Green Valley Ranch resort and spa

Infobox casino
casino=Green Valley Ranch Resort and Spa
theme=Mediterranean-style
address=2300 Paseo Verde Drive
Henderson, Nevada 89052

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rooms=490
date_opened=December 18, 2001
space_gaming=convert|50000|ft2|abbr=on
attractions="Whiskey Bar"
shows=
restaurants="Hank's" "Terra Verde"
owner=Station Casinos The Greenspun Corporation
casino_type=Land
renovations=2004
names_pre=none
website= [http://www.greenvalleyranchresort.com/ Green Valley Ranch Resort and Spa website]

Green Valley Ranch Resort and Spa is a hotel, casino, and resort spa located in the Green Valley planned community in Henderson, Nevada. It is owned by Station Casinos and The Greenspun Corporation (TGC), with each entity holding a 50% stake. [cite news |first= |last= |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS: Station founders bid to take company private |url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/Dec-05-Tue-2006/business/11220289.html |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |publisher= |date= |accessdate=2007-10-28]

The property offers 8 restaurants, a convert|50000|ft2|abbr=on casino, The Spa at Green Valley Ranch, and 490 guest rooms. While a locals casino, the property was designed with an upscale element [cite news |first= |last= |authorlink= |coauthors= |title= Casino Industry: New Station Set to Open |url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2001/Dec-18-Tue-2001/business/17691889.html |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |publisher= |date= |accessdate=2007-10-28] and draws many out-of-town visitors. [cite web |url= http://www.worldcasinodirectory.com/casino/green-valley-ranch-station-casino-2644 |title= Green Valley Ranch Station Casino |accessdate=2007-10-28 |format= |work= ] The hotel is adjacent to The District, a mixed-use development.

History

The District at Green Valley Ranch

The District at Green Valley Ranch was added as a multi-use project directly to the east of the resort in April 2004. The property includes retail stores and restaurants on the first level and luxury condominiums on the upper levels, as well as standalone restaurants and commercial office buildings. A second phase of the District was opened in August 2005, further to the east, and includes retail shops and commercial office space. The Perlman Design Group designed the project.

Appearances in film and television

"American Casino", a reality television series for the Discovery Channel and Travel Channel based on the daily tasks of various casino employees, was filmed here in 2004. [cite press release |title=First Season of 'American Casino' Showcases Green Valley Ranch |publisher= |date= |url= http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/12-15-2003/0002075993&EDATE= |format= |language= |accessdate= 2007-10-28 |quote= ] Several episodes of the hit show "" were also filmed on site. [cite news |first= |last= |authorlink= |coauthors= |title= 'CSI' ready to film at Green Valley Ranch, Boardwalk |url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2003/Aug-11-Mon-2003/living/21903401.html |work= Las Vegas Review-Journal |publisher= |date= |accessdate=2007-10-28 ]

Rahman "Rock" Harper, the winner of the 2007 third season of "Hell's Kitchen", was rewarded with a one-year contract as head chef at the resort's Terra Verde restaurant. [cite news |first= |last= |authorlink= |coauthors= |title= FLASHY FIRST DAY: Winning chef from 'Hell's Kitchen' makes a celebrity debut at Green Valley Ranch |url= http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/do/2007/sep/13/566616350.html |work=Las Vegas Sun |publisher= |date= |accessdate=2007-10-28 ]

External links

* [http://www.greenvalleyranchresort.com/ Green Valley Ranch resort and spa website]

References