SPRINGFIELD, Mass.,
Aug. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- MGM Springfield, New England's first integrated luxury
resort, officially opened its doors today. The resort combines the
excitement and energy of Las Vegas
with the rich historical context of Springfield, a city steeped in innovation and
the arts.
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"Travelers seeking authentic, local experiences are
rediscovering small cities across the U.S. that fuse small-town
charm with the allure of big-city culture," said Jim Murren, Chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts.
"With a 375-year legacy as a major crossroads of New England,
Springfield is poised to join the
likes of such hidden gems with the development of MGM Springfield
leading a fresh wave of rediscovery in The City of Firsts."
Inspired to drive curiosity in local heritage for a new wave of
locals and visitors, MGM Springfield's design team incorporated
architectural landmarks and hundreds of locally sourced vintage
treasures into the resort. From recasting the former hotel to
Presidents Polk and Buchanan into a sophisticated steakhouse to
restoring a 19th century arsenal and a High Gothic-style church,
the development thoughtfully merges new building with historic
architecture, with a resulting aesthetic that is distinctly
Springfield.
Covering three city blocks in the heart of downtown, the resort
features whimsical accommodations with nods to notable locals
Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) and
Emily Dickinson; recognized-chef
restaurants by James Beard
Award-winning chef Michael Mina and
Adam Sobel, and Hell's
Kitchen Season 14 winner Meghan
Gill; innovative lounges; a seven-screen luxury Regal
Cinemas; 10-lane bowling alley within TAP Sports Bar; a
Topgolf® Swing Suite; a serene spa; an expansive public
art collection; A-list entertainment; and an open-air plaza
activated daily with live music, pop-up-art galleries, food trucks,
events and more.
The opening follows two days of festivities at the resort.
Massachusetts Governor
Charlie Baker, Mayor Domenic Sarno, Congressman Richard Neal and Gaming Commission Chairman
Stephen Crosby joined MGM Resorts
Chairman and CEO Jim Murren and MGM
Springfield President Mike Mathis
yesterday to commemorate the occasion and celebrate the 3,000 jobs
created with the resort's opening.
Governor Charlie Baker said, "Our
Administration is excited to officially welcome MGM to Springfield and we look forward to the new
economic and job opportunities this project will help bring
throughout the region. This project is a major investment in the
workforce and economy of Western
Massachusetts, and will also provide support to several
important partnerships between education centers and community
organizations."
As a surprise during the opening week, actor Mark Wahlberg stopped by to announce that he
will be bringing his family's famed Wahlburgers to the resort. It
will be located on the corner of Main and Union Streets on the
southeast corner of the MGM Springfield campus, and is expected to
open in late 2019.
This morning, thousands of eager visitors lined Main Street to
enjoy a celebratory procession featuring hundreds of MGM
Springfield employees, Cirque du Soleil performers, The Minutemen
UMASS Marching Band, Indian Motorcycles, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, MGM Springfield executives,
community partners and the Budweiser Clydesdales.
Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno said, "I am proud and thankful of
MGM's nearly $1 billion belief,
investment and partnership with our city. Here's to continued
success!"
A glimpse into MGM Springfield:
** For in-depth information on MGM Springfield's amenities,
visit the newsroom. **
- Accommodations. MGM Springfield features 250 guestrooms
including 16 suites. Design details—including factory-style paned
glass and Edison bulb fixtures—harken to Springfield's industrial roots, while eclectic
artwork evokes the locale's creative iconography, visually
referencing Emily Dickinson and Dr.
Seuss – such as the 1,600-square-foot Presidential Suite's stunning
hat chandelier inspired by the 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins. Room reservations can
be made via mgmspringfield.com. Nightly room rates start
at $219.
- Gaming. Massachusetts'
first gaming resort, MGM Springfield's 125,000-square-foot casino
floor features 2,550 slot machines, 120 gaming tables, a poker room
and high-limit VIP gaming lounge.
