The W Hotel has officially replaced the Delano at Mandalay Bay on the Las Vegas Strip, completing a transition announced by Marriott International and MGM Resorts International less than two months ago.

The property now joins the MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy, expanding the strategic licensing agreement between the two hospitality giants announced in 2023. This collaboration enables members of both Marriott Bonvoy and MGM Rewards programs to access enhanced experiences across their combined resort portfolios.

The rapid transition includes planned renovations to the property's amenities:

• Room refreshes throughout the hotel
• Delano Beach Club will become the W Wet Deck
• Skyfall rooftop lounge will maintain its name but undergo updates

The W Hotel will continue as a non-gaming property, leveraging the brand's reputation for luxury and its appeal to younger demographics. It joins eleven other MGM Strip properties in the MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy, including prestigious venues at Aria, Bellagio, and the Cosmopolitan.

Mandalay Bay COO Travis Lunn expressed enthusiasm about the transformation, highlighting W Hotels' celebrated global reputation for distinctive style and service excellence. The property's evolution is expected to continue over the next couple of years, focusing on developing its unique personality and elevated service culture.

This transformation comes amid other significant changes on the Strip, including MGM's rebranding of the NoMad at Park MGM, demonstrating the ongoing commitment of Las Vegas operators to maintain competitive advantages through strategic property enhancements.

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