We asked 20 Las Vegas professionals, "Is the Cosmopolitan doing things right?"
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“The Cosmo is the place to be in Vegas.”
Dale Amos, president of Star Loan Centers
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“Yes. From a food and beverage perspective, they’re doing everything right.”
David Bart, senior VP of spirits for Southern Wine and Spirits
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“I think they’re going in the right direction.”
Michael Fletcher, district director of American Association of Government Finance
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“I go to the Cosmo all the time. Their branding is higher end but youthful. It’s resplendent but not off-putting. When I’m there, I feel like I belong.”
Sarah Ryan, general manager/partner of Mocha Joe
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“No one can deny the buzz the Cosmopolitan has created. They have a unique product in a great location and it’s getting people’s attention.”
Brad Seidel, senior account executive at Kirvin Doak Communications
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“I’ve never been there, so I don’t know.”
Aleta Anderson, owner/chef of Cake Popalicious
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“I believe they’re doing all that they can. Unfortunately, they opened into the worst economy Las Vegas has ever seen.”
Rick Smith, owner of RDS Associates
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“Oh, God yes. The Cosmo has sitting areas. You don’t get the feeling like you’re just being herded from place to place to spend money.”
Derek Washington, new media & diversity outreach consultant for AFAN
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“I’m very impressed with their advertising campaigns. I love that avant-garde approach they’re using.”
Todd White, founder of Platinum Entourage Salon
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“So far, so good.”
Ron Horsley, vp of new growth commercial real estate
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“Yes. The atmosphere is unique and creative. ”
Pam Myers, project manager at MassMedia Corporate Communications
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“Yes. They’ve got a name brand. They have exciting venues. They have some kinks to work out.”
D. Taylor, secretary-treasurer of Culinary Union Local 226
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“Yes. It seems like they have some of the best restaurants and some of the best events.”
Nikki Steven, founder of Method Motivation
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“No. They should’ve stopped the project. The hotel was more than what Las Vegas needed.”
Chuck Vanage, president of Log Cabin Republicans
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“With the shows, and small touches like the Art-o-Mats, they’re doing a great job of bringing something fresh to Vegas.”
Maria Phelan, PR manager of Purdue Marion & Associates
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“They seem to be marketing to a younger crowd, but their prices are more for the mature crowd who can pay. It’s a mixed message.”
Francine Pulliam, owner of Prestige Properties
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“Yes. It feels like a nightclub everywhere there, even out of Marquee. Where else can you get bottle service at a bar?”
Peter Yaskin, field marketing manager of Southern Wine and Spirits
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“Yes. I’ve been there five times since they opened. I haven’t had any complaints. It’s a nice atmosphere.”
Joe White, manager of In Da Cut barber shop
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“The Cosmo understands their audience. They know who they want to reach. Is it working? Time will tell.”
Lori Goodwine, principal of GoodPRNow