February 4, 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

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!

Winter Fun Part 1: Ski Las Vegas

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!

UFC 108 Viewing Parties at Six Station Casinos

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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

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

Linda’s Jumbo Reel Cash Bonus was $10,000

 

Linda hit the Jumbo Reel Cash Bonus for $10,000 at Fiesta Henderson in November.

View all current Gaming Promotions at Station Casinos

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Special Thanksgiving Meals at Station Casinos

Oops! These are Thanksgiving leftovers from 2009.

Please go this way for our 2011 Las Vegas Thanksgiving Dining Guide.

Happy Turkey! Station Casinos is stuffed with Thanksgiving Day Dining Specials.

Happy Turkey! Station Casinos is stuffed with Thanksgiving Day Dining Specials.

All the trimmings with none of the cooking or dishes.

Station Casinos is extending Thanksgiving dining options at all of our casinos including a company-wide Turkey Day feast at the Feast Buffets. Be our guest and join us for a scrumptious holiday meal at your favorite Station Casinos or Fiesta location.

Here are the delicious details (and don’t forget your Boarding Pass or Amigo Card to get the nice price):

Feast Buffet at Aliante Station
$13.99 with Boarding Pass Card | $15.99 without
11am – 9pm Thanksgiving Menu
Traditional Thanksgiving Feast that offers extra touches, from unique desserts including our special “hand-dipped” Ice Cream, to Champagne and Mimosa. Two of the newest buffets in town also offer freshly carved Virginia Baked Ham and Tom Turkey.


Feast Buffet at Boulder Station
$13.99 with Boarding Pass Card | $15.99 without
11am – 9pm Thanksgiving Menu
Traditional Thanksgiving Feast that offers extra touches, from unique desserts including our special “hand-dipped” Ice Cream, to Champagne and Mimosa. Two of the newest buffets in town also offer freshly carved Virginia Baked Ham and Tom Turkey.


Festival Buffets at Fiesta Henderson and Fiesta Rancho
$12.99 with Amigo Card | $14.99 without
11am – 9pm Thanksgiving Menu
Includes hand-carved Roasted Turkey, Glazed Ham and Prime Rib to go with all the trimmings. Fresh soups, salads, entrees and sinful desserts. Plus your favorite live-action cooking stations with over 60 fresh selections.


Feast Buffet at Green Valley Ranch
$18.99 with Boarding Pass Card | $21.99 without
11am – 9pm Thanksgiving Menu
Luxurious holiday feast that includes Champagne and Mimosa. From Roasted Prime Rib with all the trimmings to an unmatched selection of shrimp and seafood to the traditional Tom Turkey.


Feast Buffet at Palace Station
$13.99 with Boarding Pass Card | $15.99 without
11am – 9pm Thanksgiving Menu
Traditional Thanksgiving Feast that offers extra touches, from unique desserts including our special “hand-dipped” Ice Cream, to Champagne and Mimosa. Two of the newest buffets in town also offer freshly carved Virginia Baked Ham and Tom Turkey.


Feast Buffet at Santa Fe Station
$13.99 with Boarding Pass Card | $15.99 without
11am – 9pm Thanksgiving Menu
Traditional Thanksgiving Feast that offers extra touches, from unique desserts including our special “hand-dipped” Ice Cream, to Champagne and Mimosa. Two of the newest buffets in town also offer freshly carved Virginia Baked Ham and Tom Turkey.


Sunset Station
Feast Buffet
$13.99 with Boarding Pass Card | $15.99 without
11am – 9pm Thanksgiving Menu
Traditional Thanksgiving Feast that offers extra touches, from unique desserts including our special “hand-dipped” Ice Cream, to Champagne and Mimosa. Two of the newest buffets in town also offer freshly carved Virginia Baked Ham and Tom Turkey.

Sonoma Cellar Steakhouse
$25.00 + tax/ gratuity
Thanksgiving Menu
Includes Brined, Herb-Marinated, and Roasted Turkey Breast and Thigh with house-made dressing with oyster mushrooms, water chestnuts and herbs. Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Haricot Verts with creamy onion and bacon sauce. Turkey Demi-Glace, House-Made Whole Cranberry Sauce, Pumpkin Pie with whipped cream and orange-cranberry relish. Book your reservations online!

Capri Italian Ristorante
$19.99 + tax/gratuity
Thanksgiving Menu served 3pm – 9pm
Corn and Crab Chowder Soup, served with crustinis and garnished with king crab meat. Traditional Tom Turkey, white and dark meat with stuffing, mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables and giblet gravy. Pumpkin Pie for dessert.

Guadalajara Bar & Grille
$11.99 + tax/gratuity
Thanksgiving Menu served 3pm – 9pm
Turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes & gravy, mixed vegetables and cranberry sauce. Pumpkin Pie for dessert.

Hooters
Special Thanksgiving Day hours from 11am – 6pm

Coco’s Bakery & Restaurant
Open 24 hours
Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner $11.29 +tax/gratuity
Moist, flavorful turkey breast roasted to perfection and served with all of your favorites: Hearty stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, rich turkey gravy, seasonal vegetables, tangy cranberry sauce and your choice of today’s soup or green garden salad. Includes a free slice of pumpkin pie. Children’s menus available in kid-friendly portions for $6.99. Take home a fresh baked holiday pie!


Feast Buffet at Texas Station
$13.99 with Boarding Pass Card | $15.99 without
11am – 9pm Thanksgiving Menu
Traditional Thanksgiving Feast that offers extra touches, from unique desserts including our special “hand-dipped” Ice Cream, to Champagne and Mimosa. Two of the newest buffets in town also offer freshly carved Virginia Baked Ham and Tom Turkey.


Red Rock Casino Resort Spa
Feast Buffet
$18.99 with Boarding Pass Card | $21.99 without
11am – 9pm Thanksgiving Menu
Luxurious holiday feast that includes Champagne and Mimosa. From Roasted Prime Rib with all the trimmings to an unmatched selection of shrimp and seafood, to the traditional Tom Turkey.

T-bones Chop House
1pm – 8pm Thanksgiving Menu
Features Herb-Marinated, Slow-Roasted All-Natural Turkey with all the trimmings.