Octavius Tower at Caesars Palace to Offer Innovative In-Room Guest Technology

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Octavius Tower, the sixth hotel tower at Caesars Palace, scheduled to open Jan. 2, 2012, will raise the industry standard with an innovative technology package. The exclusive Octavius Tower web application and in-room technology features will create a unique, interactive and high-touch service experience for hotel guests, unlike any other on the Las Vegas Strip.

To view video footage and multimedia assets for Octavius Tower visit the ARC http://www.multivu.com/players/English/52598-Caesars-Palace/

With the addition of Octavius Tower, Caesars Palace will offer guests a private, luxury boutique hotel experience within the resort. Upon arrival, Octavius Tower guests will have immediate access to the exclusive interactive guest directory bringing the wondrous offerings of the world-class destination resort direct to their fingertips. Accessible through any mobile browser, the web application, developed by Runtriz, will allow direct communication with concierge, housekeeping, room service, transportation, valet, bell and butler services, along with resort information and insider offers.

Additionally, the in-room MediaHub will allow even the most tech-savvy guests of Octavius Tower to feel right at home. The user-friendly multimedia device will offer convenient plug-and-play capabilities allowing guests to connect and stream direct from any mobile device to the 42-inch high-definition television screen.  Guests will have the ability to watch videos, play music, browse the internet, check emails, give presentations and much more with USB, VGA, HDMI, iDock™ and audio-visual connectivity options. The technology automatically senses when a guest connects a device and switches to the correct input allowing seamless integration; when a device is disconnected the technology automatically switches the television back to its previous state. The MediaHub is compatible with any iDevice and works with popular customer apps including Pandora, Netflix, Hulu and Keynote.

"As a premiere destination resort with a vast array of entertainment, dining, gaming and leisure activities, Caesars Palace will offer the Octavius Tower web application as an interactive tool for hotel guests to access resort experiences from the convenience of their mobile devices," said Ramesh Sadhwani, vice president of hotel operations for Caesars Palace. "As one of the first resorts to offer this integrated technology package, Caesars Palace is pleased to elevate the guest experience by making this service readily available to hotel guests."

Octavius Tower rooms are on-sale now. The 668-room hotel tower will offer guests a private entrance, separate hotel lobby and direct access to the Garden of the Gods pool oasis and gardens. The opening of Octavius Tower will mark a major milestone in the two-year renaissance of Caesars Palace, which began in March 2011 with the return of Celine Dion, and encompasses the recent launches of Elton John and Rod Stewart at The Colosseum and the opening of Central Michel Richard, by its namesake award-winning chef. Newly announced projects also include Old Homestead Steakhouse (to open winter 2011), Nobu Hotel, Restaurant and Lounge (to open fall 2012) and Shania Twain's Colosseum headlining residency (to premiere December 2012). For more information on the Caesars Palace renaissance, visit The ARC.

ABOUT RUNTRIZ

Founded in 2006, Runtriz is a leading developer of mobile software solutions for hotels, resorts and casinos.  The company launched the hotel industry's first iPhone app, and today many of the world's top hotels and casinos run their apps and mobile solutions on Runtriz platforms.  The company's hospitality platform enables brands and properties to quickly and inexpensively build a customized mobile app that provides guests access to all amenities and services at their fingertips via any device – smartphone, tablet or laptop – anytime, anywhere.  Guests can order room service, make spa or golf appointments, book reservations, email and text with hotel staff and much more.  In addition to its guest-facing hospitality solutions, Runtriz also offers several staff-facing mobile solutions that facilitate staff-to-staff communication as well as expedite and dispatch food and beverage orders on the casino floor, poolside or at any venue on property.  Clients using Runtriz platforms are experiencing higher guest service scores, greater revenues and significant efficiencies.  For more information, visit www.runtriz.com.

CAESARS PALACE

Reigning at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, Caesars Palace features 3,960 hotel guest rooms and suites, including the 180-room Nobu Hotel set to open in 2012; and 25 diverse restaurants and cafes, including the 24-hour Central by James Beard award-winning Chef Michel Richard. The 85-acre resort offers nearly 129,000 square-feet of casino space including a 14,000 square-foot poker room; a five-acre Garden of the Gods pool complex showcasing eight pools and two gardens; the 50,000 square-foot award-winning Qua Baths & Spa and Color Salon by renowned celebrity colorist Michael Boychuck; five elegant wedding chapels and outdoor gardens; 300,000 square-feet of premium meeting and convention space; and the acclaimed 683,000-square-foot Forum Shops offering more than 180 boutiques and dining establishments. Caesars guests enjoy Cascata, one of the world's most exclusive golf courses; and the 4,300-seat Colosseum spotlighting world class entertainers such as Celine Dion, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Jerry Seinfeld and Shania Twain (beginning Dec. 2012). For more information, please visit www.caesarspalace.com or caesars.thedigitalcenter.com to access media materials and request high-resolution images. Find Caesars Palace on Facebook and follow on Twitter.

Caesars Palace, along with all Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas resorts, including Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Paris Las Vegas, Flamingo Las Vegas, Harrah's, Bally's, Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, Imperial Palace and Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon, proudly prohibits adding hidden resort fees to hotel guest room rates. Find Caesars Palace on Facebook and follow on Twitter.

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