The Circa Resort & Casino is hosting its grand opening Wednesday in Downtown Las Vegas.
The new property was built on the site of three former landmarks on the Fremont Street Experience: Las Vegas Club, Mermaids and Glitter Gulch. They were demolished in 2017, with construction on Circa commencing in February 2019.
Circa is located next to Binion’s and The California. It is owned by brothers Greg and Derek Stevens, who also own The D and Golden Gate. They bought the Las Vegas Club in 2015, and later acquired Mermaids and Glitter Gulch.
The new resort was designed by Las Vegas-based architect Paul Steelman and Steelman Partners. The 35-floor tower is the tallest structure north of the Las Vegas Strip. Steelman said the design “embraces vintage Vegas while making a mark on the future by establishing itself as a distinguished addition to the Vegas skyline.”
“Circa is specifically designed to take advantage of the more than 20 million visitors Fremont Street sees every year,” Steelman said in a statement. “Downtown is a unique place.”
Circa has a tapered, 71-degree tower that houses 777 rooms. Steelman said the “unique” exterior profile allows for a variety of room types, including three room styles and six suite types, as well as bunk rooms so the whole party can stay together. The room interiors, designed by Steelman's affiliate, DSAA, offer a “rich combination of modern style and vintage flair,” with deep walnut woods, mid-century style lighting and custom artwork that pays tribute to the dancing dealers of retro Vegas.
The two-story casino has rich color tones and metal accents with globe chandeliers suspended from a dropped wooden ceiling. At the heart of the casino, Las Vegas' iconic kicking cowgirl, Vegas Vickie, invites guests to join her for a drink.
