Las-Vegas, Luxury Hotels

Special `Celebration’ Package Provides Ultimate in Pampering,

Includes Anniversary Gift of One-Night Return Stay

LAS VEGAS - The Signature at MGM Grand now offers couples the freedom to enjoy a romantic getaway without the stress of planning. The Signature Celebration Package provides couples with an array of decadent services including a night of fine dining and entertainment, indulgent spa services, a rose petal bath, breakfast in bed and a return, one-night stay on the date of their anniversary.

Selected as the No. 1 “Best Luxury Hotel in the U.S.” by TripAdvisor’s 2008 Travelers’ Choice Awards, The Signature at MGM Grand successfully unites comfort and serenity for brides- and grooms-to-be as well as newlyweds and couples. The beautiful all-suite hotel provides an idyllic setting for couples who want the excitement of MGM Grand’s “Maximum Vegas” as well as their own secluded oasis in a tranquil non-gaming, non-smoking environment.

Signature Celebration Package

The ultimate in pampering, the Signature Celebration Package is available for $3,076 per couple (excluding taxes and service fees) and includes:

One-night accommodation in a one-bedroom suite

One-night return stay in one-bedroom suite in celebration of one-year anniversary

Round-trip airport limousine transfers

Choice of romantic dining experience at one of the following fine dining establishments:

- Jo? l Robuchon, a Michelin Three Star, Mobil Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond Award recipient

- L’Atelier de Jo?l Robuchon, a Michelin One Star recipient

- Craftsteak, a steakhouse by celebrity chef Tom Colicchio

Premium seating for two at Cirque du Soleil’s stunning production of K?

Side-by-side, in-suite couple’s massage and indulgent experience at MGM Grand Spa to include:

- 100-minute Red Lotus Love Ritual, exclusive couple’s service in private spa suite

- 50-minute Traditional European Facial for her

- 50-minute Pampered Pedicure for her

- 50-minute Energizing Men’s Facial for him

- Gift basket of spa amenities

Hand-drawn, candlelit rose petal bath featuring June Jacobs’ skin care products

Two plush Signature robes with personalized monograms

Turndown service

Breakfast in bed featuring chocolate-covered strawberries and choice of champagne, mimosa or Bloody Mary

Professional wedding photography packages also are available for an additional fee.

Lavish Suite Accommodations

The Signature at MGM Grand offers couples three types of spacious accommodations with junior, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites. Most suites feature private balconies - a place to spend romantic moments overlooking views of the Las Vegas Strip or beautiful mountain landscapes.

With only 16 suites per floor, The Signature at MGM Grand’s intimate and inviting environment is ideal for couples in search of privacy. Each suite offers a deluxe king bed with pillow-top mattress draped in 300-thread-count Anichini sheets and a plush down comforter. An oversized marble and granite bathroom has dual vanities, a Jacuzzi-brand whirlpool tub, June Jacobs’ spa products and a high-definition, flat screen television. Guests also can enjoy the in-suite convenience of a refrigerator, stove, microwave, coffeemaker, blender and toaster.

Personalized Service & Amenities

The Signature at MGM Grand’s outstanding staff help couples create a customized wedding or honeymoon experience they will cherish for a lifetime. The 24-hour Concierge staff in each tower assist with guests’ needs both before and during their stay. If desired, the Concierge staff is available to assist with wedding-related requests outside The Signature at MGM Grand such as airport transfers and ceremony or reception coordination.

Available only to guests of The Signature at MGM Grand, bridal parties may enjoy secluded outdoor pools, relax in soothing whirlpools or rent a private cabana before or after the “big day.” Poolside cocktail service completes the resort experience with frozen drinks, cool towels and chilled fruit. Lushly landscaped and romantically lit at night, pools may be booked for evening wedding receptions and can accommodate up to 300 attendees.

Banquet rooms also are available for receptions, dinners or cocktail parties of up to 130 guests. The Signature’s talented food and beverage staff can craft a customized menu of delectable fare to suit every taste - from savory appetizers to multi-course gourmet affairs.

For couples who choose to stay in, in-suite dining is available around the clock. Italian bone china, elegant stemware and table linens help to create a sophisticated dining experience. In-suite spa services, including indulgent massage treatments for two, also are available.

Pre-Wedding Pampering at MGM Grand

Guests of The Signature at MGM Grand in search of the ultimate pampering will find themselves just steps away from the luxuriant offerings of the MGM Grand Spa. With more than 30 treatment rooms as well as saunas, steam rooms, whirlpools and relaxation lounges, Grand Spa delivers ultimate relaxation with a wide range of indulgent global services including the Couple’s Dreaming Ritual - a two-hour signature treatment performed in a private spa suite that combines massage with hair, hand and foot treatments to rejuvenate the body, mind and soul.

The acclaimed Cristophe Salon at MGM Grand caters to the needs of any bride or bridal party with top-quality services performed by an internationally trained team of stylists and colorists. Special bridal packages include champagne, decadent desserts, hair and make-up, plus group photos to capture the special day.

Tying the Knot: Forever Grand Wedding Chapel

The Forever Grand Wedding Chapel at MGM Grand is the perfect place to begin a lifetime of wedded bliss. Forever Grand features two full-service, non-denominational chapels that accommodate up to 60 guests. On-site wedding coordinators are available to assist with minister services, photography, videography, live piano accompaniment and floral arrangements as well as receptions and menu selection.

Large-scale ceremonies and receptions can be held in the MGM Grand Conference Center or poolside at the Grand Pool complex. For couples seeking a more distinctive venue, receptions can be arranged in one of MGM Grand’s outstanding restaurants or nightlife venues.

MGM Grand’s “Maximum Vegas”

We interrupt this Swiss travelogue to report breaking news this morning (OK, it’s night here in Fribourg) that the planned $6 billion, 3,500-room hotel-casino supposedly to be called the Plaza across from Wynn Hotel Las-Vegas is being put on hold because of the challenging lending market.

This is intriguing because sort of Steve Wynn predicted as much last week during an interview I conducted on a variety of topics. This was the best bit:

Friess: Do you have a question about whether they’ll actually build that or not?
Wynn: I don’t know. In this financial market, I’m hoping they do because I want a good looking neighbor. But truth be known, I’d rather have empty property than the Frontier there.
Friess: Well, they took care of that.
Wynn: It was painful. It was agony, that place. Uck.

That was on Tuesday. By the by, here’s the investors’ note from Wachovia today:

According to Yediot Ahronot, Israeli sponsors (Nochi Danker and Yitzhak Tshuva) for the Las Vegas Plaza (3,500-room) hotel and casino development have announced that the $6 billion (estimated all-in investment) project is on hold due to the subprime crisis in the United States. In our opinion, it will be very difficult for new gaming development projects throughout the country to obtain financing in the near term unless project sponsors are willing to significantly increase their equity contributions. The news source also stated the Plaza sponsors do not plan on engaging project financing until the subprime crisis ends. We expect land valuations to be under pressure in Las Vegas as will merger and acquisition activity throughout the gaming industry until the credit crisis abates. On a positive note, the slowing strip development in Las Vegas should provide existing Strip operators and projects currently under way (City Center, Echelon, and Encore) more time to digest both room supply and gaming floor capacity additions.

So slower growth may be good for MGM Mirage, Boyd and Wynn. I just wonder if this changes the fate of the Plaza name now…