February 11, 2012

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

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

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

VIDEO: Our Lightning Fast Cash Giveaway is…ummm…Fast

Strike it Rich drawing is Nov. 27.

WE HAD THE camera out again.

This time we took our video gear over to Santa Fe Station to promote November’s $1.8 Million Lightning Fast Cash Giveaway at Station and Fiesta Casinos. The Lightning Fast Cash Giveaway, as the name suggests, is fast. In fact, on Fridays and Saturdays from October 31 to November 27 at 10 of our casinos, $500 is won every five minutes between 6-8pm. There’s other ways to win, so click the poster to the right. And the big day is still to come, as on Nov. 27 at 9pm someone is going to win $100,000.

Anyway, back to the video.

The “actors” are Station Casinos Team Members.

  • Casey shakes drinks at Revolver and here is at the bar at The Charcoal Room.
  • Chef Javier chops at Cabo Mexican Restaurant and is in the Charcoal Room kitchen in the video.
  • Ranny deals the cards at blackjack.
  • Vanel rules the Rewards Center (the guest in the video is Santa Fe Station’s very own Marketing Manager Chris Cleveland).

All are naturals, don’t you think?

UFC 108 Viewing Parties at Six Station Casinos

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Station Casinos in Las Vegas will host UFC 108 Viewing Parties this Saturday night, January 2, 2010.

Here’s the official UFC fight card and locations of the viewing parties.

  • Rashad Evans (18-1-1) vs. Thiago Silva (14-1)
  • Dustin Hazelett (14-4) vs. Paul Daley (22-8-2)
  • Joe Lauzon (17-4) vs. Sam Stout (15-5-1)
  • Jim Miller (15-2) vs. Duane Ludwig (27-9)
  • Junior Dos Santos (9-1) vs. Gilbert Yvel (36-13-1-1NC)
  • Martin Kampmann (15-3) vs. Jacob Volkmann (9-1)
  • Cole Miller (15-4) vs. Dan Lauzon (12-2)
  • Vladamir Matyushenko (23-4) vs. Steve Cantwell (7-3)
  • Mark Munoz (6-1) vs. Ryan Jensen (15-4)
  • Mike Pyle (18-6-1) vs. Jake Ellenberger (21-5)
  • Rafaello Oliveira (9-2) vs. John Gunderson (22-6)

Source: www.UFC.com. Fight card subject to change, and some fights may not be televised.

UFC 108 will be shown at Station Casinos Locations throughout Las Vegas

UFC 108 will be shown at Station Casinos locations throughout Las Vegas

Watch UFC 108 at any of these Station Casinos locations in the Las Vegas area.

Aliante Station Casino + Hotel - 6pm Doors Open, Access Showroom, $20
Call 702-692-7270 for VIP Packages
7300 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas, NV 89084
Phone: (877) 477-SOAR (7627) or (702) 692-7777

Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa, Casino - 6pm Doors Open, Grand Ballroom, $20
Reservations: 702-617-6805
2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson, NV 89052
Phone: (866) STAYGVR, (866) 782-9487
or (702) 617-7777

Palace Station -  6pm Doors Open, Grand Ballroom, $20
2411 W. Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Phone: (702) 367-2411

Red Rock Casino, Resort, Spa - 6pm Doors Open, Rocks Lounge, $20
11011 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89135
Phone: (866) 767-7773, (702) 797-7777

Santa Fe Station - 6pm Doors Open, Chrome Showroom, $20
4949 N Rancho Dr.  Las Vegas, NV 89130
Phone:  (702) 658-4900

Sunset Station - 4pm Presale – 5pm Doors Open, Club Madrid, $20
1301 W. Sunset Rd, Henderson, NV 89014
Phone: (888) SUNSET9 , (888) 786-7389 or (702) 547-7777

Six Station Casinos To Host UFC 107 Viewing Parties

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Station Casinos in Las Vegas will host several UFC 107 Viewing Parties this Saturday night, December 12, 2009.

Here’s the official UFC fight card and locations of the viewing parties.

  • BJ Penn (14-5-1) vs. Diego Sanchez (23-2)
  • Frank Mir (12-4) vs. Cheick Kongo (24-5-1)
  • John Fitch (23-3, 1 NC) vs. Mike Pierce (9-2)
  • Kenny Florian (13-4) vs. Clay Guida (25-7)
  • Paul Buentello (25-10) vs. Stefan Struve (22-3)
  • Alan Belcher (13-5) vs. Wilson Gouveia (12-6)
  • Matt Winman (10-5) vs. Shane Nelson (13-4)
  • Johnny Hendricks (6-0) vs. Ricardo Funch (NR)
  • Rousimar Palhares (18-2) vs. Lucio Linhares (NR)
  • DaMarques Johnson (14-7) vs. Edgar Garcia (7-1)
  • Kevin Burns (8-3) vs. TJ Grant (14-3)

Source: www.UFC.com. Fight card subject to change, and some fights may not be televised.

Watch UFC 107 at any of six Station Casinos locations in the Las Vegas area.

