entertainment capital. The hotel and casino resort has become renowned for its star-studded performances and upscale dining experiences.
Its sale to Hard Rock International, which is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, was finalized for $1.1 billion in late 2022, paving the way for the resort’s transformation.
The Seminole Tribe plans to revamp the property significantly, replacing The Mirage’s iconic volcano attraction with a striking 36-story guitar-shaped tower. This mirrors the tribe’s previous success in rebranding the former Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, now operating as Virgin Hotels Las Vegas since 2021 under billionaire Richard Branson’s ownership.