The proposed entertainment destination would be located at the DeLaet's Landing site along the Hudson River in Rensselaer, NY, and would feature a mix of gaming. The property would sit at the DeLaet's Landing site, former home of Rensselaer High School, less than two miles across the Hudson River from. . The casino operation will cost from $ million to $ million to build on the acre site where Rensselaer High School once stood. It's official: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Rensselaer would be the name emblazoned on the $ million gaming project proposed for De Laet's. "We are proud to submit our application for the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Rensselaer in collaboration with NYS Funding LLC and the City of Rensselaer, " said Jim. Hard Rock Cafe has dropped into the competition for a regional casino on a acre site along the banks of the Hudson [HOST] Laet's Landing in the city. >. Hard Rock International, explains why the proposed $ million Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Rensselaer, New York won't be a cookie-cutter casino that. • Program. The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino would feature table games, slot machines, a hotel and restaurants on 24 acres at de Laet's Landing, Hard Rock. "I. “Hard Rock International is thrilled to collaborate with NYS Funding LLC to potentially create a world class facility in Rensselaer within the Capital Region. The Gaming Facility will be the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The Gaming to support a proposed casino at the DeLaet's Landing site in Rensselaer.