Video: MGM Grand Detroit, $800-Million Luxury Hotel and Entertainment Destination, Opens in Downtown Detroit
03 Outubro 2007 - 9:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
MGM Grand Detroit, First-Ever Las Vegas-Style Destination to Open
in a Major Metropolitan Core DETROIT, Oct. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/
-- Luxury business travel has a new address in Detroit. The
$800-million MGM Grand Detroit debuted last night raising the
city's hospitality offerings to unparalleled heights. Developed by
MGM MIRAGE (NYSE:MGM), one of the world's most respected hotel and
gaming companies, MGM Grand Detroit is the first-ever Las
Vegas-style destination to open in a major metropolitan core.
Delivering unrivaled rooms and suites, celebrity chef restaurants,
the only resort-style spa in southeast Michigan and
30,000-square-feet of meeting and convention space, MGM Grand
Detroit is now the premier hotel and entertainment destination in
the state. The opening adds an additional 1,000 jobs to the
company's employee base, totaling approximately 3,000, making MGM
Grand Detroit one of the top employers in the area. To view the
Multimedia News Release, go to:
http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/mgm/29571/ "We've opened the doors to
MGM Grand Detroit and are proud to introduce a new level of
amenities and offerings to the Midwest. MGM Grand Detroit will be a
draw for many audiences from the business traveler and
international visitor, to regional guests and our community with a
location that is convenient during the week, and both exciting and
accessible for weekend getaways," said George Boyer, President and
COO for MGM Grand Detroit. "We've taken the chic of Manhattan and
combined it with the sizzle of Las Vegas to create this
one-of-a-kind experience for our guests." The opening was
celebrated with a VIP black-tie affair attended by Grammy-nominee
Kid Rock and Grammy-Award -winners Ashanti and Anita Baker, along
with celebrity chefs Wolfgang Puck and Michael Mina and many other
Detroit dignitaries. The official opening of the doors was
commemorated with a visually stunning celebratory moment that lit
up the neighborhood and the skyline. As the property's spectacular
Grand Garden was illuminated for the first time, fireworks signaled
a new era for downtown Detroit with matchless amenities and
accommodations never before available in the Midwest. Of Detroit's
three original casinos, MGM Grand Detroit is the only hotel and
entertainment destination created as an entirely new venue -- built
from the ground up -- to deliver an unequaled guest experience.
Room reservations are available via http://www.mgmgranddetroit.com/
or (888) 646-3387. Among MGM Grand Detroit's key elements: -- GRAND
GARDEN: Designed by the imaginative artists renowned for holiday
creations in Rockefeller Center and the Bellagio Conservatory and
Botanical Gardens in Las Vegas, this botanical display anchors the
property. The garden is a distinctive environment with dynamic
lighting and flourishing plants and serves as a seasonal attraction
for guests and the community. For its debut, autumn bursts into
resplendent color featuring giant glass-fabricated leaves and
50-foot Canadian white birch trees. Colossal Michigan-grown
pumpkins weighing up to 1,200 pounds commemorate the seasonal
holidays and complete the picturesque autumnal scene. -- LOBBY: The
lobby envelops patrons in a modern yet tranquil atmosphere with
grandiose 20-foot ceilings and a handcrafted alabaster wall. The
adjacent guest-only "Living Room" features a wall-length fireplace,
plush oversized ottomans and contemporary artwork from Michigan
artist Herb Babcock, where hotel guests can relax or make
reservations via the dedicated concierge. Floral artistry by
Detroit-based Terry's Enchanted Garden begins in the lobby and
extends throughout the destination. -- GUEST ROOMS AND SUITES: MGM
Grand Detroit features 400 chic and stylish guest rooms, including
65 opulent suites accented with modern, colorful prints by Detroit
artist Gilda Snowden. Guests enjoy 24-hour in-room dining by the
original celebrity chef, Wolfgang Puck. Luxury guest rooms start at
510 square feet and feature oversized bathrooms; showers featuring
a "peek a boo" panel of opaque tangerine glass offering a glimpse
of a showering silhouette from the bedroom; telephones that serve
