Las Vegas Hotel Renovations 2026: Caesars, Flamingo, Wynn & More
The Strip is in the middle of one of its busiest renovation years in memory. Several marquee resorts are refreshing rooms, lobbies, and nightlife all at once, so if you are booking a 2026 trip, the Las Vegas hotel renovations underway right now directly affect where you should stay. The short version: Caesars Palace is redoing nearly 1,000 rooms and added a Strip-front dayclub, Flamingo is in the middle of a huge refresh for its 80th anniversary, and Wynn is renovating suites while reworking its famous nightclub. Here is what is changing at each.
Caesars Palace: Augustus Tower Rooms and a New Strip Dayclub
Caesars Palace is renovating close to 1,000 rooms in its Augustus Tower and updating the nearby VIP check-in area. The bigger headline for visitors is nightlife: the new Omnia Dayclub has opened directly on the Strip as of May 2026, giving the resort a daytime pool-party anchor to go with its existing venues.
If Caesars is on your list, our Caesars Palace venue guide and the Omnia Dayclub page cover access and tables.
Flamingo Las Vegas: A Fresh Renovation for Its 80th
The Flamingo, the oldest resort on the Strip, is planning for some fresh enhancements and welcoming new additions ahead of its 80th anniversary:
- Lobby and bars: a redesigned lobby featuring a new bar, an elevated VIP check-in area, and a refurbished Bugsy’s Bar on the casino floor.
- New venues: a Salt & Straw ice cream shop and Category 10, a Luke Combs-inspired entertainment experience taking over the former Margaritaville space near The Linq.
The goal is to modernize a nostalgic property without losing the classic Flamingo feel that keeps it one of the best-value stays in the center of the Strip.
Wynn and Encore: Renovated Suites and a Reworked XS
Wynn Las Vegas is renovating its Encore tower suites throughout 2026, concentrating the work in the slower summer months to limit disruption. On the nightlife side, XS nightclub closed for a major renovation and is expected to reopen later in 2026. Wynn is also adding exclusivity with Zero Bond, a members-only club near the Wynn Golf Club, and Sartiano’s, an Italian steakhouse open to the public.
Aria, The Cosmopolitan, and More Room Refreshes
The renovation wave extends across the center Strip. Aria is refreshing its guest rooms throughout 2026, with The Cosmopolitan’s room updates planned to follow once Aria’s work wraps. Between these two and the projects above, a large share of the Strip’s premium rooms are being touched this year, which is good news for anyone booking a stay in late 2026 or 2027.
Booking Around the Las Vegas Hotel Renovations in 2026
Freshly renovated rooms are worth chasing, but timing matters because active construction can mean noise or closed amenities. That is where a concierge helps: we know which towers are finished, which pools and clubs are open, and where the value is on a given weekend.
Compare current options on our Las Vegas hotels hub, line up the new nightlife through our Vegas nightclubs guide, and let our VIP concierge team book the room and the table together so your trip lands on the good side of every renovation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Las Vegas hotels are being renovated in 2026?
Caesars Palace, Flamingo, Wynn and Encore, Aria, and The Cosmopolitan are all renovating rooms or venues in 2026, among others.
Is XS nightclub at Wynn closed?
XS closed for a major renovation and is expected to reopen later in 2026.
What is new to Caesars Palace in 2026?
A new Omnia Dayclub has opened on the Strip as of May 2026, alongside a roughly 1,000-room Augustus Tower renovation currently in progress.
2026 is a rebuild year for the Strip and the payoff is a wave of brand-new rooms and venues heading into 2027. If you want to book the freshly renovated side of any resort without the guesswork, start with our VIP team and we will match you to the right room at the right hotel.
Sources: PlayUSA, Casinos.com.
