Flamingo Refreshes Lobby as Caesars Palace Unveils Major Room Renovation Plans

^{Concept art of Flamingo’s redesigned check-in pods coming in 2026 as part of the resort’s 80th anniversary lobby renovation.  (Image: Caesars / Allard & Conversano Design)}

LAS VEGAS — Flamingo will celebrate its 80th anniversary next year with a refresh of several common areas, marking a huge milestone for the oldest continuously operating hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip. 

The property first opened on Dec. 26, 1946, and is nothing like the original Flamingo. Despite all the changes over the years, Flamingo remains a mid-tier value property in the center of the Strip that allows visitors to take in a bit of Vegas history without breaking the bank on a hotel room.

Last week, Caesars Entertainment shared details on incoming renovations planned for both the Flamingo and Caesars Palace in a press release tied to the company’s extended partnership with F1 for the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Three towers at Caesars Palace are scheduled for renovations in the next few years, in addition to previously announced villas set to open before the end of the year.

Both Flamingo and Caesars Palace are iconic yet aging casinos that need regular updates to compete with the newer resorts throughout the valley.

Flamingo Celebrates 80 Years with Visible Lobby Upgrades

Caesars continually invests in Flamingo, but there always seems to be another project waiting. Next up are the common spaces that guests and visitors pass through every day.

A rendering of Flamingo’s new 20-seat bar, part of the resort’s 80th anniversary redesign coming in 2026. (Image: Caesars/Allard & Conversano Design)

Dan Walsh, senior vice president and general manager of Flamingo, said the resort is leaning into its identity as it modernizes.

“We’re introducing fresh designs that complement the recent additions to the property, creating spaces that feel modern yet unmistakably Flamingo,” said Walsh. “The resort has always been an icon on The Strip, and these renovations ensure it remains a vibrant, must-visit destination for years to come."

The lobby will get a full redesign that keeps its tropical aesthetics and adds imagery of the resort’s namesake bird throughout the space. The renovation includes a pod-style front desk with new decor, bronze flamingo statues and custom murals. The new lobby layout should improve traffic in the area and hopefully bring more employees to help reduce the long lines guests have dealt with for years.

The adjacent VIP check-in room will also be refreshed. Unlike the main lobby, service here has always been fast and efficient. 

A new 20-seat lobby bar will feature bar top gaming and a handful of TVs. It is expected to become the focal point of the upgraded lobby.

Not all of the upgrades are in the hotel lobby, though. Bugsy’s Bar in the center of the casino floor will be receiving a much-needed makeover. The 24-hour bar is one of Flamingo’s highest-traffic amenities and a hub of activity for guests.

A look at the planned renovation for Bugsy’s Bar coming to the Flamingo, featuring an extended gaming bar and LED canopy. (Image: Caesars/Allard & Conversano Design)

Flamingo upgraded the Go Pool earlier this year, and will be adding Category 10, Luke Combs' country bar, into the old Margaritaville spot next year. 

Caesars Palace Planning Multi-Tower Room Renovations

Caesars Palace plans to upgrade about 2,700 rooms and suites in three of its six hotel towers over the next couple of years. The company has not shared details or firm timelines on the renovations, but the current schedule lists Augustus to be renovated in 2026, while the Palace and Julius towers are slated for 2027.

Caesars says each tower will undergo a full remodel, with the Augustus Tower expected to set “a new standard for luxury” in Las Vegas at the resort. The tower has long been considered a premium option with higher rates than other rooms at Caesars Palace for its quieter location and spacious rooms.

These have been my favorite rooms at the resort since the tower opened in 2005. I have always found it worthwhile to pay a bit more for a quieter room far from the casino floor. 

The Palace Tower is best for those most interested in using the pool or who are staying for a convention, but Julius is the original Caesars Palace hotel tower. The smaller rooms usually come with a lower price point.

Similar to Flamingo, the VIP check-in area at Caesars Palace will be upgraded next year. The resort still plans to debut the Colosseum Presidential Villas and Octavius Sky Villas before the end of the year.