This month, the Siegel Group debuted Rumor, a two-story boutique resort that was formerly the St. Tropez Hotel, directly across from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The two-story, intimate property was the brainchild of Siegel Group founder and C.E.O. Stephen Siegel, who wanted to craft a new vision of intimate boutique hotel properties for Las Vegas. “I felt it was time to completely change the Las Vegas paradigm,” Siegel said in a statement. “Without question, we have designed an entirely new hotel experience for Las Vegas locals and visitors. Sexy yet unpretentious, glamorous and accessible, eclectic with a relaxing and inviting ambiance are what Rumor’s look and feel are all about.”
The Siegel Group collaborated with Vegas-based interior design firm Tandem to design the 150-suite property. It has desert—both Palm Springs and Vegas—design aesthetics, as well as a Hollywood-type feel. Chinese foo dogs, hand carved from solid slabs of distinctly colored cantera stone, greet guests at the entrance. Flowing drapes frame the porte cochère, and 10-foot glass doors reveal a display of original artwork. Rumor's lobby has a lounge feel, awash in ivory and white, accented with criss-crossing metallic lines on the floor. The front desk has traditional millwork done in white. Natural light floods the area as the lobby lounge merges with the outside space. The bar serves as a centerpiece, finished in Carrara marble. The hotel is dog friendly but human guests must be at least 18 years old.
Rumor's 30,000-square-foot courtyard has a pool area with a wet deck and lawn, all framed with mature palm trees. Five cabanas and 10 daybeds surround the pool. By night, the area transforms into a nightlife destination with DJs and live musicians. This area is available for event booking with a total capacity of 500 on the pool deck. The capacity in the backyard area is 2,400.
Half of Rumor’s 150 suites face into the courtyard and feature either a balcony or a patio. Corridors are adorned with decals and houndstooth carpeting. Suites have gray walls with pops of lavender patterns, and carved wall medallions are situated above the bed. Each suite has a basket of sweets, Warhol-inspired chandelier art, and sleek furniture. Many have oversize tubs surrounded by mirrors.
Later this summer, Rumor expects to unveil the Fantastic Four suites by Mark Tracy of the design firm Chemical Spaces. Each will showcase strong architecture, with square lines in the flooring, beds, and ceilings. With a palette of gray, black, and silver, the suites will also pop with accents of pink and purple.
