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    America’s First Luxury Resort

    Since its creation, Fontainebleau has steadily built upon its legacy as a cultural icon. From the original resort in Miami Beach to its newest hotel on the famed Las Vegas Strip, America’s first luxury resort has a name synonymous with enduring character and captivating prestige.

    French Inspiration

    1952

    The concept for the original Fontainebleau Resort in Miami Beach is born when Ben and Bernice Novack are inspired by an ornate palace seen during a visit to the French countryside.

    THE ART OF SPECTACLE

    1954

    Architect Morris Lapidus brings the Novacks’ vision to life with a design that featured modern elements that broke all the rules. A signature “Stairway to Nowhere” led to a small cloakroom, allowing guests to make a grand entrance and showcase their finest evening attire before descending to the lobby.

    A HOLLYWOOD CONNECTION

    1964

    Celebrities like Frank Sinatra flock to Fontainebleau, while major motion pictures like “Goldfinger” made James Bond – and the resort – a cultural landmark.

    A HOLLYWOOD CONNECTION

    1964

    Celebrities like Frank Sinatra flock to Fontainebleau, while major motion pictures like “Goldfinger” made James Bond – and the resort – a cultural landmark.

    Forever On Film

    1967 – 1999

    Through generations, Fontainebleau is showcased in many classic feature films, including “Tony Rome” filmed with Frank Sinatra, “Scarface” with Al Pacino, “The Bodyguard” starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, “Analyze This” featuring Robert De Niro and Billy Crystal, and many more pop culture favorites.

    EVOLVING GLAMOUR

    2006
    $1 billion is invested in the Miami Beach resort to exceed the tastes and expectations of the 21st century.

    EXTRAVAGANCE RE-EMERGES

    2008
    Fontainebleau Miami Beach reopens in the fall with a star-studded Grand Opening bash featuring the Victoria’s Secret Fashion show and performances by Usher, Mariah Carey, and Robin Thicke.

    AWARD-WINNING ARCHITECTURE

    2012

    Serendipitously, Fontainebleau Las Vegas comes full circle to make the dream a reality, with a second ground-breaking.

    FONTAINEBLEAU GOES WEST

    2023

    The Fontainebleau legacy extends to the desert with the winter opening of Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the first luxury resort to debut on the Las Vegas Strip in more than a decade.