Palazzo Las Vegas Newest Hotel on Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Presenting the newest hotel on the Las Vegas Strip in nearly three years, Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) has announced that The Palazzo Las Vegas -- the lavish resort under
Artist's rendering of the planned Palazzo Las Vegas.  development adjacent to the famed Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino -- will soft-open on December 20 followed by a series of spectacular grand opening celebratory events from January 17 to 19, 2008.

According to President of The Palazzo Las Vegas Rob Goldstein, the property will become a new resort-hotel-casino of unparalleled luxury, sophistication, and contemporary chic on the Las Vegas Strip. The Palazzo will feature modern European ambience and design reminiscent of Italian affluent living with a unique combination of premium amenities that include: spacious suites; restaurants by top celebrity chefs such as Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse, Mario Batali and Charlie Trotter; extraordinary entertainment with the Tony Award-winning musical Jersey Boys and 40/40 Club, a Las Vegas version of New York's dynamic sports bar and lounge; The Shoppes at The Palazzo featuring luxury stores anchored by Las Vegas' first-ever Barneys New York; and, the largest Canyon Ranch SpaClub to date.

"In The Palazzo Las Vegas, our vision was to develop a property of elevated luxury in Las Vegas," said Goldstein. "We're balancing sophisticated design and decor and luxurious experiences with some of the simple comforts of home to cater to the preferences of the most discerning traveler."

Pre-launch events for The Palazzo are being held on both Coasts this month. Last night, the experiences of The Palazzo were recreated at an exclusive event in New York City. Next week Wolfgang Puck's CUT will be host to a private luncheon for VIP guests in Los Angeles.

During the grand opening weekend in January, invited guests and celebrities will be welcomed to The Palazzo for an exclusive event on the evening of Thursday, January 17. The Shoppes at The Palazzo will open their doors January 18. Celebrations will culminate with a concert featuring a variety of internationally renowned performers on January 19. Tickets for the concert will be available to the public for purchase with details to be released late November.

Las Vegas' Newest All-Suite Accommodations

Every room in The Palazzo Las Vegas is a suite, each of which is specifically fashioned with comfort and convenience in mind. A sunken living room decorated with a distinctly modern European design, marble-appointed baths with oversized bath sheets, luxurious Egyptian linens from Anichini and remote-control Roman shades and curtains with first-of-its-kind 'touch control' technology are a few of the in-suite features.

Unparalleled Fine Dining

The Palazzo Las Vegas will also be home to more than a dozen restaurants, offering a variety of cuisines from a collection of award-winning chefs. The new restaurants include CarneVino by Mario Batali, CUT by Wolfgang Puck, Table 10 by Emeril Lagasse, Restaurant Charlie by Charlie Trotter, as well as Dos Caminos, Grand Lux Cafe, Jade, Mainland, Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro, Prime Blue Grill, SUSHISAMBA, Wildwood BBQ, and Woo.

Barneys New York and The Shoppes at The Palazzo

Anchored by a flagship, 85,000-square-foot Barneys New York, The Shoppes at The Palazzo will present more than 60 luxury boutiques. In addition to Barneys New York, 20 remarkable stores and luxury brands are making their Las Vegas debuts at The Palazzo. They include Chloe, Tory Burch, Christian Louboutin, Diane Von Furstenberg, Van Cleef & Arpels, Catherine Malandrino, Anya Hindmarch, and Michael Kors. These new additions to the Las Vegas Strip will be joined by the likes of Ralph Lauren, Jimmy Choo, Piaget, Burberry, Ferragamo, Fendi, Bottega Veneta and Montblanc to present one of the most upscale retail destinations under one roof in the United States.

Jersey Boys and More

In the spring of 2008, Broadway smash-hit Jersey Boys will take residence at The Palazzo in a new 1,800-seat custom built theater. Jersey Boys will be joined by the 40/40 Club, the sports bar and lounge founded by music impresario Jay-Z, a unique Lamborghini showroom, gift store and cafe, as well as additional entertainment offerings which will be announced shortly and should be ready to for guests in early 2008.