May 26, 2013

Las Vegas: Tequila Town, USA

July 12, 2012 By 1 Comment

Las Vegas is known for a lot of things. To start, there’s always been gambling, but there’s also the great live entertainment, the nightclubs and more celebrity-chef restaurants than you can shake a breadstick at. But you may not know that Sin City is one helluva tequila town. That’s right my fellow tequila lovers, get out your maps and draw a big, red bulls eye on Vegas!

What’s that? You want proof? OK, there are 12 tequila bars on The Strip alone. And I’m not counting that place with the giant parrot on the front. I know because I’ve been to all of them — in one weekend. No, it wasn’t pretty, but that’s beside the point. I’m talking about a cool dozen establishments that either specialize in fine tequilas, or have a very nice selection of said agave-based intoxicants. Don’t want to go to The Strip, no problemo. I can point you to several spots that can more than satisfy your thirst.

Las Vegas Tequila Bars

Station Casinos' Mexican Restaurants have a wide range of margaritas and premium tequilas. Aliante Station's Cabo is shown here.

No matter where you go, you’re sure to find something you haven’t had. And that’s what it’s all about, isn’t it? The search for your new favorite tequila. Which leads me to the question: What’s your favorite tequila? Right now, mine’s Don Pilar Anejo, but more on that later.

And then there’s this question: Blanco, Reposado or Anejo? Oh, and what do you like in a margarita?

Seriously, I want to know!

Cheers,
Jeff Perry
Sr. Ad Writer, Station Casinos

 

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Top 5 features of Red Rock Signature Suites

June 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa in Las Vegas is anything but conventional. Red Rock is loved for family vacations, Las Vegas meetings & events and most any type of couples getaway. For beautiful imagery of the resort and the scenic Summerlin area of Las Vegas, be sure to visit the Red Rock website. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are the Top 5 features that guests love about Red Rock’s Signature Suites:

5.  Roomy comfort. 1,030-square-foot one bedroom and 1,545 sq. ft. for two bedrooms. There’s even a dining table for four (though you must try T-bones or Hachi fine dining while you are vacationing at Red Rock).

4.  50-inch HDTVs in the parlor and the bedroom. Great for football season, fellas.

3. The Bathrooms. Featuring a calcutta marble bathroom with a deep soaking tub, two showers, lit makeup mirrors, dual sinks and yes, another TV.  Great for Real Housewives, ladies.

2. The View! With option to overlook the Las Vegas Strip or Red Rock Canyon, you’re guaranteed a pleasant view to wake up to, or catch an amazing Nevada Sunset.

1. Without a doubt, the beds and the bedding are a beloved item on the Red Rock Resort comment cards. Enjoy plush down duvets, pillows and ultra-soft, 320-thread count Egyptian cotton linens that feel like a dream.

So, if you’re looking to getaway for the weekend for an Anniversary or a Birthday in Vegas, these Signature Suites are a fantastic option! If you’re looking for the ultimate Las Vegas Party Suite, Red Rock Resort has got that, too. Other great options at Red Rock are the Online Exclusive Discounts, The Luxury Suites, The Villa Suites and the exquisite Ultimate Suites.

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Nine Las Vegas Casinos Announce New 72 Hour Sale

June 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Save big on this room at Santa Fe Station!

You can save big time on this room at Santa Fe Station

This week, for 72 hours only – you can save huge on Las Vegas hotel rooms at these nine Station Casinos. Book quickly, friends. The rooms are filling up fast, and onFriday, June 22, these special low rates will expire.

Here’s where to go to save big on your room this summer in Las Vegas:

ALIANTE STATION 72 HOUR SALE

BOULDER STATION 72 HOUR SALE

FIESTA HENDERSON 72 HOUR SALE

FIESTA RANCHO 72 HOURS SALE

GREEN VALLEY RANCH 72 HOUR SALE

PALACE STATION 72 HOUR SALE

SANTA FE STATION 72 HOUR SALE

SUNSET STATION 72 HOUR SALE

TEXAS STATION 72 HOUR SALE

 

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The Best Hotel Experience Excels At Making You Feel At Home

December 21, 2011 By 4 Comments

 

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

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Two great ways to get our best Vegas Hotel Room Deals

November 30, 2011 By 2 Comments

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!

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Winter Fun Part 1: Ski Las Vegas

November 24, 2010 By 1 Comment

IN THIS TWO-part blog installment, we’re celebrating the chilly weather fun in Las Vegas. You might have thought it was impossible to ski Las Vegas, but just in time for Las Vegas skiing and snowboarding fans, Station Casinos’ popular Ski and Snowboarding Resort Packages – the “Ski-Cation” deals – are back for the 2010-2011 season!

Take it from a local who frequents the beautiful Las Vegas ski areas: this is a great deal. Our packages offer all of the winter fun, with none of the hassle of driving on slick roads. Plus, you can take advantage of the unique dining deals at each hotel casino, as well as our theaters, nightlife and the spa at Red Rock – all of these are quite nice after a day on the slopes!

More Tips for Skiing in Las Vegas

  1. Meet at Santa Fe Station for breakfast, then carpool with your friends or grab the shuttle to the ski resort.
  2. Get there early if it’s the day after a storm or a holiday weekend. When the parking lot gets full, the parking attendant at the resort may turn you away.
  3. Don’t speed! Mostly because it’s dangerous, but there’s also a very busy Highway Patrolman who isn’t shy about writing tickets.
  4. Don’t ski in the snowboard park, and don’t snowplow your snowboard over skiers’ moguls.
  5. Dress in layers. Just because it’s 60 degrees in Las Vegas doesn’t mean it’s not snowing and 25 degrees on the mountain.
  6. Wear sunscreen. You’re closer to the sun up there and skin cancer sucks.
  7. Don’t hesitate to take a lesson. The instructors are very nice and very good at making sure you have fun on the ski slopes without getting hurt.
  8. Bring a few extra bucks for a slice of pizza or a burger, or if you have a driver – enjoy some great micro brews in the lounge.
  9. Check this website for conditions
  10. Have fun!

Part 2 will share more than a “Hat Trick” of fun that you can have with Station Casinos and Fiestas this winter on ice skates. (Or would you prefer a “Double-Axel” of fun?)

See you on the mountain!

Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort Packages

@ Aliante Station

  • Starting from $179

    • These ski package deals include 2 lift tickets

  • 2 lift tickets to the Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort
  • 1 night stay
  • Round-Trip bus transportation for two
  • Book Las Vegas Skiing Deal at Aliante

@ Fiesta Rancho

@ Green Valley Ranch

@ Palace Station

@ Red Rock Resort

@ Santa Fe Station

@ Texas Station

Got a question about skiing in Las Vegas? How about a tip for a great ski trip to Vegas? Let us know below!

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UFC 108 Viewing Parties at Six Station Casinos

December 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment

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Go here for information about our UFC Viewing Parties for this weekend!

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

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

December 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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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.

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

December 8, 2009 By 1 Comment
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!

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Vegas Milestone: Boulder Station Celebrates 15 Years

December 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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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.

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