MGM GRAND DETROIT FACT SHEET
DETROIT – October 23, 2007
1777 Third Street
Detroit, MI 48226
(877) 888-2121 - Phone
(888) 646-3387 - Reservations
(877) 646-3868 - Meeting/Events
(313) 313-465-1805 - Media Information
(702) 693-7605 - Investor Relations
www.mgmgranddetroit.com
Fast Facts
- Grand Opening Date: October 3, 2007
- (NYSE: MGM)TM A wholly owned subsidiary of MGM MIRAGE
- 18-story hotel tower
- Cost: $800 million
- 400 guest rooms and suites with both wired and wireless Internet access
- More than 100,000-square-feet of gaming space, including a premium poker room and high-limit lounge
- Nightly room rate begins at $299
- With just one card, MGM MIRAGE Players Club offers slot and table game players opportunities to earn valuable points redeemable for cash, complimentary rooms and show tickets at 12 resorts and casinos including MGM Grand Detroit; Las Vegas: MGM Grand, Bellagio, Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, Treasure Island, Monte Carlo, Luxor, New York-New York, Excalibur; Jean, Nev: Gold Strike; Biloxi, Miss: Beau Rivage
- 30,000-square-foot luxury Meeting and Event center
- Wolfgang Puck epicurean creations are the foundation for the destination's in-room dining program, serving guests 24 hours daily
- Guests age 21 and older allowed on casino floor
- Approximately 3,000 employees, half of which are Detroit residents
- Company is one of the top 15 employers in Detroit
Front Feature - Grand Garden
- Features a seasonal display that changes five times annually, located on the corner of Third and Bagley
- Design Solutions installed the stunning landscape design; same company behind the Conservatory and Botanical Gardens at Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nev. and holiday accents at Rockefeller Center
- The display is accented by 50-foot Canadian birch trees
Hotel Lobby "Living Room"
- The guest-only private "Living Room" features wall-length fireplace, and a dramatic backlit wall adornment with a cascading fountain
- Oversized ottomans, plush sofas and contemporary artwork from Michigan artist Herb Babcock complete the décor
- Living room serves as a gathering place to relax, wait for friends and business associates, or make reservations and requests via the dedicated concierge.
Guest Rooms and Suites
- 400 chic and stylish guest rooms starting at 510 square feet, including nine rooftop VIP suites and 56 opulent corner suites on the highest floors of the entertainment destination
- Rooms feature contemporary interior design by acclaimed hospitality firm Laurence Lee and Associates that emanate a warm ambiance with chocolate, dark cranberry and lime accents
- Oversized guestroom bathrooms, which make up nearly a quarter of total room size, boast spacious walk-in showers with double showerheads; a 15-inch plasma TV embedded in the mirror; Palisandro marble countertops; double vanity sinks; separate water closet; lighted make-up mirrors and products by H2O spa
- Advanced technological features include telephone "butler" with color touch-screen technology that enables guests to access property information, schedule wake-up calls, order room service and connect to the Internet without picking up the phone. With a simple touch of buttons, guests even may access stock updates and airline flight status.
- All rooms are appointed with a 42-inch wall-mounted plasma television and an IPOD docking station.
Dining
- WOLFGANG PUCK GRILLE - Set in an innovative Midwest-inspired design by Tony Chi, restaurant delivers Puck's signature comfort food with a variety of fresh, innovative dishes drawing inspiration from his renowned restaurants such as Spago and CUT. Features breakfast, lunch and dinner; open daily; Sunday - Thursday, 6 a.m. - 1 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 24 hours
- SALTWATER - Featuring the bold culinary creations of Michael Mina, SALTWATER delivers contemporary seafood and refined American cuisine set in an elegant Tony Chi design that celebrates the richness of the sea; dinner daily; 5:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.
- BOURBON STEAK - Michael Mina's second restaurant at MGM Grand Detroit features imaginative interpretations of traditional steakhouse favorites in a modern setting by SUPERPOTATO; dinner daily; 5:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.
- Palette Dining Studio - Innovative all-you-can-eat tapas-style dining experiences range from Mongolian and Brazilian grills to fresh seafood, salads and desserts; open daily; Sunday - Thursday 11 a.m. - midnight; Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.
- Breeze - Features five distinct dining options to satisfy any taste, appetite and budget:
Crunch: Home-style crispy comfort food; daily; 10 a.m. - midnight
Red Sauce: Italian classics; 24 hours daily
Bamboo: Asian favorites; daily; 10 a.m. - midnight
Relish: All-American hot dogs and sliders; daily; 10 a.m. - midnight
Sweets: Delectable desserts; daily; 6 a.m. - midnight
Lounges and Bars
- MGM Grand Detroit's signature nightlife lounge delivers hot music, exotic cocktails and extraordinary special effects
- Sensual images dance throughout the venue in an interactive light show spectacular as guests escape the boundaries of everyday life
- Favorite Detroit DJs - DJ Mike Anthony and DJ Tom T. spin the latest music
- Features intimate spaces for large and small groups including VIP areas with bottle service
- Dress code firmly enforced
- Open Thursday - Sunday, 8 p.m. - 2 a.m.
