February 4, 2012

A Commitment To Earn Loyalty Through Excellence

 

Several weeks are in the history books in this still faintly brand new year.  As we had hoped and expected, our properties have started the year very strong. It seems an appropriate time for some thoughts on what lies ahead in 2012.

This January marks for us another colorful page in a remarkable comeback story. Station Casinos has looked to improve each and every year since some well publicized rough seas not so long ago. Our most recent chapter is a point of pride for me personally, and for Station Casinos as a whole.

Since emerging from bankruptcy our Team Members have shown a renewed commitment towards service excellence.

Our guests, (both local and non-local), have picked up on this renewed focus on service and we are deeply committed to continuing on this course.

Our aim is to climb this mountain all the way to the top and plant a flag that lets our competitors know that we are not just here to compete. We are committed to winning!

It is our goal to win guests’ continued patronage for years to come, and we make a promise to live up to our guests’ expectations. Our stated goal is not to sit back and admire what we’ve done in the past, but rather to keep stoking the flame that symbolizes our return to prominence.

Observers will notice a rather aggressive attitude toward winning guest loyalty from the top down. Our aim is not toward maintaining the new and improved status quo, but in maintaining the trajectory of our improvements.

The quality found in our hotels, casinos and resorts will be such that a first time visitor will become a long time friend. Our goal is for the next (or first) experience of each and every guest of our properties to be a memorable one.

To simplify my vision, if we have the opportunity to host a guest once, the guest will count the days until their next visit. 2012 provides us a great opportunity to raise our own expectations and to impress our guests like never before. We are committed to excellence and we are committed to consistently earn guest loyalty.

The featured blogger for this post is Station Casinos Vice President of Hotels Michael Grisar

Where to Watch UFC 143 in Las Vegas

WE KNOW THERE’S a little something going on this Sunday night in the sports world – but that doesn’t discount another super event here in Las Vegas this Saturday night. Not long ago, the UFC 143 main event could have been considered a welterweight title unification bout.  Ex-Strikeforce champ Nick Diaz will be in a brawl vs. Ex-WEC champ Carlos Condit for the interim welterweight belt. The winner goes up against UFC 170-lb. champ, Georges St. Pierre to unify the belt – presumably later this year after GSP recovers from an injury.

Several great fights are lined up on the fight card for UFC 143. My picks for DON’T BLINK fights are Josh Koscheck vs. Mike Pierce and local fighter Roy “Big Country” Nelson vs. Fabricio Verdum in what’s sure to be a heavyweight slugfest. Koscheck gets a lot of boos, but the fact is, he’s a well-rounded vet wrestler who’s not afraid to bang, and Mike Pierce is an up and coming guy who just beat up a very tough Jon Fitch. Roy Nelson is a lean machine now, and he’s hungry for a title shot. Verdum has fought the top heavyweights in several organizations, so… you know, don’t blink.

We will be watching at one of the UFC 143 Fight Parties in Las Vegas at Station Casinos listed below.

*PLEASE NOTE: Sunset Station had a scheduling conflict, so those who are used to watching with us at Club Madrid will want to cruise over to Fiesta Henderson, GVR or Boulder Station if you’re looking for a fun place to watch UFC 143 in Henderson.

 

 

Aliante Station Casino + Hotel – Access Showroom, $10 Cover – HD

Doors Open at 5pm
7300 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas, NV 89084
1-877-477-SOAR (7627)

Boulder Station - Railhead, $10 Cover

Doors Open at 6pm – Drink Specials!
4111 Boulder Highway
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 432-7777

Fiesta Henderson – Cancun Room, $10 Cover

Doors Open at 6pm
777 W. Lake Mead Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 558-7000

Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa, Casino – Grand Events Center, $10 Cover – HD

Doors Open at 6pm
2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 617-7777

Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa – Cherry – $10 Cover

Doors Open at 6pm (Pre-Sale at 5pm)
11011 W. Charleston, Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 797-7777

Palace Station Hotel & Casino – Grand Ballroom – $10 Cover

Doors Open at 6pm
2411 W. Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 367-2411

Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino – Revolver, $10 Cover

Doors Open at 5pm
4949 N Rancho Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 658-4900

In Search Of The Deal

 

IF YOU’RE LIKE me, when it comes to dining, you’re perpetually in search of a deal. It’s not so much to do with financial concerns, although you can’t be too frugal these days.  For many like me, it’s more about the challenge. It’s just fun to find a great value after putting some small bit of effort into the search.

