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THE ALL NEW STIRLING CLUB
INSIDE THE ALL NEW STIRLING CLUB WITH DEBRA KELLEHER
Debra Kelleher couldn’t be more of a perfect fit as CEO of the Stirling Club! She has been in the hotel business her entire career and she’s lived at Turnberry Place for twenty years. She has opened more than forty hotels, and overseen construction and renovations on numerous projects. She says, “I have worked with many designers, but in the big corporate sector, I never really had the chance to make a lot of those design decisions. This project gave me the opportunity, and it has been an amazing experience for me and many others on our team.”
The project Kelleher is referring to is the remodel of the historic Stirling Club. The club was a Las Vegas hot spot for many years, known for its entertainment, upscale restaurant, and member-only club amenities. It closed down for a while, but now, it’s back! Kelleher says, “the repair and renovation process was protracted, then COVID hit. Our team was able to navigate through it, and now we are really starting to find our groove.” The new Stirling Club is a mix of old and new. Kelleher says they were able to preserve the history of the club through careful restoration of the grand entrance, cigar bar, main bar, and what they call the blue room which is used for meetings and dinner parties for up to 50 people. When you enter the club you’ll also see spaces that have a more modern and luxurious feel.
“There’s a lot going on and I think we’ve struck a nice balance in our efforts to honor the legacy of the past at the Stirling Club with our vision for creating a state-of-the-art city club that caters to many different interests and activities.” Entertainment is a big part of the club’s history and it has stayed that way. In fact, throughout the pandemic, the club worked with local artists to keep entertainment going inside. The lineup of entertainers will also expand as things continue to return to normal. The club’s pool is also an upscale, relaxing area that’s lined with cabanas. Weekends include live music or local DJs on site.
“It’s been an intense, challenging, and rewarding experience; and I feel we’ve only just begun.” Kelleher encourages people to schedule a visit, and says being a member has its perks! Prospective members get a complimentary single-day pass to experience a taste the of club in person.
– By Dayna Roselli