- Food & Beverage. A downtown epicurean destination,
MGM Springfield offers an array of new-to-market concepts and
celebrated-chef restaurants, including Italian coastal concept
Cal Mare by James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Mina and Chef Adam Sobel; fine steaks and seafood at The
Chandler Steakhouse with Hell's Kitchen season 14 winner
Meghan Gill serving as executive
chef; MGM's signature TAP Sports Bar; and South End Market, a
lively modern food hall boasting six casual and convenient
eateries.
- Entertainment. The 8,000-seat MassMutual Center will
host world tours from top artists to town beginning with
Stevie Wonder on September 1. High-energy social elements like the
region's first public Topgolf Swing Suite, luxury Regal Cinemas,
and TAP Sports Bar complete with a 10-lane bowling alley and
arcade, bring a fun lineup of activities for all generations to
downtown Springfield. The Plaza
serves as an outdoor gathering space hosting interactive events
designed to foster community engagement such as Beer Yoga, a pop-up
art gallery by Springfield
muralist John Simpson, seasonal
activations and more.
- Nightlife. The art of mixology is a definitive
experience across the resort at destination venues including Lobby
Bar, Knox Bar and Commonwealth. From expertly crafted classics to
creative libations, each beverage menu spotlights freshly pressed
juices, house-made elixirs and locally sourced ingredients.
Destined to be Springfield's
newest hot spot, Commonwealth Bar and Lounge features DJs or live
entertainment nightly and is home to the $25,000 Indian Sidecar – made with a rare 1901
Croizet Cognac and includes an authentic Indian Motorcycle.
- Art & Culture. Drawing inspiration from the city's
legacy rich in art and culture, MGM Springfield features a curated
collection from local and national artists. From large-scale
sculptures to intriguing paintings, talent is displayed through
dozens of commissioned and procured works throughout the resort.
Mia Pearlman's The Flying
Tidings Whirled sculpture commemorates the resilience of
Springfield following the
devastating 2011 tornado, while contemporary artist Jeppe Hein's bright red Bench of
Expectation catches the attention of passersby in The Plaza
with its winding loops and slides, inviting them for a sit or to
marvel at its creativity.
- Spa & Pool. Guests and locals needing to recharge
can find indulgence at MGM Springfield's full-service spa
complete with seven treatment rooms, couples' suites and a warm
design inspired by New England's signature maritime style. A
separate salon for men and women hosts an in-house barbershop –
with a chair dedicated to Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno's dad, a longtime local barber. An
8,000-square-foot pool provides a summertime urban escape.
- Retail. MGM Springfield's retail lineup includes
Springfield-born Indian
Motorcycle's first-ever apparel boutique alongside regionally
revered brands Hannoush Jewelers and Kringle Emporium, whose new
flagship is located in the former French Congregational Church,
originally built in 1887 and moved 600 feet to its new home.
- Meetings & Events. With approximately 34,000 square
feet of versatile space, MGM Springfield's meeting and event center
features ballrooms, meeting rooms and boardrooms adjacent to a
6,200-square-foot outdoor terrace that floods pre-function areas
with natural light. For indoor-outdoor space with a historical
twist, guests can host events in the resort's castle-like Armory,
which was built in 1895 and restored to its current spectacular
state by the MGM Resorts' design team.
From the Basketball Hall of Fame — a shrine to the sport in its
founding locale, to The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum —
Springfield is home to unique and
unexpected cultural attractions. MGM Springfield is surrounded by
landmarks such as HH Richardson Courthouse and City Hall, counting
the riverfront, MassMutual Center, Symphony Hall and Union Station
among its prestigious neighbors. The central downtown location
allows guests to explore spontaneously or navigate a more robust
travel experience aboard The Loop, a new free-to-ride
transportation service linking downtown tourist spots, hotels,
restaurants and cultural districts. Opening today in conjunction
with the resort, The Loop connects Springfield's most iconic sites including
Union Station, State Armory, Springfield Museums, Naismith Memorial
Basketball Hall of Fame and MGM Springfield.
