The Scene
Casino/hotels built and/or bought by Station Casinos carry the Station name, with the exception of the Fiesta, which was so successful when Stations bought it that they kept the moniker. Blending into the desert landscape, this vibrant $35-million, locals-oriented resort accommodates the diversity of its neighborhood--from a video arcade for the whole family to the hot Club Tequila nightspot for the hip crowd.
The Details
The five-story tower houses 100 rooms and five suites, as well as a 4,000-square-foot banquet facility. Spanning the dining spectrum are the Fiesta Steakhouse and award-winning Albuquerque-based Mexican restaurant Garduno's. There's also a Food Court that houses the likes of Subway and Panda Express. Murals, sky-hued ceiling tiles, granite serving areas and replicas of cherry blossom trees with twinkling Tivoli lights dominate the colorful Festival Buffet, whose 11 stations include Fish, Chips & Chowder, a carving station backed by a fire wall, The Sweet Carousel & Bakery and the elaborate JavaJolt. Renovations starting in July 2003 are designed to keep the resort fresh.