Filed under: Detroit, going out | Tags: Detroit, gambling, going out, MGM Grand
I used to live right down the street from the new MGM Grand which opened this past weekend. I haven’t been yet, but as a news junkie and PR person, the initial ink has been all good for Detroit. And as someone who contines to fight the good, but always uphill fight for living in Detroit, I like to come across headlines like this as I sift through my New York Times “MGM Grand Places a Bet on Detroit” followed by a lead that starts like this, “Watch out, Las Vegas! Last Wednesday, the new MGM Grand Detroit opened for business.”
Swanky, chic, up-scale, beautiful represent a quick round-up of adjectives. I don’t like casinos, but for some reason, I’m excited to go; visions of ladies night are wildly dancing in my head…
Here’s the skivvy:
…..400 guest rooms, including 9 rooftop suites, 56 corner suites, and 3 signature restaurants: the Wolfgang Puck Grille (California-style cuisine), Saltwater (yes, seafood) and Bourbon Steak — the latter two the creations of the celebrity chef Michael Mina. Mr. Puck is also responsible for a 24-hour in-room menu.
The resort features a 20,000-square-foot spaand 30,000 square feet of meeting space. The lobby has 20-foot ceilings and, off to the side, a private “living room” for casual gatherings, featuring oversized ottomans and a fireplace that spans an entire wall (above). The casino will have 4,500 slot machines, more than 90 table games and an upscale eight-table poker room. Nightly rates start at $299.
Any addition to our nightlife options is a good one – MGM brings us three new clubs – Aqua, Ignite, U Me Drink, and V. There’s a spa too! MGM gives those us in Detroit with overgrown pedicures a reason to get a move on it. Who wouldn’t after a reading a blurb like this:
Take a day to submerge yourself in a soothing palette of rich woods, tranquil waters and subtle light in our contemporary urban loft: where every touch, sight and sound takes you on an escape of total rejuvenation. Your personal spa concierge will help you design a custom body treatment from our extensive menu of therapeutic marine-based services.
Looks like I know what my weekend plans are going to be…more pics soon!
