Work of Art: The Artisan Hotel Brings a Touch of Culture to Vegas

The best story is the scandal. The second best is the comeback. A locals’ favorite is doing just that after teetering on the edge of bankruptcy. The Artisan Hotel, once a family-owned resort off The Strip, now has the backing of … Get the lowdown

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The ARTISAN Hotel, Las Vegas, Makes Stunning Comeback

STEPHEN SIEGEL RESTORES AN ICONIC LAS VEGAS MASTERPIECE Everyone loves a comeback! With the Artisan Hotel, the Siegel Group not only brought the hotel back, they made it dramatically better. Having bought the beloved property in 2009 after a series … Get the lowdown

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Partying in Vegas ‘film research’

Aldous (Russell Brand) and Aaron (Jonah Hill) are featured in the new film “Get Him to the Greek.” There’s a new Vegas movie in theaters today. In “Get Him to the Greek,” Jonah Hill portrays a music company lackey, escorting … Get the lowdown

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Artisan Hotel Completes Major Renovation

LAS VEGAS—The Artisan Hotel here, owned by the Siegel Group, has completed a major renovation that includes upgraded guestrooms and a new pool experience that features day beds, cabanas and weekly events. Artisan is a non-gaming, boutique hotel boutique that offers … Get the lowdown

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Artisan Revamp

Roaring back from the brink of foreclosure, the casino-less Artisan hotel’s been totally ballered-out, with huge gilded gothic doors leading you into an early 1900′s Parisian paradise comprised of a restaurant serving jazzed-up American (sweet bread sliders), a cabana-/daybed-strewn pool tucked … Get the lowdown

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Hotel in Vegas provides a break from Vegas

A CHANGE OF PACE While in Las Vegas it sometimes feels that a change of pace would be welcome. A meal without the background of flashing lights and spinning reels. A walk through a hotel without a gambling background. Try … Get the lowdown

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Renovated Artisan Hotel embraces kitsch and class

A stone’s throw from Las Vegas’ downtown-Strip nexus, the Artisan Hotel has always existed in the cognitive space between the kitsch of the former and the spectacle of the latter. One of the few properties in the city for which … Get the lowdown

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The Artisan Pool

Artisan Hotel Pool Parties It’s a rule as old as Vegas itself: you can never have too many pool parties. Consider this your more intimate and refined option, where you’ll go for cognac-and-champagne cocktails at the bar—and the pulsing house … Get the lowdown

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The Artisan is Working Out the Bugs

The Siegel Group took over the property earlier this year and promised quick improvements. Already launched are a new cocktail menu and cigar selection. On Fridays and Saturdays, DJs turn the joint into Artisan Afterhours from 10 p.m. till dawn, including Happy … Get the lowdown

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Artisan Hotel Gets A Fresh Start

Last month I wrote about the troubles befalling the Artisan Hotel in Las Vegas. The hotel has found a new savior in The Siegel Group, a company that owns several properties in the area including the Siegel Suites and the Resort on … Get the lowdown

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