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A WALK THROUGH EXCALIBUR

11/30/2011
“You Rule!” at Excalibur Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, where a myriad of entertainment, fine food and comfortable accommodations make for an inviting atmosphere within contemporary castle walls.

Accommodations
A recent room redesign provides a contemporary take on the resort’s classic castle theme offering 2,000 remodeled accommodations. Each deluxe Widescreen Room features a 42-inch plasma television and welcoming comforts such as pillow-top mattresses and iPod-compatible clock radios. A soothing color palette of soft blues, creamy yellows and deep browns creates an inviting setting in which to relax. Redesigned Spa and one-bedroom Parlor Suites also offer a distinct modern décor as well as expansive whirlpool tubs built for two. Known for its proud tradition of friendly hospitality, Excalibur’s recently remodeled accommodations provide an appealing ambiance of comfort and convenience that truly make this castle feel like home.
Each Standard Room offers a comfortable place to rest with hardwood furnishings, cable TV, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards. Choose from a tower room with one king, or two queen-sized beds, or celebrate the castle theme with a one-of-a-kind Turret Room.

Entertainment
Excalibur’s vast array of merriment options provides entertainment for all ages.

“Tournament of Kings” Dinner Show – The last true dinner show in Las Vegas, “Tournament of Kings” is a live production adapted from the tale of King Arthur. Performed in a 900-seat, theater-in-the-round-style arena, the show engages the audience through its tale of valor and treachery. Mighty horses and feats of skill, special effects and pyrotechnics further add to the unique appeal of the production. Throughout the performance, a hearty three-course meal is served in the spirit and tradition of the medieval period – sans utensils.

Thunder From Down Under – Eight bronzed, buff, Australian men dance their way into the heart of every sheila. Humor, music and lots of skin provide a fun, adults-only evening out.

The Australian Bee Gees Show – A Tribute to the Bee Gees – The Australian Bee Gees Show – A Tribute to the Bee Gees, a 75-minute multi-media concert event, is a contemporary perspective featuring state-of-the-art sound, superb lighting and giant screens featuring video clips, live camera images and stunning graphics. It is the definitive live celebration of five decades of memorable music written by the Brothers Gibb, one of the most successful and adored acts in musical history.

Attractions
Fun Dungeon – Fun and games for guests of all ages can be had at the Fun Dungeon where a multitude of carnival-style and arcade games with a medieval flair abound. A variety of 4D rides provide thrills for the adventurous. Guest can chase an elusive pickle in “SpongeBob SquarePants 4D,” or enjoy other exciting adventures.

Dining
Dick’s Last Resort – This quintessential vacation hangout serves up massive cocktails and finger foods by the bucket with a heaping helping of sass on the side. Wacky-tacky décor, live music and feisty service create a raucous dining experience not soon forgotten. A mouth-watering menu includes Sloppy Beef Ribs, Messy Honey-Roasted Chicken and Juicy Crab Legs. Skip the utensils for finger-lickin’ fun.

The Steakhouse at Camelot – The tableside service at The Steakhouse at Camelot is choreographed and tailored to each party’s menu selections. For special gatherings, four private rooms are available, including the Chef’s Table, which features a large window into the display kitchen, enabling guests to watch as their meals are artfully prepared before their eyes.

RoundTable Buffet – Located on the Castle Walk, the buffet serves a variety of entrees, salads and desserts at moderate prices for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Sherwood Forest Café – A cozy, traditional coffee shop on the casino level offering a variety of menu options with hearty, healthy selections.

Dairy Queen – Located in the Fun Dungeon, this popular fast food restaurant serves up quick eats and cool treats, including the Blizzard Soft Serve treat and favorites from the Royal Treat line of desserts.

Orange Julius – Offering a full line of Premium Fruit Smoothies, Julius Drinks, Julius Hot Dogs and more, this outlet is in the Fun Dungeon.

Castle Walk Food Court – For quick bites, a variety of fast food favorites are conveniently located on the Castle Walk including McDonald’s, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Starbuck’s Coffee, Cold Stone Creamery, Popcornopolis, Pizza Hut Express, Manchu WOK and Quizno’s Subs.