AGUA
- Guests are immersed in aquatic ambiance where every moment feels like an underwater escape; murmurs and bursts of laughter translate into electronic "waves" on the blue-textured ceiling
- More than 20 varieties of tequila and 35 types of rum flow like a waterfall and South American inspired music rains from above
- Guests can cool off with signature margaritas, caipirinhas and mojitos infused with flavors only found at AGUA
- Open daily, 4 p.m. - 2 a.m
IGNITE
- From its intimate fire pit to its chic decor, every square inch of IGNITE sizzles with an energy that sets the soul ablaze
- Features a "living wall" that transforms from a massive wall of ice to a blazing inferno with real fire accents
- IGNITE features a tapas-style menu to complement its signature martinis; and premium selection of whiskeys, scotches and cognacs
- A separate luxurious cigar room offers guests a chance to enjoy premium Rocky Patel cigars and two bourbons exclusively created for MGM Grand Detroit: Woodford Reserve and Knob Creek
- Located on the second floor
- Open daily, 5 p.m. - 2 a.m.
U-ME-DRINK
- U-ME-DRINK is an enticing center lounge that enhances guests' mood and elevates their game in the heart of the casino floor
- A unique sound system mirrors the excitement of the casino floor with custom musical play lists on weekdays and DJs heating up the nights every weekend
- Open daily, 24 hours
IMMERSE Spa and Salon
- The two-level 20,000-square-foot complex features a full-service spa; six treatment bungalows (including two couples' suites) set amidst a tranquil rock garden; wet room with Vichy shower; first-class salon; infinity-edge pool area with orbital lounges, state-of-the-art exercise facility; spa boutique; relaxation lounges; and separate vanity areas for men and women
- The spa and salon's expanded menu incorporates treatments found at the world's top resorts including the "Four x Two," which offers massage by two therapists simultaneously; and Sonya Dakar's "Cleanse Facial"
- Features 2,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art fitness center with premier cardiovascular and weight training equipment, treadmills, cross-training machines, free weights and elliptical trainers with built-in TV monitors/headphones
- IMMERSE offers hotel guests access to the fitness and pool area for $10 per day. To enjoy the entire spa facility including locker room, showers, whirlpool and steam room, cost to hotel guests is $25 per day. Non-guests may use facility with purchase of treatment at spa or salon
- Available to everyone 18 years and older
- Open daily; spa, boutique and salon, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; fitness center and indoor pool,
6 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. For more information or to book an appointment, call (313) 465-1656.
Retail
- ACCENTS, features stunning jewelry and accessories by renowned brands including John Hardy, BVLGARI and Rolex; open daily, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- ESSENTIALS delivers unique fragrances, distinctive accessories and exclusive fashions for women by Stuart Weitzman, Michael Kors, Tadashi, Ed Hardy and Juicy Couture; open daily,
10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Meeting and Events Center
- Michigan's premier luxury meeting and events destination, the Center delivers unrivaled services and amenities for functions of all sizes
- 30,000 square feet of functional event space able to accommodate private parties, conferences and events
- Grand Ballroom features 14,000 square feet; divisible into four Grand Salons
- Three meeting rooms; 1,600 square feet each and able to divide in half
- Boardrooms feature teleconferencing services, built-in multiple video plasma displays, and both wired and wireless high-speed Internet access
MGM MIRAGE Players Club
With just one card, MGM MIRAGE Players Club offers slot and table game players opportunities to earn valuable points redeemable for cash, complimentary rooms and show tickets at 12 resorts and casinos - MGM Grand Detroit, MGM Grand Las Vegas, Bellagio, Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, Treasure Island, Monte Carlo, Luxor, New York-New York, Excalibur, Gold Strike in Jean, Nev. and Beau Rivage in Biloxi, Miss
MGM MIRAGE Rewards Visa
- The MGM MIRAGE Rewards Visa issued by Chase allows card members to earn Reward Points for any purchase and double Reward Points for eligible purchases made at participating MGM MIRAGE resorts, including Treasure Island, Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, Monte Carlo, New York-New York, Luxor, Excalibur, Circus Circus Las Vegas, Circus Circus Reno, Beau Rivage and Gold Strike in Mississippi and MGM Grand Detroit. Reward Points are redeemed through Chase for certificates used for MGM MIRAGE products and services including room, food, beverage, entertainment, retail and spa services.
Management
MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM), one of the world's leading and most respected hotel and gaming companies, owns and operates 17 properties located in Nevada, Mississippi and Michigan, and has investments in three other properties in Nevada, New Jersey and Illinois. In addition, the Company has major new developments under construction in Nevada, Michigan and Macau S.A.R. CityCenter is a multi-billion dollar mixed-use urban development in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip; a new MGM Grand hotel and casino complex is being built in downtown Detroit; and the Company has a 50% interest in MGM Grand Macau, a hotel-casino resort currently under construction in Macau S.A.R. MGM MIRAGE supports responsible gaming and has implemented the American Gaming Association's Code of Conduct for Responsible Gaming at its properties. MGM MIRAGE also has been the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions for its industry-leading Diversity Initiative and its community philanthropy programs. For more information about MGM MIRAGE, please visit the company's website at http://www.mgmmirage.com.
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