Owner:
MotorCity to Open First
As reported by the Detroit Free
Press: "MotorCity Casino became the second
of Detroit's gambling houses to break ground
on a permanent facility Wednesday, but its owner
declared it would be the first to open.
"Owner
Marian Ilitch said the $275-million casino hotel
and conference center would take 18 months to
two years to complete. The 17-story, 400-room
hotel will rise on a surface parking lot adjacent
to the casino's parking deck and should be up
by late 2007. Greektown Casino and MGM Grand
Detroit Casino expect their hotels to be ready
in early 2008.
"…MotorCity's
existing casino, which operates in a former
bread factory, will continue operating throughout
construction.
"Plans
include a complete interior and exterior remodeling
of the current casino and adding 25,000 square
feet to the current gaming space. The hotel
tower will include a spa, retail shops, restaurants,
a lounge and additional parking. The food service
building will be remodeled and expanded to include
conference meeting space and a 1,200-seat theater…"
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