Strip casino opens hotel tower bridge

A pedestrian walkway connecting Paris casino-hotel to the newly renovated Versailles Tower officially opened Friday afternoon.

Caesars Entertainment, parent company of the Strip casino property, unveiled the long-awaited Paris Skybridge after securing a certificate of occupancy from Clark County earlier in the day.

The Versailles Tower was known as the Jubilee Tower when it was part of the former Bally’s casino-hotel, which is now Horseshoe Las Vegas. Caesars, which operates both Paris and Horseshoe, announced last year that the tower would be part of a massive renovation project at Paris, which included upgraded rooms and suites, some of which have accessible balconies overlooking Las Vegas Boulevard.

“We’ve invested more than $100 million into renovating the Versailles Tower at Paris Las Vegas, and the pedestrian bridge is a key component of this exciting transformation,” said Ken Ostempowski, senior vice president and general manager of Paris Las Vegas. “Now that the bridge is open, guests staying in the new rooms can conveniently access their favorite offerings at both the Paris and Horseshoe resorts — from restaurants and bars to the casino floor, entertainment and attractions.”

The elevated Paris Skybridge is located near the Caesars Sportsbook and the Eiffel Tower experience gift shop.

From end to end, the bridge spans 253 feet. The area that crosses over the service road between Paris and Horseshoe is 82 feet long.

Caesars announced the Versailles Tower would become part of Paris Las Vegas in 2023. The tower added 756 rooms and suites to Paris’ total. In July, 38 rooms featuring 55-square-foot balconies opened. The rooms are west-facing and look out over the Strip and Fountains of Bellagio.

Paris Las Vegas is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The Parisian-themed resort opened on Sept. 1, 1999.