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6/22/2010
The majesty of the Statue of Liberty, the excitement of Times Square, the ethnic flavor of Chinatown and Little Italy, and the nostalgia of Coney Island: The Big Apple is known throughout the world for its excitement, sophistication and cherished landmarks. Guests of New York-New York experience that singular New York City style accentuated by the intense energy that only Las Vegas can provide.
Dramatic Entry
As guests stroll down the famous Las Vegas Strip and across the 300-foot-long replica of the Brooklyn Bridge, they may forget they are nowhere near Wall Street. New York-New York has brought the magic of the original “city that never sleeps” to the Nevada desert, home to the other city that never sleeps, through its re-creation of traditional New York landmarks. The resort is located at the busiest intersection in the world, Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue.
The property’s innovative façade re-creates the classic Manhattan skyline, complete with 12 New York-style skyscrapers that showcase 2,024 guest rooms. These interconnected structures are approximately one-third the actual size of the New York City architecture. The tallest building replicates the Empire State Building at 47 stories. Other icons include a 150-foot replica of the Statue of Liberty, a Coney Island-inspired emporium featuring the heart-stopping thrills of The Roller Coaster and a replica of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument.
Themed Interior
Carefully crafted design elements throughout the resort reflect the history, color and diversity of Manhattan's Park Avenue, Broadway, Times Square, Financial District and Greenwich Village. The property re-creates much that is wonderful about the Big Apple.
From the art deco styling of the front desk to the variety of food and entertainment options throughout the property, the sights and sounds of this incredible resort delight guests as they experience the energy and excitement of one of the most unforgettable places in the world.
Dining at New York-New York
Nine Fine Irishmen – Imported directly from Ireland, this authentic Irish pub features the best of that country’s drink, food, music and entertainment. Inspired by nine extraordinary Irishmen in the 1800’s who led lives of great adventure, Nine Fine Irishmen celebrates passion for Ireland, joy for life and a sense of adventure.
Il Fornaio – Il Fornaio’s casually elegant restaurant serves up award-winning Italian cuisine made from authentic regional recipes. The menu features twists on traditional Italian favorites, including fresh pasta, antipasti and an assortment of delicious breads and pastries baked in-house daily. Il Fornaio Panetteria (bakery) offers a wide selection of pastries, coffees, sandwiches and salads along with fresh-from-the-oven traditional Italian bread, cookies and cakes. A limited selection of appetizers and desserts also are on the menu.
Gallagher’s Steakhouse – A New York City landmark since 1927, Gallagher’s Steakhouse brings its classic steak experience to Las Vegas at New York-New York. With an emphasis on quality ingredients, Gallagher’s Steakhouse offers USDA, Prime dry-aged beef as well as the finest seafood available.
Chin Chin Café – A Los Angeles favorite since 1983, Chin Chin Café allows guests to enjoy the finest traditional Chinese food in a contemporary atmosphere. Food is prepared in an exhibition kitchen, making the creation of the meal entertainment in itself.
Gonzalez y Gonzalez – This rendition of a New York Mexican café is complete with lanterns, piñatas, a tequila bar and a wide variety of south-of-the-border favorites.
America – Celebrating the rich heritage of our country, America is a 24-hour restaurant that takes guests on a culinary road trip. Complemented by wines and beers from coast to coast, America showcases a 90- by 20-foot map of the United States, complete with mountains, rivers and amber waves of grain.
Village Eateries – An untraditional food court inside a Greenwich Village-style neighborhood with shop fronts and sidewalk dining offering a variety of tempting foods to suit any craving. Whether looking for a juicy hamburger, a great deli sandwich or a New York-style pizza, this is the place. Dine under a canopy of trees or simply stroll amongst the quaint brownstone and brick buildings, fire escapes, balconies and street lamps.
Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog – Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog offers guests a taste of New York’s hot dog experience.
Häagen Dazs Ice Cream – Häagen Dazs is sure to please any connoisseur of frozen concoctions.
New York Pretzel – Genuine New York-style pretzels are served as well as delectable varieties of candied apples and hot buttered popcorn.
Schrafft’s Ice Cream – Guests can select from numerous flavors of ice cream to make their favorite shake, sundae or beverage.
Stadium Snacks – Enjoy hot dogs, pretzels, nachos and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts at this snack bar adjacent to the Race & Sports Book.
Starbucks – Gourmet coffees, teas and coffee drinks, along with pastries, candies and chocolates in two convenient locations.
Entertainment
Zumanity™, the Sensual Side of Cirque du Soleil® – An edgy and provocative discovery of sensuality and eroticism; an intense visit to a world where inhibitions are both unveiled and discarded, Zumanity™ is a place where style and intense sensual passion share an uncommon stage. More theatrical than circus spectacle, Zumanity™ has moved away from the world of the circus and put a new twist on the risqué – sometimes raucous – intimacy of the European cabaret tradition.
Nightclubs, Lounges and Bars (Ages 21 and older)
ROK Vegas™ (Opened August 2008) – Las Vegas’ sexy new rock nightclub mesmerizes club-goers with riveting rock ‘n’ roll mash-ups and rock-inspired imagery. Guests appreciate the approachable, hip ambiance of ROK from the exclusive outdoor VIP lounge, just steps away from the pulsating Las Vegas Strip, to the oval-shaped main. From every angle, guests are surrounded by concert footage, live club feeds, lasers and animation all chosen by the intuitive Video Jockey (VJ). The DJ keeps the dance floor packed with high-energy mash-up sets cleverly choreographed to the images. Every detail of the club’s interior is designed for a comfortable yet enticing experience.
