Here’s a lengthy, and somewhat rambling report of my recent trip to Vegas for the grand opening of
Sky Las Vegas the ultra modern 47 story high rise just completed by
Milbank Real Estate who also is developing
The Roosevelt.
Sky is the first residential high rise with a strip address to be completed.
Everything was themed white. The 4th floor pools were framed with chic white lounge-style furniture, seating everything from gorgeous stellar young hipsters to what were obviously the older, wealthier owners of these condos. Dual pianists played kitschy oldies while hamming it up with a lounge act. I notice they’re floating on platforms in the pool.
I make a prime rib sandwich. I meet Heidi Kasama, local realtor and principal of
Windemere Realty in Las Vegas . She’s optimistic. “Sky is close to the action. That’s where Las Vegas is at.”
Turns out that Sky will be across the street from newly announced major development:
Fountainebleu.
The 3,889-room, 63-story Fontainebleau Las Vegas hotel/condo-hotel/casino is a $2.8 billion development that is being built on the Strip just north of the Riviera on 24.5 acres.
The building itself upstaged everything, in my humble opinion. The evening light hitting it’s facade was magical. We grabbed some Chinese noodles As the developers take the Mic and address the faithful.
“We delivered what we promised to you,” remarks
M. Aaron Yashouafar. This feels personal after years of blood, sweat and tears. “On June 1, we paid off the lender and the project is free and clear.”
His partner
David Pourbaba chimes in, “2 years ago we held the groundbreaking party in the parking lot next door. Today we stand in front of a magnificent building. It’s ready.”
I notice the developers taking family on an inside tour of the building. I join the party, not quietly, reminding them I’ll be blogging on this over the weekend. It's amazing how attentive they become. It's nice to be respected, for a change.
Walking inside I hand my
Patron on the rocks to the front desk staff. I’ll need two hands for this. Random luxuries attract me:
• Art glass and industrial gooseneck forming the lobby chandelier
• Gym with personal flat screens and the coolest custom parquet floor I’ve seen in a while
• Raquetball court & private screening room
• Social hall with strip views
• Custom birch & mahogany hardwood doors
• Interior design that’s actually cool
• Authentic materials and finishes everywhere I look
One of the investors is Solyman Yashouafar. He’s the older and quieter gentleman who comments, “This is a demonstration of what we do. Next is
The Roosevelt in Los Angeles.”
If
Sky is any indication of what’s to follow, then The Roosevelt could deliver what it promises too. We’ll keep our eyes open.
The Roosevelt Sales Center is now open Downtown. Featuring the luxury amenities soon-to-be found in every loft unit that all come standard, the Sales Center exhibits Kohler fixtures, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bontempi Italian kitchen cabinets, Bosch premium appliances, milk glass countertops and Waterworks spa-style baths. The Sales Center also features beautiful interior designs furnished by Chayse Dacoda. The Sales Center, open daily from 11am - 4pm, is located at the groundfloor of The Roosevelt: 727 West 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Bontempi cabinets are just an example of the features found in the kitchen vignette
Dining room with custom furnishings
Several floorplans feature glass-enclosed tub areas, an example is on display
Two bedroom vignettes have been designed to give the feel of a finished loft
Floorplans and two project models along with a flat-screen streaming video are always on display
