1. What can be expected at the new
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino?
Guests can look forward to nothing but
rich history, the traces of legendary
performers and above all – a place
where everyone will be treated like a
high roller. “We may not be the newest
resort in Las Vegas,” David Siegel said,
“but we will be the friendliest.”
A Rich History
The Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
originally opened as the International
Hotel on July 2, 1969 and, at the time,
was the largest hotel and casino in the
world. It had 1,568 rooms, a 30,000-
square-foot casino and 50,000 square
feet of meeting space. With 350,000
gallons of water in the pool, the pool
was considered the largest body of
water in southern Nevada. The hotel was
known as the Las Vegas Hilton from
March of 1971 through 2012. When
Westgate purchased the hotel in 2014, it
became, and will remain as, the
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.
Siegel’s love for Las Vegas and family ties
to the city make the purchase of the
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino a
defining moment in his career. “My
father and my mother came to Las Vegas
about twice a month for over 50 years,”
said Siegel. The hotel will honor Siegel’s
father, Sid, by the opening of a new
coffee shop: Sid’s Café. His parents were
married in the city and were featured in a
full page spread in the Las Vegas Sun
when they celebrated their 50th
anniversary in Vegas. “Bill Briare, the
mayor at the time, gave them the key to
the city,” says Siegel about his parents. It’s
fitting that the Siegels were given the key
to the city, as their son now plans to make
his newest hotel the home of
entertainment and luxury in Las Vegas.
Remembering when Siegel first stayed in
the hotel in 1970 with his parents he says,
“Ironically, I couldn’t afford it then, but
now almost 45 years later I’ve bought the
hotel.” History has come full circle.
The Handprint of Rock Stars
When Siegel first stayed in the hotel in
1970 it was in its full glory. Barbra
Streisand performed an exclusive black
tie event in the showroom for the grand
opening of the hotel on July 2, 1969. The
hotel will always be remembered for its
iconic performers and entertainment.
From the opening of the hotel in 1969,
the hotel became home to superstars
like Liberace, Barry Manilow, Wayne
Newton and none other than The King
himself – Elvis Presley.
The King debuted his first performance
at the hotel on July 31, 1969. Elvis Presley
made the hotel famous during his reign
in the late 60s and early 70s. One in two
people that visited Las Vegas during the
months he performed saw Elvis sing at
the hotel. More people saw Elvis perform
at the hotel than anywhere else in the
world, making the resort a historic
landmark. He performed 837 consecutive
sold-out shows and his music touched
over 2.5 million people during the seven
years he performed there.
In the Lobby of the resort, a life-size
bronze statue of Elvis Presley pays
tribute to The King. Elvis and his wife
Pricilla stayed at the hotel so frequently
that they called the property home and
enjoyed all the luxurious amenities. They
frequently threw parties in their room.
Elvis was known for inviting guests to his
suite after concerts. Friends and fans
would hang out with Elvis while he sang
for them in a private setting. Elvis
Presley’s handprint has been forever
imprinted on the hotel and the hotel
made Elvis synonymous with Las Vegas.
As a tribute to the King, Trent Carlini
performs nightly shows in the Shimmer
Cabaret. “The King” is a tribute
performance that pays sincere homage
to the life of Elvis. Carlini is the winner of
ABC’s “The Next Big Thing” and is
nationally recognized as the best Elvis
tribute artist in Las Vegas. Journey
through Elvis’ career and enjoy over 25
hits like “I Can’t Help Falling in Love With
You” and “Blue Suede Shoes”. It’s truly a
remarkable and moving performance
that you won’t want to miss!
After Elvis’ reign, the showroom hosted
an amazing and diverse array of
headliners for decades. Stars included:
Bill Cosby, Tom Jones, Liberace, Tony
Bennett, Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell,
Redd Foxx, Paul Anka, Earth Wind & Fire
and Barry Manilow. Thanks to these
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f you’re a Westgate Owner, you
have the opportunity to travel to
premier resorts all over the
country. From sunny Florida and
the beautiful coast of South Carolina – to
the slopes in Utah and the mountains in
Tennessee, Westgate Owners have an
elite selection of destination spots. This
year, another location was added to the
Westgate Family of Resorts: Westgate
Las Vegas Resort & Casino. Owners and
Guest alike can now experience the
electric atmosphere of Las Vegas,
Nevada and stay in a lavish resort. This
year was monumental for Westgate and
the Orlando-based company is more
financially stable than ever before.
Just one block from the famous Las
Vegas Strip stands the tallest
freestanding sign in the world. The sign
that formerly read “L-V-H”, a throwback
to the once famous Las Vegas Hilton,
now proudly reads the celebrated word:
“WESTGATE”. After founder and CEO,
David Siegel, lifted the “W” letter on to
the sign, history was made and the city
of Las Vegas regained a world-class
resort.
EXPERIENCE
A Las Vegas Legend
WESTGATE LAS VEGAS RESORT & CASINO
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
David Siegel with "W" letter for the WESTGATE sign
“This letter represents
more than just the
beginning of this
property’s name, it’s
the beginning of a new
era in Las Vegas.”
DAVID SIEGEL
“The King” starring Trent CarliniVerona Sky Villa

2. where authentic Japanese dishes are
made in front of you, the Burger Bistro
that serves mouthwatering burgers,
Sid’s Café that serves sweet and savory
brunch options and much more!
