The SLS Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, which is expected to soon return to its roots as the iconic The Sahara, is in the process of undergoing a $150-million facelift. As the transformation continues, new amenities are being added to keep the venue in everyone’s mind, and the latest to be presented is Infinity. This is a new gaming area designed for high-limit gamblers who like the rush of massive bets.
The casino adds, “Distinct design details and flourishes set Infinity apart from the rest of the gaming floor. Custom spiral-patterned glass mosaic walls are accentuated with rich ruby, plum and violet shades offset with champagne and gold. The imported elephant-textured, gold glass panels complement the lush gold backlit weaved metal accent walls, while the lavish carpet, inspired by the Hermés Spirographie, provides a complex interplay of concentric circles in precious colors and subtle shade changes.”
There is also the Infinity lounge, featuring a 24-hour bar that serves specialty cocktails such as “The Rising Sun Coffee,” a “Suntory Toki Japanese whisky with chicory coffee infused with coconut shavings, cacao nibs and orange.” There are also domestic, imported and craft beers, ciders and a plethora of other alcoholic beverages. From Friday at 6 PM to Sunday at 6 PM, Infinity also provides complimentary hot teas and seasonal whole fruits.
The gambling options in the lounge are billed as premium products that are accessible to everyone. Slot machines start at $1 and go up to $25 and table games range anywhere from $50 to $10,000. Two elite baccarat games are available for “players who demand more exclusivity,” but which hopefully don’t use Gemaco cards.
SLS Las Vegas was previously known as The Sahara, a name it carried from 1952 to 2011 when the venue lost its luster. After trying to decide on a catchy title, the venue’s new owner, Alex Meruelo, The Sahara seemed to fit perfectly, and is expected to be installed today.