Caesars Entertainment Corp. said it will build a non-casino hotel on the northern side of Scottsdale Fashion Square in Arizona, with construction slated to start later this year.

The 11-story glass structure, with 266 guest rooms, will be called Caesars Republic Scottsdale and will be the company's first non-gaming hotel in the U.S.

The four-star hotel will be located next to the shopping center, at North Goldwater Boulevard and East Highland Avenue, giving hotel guests a short walk to the mall.

The hotel will be developed by HCW Development and operated by Aimbridge Hospitality. Caesars will license the brand, advise on design elements and integrate its rewards program. Macerich will own the property, with HCW taking out a long-term lease.

Construction was expected to begin in the second half of 2019, with an opening scheduled for 2021. The companies didn't disclose how many employees will work at the facility or when hiring will commence, nor were project cost estimates disclosed.

"Caesars Republic Scottsdale represents the introduction of a new world-class brand and further progress on our strategy to expand our non-gaming business into premier destinations," said Mark Frissora, president and CEO of Caesars Entertainment, in a prepared statement.

Caesars, which generated $6.3 billion in revenue over the first nine months of 2018, is headquartered in Las Vegas.

Hotel amenities

The property will feature a first-floor bar, a signature restaurant, outdoor seating with views of Camelback Mountain and a coffee shop, along with five meeting rooms and five luxury suites on the 11th floor.

That's in addition to a 7,000-square-foot, column-free ballroom that will be able to accommodate banquets seating up to 500 people. The seventh floor will feature a rooftop bar and a rooftop pool.

“Our market-dominant Scottsdale Fashion Square is the natural home for the innovative new Caesars Republic hotel concept," said Ed Coppola, president of mall owner Macerich, in a statement. “The addition of this exciting new hotel is part of the next phase of development for our exceptional mixed-use property, which also will introduce Class A office space and upscale residences."

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Company profiles

Caesars operates resorts and casinos, primarily under the Ceasars, Harrah's and Horseshow brand names, in the U.S. and foreign nations, including the United Arab Emirates and Mexico.

Macerich, headquartered in Santa Monica, California, has interests in 47 regional shopping centers including Biltmore Fashion Park, Chandler Fashion Center, Arrowhead Towne Center, Kierland Commons and others around the Phoenix area.

HCW is a national property development, management and hospitality company with offices in Phoenix and elsewhere. Its portfolio includes hotels, apartment buildings and condominium complexes.

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