Harrah's Gulf Coast Casino Biloxi Mississippi
- Harrah's Gulf Coast is a casino and hotel in Biloxi, Mississippi, owned by Vici Properties and operated by Caesars Entertainment. This facility replaces the former Grand Casino Biloxi, which was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.
- Every Saturday night, Harrah's Gulf Coast Casino presents some of the best bands on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
| Harrah's Gulf Coast | |
|---|---|
| Location | Biloxi, Mississippi |
| Address | 265 Beach Boulevard |
| Opening date | January 21, 1994[1] |
| No. of rooms | 495 |
| Total gaming space | 35,000 sq ft (3,300 m2) |
| Notable restaurants | LB's Steakhouse |
| Casino type | Land-based |
| Owner | Vici Properties |
| Operating license holder | Caesars Entertainment |
| Previous names | Grand Casino Biloxi |
| Website | caesars.com/harrahsgulfcoast |
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Harrah's Gulf Coast is a casino and hotel in Biloxi, Mississippi, owned by Vici Properties and operated by Caesars Entertainment.
This facility replaces the former Grand Casino Biloxi, which was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. At the time, the casino offered a 106,000-square-foot (9,800 m2) casino, two hotels with 975 rooms, and a 42,000-square-foot (3,900 m2) convention center.
Currently, the casino features around 800 slot machines and 35 table games.[2]
History[edit]
Prior to 2005 this casino was a Grand Casinos and Park Place Entertainment property. After the ownership change to Harrah's Entertainment it was announced that this casino was being converted to the Horseshoe brand. But these plans were put on hold when Biloxi and the Gulf Coast were hit by Hurricane Katrina. The storm destroyed the barge on which the casino floor was located; the storm surge swept the barge from the shoreline all the way across Beach Boulevard, nearly 500 feet (150 m) inward. On May 21, 2006, demolition crews imploded the beach-side hotel structure, leaving Harrah's with a clean slate for rebuilding.
After Katrina, the company announced that they will be re-opening the facility during Summer 2006, with a 35,000 sq ft (3,300 m2) casino, a spa, and other amenities, but the facilities south of Highway 90 would take several years to complete. On August 17, 2006, the first phase of the rebuilding opened with a 495-room hotel and a new land-based casino.
The long-term plan for this property had been to construct what Harrah's (now renamed back to Caesars) called 'a destination resort.' Part of the expansion plans revolved around Caesars' purchase of the 18 acres (73,000 m2) that comprised the neighboring Casino Magic property. In May 2007, Harrah's announced the Margaritaville Casino and Resort would be built on the site.[3]
However, construction of that expansion ceased in 2008 due to economic concerns, and in January 2011, Caesars officials announced the termination of the agreement with Jimmy Buffett and his Margaritaville brand. A new Margaritaville Casino and Restaurant, not affiliated with Caesars Entertainment, was to be constructed at a different location in Biloxi.[4]
In October 2017, ownership of the property was transferred to Vici Properties as part of a corporate spin-off, and it was leased back to Caesars Entertainment.[5][6]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^'Casino provides posh apartments for guests'. Press-Register. Mobile, AL. January 18, 1994 – via NewsBank.
- ^'Biloxi Slots - Best Slot Machines in Biloxi'. Harrah's Gulf Coast.
- ^'Harrah's Entertainment and Jimmy Buffett Unveil Plans for New Margaritaville Casino and Resort in Biloxi' (Press release). Harrah's Entertainment. 2007-05-17. Archived from the original on 2005-09-24.
- ^'New Margaritaville in the works'Archived 2011-01-14 at the Wayback Machine, Sun Herald, January 13, 2011
- ^'Vici Properties Inc., completes spin-off from Caesars Entertainment Operating Company' (Press release). Vici Properties. October 6, 2017 – via NewsBank.
- ^Form 424B4: Prospectus (Report). Vici Properties. February 2, 2018. pp. F-54 – via EDGAR.
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Coordinates: 30°23′35″N88°51′57″W / 30.393015°N 88.865866°W
Some may remember it as the Grand Biloxi, but it's now Harrah's Gulf Coast Hotel & Casino In Biloxi.
You'll be asked for a $100 hold on your credit card – no cash accepted..
Security guards, bartenders, servers and other personnel go out of their way to greet you and be friendly.Self-parking in an adjacent garage is complimentary for all guests, but complimentary valet parking is available for Seven Stars cardholders and guests staying in the hotel.
All of the hotel's nearly 500 guest rooms have been completely renovated with upgraded bathrooms, new plumbing and lighting fixtures, custom bedding and furniture, and 49” wall-mounted high-definition televisions, among other enhancements.The elevators, hallways and lobby also were upgraded.
Taking a cue from the predominant color in Harrah’s logo, purple is the primary accent color in the redesign.
Part of a $14 million renovation, the hotel upgrades complement the rebranding that includes new restaurants and a revitalized pool deck.
Harrah's Gulf Coast Casino Biloxi Mississippi Casino
Though the hotel faces the Gulf, it is not on the beach.
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In case there is any doubt about what the resort fee includes, inside your room key case is a concise listing of benefits, left, and, on the reverse, center, some detailed options for checking out at the conclusion of your stay. Inside the room, right, is a nice, smartly written list of things to do around the resort. Once again a little extra touch that shows Harrah’s cares about its guests and wants to be sure they have a good time.
Pool
Harrah's pool is open daily at 8 a.m., but after 8 p.m., it's adults (21 and older) only. The pool closes at midnight, except on Fridays and Saturdays when it's open until 2 a.m. (Hours always are subject to change.)
Harrah's, probably one of Caesars smallest and least distinctive casinos, offers all the standard table games (and a separate Asian gaming area) and the usual slots. Complimentary drink service is relatively frequent; and dealers, slot attendants and servers all are extremely friendly and helpful.