The rebrand included totally renovated hotel rooms, with many celebrity suites designed by Lenny Kravitz. The result was the SLS Resort and Casino, part of SBE’s global SLS chain. The owners at that time, SBE Entertainment, tried to revive the location by pouring in over 400 Million into renovations. However, as the years went on, it felt like the world was passing the Sahara by, and finally, in May of 2011, the resort shut its doors. The Sahara had an excellent first run well into the 1980s and then underwent some renovations in order to keep up with the new properties that were being built on the Strip. Many of the world’s top entertainers have graced the stage at the Sahara, and with the first Olympic-sized swimming pool in Las Vegas, there was certainly a great reason to find yourself outside at the property. The resort was one of the most luxurious on the Strip when it was opened in 1952, and in those years it was the place to be seen. The Sahara Hotel and Casino has a long, rich history in the early days of Las Vegas, and then has had a few tumultuous years in the recent past. Location: North End of Las Vegas Boulevard at Sahara Blvd. Established In:1952 (re-established in 2019)