as a "Butler" with color touch-screen technology that enables
guests to access property information, schedule wake-up calls,
order room service and connect to the Internet without picking up
the phone; a 42-inch wall-mounted plasma television and an IPOD
docking station. Ranging from 1,000 to 2,225 square feet, each
suite features a marble foyer, living room sitting area with wet
bar and floor-to-ceiling wraparound windows for stunning 90-degree
cityscape views. On the top floor of the resort, the spectacular
VIP Penthouse Suites also provide entertainment rooms with 54-inch
plasma TVs, formal dining rooms and a private kitchen where hotel
chefs can prepare meals for guests. -- IMMERSE SPA AND SALON: A
20,000-square-foot modern-day urban loft, IMMERSE is the first
U.S.-based spa for internationally acclaimed architecture firm
tonychi and associates and is inspired by nature's most calming
element: water. Design elements are complemented by black-and-white
photography of serene and natural landscapes by Detroit
photographer Bill Schwab. The lavish, two-level space includes a
full-service spa; six treatment bungalows; wet room with Vichy
shower; first-class salon; state-of-the-art exercise room;
relaxation lounges; separate vanity areas for men and women
featuring a whirlpool and steam room; an infinity-edge pool; a spa
boutique. The opening also marks the Detroit debut for Sonya Dakar
-- the "first lady" of celebrity skin care -- who brings her
signature treatments to IMMERSE. -- BOURBON STEAK: Designed by
international firm SUPERPOTATO, BOURBON STEAK is a new steakhouse
concept from two-time James Beard Award-winner Michael Mina,
featuring creative variations of classic steakhouse fare with
signature dishes including slow-poached, all natural Angus Beef,
Duck Fat Fries, Spinach Souffle and Truffle Mac & Cheese. --
SALTWATER: Michael Mina's SALTWATER features contemporary seafood
and refined American cuisine set in an elegant Tony Chi design that
celebrates the richness of the sea. SALTWATER showcases Mina's
classic dishes including Lobster Pot Pie, Caviar Parfait, Tartare
of Ahi Tuna and Mussel Souffle. -- WOLFGANG PUCK GRILLE: For the
first time, the famous chef brings his innovative cuisine to
Michigan. A contemporary version of the classic "bar and grill,"
WOLFGANG PUCK GRILLE features casual as well as sophisticated fine
dining that can be enjoyed either as a relaxed, leisurely dining
experience or as a comfortable, quick-bite for breakfast, lunch,
dinner and late-night meals. Created by New York-based designer
Tony Chi, the restaurant is a celebration of the Midwest -- with
fields and expansive skies -- combined with the bustling and
energetic city culture. -- NIGHTLIFE: MGM Grand Detroit goes beyond
the threshold of excitement and delivers the hottest nightlife in
the city. The signature lounge, V, features celebrity DJs, exotic
cocktails and extraordinary special effects. Giant plasma screens
convert real-time images of club-goers into a sexy and captivating
pixel patchwork in hues of blue and red that reveals the energy
inside the lounge to passersby. From its intimate fire pit to its
chic decor, IGNITE sizzles with an energy that sets the soul
ablaze. At its focal point, a 14-foot frosted glass display shifts
from a massive wall of ice to a blazing inferno celebrating the
dramatic tango between the forces of nature. U-ME-DRINK, AGUA and
INT ICE offer guests stylish spots to sip a signature cocktail and
listen to their favorite Jazz, Latin or Top 40 hits. -- MEETING AND
EVENTS CENTER: MGM Grand Detroit offers 30,000 square feet of
luxury business and reception space including a pillarless
14,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom. The Meeting and Events Center is
conveniently located on the third floor making events easily
accessible but strategically distinguished from other hotel
activities. -- SHOPPING: Guests will discover the latest styles and
renowned brands including John Hardy, Judith Leiber, BVLGARI, Juicy
Couture and Dolce & Gabbana.
http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/mgm/29571DATASOURCE: MGM Grand
Detroit CONTACT: Natalie Mounier, +1-702-204-1530, , or Shelby
Tuttle, +1-480-330-9346, , both of Kirvin Doak Communications for
MGM Grand Detroit Web site: http://www.mgmgranddetroit.com/
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