Marriott International and MGM Resorts International are converting the Delano Las Vegas hotel, part of the Mandalay Bay Las Vegas campus, into the W.
It is a 43-story tower with 1,117 suites and 31 conference rooms. 308,000 square feet of meeting space. This non-gaming all-suite hotel offers exclusive VIP arrivals and lounges. This feature is popular with those who want to avoid casino distractions.
Ashley Erickson, owner of AC Experiential, is very excited about the new W. And in my opinion, Delano can be confusing to those unfamiliar with it.
Marriott-MGM deal
The deal is part of an agreement signed last July between Marriott and MGM Resorts International. This is a 20-year licensing and loyalty marketing agreement covering 17 MGM-branded casino resorts in the United States
It has been successful. MGM Resorts expects to bring in at least $50 million in additional revenue this year by booking about 37,000 rooms at 16 U.S. hotels through Marriott International’s websites and apps.
Bill Hornbuckle, president and CEO of MGM Resorts International, discussed the company’s strategy and prospects at the 2024 Skift Global Forum in September.
MGM Resorts, in partnership with Marriott, currently owns 12 hotels on the Las Vegas Strip, all of which are owned by MGM Resorts. Bellagio is now part of The Luxury Collection. Cosmopolitan and ARIA are both part of the Autograph Collection. In addition, Park MGM is a Tribute Portfolio hotel.
Delano brand is about to exit the U.S. market
Delano is the Ennismore brand owned by Accor. Its hotels are known for their understated elegance, while W is a lifestyle brand that focuses on localization.
With the loss of this property, Delano will be left with just two properties: Maison Delano Paris and the newly opened Delano Dubai. Delano South Beach is the original home of the brand and is currently undergoing renovations. Ennismore has announced the brand’s first foray into Asia, with a Maison Delano Seoul store set to open in the South Korean capital in 2026.
