10.25.07 MotorCity Casino hotel behind schedule
Susan Glaser
Plain Dealer Reporter
MotorCity Casino's new $275 million hotel won't open next week in Detroit as planned.
The sold-out opening of the 400-room luxury hotel, scheduled for Nov. 1, is being pushed back until later in the month. A new date has not been set, said spokeswoman Jennifer Kulczycki, but the resort's Web site is taking reservations starting Wednesday, Nov. 28.
The 17-story hotel is still awaiting the delivery of furniture, room fixtures and accessories, according to Kulczycki, who said the resort would use the extra time to train employees.
"You only get one chance to make a first impression," Kulczycki said. And MotorCity wants to get it right.
The casino and the resort's several restaurants have been open during the hotel construction and will remain open. Staff are rescheduling guests with reservations for opening weekend, which was sold out, and beyond.
When it opens, MotorCity will become the city's second casino hotel. MGM Grand Detroit opened its glitzy 400-room resort earlier this month; Greektown is scheduled to open its hotel next year.
To reach this Plain Dealer reporter:
sglaser@plaind.com, 216-999-4240
Plain Dealer Reporter
MotorCity Casino's new $275 million hotel won't open next week in Detroit as planned.
The sold-out opening of the 400-room luxury hotel, scheduled for Nov. 1, is being pushed back until later in the month. A new date has not been set, said spokeswoman Jennifer Kulczycki, but the resort's Web site is taking reservations starting Wednesday, Nov. 28.
The 17-story hotel is still awaiting the delivery of furniture, room fixtures and accessories, according to Kulczycki, who said the resort would use the extra time to train employees.
"You only get one chance to make a first impression," Kulczycki said. And MotorCity wants to get it right.
The casino and the resort's several restaurants have been open during the hotel construction and will remain open. Staff are rescheduling guests with reservations for opening weekend, which was sold out, and beyond.
When it opens, MotorCity will become the city's second casino hotel. MGM Grand Detroit opened its glitzy 400-room resort earlier this month; Greektown is scheduled to open its hotel next year.
To reach this Plain Dealer reporter:
sglaser@plaind.com, 216-999-4240
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