As we stated in the past Tropicana’s new owners, Columbia Sussex are planning to demolish and remodel the 34-acre site, starting after they pay down their loan in two years.

They have submitted plans to the Clark County Planning Commission over-viewing what they would like to do and it has been approved.  Their plan includes keeping most of the Tropicana open while construction is going on.  They will start on the new projects first build those up and after they are built they will close the older side and then rebuild, remodel that side.

Columbia Sussex is planning on spending $2 billion over their $2.75 billion buyout on new towers, expanded gaming floor, new space for conventions and retail shopping.  The Tropicana will end up with over 10,220 hotel rooms, 85,000 sq ft of casino floor, 270,000 sq ft of retail shops and over 644,000 for conventions.

Our feeling, which is obvious, is they are trying to rid the stigma of a low roller casino to a more upscale resort.  From what we have heard Columbia Sussex is working hard to keep this project on track.

More Information about the Tropicana Casino go here: http://www.vegashipster.com/hotel/Tropicana

Tags: Tropicana Las Vegas

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