The Artisan Hotel
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The Artisan is a Las Vegas
non-gaming hotel boutique and ultra-lounge. Its 64 rooms are covered from floor to ceiling with eclectic art and reproductions of world famous paintings.
. In December 2001, the property was purchased and renamed 'The Artisan' and overhauled. At that point, the Artisan started putting artwork from artists such as Cezanne, Chagall, Da Vinci, Rembrandt, Renoir
, Van Gogh and others all over the property.
The Artisan was featured on a 2007 episode of the A&E
TV show Criss Angel Mindfreak
and multiple episodes of the Cinemax
series Sin City Diaries.
In 2008, Las Vegas Citylife
magazine named the Artisan lounge as the best bar in Las Vegas.
Even though the property got good reviews and had a loyal clientele, the property faced cash flow and maintenance problems and went into bankruptcy. The property agreed to foreclosure in December 2009. The Siegel Group
purchased the property in January 2010> and has been working to correct all outstanding issues. In May 2010, The Artisan started having themed-invite only pool parties.
On June 7, 2010, Kourtney Kardashian
and Scott Disick stayed at The Artisan to celebrate Scott's birthday.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
non-gaming hotel boutique and ultra-lounge. Its 64 rooms are covered from floor to ceiling with eclectic art and reproductions of world famous paintings.
History
The Artisan opened in 1979 as a TravelodgeTravelodge
Travelodge refers to several hotel chains around the world. Current operations include: the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand and Australia...
. In December 2001, the property was purchased and renamed 'The Artisan' and overhauled. At that point, the Artisan started putting artwork from artists such as Cezanne, Chagall, Da Vinci, Rembrandt, Renoir
Renoir
-People with the surname Renoir :* Pierre-Auguste Renoir , French painter* Pierre Renoir , French actor and son of Pierre-Auguste Renoir* Jean Renoir , French film director and son of Pierre-Auguste Renoir...
, Van Gogh and others all over the property.
The Artisan was featured on a 2007 episode of the A&E
A&E Network
The A&E Network is a United States-based cable and satellite television network with headquarters in New York City and offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, London, Los Angeles and Stamford. A&E also airs in Canada and Latin America. Initially named the Arts & Entertainment Network, A&E launched...
TV show Criss Angel Mindfreak
Criss Angel Mindfreak
Criss Angel Mindfreak is a show distributed by A&E Network. It debuted in 2005, and centers on stunts and street magic acts by magician Criss Angel.-Career as magician:...
and multiple episodes of the Cinemax
Cinemax
Cinemax, sometimes abbreviated as simply "Max", is a collection of premium television networks that broadcasts primarily feature films, along with softcore erotica, original action series, documentaries and special behind-the-scenes features. Cinemax is operated by Home Box Office, Inc., a...
series Sin City Diaries.
In 2008, Las Vegas Citylife
Stephens Media (newspapers)
Stephens Media LLC is a Las Vegas, Nevada diversified media holding company that publishes over 11 daily and 64 weekly newspapers in 9 states, primarily in Nevada and Arkansas....
magazine named the Artisan lounge as the best bar in Las Vegas.
Even though the property got good reviews and had a loyal clientele, the property faced cash flow and maintenance problems and went into bankruptcy. The property agreed to foreclosure in December 2009. The Siegel Group
The Siegel Group
The Siegel Group Nevada, Inc is a diverse company based in Paradise, Nevada and Studio City, California. It owns and operates Boutique Hotels, Hotel Casinos, Restaurants, Apartments, Bars, Office Buildings, Retail Franchises, Shopping Centers, and More....
purchased the property in January 2010> and has been working to correct all outstanding issues. In May 2010, The Artisan started having themed-invite only pool parties.
On June 7, 2010, Kourtney Kardashian
Kourtney Kardashian
Kourtney Mary Kardashian is an American businesswoman, socialite, model, actress and reality television personality who gained fame as a cast member of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Kourtney and Kim Take New York, and Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami.She is the oldest child of Kris Jenner and...
and Scott Disick stayed at The Artisan to celebrate Scott's birthday.