The Legendary Golden Number earns Four Diamond Award!





Golden Nugget Las Vegas Earns 2011 AAA Four Diamond Award! Legendary Hotel-Casino Retains Standard of Excellence


The Automobile Association of America has named the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino one of its coveted 2011 Four Diamond award winners, upholding the prestige for lodging establishments in the state of Nevada .


The AAA designation, which rates properties on customer service and quality of accommodations among other factors, exemplifies the Golden Nugget’s standard of distinction in the hospitality industry.


“This distinction is among the most well-known and respected trademark in the global travel industry the Golden Nugget is extremely honored to receive the AAA Four Diamond Award once again this year for its continued superiority in the hospitality industry,” said Tiffany Hauck, public relations manager for the property. “This continued recognition shows that inherent with the name Golden Nugget comes an expectation for excellence and a dedication to superior customer service.”


Since 2005, the Golden Nugget has underwent an amazing $300 million property-wide renovation and expansion project which added new restaurants, retail, and a world-renowned $30-million pool and shark aquarium, The Tank, as well as the sleek 500-room Rush Tower which opened in Nov, 2009.


Approximately 2,000 establishments have achieved the 2011 AAA Four Diamond Award status throughout the U.S, Canada , Mexico and the Caribbean and the Golden Nugget is proud to continue among the ranks of the best in the country. For a complete list of the 2011 AAA Four Diamond award winners click here.


AAA’s Diamond Rating System is the only ratings system that covers all of North America and one of only two that conduct physical, on-site evaluations. It is the only system that uses full-time, professionally trained evaluators to inspect each property on an annual basis using a set of guidelines that are made available to all establishments. AAA rates more properties than any other rating entity. For more information, visit www.aaa.com/diamonds.


For more information on the Golden Nugget, visit www.goldennugget.com.




ABOUT GOLDEN NUGGET LAS VEGAS
Winner of the AAA Four Diamond Award consecutively since 1977, the Golden Nugget Las Vegas is the most luxurious resort on the Fremont Street Experience, and consistently receives critical acclaim for exceeding customer expectations. The Golden Nugget now offers more than 2,400 deluxe guestrooms and suites; a high-energy casino featuring the most popular slot and video poker machines, table games, race and sports book, and poker room; nightly entertainment with master impressionist and comedian Gordie Brown ; world-class restaurants such as Grotto Italian Ristorante and Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse; a luxury spa and salon; and The Tank, a year-round outdoor swimming pool complete with a 200,000-gallon, live shark aquarium and the new H20 poolside lounge. Since 2005, the Golden Nugget Las Vegas has made more than $300 million in upgrades, renovations and expansions under Landry’s Inc, introducing first-class accommodations, exquisite dining options and fun-filled entertainment venues. In late 2009, the Golden Nugget Las Vegas unveiled its newest addition, Rush Tower . This $150-million hotel tower added nearly 500 new guestrooms and suites to the property, brought Las Vegas its first Chart House restaurant and introduced a beautiful new pool with The Hideout, as well as expanded the gaming and entertainment options at the luxury resort. Hotel reservations and additional information are available by calling 800-634-3454 or by visiting online at www.goldennugget.com.