The Vanderpump Rules matriarch, 65, officially opened 'The Vanderpump Hotel' on the Vegas Strip on Thursday night
Vanderpump made a dramatic casino floor entrance flanked by bellmen before receiving a Key to The Strip
Hollywood pals Sharon Osbourne, Lance Bass and Garcelle Beauvais turned out to support the reality star's 40th venue concept
By TRAVEL TODAY REPORTER PUBLISHED: 12:13 EST, June 12, 2026
She is already the undisputed queen of reality television and West Hollywood nightlife.
But last night, Lisa Vanderpump officially conquered Las Vegas, pulling out all the stops for the wildly theatrical, star-studded grand opening of her very first hotel venture.
The Real Housewives alumna, 65, caused absolute pandemonium on the Las Vegas Strip on Thursday evening as she arrived at the 188-room Vanderpump Hotel in a custom Rolls-Royce, before making a dramatic procession through the main casino floor flanked by a fleet of handsome bellmen.
Dressed to the nines in a jaw-dropping, shimmering silver gown adorned with purple and green accents, the British restaurateur paired the look with elegant sheer gloves as she greeted a crowd of screaming fans, VIPs, and media.
INSIDE THE VANDERPUMP HOTEL
The Rooms: 188 boutique guest rooms, including 21 ultra-glam suites.
The Design: "Industrial romantic" — blending feminine elegance with a masculine edge.
The Location: The iconic corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road.
The Tribute: Gigolo, a sexy, sultry cocktail lounge named after Lisa's late beloved Pomeranian, Giggy.
A key to the city and a drone spectacular
The star's massive night only got bigger when Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom took to the stage alongside Caesars Entertainment top brass to present Lisa with a coveted Key to The Strip, cementing her transition from local restaurateur to bona fide hotelier.
"The Vanderpump Hotel has been a true labor of love," a beaming Lisa told the crowd. "I think of it as my very own jewel box on the 50-yard line of the Las Vegas Strip – intimate, inviting and filled with carefully curated details."
Those details include playful nods to her British heritage, featuring a massive mural of Lisa walking down a rainy London street next to a red telephone booth, and a classic English taxicab parked right on Las Vegas Boulevard to welcome guests.
But it wouldn't be a Vanderpump event without a touch of heartbreak and immense sentimentality. Inside, guests were introduced to Gigolo, a sultry, low-lit lounge named after her iconic late Pomeranian, "Giggy," who passed away in 2020. The lounge serves up inventive cocktails as an endearing tribute to her famous canine companion.
Hollywood royalty turns out in force
Naturally, the guest list read like a Who's Who of showbiz. Vanderpump's longtime Hollywood pals Sharon Osbourne, Lance Bass, and Garcelle Beauvais were spotted sipping cocktails and partying late into the night.
They were joined by a raucous contingent of cast members from Vanderpump Rules and her Hulu spin-off Vanderpump Villa, who mingled with guests while munching on bites provided by celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis—whose namesake restaurant, GIADA, anchors the hotel's culinary lineup.
The hotel also boasts the massive 65,000-square-foot Soleia rooftop pool, the legendary Drai’s After Hours nightclub, and a boutique Caesars Sportsbook.
As midnight struck, the party moved outside where the resort concluded the lavish opening with a mind-blowing 600-drone show illuminating the desert sky directly over the Strip.
For Lisa and her husband Ken Todd, the boutique property marks their staggering 40th hospitality concept. And if last night's dazzling debut is anything to go by, it's bound to be their most lucrative gamble yet.