Aliante Station Casino + Hotel6pm Doors Open, Access Showroom, $20
7300 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas, NV 89084
Phone: (877) 477-SOAR (7627) or (702) 692-7777

Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa, Casino - 6pm Doors Open, Ovation, $20
2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson, NV 89052
Phone: (866) STAYGVR, (866) 782-9487
or (702) 617-7777

Palace Station 6pm Doors Open, Trax Lounge, $20
2411 W. Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Phone: (702) 367-2411

Red Rock Casino, Resort, Spa6pm Doors Open, Rocks Lounge & Lucky Bar, $20
11011 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89135
Phone: (866) 767-7773, (702) 797-7777

Santa Fe Station - 5pm Doors Open, Chrome Showroom, $20
4949 N Rancho Dr.  Las Vegas, NV 89130
Phone:  (702) 658-4900

Sunset Station5pm Doors Open, Sunset Room, $20
1301 W. Sunset Rd, Henderson, NV 89014
Phone: (888) SUNSET9 , (888) 786-7389 or (702) 547-7777



BJ Penn (14-5-1) vs. Diego Sanchez (23-2)
Frank Mir (12-4) vs. Cheick Kongo (24-5-1)
John Fitch (23-3, 1 NC) vs. Mike Pierce (9-2)
Kenny Florian (13-4) vs. Clay Guida (25-7)
Paul Buentello (25-10) vs. Stefan Struve (22-3)
Alan Belcher (13-5) vs. Wilson Gouveia (12-6)
Matt Winman (10-5) vs. Shane Nelson (13-4)
Johnny Hendricks (6-0) vs. Ricardo Funch (NR)
Rousimar Palhares (18-2) vs. Lucio Linhares (NR)
DaMarques Johnson (14-7) vs. Edgar Garcia (7-1)
Kevin Burns (8-3) vs. TJ Grant (14-3)

Days Inn to Serve as Hotel Brand at Wild Wild West Gambling Hall

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Agreement ushers in the return of a Days Inn location in Las Vegas.

LAS VEGAS — Executives from Station Casinos, Inc. have announced an agreement to bring the Days Inn hotel brand to the Wild Wild West Gambling Hall in Las Vegas, ushering in the return of a Days Inn location in Las Vegas. The property will be rebranded as Days Inn – Las Vegas at Wild Wild West Gambling Hall. Reservations are now being accepted through the Days Inn reservation system for hotel stays beginning December 15, 2009.

The Wild Wild West Gambling Hall is located at 3330 W. Tropicana Ave on the northwest corner of Tropicana Ave. and I-15 behind the Las Vegas Strip. It features 260 guest rooms and suites; 24-hour dining at Denny’s; a pool area and a casino offering table games, a sports book and more than 200 slot and video poker machines. Due to its premiere location off the I-15 interstate, the Wild Wild West also serves as a major truck stop in Las Vegas and features an on-site fueling station and parking for more than 200 trucks.

The association will bring Days Inn guest service and room standards to the Wild Wild West property, as well as allow guests who stay at any participating Wyndham Hotel Group property to take part in the Wyndham Rewards ® loyalty program, the largest loyalty program in the lodging industry based on the number of participating hotels. The hotel staff will remain team members of Station Casinos.

Guests of Days Inn – Las Vegas at Wild Wild West will enjoy complimentary coffee each day provided inside Denny’s, WI-FI access, cable television including HBO, hair dryer, desk, complimentary USA Today and a coin operated laundry facility. The hotel is also pet friendly. Room rates will start at $39.99 a night.

“Aligning with Days Inn, a well-established and respected hotel brand, provides the Wild Wild West property an amazing opportunity to draw in guests who have an affinity for staying at a Days Inn location wherever and whenever they travel,” said Kevin Kelley, COO of Station Casinos.

“We are very pleased to have the Days Inn brand represented in Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world,” said Clyde Guinn, Days Inn President. “We are also very excited to bring together our internationally recognized hotel brand and Station Casinos, an entertainment institution that has been a part of the Southern Nevada community for over 33 years.”

Days Inns Worldwide, a member of the Wyndham Hotel Group family of lodging brands, is a chain of economy and upscale hotels located throughout the world that offer guests single, double and suite accommodations. All properties in North America and most properties in other regions feature high-speed Internet access, SolTerre® bath amenities and weekday newspapers.

Reservations and information are available by calling (800) 329-7466 or by visiting www.daysinn.com. Days Inn hotels are independently owned and operated under franchise agreements with Days Inns Worldwide, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN).


Station Casinos, Inc. is the leading provider of gaming and entertainment to the residents of Las Vegas, Nevada. Station’s properties are regional entertainment destinations and include various amenities, including numerous restaurants, entertainment venues, movie theaters, bowling and convention/banquet space, as well as traditional casino gaming offerings such as video poker, slot machines, table games, bingo and race and sports wagering. Station owns and operates Red Rock Casino Resort Spa, Palace Station Hotel & Casino, Boulder Station Hotel & Casino, Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino, Wildfire Casino and Wild Wild West Gambling Hall in Las Vegas, Nevada, Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel and Fiesta Rancho Casino Hotel in North Las Vegas, Nevada, and Sunset Station Hotel & Casino, Fiesta Henderson Casino Hotel, Magic Star Casino, Gold Rush Casino and Lake Mead Lounge in Henderson, Nevada. Station also owns a 50% interest in Aliante Station, Green Valley Ranch Station Casino, Barley’s Casino & Brewing Company and The Greens in Henderson, Nevada and a 6.7% interest in the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LET’S GO BOWLING: Early Lines for Bowl Games Now Available

Sports books at all Station Casinos locations, including at Red Rock Resort, are ready with the early lines for college bowl season.