Center Bar – Located in the heart of the casino floor, New York-New York’s Center Bar features five 42-inch flat-screen televisions, a digital sound system and a lounge area ideal for people watching. The Center Bar offers an assortment of contemporary cocktails, wine, beer and bottle service. For the truly daring, a traditional absinthe presentation also is offered.
Coyote Ugly – A wild and raucous bar inspired by the film of the same name where guests can view or join the dozens of beautiful “Coyotes” dancing on the bar.
Nine Fine Irishmen – Imported directly from Ireland, this authentic pub features the best of Irish drink, food, music and entertainment.
Pour 24 – This sleek contemporary bar offers a selection of 24 American-made draught beers, served from a state-of-the-art tap system and 24 bottled beers, along with a variety of spirits.
The Bar at Times Square – Sing along with the entertaining sounds of the famous dueling pianos or catch all of the action of televised sporting events, all enhanced by a state-of-the-art sound system.
Lobby Bar – This full-service bar at the entrance of the casino offers a convenient respite.
The Roller Coaster at New York-New York The Roller Coaster at New York-New York is the world’s first coaster to feature a 180-degree “heartline” twist and dive maneuver, providing one million riders with heart-stopping action and excitement each year. Inside “classic cab” cars, patrons enjoy a ride filled with twists, loops and dives and even the thrilling force of negative Gs. The Roller Coaster is located in Coney Island Emporium, an entertainment center that recreates the aura of the Coney Island amusement park in the early 1900s, featuring midway-style carnival games and coin-operated video games.
The Spa at New York-New York
In the midst of the bustling city lies soothing solitude. The Spa at New York-New York offers guests relaxing rejuvenation in a nature-inspired environment with treatments such as the Environmental Escape, where vitamins are used to create a super-charged cocktail for the skin; and the Traffic Stopper, a facial designed to combat the harsh effects of stress with vitamins and oxygen. The Spa at New York-New York also features a private manicure and pedicure room and is the only Las Vegas spa to feature Tha’lion, a line of products by Thalasso Cosmetics, a leader in marine cosmetics.
The modern work-out facility provides cardiovascular and circuit training equipment along with freestanding weights and individual men’s and women’s facilities with steam and sauna rooms.
The professional team at Regis Signature Salon offers guests the latest hair, nail and skincare services.
The Pool and Cabanas
The inviting pool area features three hot tubs nestled among a rock and tree landscaping, as well as a full-service bar. Private cabanas also are available.
Meetings and Conventions
The recently redesigned and expanded meeting and convention floor at New York-New York offers more than 21,000 square feet of convenient, adaptable space for small groups up to 300. Combining award-winning service, high-tech technology and unique event venues, New York-New York makes any intimate function feel big-city special.
Meeting planners and attendees have come to appreciate the convenient space and superior service available at New York-New York, awarding the property with the Gold Key Award from Meetings & Conventions magazine every year since 2007, as well as Successful Meetings’ Pinnacle Award, Corporate & Incentive Travel’s Award of Excellence and Smart Meetings’ Platinum Choice Award for 2009.
The new, 2,200-square-foot Park Terrace room offers groups a view overlooking New York-New York’s casino floor, while the Central Park room offers a panoramic view outside to the pool area below. Other venues range in size from the 6,500-square-foot Staten Island Ballroom to the 1,000-square-foot Midtown, many offering the flexibility to divide into separate rooms.
Combined with the unique, outdoor Brooklyn Bridge venue, able to accommodate receptions of up to 1,000 and seated dinners for up to 600, New York-New York provides versatile options for almost any small to mid-sized function.
Shopping at New York-New York
A variety of specialty gift shops and boutiques are available. Retail shops, such as the Las Vegas Harley Davidson-authorized retail outlet, Bijoux Terner, Zumanity™ Boutique, Grand Central Watch Company, I Love NY-NY, Houdini’s Magic Shop, SoHo Village, SoHo Shoe Boutique, and Essentials offer quality merchandise at affordable prices.
The Casino
The energy of the New York-New York theme adds excitement to the property’s recently remodeled contemporary 84,000-square-foot casino. Set against a backdrop of famous New York landmarks, the gaming area includes 80 gaming tables featuring Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Mini Baccarat, Progressive Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud Poker, Let It Ride, Big Six and Casino War.
More than 60 televisions broadcast major sporting events in the casino’s table game areas allowing players to experience the energy and excitement of gaming along with the exhilaration and intensity of sporting events. Each gaming area showcases four 32-inch televisions.
For those who follow professional sports, New York-New York offers a Race & Sports Book featuring 46 televisions, 12 61-inch big screen televisions, comfortable seating, beverage service and electronic satellite wagering.
Shadow Creek
Located in the midst of the barren Nevada desert on the outskirts of Las Vegas, Shadow Creek has achieved national recognition and the kind of startling mystique reserved for only a select number of golf courses. The course, perennially ranked among Golf Digest’s top 10 courses in the country, is known for its natural beauty, rolling terrain, glistening brooks and ponds, lush gardens and mature trees. The visual elements, spectacular waterfalls and course design lend to astonishing views.
Shadow Creek re-opened in December 2008 following a seven-month enhancement project overseen by original course architect Tom Fazio. The course’s tees and greens were rebuilt and reseeded, the irrigation system was upgraded and a new world-class short-game area was created, intended to reflect the diverse and intriguing shot values evident throughout the course.
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Media Contact: Jenn Michaels Public Relations (702) 650-7565
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