The opening of the Cosmopolitan is just days away, and the media is atwitter. HotelChatter is counting down the days to "Las Vegas' most exciting opening in ooh, at least 11 months." In the December 2010 issue, Travel + Leisure gets the inside scoop on "casino cabanas," the "lobby columns patterned in high-definition video screens," the hotel's incredible art collection, and dynamite restaurants that "establish the Cosmopolitan's foodie street cred."

Chef and Food Network star Scott Conant will set up the fifth location of his sexy Meatpacking District spot, Scarpetta, as well as a wine bar. José Andrés will open a version of his Washington D.C. tapas bar, Jaleo, plus a new restaurant that combines Mexican and Chinese cuisine. There will also be outposts of Blue Ribbon Sushi (the cult New York restaurant from the Bromberg brothers) and Milos Estiatorio (Greek seafood in Manhattan, Athens and Montreal). Even more in tune with the hotel's urban vibe is a "secret" pizza parlor...

The new luxury hotel is guaranteed to make a splash on the Las Vegas scene. Hot rates: Get a room at the Cosmopolitan for a song! Try $160 the week of December 20th...