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The M Resort Spa Casino, the newest resort to open in Las Vegas, was just announced as the recipient of the prestigious 2010 Forbes Travel Guide Four Star Award. Open just eight months, the $1 billion M Resort successfully opened on time and under budget on March 1, 2009.

“This is a true testament to the hard work of our team members. They have embraced our commitment to consistently provide the very best service, atmosphere and experience to our guests. To receive this award within our first year of operation is a huge accomplishment for us,” said Anthony A. Marnell III, Chairman and CEO, the M Resort.

The M Resort is the product of a collaboration between Anthony A. Marnell III, Chairman and CEO of the M Resort and his father, architect Tony Marnell, Chairman of Marnell Corrao Associates, the premier construction and development company responsible for notable projects throughout Las Vegas including Wynn, Treasure Island, the Mirage, Caesars Palace and the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino.

Since 1976, the Marnell family name has been synonymous with architectural vision, quality and integrity. The Marnells set the standard for casino-resorts worldwide with the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, which became the benchmark for many innovations in Las Vegas and throughout the world that are still widely used today. The M Resort includes both architectural innovation as well as the Marnell brand of hospitality.

The 390 room boutique resort caters to both Las Vegas residents and out-of-town guests. It is the first property travelers from Southern California encounter when driving in to Las Vegas.

“Our resort is really a hybrid property catering to both locals and tourists; the atmosphere is a mix of Los Angeles, Scottsdale and New York – with a bit of Las Vegas thrown in. The M has a lot of offer and exceptional service is at the top of the list,” said Marnell.

Forbes Travel Guide, formerly Mobil Travel Guide, has defined the standard of excellence in hotel, restaurant and spa experiences since 1958. This year’s list includes distinguished properties in destinations throughout North America, as well as international ratings in Hong Kong, Macau and Beijing.

ABOUT M RESORT SPA CASINO

M Resort Spa Casino is located on over 90 acres at 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. S. on the southeast corner of St. Rose Parkway and Las Vegas Boulevard. Situated higher in elevation than other resort-casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, the M Resort provides optimal views of the world-famous Las Vegas skyline from its guest rooms, suites, conference center and restaurants. The resort offers 390 guest rooms and suites, over 92,000 square feet of gaming, nine restaurant and five destination bars, more than 60,000 square feet of meeting and conference space, a state-of-the-art spa and fitness center and a 100,000 square foot events piazza.

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Opening July 31, Paradise Tower becomes the newest addition to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The highly anticipated project, completed almost two months ahead of schedule, has created jobs and hope as the Las Vegas horizon begins to see signs of resurgence.

Just as Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is known in a sense for upping the game in Las Vegas, the new Paradise Tower steps up the Hard Rock’s game on the hotel side. The tower’s 490 lavish rooms were designed with the property’s signature party attitude in mind but with a jolt of sexy sophistication. Hotel devotees will notice a significantly more luxurious atmosphere in Paradise Tower, but without sacrificing the irreverent, anything-can-happen feeling that they’ve come to expect. Rooms evoke visions of a rock ‘n’ roll manor house, using iconic materials like leather, wood and silver studded velvet to enhance the sensory experience and emphasize that this is no standard hotel room. Designed by Mark Zeff, the rooms exude a chic playfulness with atmospheric touches that allow for optimal comfort and function by day, but then come alive at night.

Adding to the allure of Paradise Tower’s 18 floors are its Penthouse and 10 pool suites. The mega size Penthouse maxes out at 3,500 square feet with floor to ceiling windows throughout offering sweeping panoramic views. Arguably the best view yet in all of Las Vegas, the glittering Strip can be seen unobstructed from end to end while a turn in either direction provides expansive views of surrounding mountains. Get past the amazing views and the Penthouse interior is all wow-factor. Deep mahogany woods, platinum tiles, oversize hot tub, interactive digital pool table and not just a big screen, an entire video wall.

The pool suites, aptly named because they overlook and some offer direct access to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s world famous Beach Club pool, each offer something entirely different. Predictably the most coveted real estate in the tower, the pool suites boast features such as two-level “duplexes”, doors that open to direct access to your own cabana or to the pool deck, or a spacious glass balcony that places you hovering over the best pool scene in town. Four of these mini jewels are Zeff-designed to follow the same guest room aesthetic but on a larger scale. The remaining six pool suites are the visions of local design talent Mark Tracy of Chemical Spaces. Tracy was given carte blanche to create six suite versions of the ultimate ultra lounge. Each suite has a life of its own, transporting the guest into another world of rock ‘n’ roll fantasy using giant hand painted graphic murals, bold colors, shimmering tiles and high gloss elements mixed with white hardwood floors.

“The Hard Rock is evolving,” said Phil Shalala, Hard Rock’s vice president of marketing, “It has really melded into the perfect property for the young affluent consumer that is into music, fashion, technology and lifestyle in general. It really stands for that perfect balance.”

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WHAT: Relax, the industry’s hottest pool party, returns to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino every Monday.

WHEN: Every Monday Noon – 6 p.m.

WHERE: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino pool
4455 Paradise Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109

EVENTS:
Monday, June 1
DJ Ryan Wellman and DJ Jack LaFleur – Alternating on the turntable, DJ Ryan Wellman and DJ Jack LaFleur spin an enticing mix at Relax at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Monday, June 8
DJ Brett Rubin and DJ Chris Garcia – DJ Brett Rubin and DJ Chris Garcia keep the party going all day as they bring their infectious sounds to Relax at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Monday, June 15
DJ Brett Rubin – DJ Brett Rubin hits the deck and delivers an electrifying mash-up at Relax at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Monday, June 22
DJ Ryan Wellman and DJ RJ Spinher – Teaming up on the wheels of steel, DJ Ryan Wellman and DJ RJ Spinher offer the hottest club, dance and techno mix at Relax at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Monday, June 29
DJ Brett Rubin and DJ Scotty Boy – DJ Brett Rubin and DJ Scotty Boy spin a spellbinding set at Relax at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Monday, July 6
DJ Ryan Wellman – DJ Ryan Wellman works his magic on the wheels off steel at Relax at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Monday, September 7
Scooter and Lavelle – Known for their jaw dropping mixing style, phenomenal production skills and unique sound, Scooter and Lavelle take over the turntables and deliver a high energy mash-up at Relax at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Relax Summer Games – mid summer
Competing for an assortment of prizes, guests take on their fellow pool goers in raft races, twister, tug-of-war and more at the Relax Summer Games at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

ABOUT: Created as a means to pay tribute to the local industry crowd, Relax upholds Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s reputation for being one of the hottest spots in Las Vegas for nightlife and entertainment. Special guest DJs spin the hottest remixes and mash-ups as well as a variety of enticing house music. Cover charge for men is $20, locals and ladies are free with a valid photo ID. Relax is open to the public ages 21 and older. For cabana reservations and inquiries call the REHAB/Relax hotline at 702.693.5555.

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