Wine is a good place to start. When ordering an expensive wine on occasion I expect big things and can only be satisfied or disappointed (although I expect the former). But if I take a chance on a $35 bottle that I don’t know anything about, there’s an “excitement of the chase” that’s also brought “to the table”.

I can’t help but get excited, that this may be my next great find, my new favorite that won’t break the bank. In this spirit, and that of the New Year, I plan to try new things. It may be a wine from a new region, a new style, a new varietal.

This determination applies to other aspects of the dining experience.  It may be a new exotic beer or a freshly invented cocktail. My adventure may well go beyond beverage and into the realms of the kitchen. I look forward to trying a new fish I’ve never heard of or pasta that I’ve previously ignored.

One thing I am certain to find on such a quest with this type of mandate is new territory. That’s what it’s all about. That’s the tastiest morsel, the part that is most memorable. I can’t think of any better approach, to dining or to life in 2012.

The featured blogger for this post is Station Casinos Vice President of Food & Beverage Mark LaVoie

The Best Hotel Experience Excels At Making You Feel At Home

 

WHEN WAS THE last time someone made you feel at home during your travels?

I have stayed at hundreds of hotels, some big and some small. Some have been expensive and some of them were dirt cheap! But it was the hotel where I had little to no expectations that I enjoyed my stay the most.

Think back to all the times you have stayed at a hotel. What do you remember most about the best stay you ever had? Did you pay a king’s ransom and expect a great stay only to be underwhelmed? By contrast, is there a limited service gem in your past travels that surpassed all your expectations because the hospitality you experienced made a lasting impression? No doubt it was the staff that made the difference, not simply by making you feel special, but also by making you feel at home.

It is my singular goal to ensure that our hotels are providing an experience that you can tell your friends about. It’s not just about the amenities, the beautiful weather or the many options our properties have to offer. It’s entirely because of our people.

Our Team Members are the lifeblood of our company. Without them, who could provide such great service? If you have stayed with us before, whether just once or a hundred times, what experiences can you share?

Welcome…. Home!

The featured blogger for this post is Station Casinos Vice President Hotels Michael Grisar

Our UFC 141 Las Vegas Fight Party Locations

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LIKE THE POSTER SAYS… It’ doesn’t get any bigger than this: Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem will combine for 521 lbs of action-packed Mixed Martial Arts mayhem when they meet on December 30th in Las Vegas. That’s not the only reason this is a great night to watch UFC. There will be title-contenders in the two fights leading up to the main event when Jui-Jitsu practitioner Nate Diaz takes on a red hot Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, and veteran wrestler Jon Fitch battles a well-rounded 11-1 Johnny Hendricks. Each fight promises non-stop action and you can catch it all with us at seven Station Casinos fight parties throughout the Las Vegas valley.

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You can enter to win a UFC Fan Package on our Facebook Page!

Here’s a list of UFC 141 Fight Parties in Las Vegas at Station Casinos.

Aliante Station Casino + Hotel – Access Showroom, $10 Cover – HD

Doors Open at 5pm
7300 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas, NV 89084
1-877-477-SOAR (7627)

Boulder Station Hotel & Casino – Railhead, $10 Cover

Doors Open at 6pm
4111 Boulder Highway, Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 432-7777

Fiesta Henderson – Cancun Room, $10 Cover

Doors Open at 6pm
777 W. Lake Mead Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 558-7000

Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa, Casino – Ovation, $10 Cover – HD

Doors Open at 6pm
2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 617-7777

Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa – Cherry – $10 Cover – HD

Doors Open at 6pm (PRE-SALE AT 4PM)
11011 W. Charleston, Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 797-7777

Palace Station Hotel & Casino – Grand Ballroom – $10 Cover

Doors Open at 6pm
2411 W. Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 367-2411

Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino – Revolver – $10 Cover

Doors Open at 5pm
4949 N. Rancho Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 658-4900

Sunset Station Hotel & Casino – Club Madrid, $10 Cover

Doors Open at 6pm
1301 W. Sunset Rd, Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 547-7777

When It’s Time To Celebrate, Bring Out Your Best!

