Station Casinos has broken ground on its newest property, the Durango Casino & Resort, near what parent company Red Rock Resorts has called the “fastest-growing population of any area in the Las Vegas Valley.”

The $750 million project, targeted at local customers, will feature a hotel with more than 200 rooms and suites, more than 73,000 square feet of gaming floor, and “an experiential race and sportsbook.”

“Station Casinos is bullish on the local and overall Las Vegas gaming market,” said Scott Kreeger, president of Station Casinos. “This brick-and-mortar investment will create thousands of construction and permanent jobs, generating tens of millions of dollars in economic impact and tax revenue to the state and county.”

Durango will borrow several design elements from the company’s signature Red Rock Resort in nearby Summerlin. Its entryway will be characterized by natural stone-clad floors and walls. The hotel lobby will flow seamlessly into the lobby bar, where cozy nooks, cool sofas and one-of-a-kind art pieces create the ideal place to meet and relax. The bar will take inspiration from the palette of the desert landscape, exuding sophistication and simplicity.

Guests may dine at four signature food-and-beverage outlets or a food hall concept featuring fast-casual favorite restaurants and eateries. The property will also feature a resort-style pool with private cabanas, an environmentally friendly event lawn, 20,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, and multiple bike lanes, as well as 40 electric vehicle charging stations.

Phase 1 of the property is expected to open in late 2023. Additional features, such as a bowling alley and movie theater, will be added in future phases of development.

Architect of record, the Friedmutter Group, will collaborate on the resort with Station Casinos’ in-house design and construction teams.

OWNER: Red Rock Resorts, Station Casinos

ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Friedmutter Group