We Meet Again: Cosmopolitan Las Vegas

This photo of The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas was not taken by Diane Taylor. She’s not tall enough.
Photo courtesy of the Cosmopolitan Hotel.

Two weeks ago I joined a friend for dinner at the Scarpetta Italian restaurant at The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas. Dinner was perfect and our view to the north of the Bellagio fountains was lovely.

I had been to the Five-Star Cosmopolitan Hotel years ago, but my memory of it was blank. My before and after-dinner journeys were like being a first-time Las Vegas visitor.

Lots of glitter–and a huge chandelier–3 floors tall with a large bar in the middle. Lots of shopping and drinking opportunities. Lots of machines on the ground floor and lots of restaurants (some 20 restaurants) on the second and third floors. I took a bunch of pictures (below).

Down the Rabbit Hole is a huge bar on Level 2 of The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas. Lots of seating and characters.
Photo by Diane Taylor

After my visit I read up a little on the Cosmopolitan and was reminded of its history. Yes, it is “wrapped” around the Jockey Club timeshare building in parts. Its signs are way above eye level so drivers (like me) don’t immediately see which driveway is the one to take to get into the resort. The entrance to the parking garage is unique in this city, in terms of glam.

Scarpetta is on the third floor of the Cosmopolitan’s Boulevard Tower. You enter the restaurant through a long bar area and then find it’s a big restaurant with many tables having good views of the Bellagio fountains.

The Cosmopolitan opened on December 15, 2010 and was the most expensive resort ever built at that time. Early on, the developers who planned a condo/hotel defaulted on a loan; the condo plans were eventually dropped though some of the units remain for tourists. Ownership changes were frequent, eventually going to The Blackstone Group. Blackstone’s renovation eventually brought the first quarterly profit to the Cosmopolitan in 2015. The resort operations were sold to MGM in 2022 with Stonepeak, Cherng Family Trust, and Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. owning The Cosmopolitan’s real estate assets and MGM operating the casino/hotel. See more about the various hotels and their ownership here.

Aside from its signature restaurants, Cosmopolitan is known for its two large pools, its Marque Nightclub and, during the winter, the Boulevard Pool area is transformed into an ice skating rink. The rink will open next month. It is also renowned for the extensive art collection found on the common areas on floors 2-3. One of the unusual aspects of this common area is sections with ample places to sit with virtually background ambient noise. It is also known for the purchasable art found in the old cigarette machines located throughout the property. For a couple of years, the founders of Living-Las-Vegas.com supplied some of the art found in those machines. All of the games like fuzzball, Jenga, etc. are free for guests to play. And there is a “no-name” pizza restaurant that is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. The hotel is also home to the Egg Slut, one of the imaginative breakfast places found in Las Vegas.

It’s an old wag from some locals “I never go to the Strip.” Fortunately my friend does go to the Strip and I was lucky to join her and have a re-introduction to The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas. Photos below:

The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas has two pools. The Boulevard Pool is larger that the Chelsea Pool. This Boulevard Pool photo was taken by Diane Taylor from a SpotWright online video
Lots of escalators taking folks to the food and shopping.
Photo by Diane Taylor
Anybody want a drink?
Photo by Diane Taylor
The scene at Scarpetta before we were seated. Later the restaurant was full and the waiters hustled.
Photo by Diane Taylor
If one wanted an evening at the Marquee nightclub, this would be the scene.
Photo courtesy of the Cosmopolitan Hotel.
Near the Cosmopolitan hotel check-in desk are a series of columns with electronic pictures that are fascinating. This is one of them.
Photo by Diane Taylor
This was the scene looking out the Scarpetta Italian restaurant window at the Bellagio fountains.
Photo by Diane Taylor
Lots of shopping at the Cosmopolitan but I liked this store name best, “Vitals.”
Photo by Diane Taylor
Lots of high end restaurants at the Cosmopolitan including a noodle and taco shop.
Photo by Diane Taylorr
At the end of November, the Cosmopolitan’s Boulevard Pool area becomes a skating rink.
Photo courtesy of the Cosmopolitan Hotel.
AND there is even a pawn shop.
Photo by Diane Taylor
Lots of ethnic restaurants among the Cosmopolitan’s selection.
Photo by Diane Taylor
This reporter took a picture, but did not collect any cash.
Photo by Diane Taylor
This big chandelier makes a perfect background for relaxation in the three-story Chandelier Lounge.
Photo by Diane Taylor
We are smiling at The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas. Come see us, eat, sing, dance….and see if this machine will give you money.
Photo by Diane Taylor

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One response on “We Meet Again: Cosmopolitan Las Vegas

  1. Thank you for the photo gallery tour. Made me feel touristy. Always appreciate your tour articles. Looking forward to another one.

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