 

IT’S THAT TIME of year when excitement reigns. Many of us are in a state approaching nirvana going into the holidays and the New Year.

Our deepest hope as we celebrate is to be filled with that extra sense of family and community. However, the excitement can also occasionally get overwhelming when the whole season is not put in proper perspective.

The key to conquering the holidays is to keep focused, and stop unwanted stress from creeping in. Easier said than done in the modern world, but quite attainable if you keep one very important question in mind throughout the festivities: If not now, when?

Most of us experience ups and downs throughout the year, preferably more ups than downs. The end of year holiday season is truly the appropriate time to celebrate fully. In other words, don’t hold back! Bring out your best!

If now is not the time to put out the best silverware, when might be the right time? If now is not the right time to crack the special bottle of wine you’ve been saving, when is the right time? The culmination of a year of hard work, and the end of another year of growth and bonding should not fade lightly. It is to be celebrated with vigor!

It is my sincerest hope that our Las Vegas hotel guests celebrating the holiday season with us (and at home) are filled with the spirit of the season and the luxury of proper perspective throughout. If not now, when?

The featured blogger for this post is Station Casinos Vice President of Food & Beverage Mark LaVoie.

Where To Watch UFC 140 in Las Vegas

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A WIDELY ANTICIPATED match-up of UFC Light Heavyweights is on tap for this Saturday at UFC 140 live from Las Vegas. The Champion Jon ‘Bones’ Jones looks to successfully defend his title for the second time this year against the still highly regarded former Light Heavyweight champ, Lyoto ‘The Dragon’ Machida. Check out the complete fight card on UFC.com.

Here’s a list of UFC 140 Fight Parties in Las Vegas at Station Casinos.

Aliante Station Casino + Hotel – Access Showroom, $10 Cover – HD

Doors Open at 5pm
7300 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas, NV 89084
1-877-477-SOAR (7627)

Fiesta Henderson – Cancun Room, $10 Cover

Doors Open at 5pm
777 W. Lake Mead Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 558-7000

Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa, Casino – Ovation, $10 Cover – HD

Doors Open at 5pm
2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 617-7777

Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa – Cherry – $10 Cover – HD

Doors Open at 5pm (PRE-SALE AT 4PM)
11011 W. Charleston, Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 797-7777

Palace Station Hotel & Casino – Louie Anderson Theatre – $10 Cover

Doors Open at 5:30pm
2411 W. Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 367-2411

Sunset Station Hotel & Casino – Club Madrid, $10 Cover

Doors Open at 5pm
1301 W. Sunset Rd, Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 547-7777

Two great ways to get our best Vegas Hotel Room Deals

This newly renovated room at Boulder Station is more affordable than ever!GREAT NEW FOR those looking to give – or get away to – Las Vegas this holiday season.

We have two great ways right now for those visiting Las Vegas, or for locals accommodating holiday visitors (way better than that old roll-away, right?), or for folks looking for a great gift idea, or … we’ll leave it up to you.

  1. We extended our “Giving Thanks” Free 2-Night Stay Giveaway on our Facebook pages! Originally slated to end on November 30, we decided to extend it until December 10, and the winners will be able to book stays through February 2, 2012. Links to each of the casinos’ Facebook pages are listed below, so like, enter and share, please.
  2. For you holiday shoppers, we have extended what was originally slated to be a 50%-Off Black Friday/Cyber Monday offer. This is now valid through December 29 for stays until February 2, 2012. It’s no secret that this is our Best Vegas Hotel Offer of 2011.

Enter to win a FREE 2-NIGHT STAY on each of our “Giving Thanks” participating Facebook pages. Be sure to Like your favorite location(s) and enter by Dec. 10!

Where to watch UFC 139 in Las Vegas

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WE’RE BETTING THE swelling isn’t even gone from last weekend’s epic FOX Debut Fights, and we’re ready for more! Yes, tt’s been a busy month for the UFC, and that’s completely okay with fight fans like us. Especially the long-time fans who know how long this main event has been in the making. Shogun Rua and Dan Henderson square off Saturday and it’s going to be one you don’t want to miss. Hendo returns to the UFC after finishing off Fedor in Strikeforce in very impressive fashion. Shogun took out Forrest Griffin brutally in Brazil not long ago. Now they’re ready for the next step towards fighting for Jon “Bones” Jones’ UFC Light-Heavyweight belt.

