Aladdin, Las Vegas
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The Aladdin is an Arabian Nights theme hotel and casino located at 3667 Las Vegas Boulevard South on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada. The hotel has 2,600 rooms, a performing arts theatre, and a 475,000 square foot (44,000 m²) shopping arcade called the Desert Passage.
History
The Aladdin was originally opened in 1963 as the Tally-Ho. It was later called King's Crown in 1964. In 1966, the King's Crown was purchased, and after major renovations was reopened and renamed the Aladdin. A little after a year it was opened, the Aladdin was host to Elvis and Priscilla Presley's wedding.
Wayne Newton was a part owner from 1980 to 1982.
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On April 27, 1998, the Aladdin was imploded, and a newer version was built that opened in August 2000. The Aladdin was operated in conjunction with the London Club which ran a high roller casino on the property. It alo included a major shopping center know as the Desert Passage. The performing arts theatre was not imploded but was refurbished.
The casino was in financial trouble from the start and was sold on June 20, 2003, to a partnership of Planet Hollywood and Starwood Hotels. In 2005, the casino will open under as the Planet Hollywood Las Vegas casino. The hotel will operate as a Westin Resort. Changes are also planned for the Desert Passage.
External links
- Official web site (http://www.aladdincasino.com/)
- Las Vegas Travelog. Including tens of photos. (http://xahlee.org/Periodic_dosage_dir/las_vegas/mcaladdin.html)
- Aladdin Hotel Virtual Tours (http://www.las-vegas-hotel-tours.com/aladdin-hotel.php)