Bars and Lounges
Guests can gear up for a high-energy night at Octane Lounge. A classic rock bar featuring a display of custom-designed motorcycles located on the Castle Walk directly in front of the Thunder From Down Under Showroom. Specialty drinks, such as The Blood, Sweat and Gears Cosmo; Tailpipe Wind and High Octane Kiss, are served with style by a team of energetic bartenders and servers. Dressed in black leather motorcycle-style outfits, the staff regularly performs upbeat dance routines throughout the evenings.

Settle in to watch the game or relax with a friend inside The Lounge on the casino floor. Open 24 hours, this full-service bar and lounge offers live music nightly and large-screen television screens to enjoy the big game. The Lounge also features the Free Beer Comedy Improv Troupe every Friday and Saturday.

The Casino
Within Excalibur’s 100,000-square-foot casino, players can enjoy more than 1,700 slot, video poker and video keno machines, as well as a variety of table games ranging from single-deck Blackjack to Let It Ride. Excalibur also boasts a 12-table Poker Room and a 146-seat Race & Sports Book which includes live-action Keno. As an added feature, Excalibur provides daily complimentary gaming lessons for Roulette, Blackjack, Craps and Poker.

M life
M life, MGM Resorts International’s unifying new loyalty program, provides members with exclusive access, benefits, rewards, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences at the incomparable collection of world-renowned resort destinations. Serving as the overarching consumer rewards brand for MGM Resorts’ properties in Las Vegas, Mississippi and Detroit, M life delivers experiential rewards leveraging a collection of amenities no other resort group can offer. The 15 participating MGM Resorts’ properties are Excalibur, ARIA, Bellagio, Vdara, MGM Grand, The Signature at MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, THEhotel at Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, Monte Carlo, New York-New York and Luxor in Las Vegas; Beau Rivage and Gold Strike in Mississippi and MGM Grand Detroit.
M life's key features include new Tier Levels (Sapphire, Pearl, Gold and Platinum) based on play; Tier Benefits such as special hotel offers, pre-sale access to entertainment tickets, members-only events, priority reservations, and upgrades; and Express Comps™, the fastest and most convenient way for players to comp themselves at any M life resort for their hotel stay, at food and beverage outlets or entertainment venues. M life offers other dynamic features such as mlife.com – an easy-to-use, personalized website to track points, benefits and exclusive offers; and POINTPlay®, which players can redeem for FREEPLAY® right at their favorite slot machines. Through M life, member’s play is recognized as a single account at all M life resorts, making it easy to stay, play and win wherever and whenever a member likes. For more information, visit mlife.com.

Meetings and Conventions
More than 12,000 square feet of space in eight rooms ranging from a Great Hall to smaller gathering spaces, provides groups with a variety of intimate options. Catering services also are available.

Royal Treatment Spa & Fitness Center
To further guest comfort, Excalibur offers the Royal Treatment Spa & Fitness Center. The 13,000-square-foot, world-class spa overlooks the pool area and offers everything needed to relax or workout. Featuring body wraps, massages, Aveda™ facial services and a state-of-the-art fitness center, the spa also offers separate relaxation areas for men and women. Each relaxation area contains a whirlpool, steam room, sauna, showers, lounge and fully equipped changing area.

The Pool
A paradise fit for royalty, Excalibur’s pool area features a lush tropical landscape with 30,000 square feet of deck space for ample seating. Four luxurious pools, including a separate pool for guests 18 years of age or older, two water slides and 17 cabanas, each stocked with all the essentials to keep cool, offer guests everything they need for a fun day in the sun. Just steps from the pool, Drenched offers the latest in casual poolside dining featuring American fare and a full-service bar.

Canterbury Wedding Chapel
Canterbury Wedding Chapel provides a romantic and elegant setting for memorable occasions. The staff provides a full range of services, including photography, floral design and wedding packages. For those who wish to celebrate in the style of King Arthur, the chapel offers a variety of medieval attire for the couple and wedding party.

Shadow Creek
Located in the midst of the Nevada desert on the outskirts of Las Vegas, Shadow Creek has achieved national recognition and the kind of startling mystique reserved for only a select number of golf courses. The course, perennially ranked among Golf Digest’s top 10 courses in the country, is known for its natural beauty, rolling terrain, glistening brooks and ponds, lush gardens and mature trees. Now it also is known as the home of the annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational, one of celebrity golf’s most popular events, attracting such names as Drew Brees, Roger Clemens, Jamie Foxx, Wayne Gretzky, Toby Keith and many more.

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Contact:
Stacy Hamilton
MGM Resorts International
Public Relations
(702) 891-1818