The resort boasts a 95,000-square-foot
casino. Crystal chandeliers line the
elaborate ceiling and the casino is full of
thrilling energy. The casino is an original,
magnificent and fabulous display of
classic Vegas. From Baccarat and classic
table games to state-of-the-art slot
machines – experience a taste of timeless
Vegas. 200,000 square feet of meeting
space is available at the resort for various
types of events. Book business meetings,
large conventions, networking events
and even a beautiful wedding, all within
the resort property. The resort is a
perfect venue for your next event!
The world’s largest sports and race book,
The Superbook®
, is 30,000 square-feet of
heart-pounding action. Sports fans can
surround themselves with over 60
viewing monitors including a 15’ x 20’
massive screen. Wager on NBA, MLB,
NFL and NHL games as well as races and
live sporting events around world.
Lounge in the Ultimate Fan Cave that
features 120-inch HD monitors and
lounge style seating. The dining and
entertainment at Westgate Las Vegas
Resort & Casino is both delicious and
endless.
Just one block from the Strip, the resort
is in a prime location. Walk out the front
door of the resort and step on to the
monorail - the train will take you from
the front steps of the resort straight to
the famous Las Vegas Strip! The rooms
have incredible views of the surrounding
area including the golf course at the Las
Vegas Country Club and the Strip. There
is no better person than David Siegel,
whose heart is invested as much as his
company, to revive the hotel not only to
its former glory, but its future fame. This
is the new center of Las Vegas.
About Westgate Resorts
Westgate Resorts is one of the largest
timeshare companies in the world and is
a distinguished leader in the industry.
The company has been refining the
timeshare industry for more than 30
years.
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino is
the newest of the 28 resorts in the
Westgate family that are in ideal
destination spots throughout 9 states.
Westgate Park City Resort & Spa has fine
dining at Edge Steakhouse, a world-class
spa and the best skiing in the country. Or
take a trip to Westgate Smoky Mountain
Resort & Spa for picturesque views of
the Smoky Mountains and premium spa
services at Serenity Spa by Westgate.
Several of the resorts are located in
sunny Central Florida including
Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo,
Westgate Vacation Villas Resort & Spa
and Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa.
Westgate provides Guests with central
access to theme parks and
entertainment in the Orlando area.
The resorts in the Orlando area are
minutes from Universal Orlando®
Resort,
Walt Disney World®
Resort, SeaWorld®
Orlando and many famous tourist
attractions in Central Florida.
Complimentary transportation to the
attractions and discounted theme park
tickets are available for Guests. Each
resort is equipped with 5-star amenities
and impeccable service to provide
Guests with the highest level of
satisfaction as well as a lifetime of
vacation memories.
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legends and many more, Westgate Las
Vegas Resort & Casino is a historic
landmark that will be preserved and
treasured. From the grand opening
festivities at the hotel in 1969, thousands
of shows were played and millions of
people were entertained. The resort is
alive with the sound of icons that once
called this hotel home.
Luxurious Amenities and Lavish
Accommodations
From the moment the doors to the
30-story resort open, expect to be
greeted like the stars that stayed there
before you. The team is ready to greet
Guests with the warmest of welcomes
and the service is exceptional.
Westgate Resorts is an industry leader
in resort hospitality. Siegel has a
checklist of things to do and every inch
of the resort will be renovated up to his
standards. He plans to put 250 million
dollars of renovations and enhancements
into the resort. “There’s a million parts to
this property, and we’re not going to
leave anything untouched,” said Siegel.
The resort has 3,000 rooms and 300
suites. 200 of the rooms will be
renovated to timeshare villas, but all
rooms in the resort will be updated.
Each villa and room will reflect the
grandeur of a bygone era and the chic
touches of retro modern décor. Each
room is fully furnished with a kitchen or
kitchenette, separate living room and
dining areas, large master bedrooms
and luxurious and sleek furniture – you’ll
feel right at home. You do not need to
be a Westgate Owner to stay at the
resort and enjoy the many Westgate
perks. The amenities are elegantly
appointed and include a world-class spa,
a fitness center, a pool with a bar and
private cabanas.
From a man with grand ideas and
elaborate blueprints, comes a resort
with luxurious living space and
magnificent suites. The resort also has
Elvis’ 15,000-square-foot “Elvis Suite” on
the 30th
floor as well as the Sky Villas that
range from 12,600 to 15,400 square feet.
The Sky Villas housed many high-profile
stars that performed at the hotel. The
Verona, The Conrad and The Tuscany
villas opened in 1995 and cost $30
million dollars to build. Due to the high
rollers that stayed there, the cost of
construction was made back within 6
months.
Fine Dining and Exquisite
Entertainment
Guests will vacation in luxury at this
world-class destination. Guests can
enjoy dining at a range of restaurants –
from fine dining to casual family
restaurants. The Japanese cuisine at
Benihana is an authentic and
entertaining hibachi experience and is
the largest Benihana in the world. Teru
Sushi serves fresh sushi in a zen, tranquil
setting with lush gardens and artistic
sushi rolls. Enjoy the succulent steak at
TJ’s Steakhouse and other exquisite
dishes while enjoying fine wine in an
elegant atmosphere. The Buffet serves
an array of favorite selections and
international cuisine for a meal the
whole family will enjoy. Other dining
selections include the 888 Noodle Bar
95,000-Square-Foot Casino
Benihana
“We believe that everyone should be treated
like a high roller. Regardless of what you pay
for your room or who you are – we’re going
to make you feel special and we’ve already
started doing that.”
DAVID SIEGEL
“This is
the new center
of Las Vegas.”
DAVID SIEGEL
Rendering of room renovation