Sports Books at all Station Casinos locations, including at Red Rock Resort, are ready with the early lines for college bowl season.

Trivia Time: Which of the following is not a real college bowl game?

  1. Little Caesars Pizza Bowl
  2. Eagle Bank Bowl
  3. Chick-Fil-A Bowl
  4. Humanitarian Bowl
  5. Emerald Bowl

Answer: None of the above. These are five of  34, yes 34, games this bowl season. (By the way, Chick-Fil-A is delicious.) Depending on your point of view, 34 bowl games is either somewhat ridiculous or just awesome.

Jason McCormick, Director of Race and Sports, tells the Blog that the early lines for the BCS Games are currently available at Station Casinos Sports Books and the odds for the rest of the other 29 bowl games will be on the board by the end of the week. The first bowl game kicks off Saturday, December 19.

With all the upcoming college football bowl games, along with college hoops, pro hockey, basketball and football, now is a great time to check our Sports Connection, Station Casinos’ remote-betting option.

Here’s what we know. Who do you think is favored at the Sports Book?

  • Alabama looked awesome beating Florida. Texas needed an end-of-game field goal to get by feisty Nebraska.
  • Undefeated and unknown Boise St. will face undefeated and hardly known TCU. The winner will likely be left as the only undefeated team (assuming a Cincy lost) this season not to be called national champions.
  • Cincinnati puts its undefeated record on the line versus defending-champion Florida.

If you want to argue about which is the best team this year, tell us below or vote at our poll to the right.

Happy Bowling!

Vegas Milestone: Boulder Station Celebrates 15 Years

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15-YEAR ANNIVERSARY. The team has become a "second family" for many of the 150 employees who have worked at the casino on Boulder Highway since it opened in August 1993.

Boulder Station opened its doors to the city of Las Vegas on August 23, 1993. Fifteen wonderful years after that historic day, our property still continues to be a leading contender along the Boulder Highway. More importantly, more than 150 of the original Team Members who helped with the opening proudly remain dedicated to supporting and providing service to our guests.

On August 23, 2009, our Station Casinos Team Members were treated to brunch. The menu included eggs Benedict, carved ham, seasoned potatoes, as well as other delicious food. A special event was planned for our Team Members who have been with the company for 15 years or longer. The festivities were held in the Railhead and Team Members feasted on a gourmet menu that featured grilled steak medallions, chicken Marsala, sautéed asparagus, and much more!

General Manager Don Richardson invited Team Members to say a few words on their fondest memories while working at Boulder Station. Tears were shed and the laughter was contagious, but the constant message resonated through each speech was that “Boulder Station was a second family.”

The evening ended with a raffle where each Team Member was given a small token of appreciation. As one Team Member stated, “I will work for Boulder Station for 15 more years and 15 more years after that!”

Post any of your fond memory of Boulder Station below. Thanks for your support.

Station Casinos COO blogs, for the first time, EVER!

Kevin Kelley, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Station Casinos

Kevin Kelley, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Station Casinos

During my 30-plus years in the gaming industry, I’ve certainly seen a lot of exciting changes and tremendous innovation in what our hotel and casinos offer to you, our valued guest.

Today I’m excited to share with you our latest evolution that taps into the growing popularity and interactive fun that can be found online.

Station Casinos is once again embracing innovation by reaching out to you in a new way with Facebook, Twitter and blogs to name a few. Not that the old way doesn’t work, but it’s one-way communication where we share news, special events and promotions with you in traditional ways such as newspaper and TV ads, emails and direct mail delivered to your home.

To usher in this new era, I’m pleased to welcome you to my very first blog. Not just for Station Casinos, but my very first blog EVER! This will, more than likely, shock my children that I actually have a blog.

The new way gives us a chance to meet and interact with you in real time, before you even step foot inside one of our casinos. We wanted to use these exciting platforms to learn about what’s in the hearts and minds of our guests; find out what’s important to you and get your feedback so we can continue to deliver on our promise to provide you with great value, an array of entertainment choices and extraordinary guest service.

Our philosophy is to be “good listeners” and to help create entertainment experiences for you that are memorable, fun and a great value.

I hope you will check us out and become our Facebook Fan, follow us on Twitter, check out our videos on YouTube and share your photos from your fun times at our casinos on Flickr. Come back and visit my blog from time-to-time as well. In my next posting, I’ll fill you in on what my kids said when they saw my blog.

Before I go, let me close with wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy holiday season.

Kevin J. Kelley
Chief Operating Officer