The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod Unveils Swim & Social
Yesterday, The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod welcomed guests to celebrate the grand opening of Swim & Social, the property’s picturesque new destination to sip, swim and socialize. Set to the elevated backdrop of the Las Vegas Strip, the event showcased small bites and cocktails from Swim & Social Café, as well as live entertainment and games.
Stephen Thayer, vice president and general manager of The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod, welcomed guests to the celebration, which included Councilmembers Oliva Diaz and Cedric Crear, among others. Thayer led the Las Vegas dignitaries in a celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony, set in front of the main pool.
The celebration included a surprise “Splash Mob,” featuring a performance by Uzeyer Novruzov, a talented ladder acrobat from season 10 of America’s Got Talent. Novruzov initiated the “Splash Mob” routine by knocking a performer into the pool, after which a group of synchronized swimmers entertained guests.
A sampling of small dishes and cocktails from the destination’s full-service restaurant and bar, Swim & Social Café, included shrimp ceviche, chicken teriyaki skewers and ahi tuna tacos, as well as Peach Party, S&S Favorite and Blue Hawaiian cocktails. The ultimate party band, Yacht & Roll, provided the soundtrack for the event, while games like cornhole, giant Jenga and Connect Four welcomed friendly competition and poolside socializing.
Now open, admission is complimentary for hotel guests and available to non-hotel guests for $15. Minors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. More information is available on the website here, and more information about The STRAT is available at TheSTRAT.com.
About The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod
The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod, formerly the Stratosphere, Casino, Hotel & Tower, has introduced a full reinvention of the iconic property since Golden Entertainment, Inc. took ownership in late 2017. Located on the north Strip at the gateway to the Arts District at 2000 S. Las Vegas Blvd., the hotel offers 2,427 guest rooms, including the newly remodeled “Elevate” series rooms and suites, and an 80,000-square-foot casino. The SkyPod, located at the top of the iconic tower at 1,149 feet high, is comprised of Top of the World, serving award-winning cuisine in a 360-degree rotating dining room on the 106th floor; the Observation Deck, which offers SkyJump, 108 Eats and 108 Drinks, located on the 108th floor; and thrill rides, located at the top of the tower, including Big Shot and X-Scream. The STRAT’s main floor has introduced CHĪ Asian Kitchen, PT’s Wings & Sports, View Lounge and STRAT Café, each offering chef-driven cuisine; the William Hill Sports Book; and REMIX Lounge. The STRAT offers two resort-style pools, WET24, located on the rooftop of the 24th floor, open seasonally; and Swim & Social, on the eighth story rooftop with a poolside café. A variety of shows and entertainment include “Banachek’s Mind Games Live,” a mentalist act; iLuminate, a multi-sensory blend of dance and technology; ROUGE, an exciting, topless spectacular and immersive, sensual experience; and L.A. Comedy Club, which showcases up-and-coming stand-up comics. Golden Entertainment, Inc.’s innovative guest loyalty rewards program, True Rewards, is now available at The STRAT and 140+ other locations. More information is available at www.TheSTRAT.com or by calling 702-380-7777. The STRAT is on social media at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
About Golden Entertainment, Inc.
Golden Entertainment owns and operates gaming properties across two divisions – casino operations and distributed gaming. Golden Entertainment operates approximately 16,000 slots, 120 table games and 6,200 hotel rooms. Golden Entertainment owns ten casino resorts – nine in Southern Nevada and one in Maryland. Through its distributed gaming business in Nevada and Montana, Golden Entertainment operates video gaming devices at approximately 1,000 locations and owns 65 gaming taverns in Nevada. For more information, visit www.goldenent.com.