Located just 80 miles west of Boston with immediate access to Interstate 91
and the Mass. Pike, as well as nearby Bradley International Airport
in Hartford, Conn. and the Amtrak-serviced Union Station,
MGM Springfield is well connected and will be easily accessible to
local and global travelers.
For additional information and high-resolution images of MGM
Springfield, please visit the MGM Springfield digital newsroom
or follow on Facebook and Twitter.
About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global entertainment
company with national and international locations featuring
best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and
conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment
experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and
retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences
through its suite of Las
Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses
28 unique hotel offerings including some of the most recognizable
resort brands in the industry. Expanding throughout the U.S. and
around the world, the company opened MGM Cotai in Macau in February
2018. It is also developing MGM Springfield in Massachusetts and debuting the first
international Bellagio branded hotel in Shanghai. The 78,000 global employees of MGM
Resorts are proud of their company for being recognized as one of
FORTUNE® Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies®. For more
information visit us at www.mgmresorts.com.
![The casino at MGM Springfield offers 2,550 slots, 120 table games, a high-limit area and poker room. The casino at MGM Springfield offers 2,550 slots, 120 table games, a high-limit area and poker room.](https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8381451-mgm-springfield-casino-opening/image/CasinoatMGMSpring_1534898433951-3-HR.jpg)
![MGM Springfield’s lobby is full of literary references and artifacts from Springfield’s history. MGM Springfield’s lobby is full of literary references and artifacts from Springfield’s history.](https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8381451-mgm-springfield-casino-opening/image/MGMSpringfieldLobb_1534960691831-5-HR.jpg)
![MGM Springfield’s whimsical Presidential Suite features a chandelier adorned with hats. MGM Springfield’s whimsical Presidential Suite features a chandelier adorned with hats.](https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8381451-mgm-springfield-casino-opening/image/MGMSpringfieldPres_1534960866290-10-HR.jpg)
![MGM Springfield marks the largest private investment in Western Massachusetts history. MGM Springfield marks the largest private investment in Western Massachusetts history.](https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8381451-mgm-springfield-casino-opening/image/MGMSpringfield_1534898579764-15-HR.jpg)
![The Armory – formerly the 1895 Massachusetts State Militia building – is now an event venue. The Armory – formerly the 1895 Massachusetts State Militia building – is now an event venue.](https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8381451-mgm-springfield-casino-opening/image/TheArmory_1534960929354-20-HR.jpg)
![Cal Mare is a Coastal Italian concept from Chef Michael Mina and Chef Adam Sobel. Cal Mare is a Coastal Italian concept from Chef Michael Mina and Chef Adam Sobel.](https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8381451-mgm-springfield-casino-opening/image/CalMare_1534961013219-25-HR.jpg)
![Chef Meghan Gill oversees the menu at The Chandler Steakhouse, located in the former Chandler Hotel. Chef Meghan Gill oversees the menu at The Chandler Steakhouse, located in the former Chandler Hotel.](https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8381451-mgm-springfield-casino-opening/image/TheChandlerSteakho_1534960984427-30-HR.jpg)
![Mark Wahlberg announced that Wahlburgers will open a new location at MGM Springfield in late 2019. Mark Wahlberg announced that Wahlburgers will open a new location at MGM Springfield in late 2019.](https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8381451-mgm-springfield-casino-opening/image/MarkWhalberg_1535117102396-35-HR.jpg)
![MGM Resorts & MGM Springfield executives joined government officials for a news conference Aug. 23. MGM Resorts & MGM Springfield executives joined government officials for a news conference Aug. 23.](https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8381451-mgm-springfield-casino-opening/image/MGMexecutives_1535134656349-45-HR.JPG)
![On August 24, thousands of guests filed into MGM Springfield for its grand opening day. On August 24, thousands of guests filed into MGM Springfield for its grand opening day.](https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8381451-mgm-springfield-casino-opening/image/OpeningDay_1535134798113-50-HR.jpg)
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