UPDATE: Green Valley Ranch and Red Rock Viewing Parties are $10, not $20 like previous events.

UPDATE AGAIN! You can enter to win free entry for you and a guest at Red Rock’s Facebook Page.

Here’s a list of UFC 139 Fight Parties in Las Vegas at Station Casinos.

Aliante Station Casino + Hotel – Access Showroom, $10 Cover – HD

Doors Open at 5pm
7300 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas, NV 89084
1-877-477-SOAR (7627)

Fiesta Henderson – Cancun Room, $10 Cover

Doors Open at 5pm
777 W. Lake Mead Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 558-7000

Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa, Casino – Ovation, $10 Cover – HD

Doors Open at 5pm
2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 617-7777

Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa – Cherry – $10 Cover

Doors Open at 5pm
11011 W. Charleston, Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 797-7777

Palace Station Hotel & Casino – Louie Anderson Theatre – $10 Cover

Doors Open at 5pm
2411 W. Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 367-2411

Sunset Station Hotel & Casino – Club Madrid, $10 Cover

Doors Open at 5pm
1301 W. Sunset Rd, Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 547-7777

Hot in Las Vegas Slots: Fashionable Fall 2011 Edition

WE’RE NOTHING IF not fashionable here at Station Casinos.

You won’t finding us wearing white after Labor Day and, more importantly, you’ll always find the hottest Las Vegas slot machines and themes in our casinos this fall.

As usual, let’s start it off  with a nice jackpot: above is Sunset Station Director of Slots Daniel handing over a big check to Madeline. Wow!

Here’s latest from the floor as reported by our slot directors.

Got questions for our slots experts? Let us know below!

Newest games at Red Rock Resort include:

  • Pirate Battles (first in the U.S.!)
  • Wizard of Oz – Jouney to Oz
  • Devil of the Deep (Jaws)
  • Tarzan II
  • Mission Impossible

Red Rock on facebook


New Aruze Stepper Reels at GVR.

Across town, the Green Valley Ranch slot floor just got:

  • Jaws
  • Tarzan Lord of the Jungle
  • New Tarzan Adventure Returns
  • New Aruze Stepper Reels
  • Mission Impossible
  • Pirates Battle
  • Also just got 10 more Podium machines from Konami located around the floor.

GVR on facebook


Texas Station sent us this fun picture of Ronald hitting a nice Royal.

Texas, our casino not the state, on facebook


Up in the northwest Valley, Santa Fe Station tell us new additions include:

  • Mission Impossible, Stuntman Sam, The Dark Knight, Pirate Battle, Journey to OZ, The Hangover, Betty Boop, and Sex and the City – Big Diamonds
  • Also, there’s now Keno at Iguana Bar and the VIP Room has been recently reconfigured.

Santa Fe, our casino not the town, on facebook


Our Wildfire Casinos reported these two nuggets:

  • Wheel Poker just found a new home on the slot floor at Wildfire Lanes.
  • And lucky Heidi here won $20k on Double Bonus Poker at Barley’s.

Wildfires on facebook


Got the courage for the new Wizard at Boulder?

On the eastside highway, Boulder Station says they now have:

  • Joker Poker Penny Progressive located by the Subway
  • The latest Wizard of Oz slot machine with Journey to Oz
  • The Dark Knight
  • Stuntman Sam featuring five bonus rounds with great animation from Pixar

facebook on Boulder, we mean, Boulder on facebook


Sunset Station is interactive this time around with a video of the bonus round for Mission Impossible.

Sunset on facebook


And you get to drive the Batmobile!

The friendly folks at Fiesta Henderson are liking their new:

  • The Dark Knight game near valet entrance
  • Mission Impossible by the parking garage restrooms
  • Stuntman Sam across from Fat Burger
  • Pink Ice and Wild Sapphire Megabucks now next to The Hangover by the Food Court

Fiestas on facebook


Close to The Strip, Palace Station’s slot floor recently welcomed:

  • Batman the Dark Knight
  • Penny Wheel of Fortune games near the Grand Cafe
  • Nickel Wheel of Fortune located the famous Oyster Bar
  • Super fun Hangover machines in the Race & Sports area
  • New and exciting Aristocrat’s Tall Tales themes around the floor

Palace on facebook