The Transformation of the New Tropicana Las Vegas Earns the Property Prestigious Awards

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The all-new Tropicana Las Vegas unveiled an $180 million South Beach-inspired transformation this past year and its new look, exciting rhythm and vibe, and unique focus on exceptional customer service has earned the property numerous travel industry accolades, officially establishing Tropicana Las Vegas as one of the top resorts in Las Vegas. In addition, ratings for Tropicana Las Vegas' new restaurants Biscayne Steak, Sea & Wine and Bacio by Carla Pellegrino on TripAdvisor have recently revealed the dining venues to be the best kept culinary secret on the Las Vegas Strip.

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The resort's complete transformation, which includes a fresh redesign of its interior, hotel rooms and suites, conference center and the casino as well as the addition of first-class amenities such as a Glow®, A Mandara Spa and a new beach club and nightclub, has earned Tropicana Las Vegas fourth place on TripAdvisor among hotel/casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, behind only Encore, Wynn and Bellagio.

"The overall transformation of our resort has allowed us to create unique and memorable experiences for our guests," said Arik Knowles, vice president of hotel operations. "We're extremely proud of the awards we have received and of our property's ranking on TripAdvisor, as they are testimony that we are consistently exceeding our guests' expectations."

Since the transformation, Tropicana Las Vegas has been distinguished with the following:

• Platinum Choice Award 2010 and 2011 (Smart Meetings Magazine); recognizing excellence in service and amenities among meeting facilities in the Western U.S., Canada and Mexico.
• Latino Resort Hotel of the Year (Latino Hotel Association); recognizing an outstanding independent destination used for relaxation and/or recreation in its annual Estrella Awards.
• Best Value, Best Slots, Best Blackjack and News of the Year (VegasTripping.com); awarded by editors and readers of this influential blog in its 2010 Trippie Awards. 
• 25 Hottest Hotels of 2011 (Gaytravel.com); based on consumer reviews.
• Best Hotel (Vegaschatter.com); awarded by this online guide to what's good in Las Vegas in its VegasChatter 2010 Awards.
• Travelocity Excellence Award (Travelocity.com); recognizing an elite group of hotels from more than 70,000 across North America, Mexico and the Caribbean offered on the Travelocity Web site.
• Top 10 Las Vegas Hotels (Travelscream.com); based on consumer reviews, recent renovations, amenities, dedication to service, cost versus luxury ratings, and the personal experiences and observations of Travelscream staff.
• Best Staycation Spot in Las Vegas (KLAS-TV/Channel 8 News); voted by viewers.
• Best Pool In Las Vegas (KLAS-TV/Channel 8 News); voted by viewers.

TripAdvisor's latest rankings for Biscayne Steak, Sea & Wine and Bacio by Carla Pellegrino have also secured their place among the top restaurants in Las Vegas. Biscayne Steak, Sea & Wine, which offers sizzling prime cuts and Safe Harbor-certified seafood in an island-infused atmosphere of casual elegance, is currently ranked the #1 steakhouse on the Strip and the #3 steakhouse in the city out of the 1,345 restaurants in Las Vegas listed on TripAdvisor. Tropicana's charming trattoria, Bacio by Carla Pellegrino, is in the top 5 percent of all restaurants in Las Vegas and features authentic Italian recipes created and prepared by Celebrity Chef Carla Pellegrino.

Biscayne Steak, Sea & Wine is open for dinner Sunday, Monday and Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Bacio by Carla Pellegrino is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. For restaurant reservations, please call 800.462.8767. For hotel reservations or more information on Tropicana Las Vegas, please visit www.troplv.com or call 702.739.2222.

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The new Tropicana Las Vegas redefines the expectations of today's global travelers with a recently completed $180 million transformation which provides a true resort experience. In addition to a vibrant and exciting motif with a South Beach, Miami rhythm and vibe, the transformation of the hotel, resort and casino includes a fresh redesign of every best-in-class room and suite, the casino, the conference center and exhibition hall, several new restaurants, bars, a new poker room, a new race and sports book, and the recently debuted Glow®, A Mandara Spa and fitness center which fuses the modern and beach-chic lifestyle with beauty and wellness experiences. Starting Dec. 30, 2011, RPM Nightclub will introduce the next generation of nightlife.

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