A downtown Las Vegas resort and a mixed-use development in New York City recently announced the completion of a guest room expansion and a new experiential meeting and event space, respectively. 

Circa Resort & Casino Expands Hotel Tower 

In October, Circa Resort & Casino in downtown Las Vegas completed an expansion of its 458-foot-tall hotel tower, unveiling 106 new rooms and suites. This increase brings the total room inventory to 618, marking a 20% rise since the resort's opening in December 2020. 

The expansion introduces four panoramic sunset suites, 72 single kings, 24 double kings, and four single king premium rooms. Each room features panoramic views, king-sized beds, mini refrigerators, and modern upscale amenities that pay tribute to the essence of vintage Vegas. 

“Circa continues to sell out every Friday and Saturday; this was the ultimate catalyst in deciding to expand our room inventory,” said Derek Stevens, CEO of Circa. “When we built Circa, we intentionally left some areas unfinished to analyze demand over time and determine which room types to add based on popularity and need. Listening to guest feedback, we decided to expand two of our most requested room types–the panoramic sunset suites and single kings.” 

As the tallest hotel tower in downtown Las Vegas, Circa offers stunning views of Las Vegas Boulevard, the resort’s Stadium Swim pool amphitheater, and the surrounding mountain ranges. The rooms are designed with sleek Art Deco furnishings that celebrate downtown’s history and art scene through curated works by DAC Art Consulting.  

Guestroom offerings include: 

Panoramic Sunset Suite – Spanning 1,187 square feet, the luxurious panoramic sunset suite features a king bed with a Serta Chateau mattress, and a living room with a wet bar, mini refrigerator, dining table, and built-in Inova beds, which can be pulled down from the wall to instantly add an extra bed. 

Double king – The double king room features two king beds with Serta Prestige mattresses, along with a couch and mini refrigerator. Each double king bathroom features dual vanity sinks and a walk-in shower complete with custom-scented amenities and a sitting bench. 

Single king – The 439-sq.-ft. single king room features a king bed with a Serta Prestige mattress, along with a couch and mini refrigerator. Each single king bathroom is adorned with dual vanity sinks and a walk-in shower complete with custom-scented amenities and a sitting bench. 

Premium single king – The single king premium room type features an end-of-hallway room that connects two separate rooms for a total of three king beds for guests to utilize. Each premium single king offers dual vanity sinks and a walk-in shower complete with custom-scented amenities and a sitting bench. 

In addition to the newly added rooms, meeting and event groups can take advantage of Circa’s premium amenities, including: 

Meetings & Convention Facilities – Offering a total of 35,000 square feet of state-of-the art meeting and event facilities, including eight meeting rooms, Circa’s largest space is the 14,456-sq.-ft. Galaxy Ballroom, which can be divided into four sections. There are multiple breakout rooms, banquet spaces, and a versatile pre-function area, along with a 1,600-sq.-ft. outdoor terrace. The property offers groups top-tier, turnkey audio and visual capabilities with in-house IT and customizable rooms for up to 1,000 guests. The resort also features unique venues, such as the Stadium Swim pool amphitheater, an outdoor entertainment destination that can accommodate up to 4,000 guests for events. 

Eclectic Dining – Circa houses five unique dining experiences from renowned chefs and restaurateurs, including a 17,000-sq.-ft. steakhouse, Barry’s Downtown Prime; a pan-Asian concept, 8 East; an All-American sports bar fare concept overlooking the resort’s sportsbook, Victory Burger & Wings Co.; a 24/7 deli from Detroit restaurateur Paul Saginaw, Saginaw’s Delicatessen; and a Carolina barbecue food truck located on the Fremont Street Experience, Project BBQ.  

Legacy Club – Overlooking the city on Circa’s 60th floor, the Legacy Club is an elegant rooftop club lounge with panoramic views of the downtown skyline. Now offering a new late-night weekend experience with bottle service and beats from Las Vegas DJs, the lounge offers multiple seating options, including plush couches, banquettes, stools at the centerpiece bar, and cozy fire pits on its outdoor terrace. 

High-Flying Event Venue Coming to Midtown NYC 

A skyscraper in Hudson Yards, New York City’s 28-acre mixed-use development, is adding a 72,000-square-foot experiential meeting and event space. 

Opened in March 2019, New York City’s 30 Hudson Yards skyscraper is known for The Edge, the highest outdoor observation deck in the Western Hemisphere, and City Climb, the highest open-air building ascent in the world, where visitors can don helmets and harnesses to walk the angled roof. By summer 2025, the building will also be home to a 72,000-square-foot experiential event venue. 

Convene, the hospitality company specializing in purpose-built day-meeting centers and workspaces, will occupy the building’s entire Level 24. This will be Convene’s largest location in New York City, comprising 10 event spaces, including a grand hall that can accommodate up to 780 guests. The spaces offer panoramic views for galas, summits, and other events along with in-house catering; in-house production technology, including high-resolution screens, theatrical lighting, and built-in cameras and microphones for hybrid meetings; digital signage; and other customizable elements. 

Hudson Yards is a master-planned neighborhood on the west side of the city, a 10-minute, half mile walk from Penn Station and a six-minute, one-third mile walk from the Jacob Javits Convention Center. 

Other recent news from Convene includes the opening of Convene Sancroft, St. Paul’s, a 45,000-square-foot meeting venue in London, and the expansion of Convene 101 Park Avenue in New York, which added a second floor with a new 223-person conference hall and a large gallery space with floor-to-ceiling windows. The 101 Park Ave property now has eight meeting rooms.  

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