Sep 8, 2016 | Gaming, General News, Racing, Travel & Leisure
WILKES-BARRE, PA (September 8, 2016) – Mohegan Sun Pocono, one of Pennsylvania’s most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations, has been awarded a total of 16 awards by Casino Player’s “Best Gaming” Issue. It is an honor for the Pocono team, which since 2005, has continued to provide unmatched service through hard work and dedication. Today the property features approximately 82,000 square feet of gaming space, 2,300 slot machines and electronic games, more than 91 table games, live harness racing eight months of the year, over 21 shops, restaurants and bars plus the best live entertainment at Breakers and Bar Louie.
Six of the Casino Player Awards that Mohegan Sun Pocono has received, were top honors for best hotel, best rooms, best pool, best video poker, best poker tournaments and best live poker. Quite the achievement for the Wilkes-Barre Resort!
The hotel, a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ Lifestyle Collection, stands seven stories tall with 238 guest rooms. The hotel is connected to the 20,000 square-foot Convention Center with a central lobby leading to Mohegan Sun Pocono’s gaming, dining, shopping and entertainment venues. Select rooms also feature spectacular views of the harness track and the rolling Pennsylvania hillside. Onsite amenities for hotel guests include a sparkling heated pool, 24/7 fitness center, full-service business center and full-service onsite Spa Sapphire. Room service is also available for breakfast, dinner and late night.
Located in the Convention Center at Mohegan Sun Pocono, the Keystone Grand Ballroom is a 16,000 square-foot venue that hosts some of the most prominent performers. Guests can also enjoy a comedy show and other hilarious entertainment in Wise Crackers Comedy Club, located in Seasons Ballroom. Mohegan Sun Pocono is also home to an electric nightlife experience with great options for everyone including Breakers, Bar Louie, Sunburst Bar, M Bar, and The Terrace.
The legendary racetrack at Pocono, which features a 5/8 mile oval track, gives guests the thrill of watching the races from the outdoor grandstand and patio. The spacious and state-of-art simulcast facility accommodates up to 200 viewers with numerous TV screens, hot and cold snacks, ice cold beverages and both a smoking and non-smoking section.
For more information, please visit Mohegansunpocono.com.
About Mohegan Sun Pocono
Mohegan Sun Pocono, owned by Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, is one of the most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in Pennsylvania. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Sun Pocono is currently home to 82,000 square feet of gaming space including 91 live table games, 2,300 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Sun Pocono is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting our Website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, download our App and view us on YouTube.
Jul 31, 2015 | Travel & Leisure
Hotel Joins the Brand’s Lifestyle Collection
WILKES-BARRE, PA (July 31, 2015) –The Mohegan Sun Pocono hotel is honored to be accepted into membership of Preferred Hotels & Resorts as the newest experience available within the brand’s Lifestyle collection. The Preferred Hotels & Resorts Lifestyle Collection represents premier global properties, including the Mohegan Sun Pocono hotel, that offer engaging stays and memorable moments to its guests.
The Mohegan Sun Pocono hotel stands seven stories tall with 238 guest rooms, including 138 king, 80 standard rooms and twenty suites. The plush hotel is connected to the 20,000 square-foot Convention Center with a central lobby leading to Mohegan Sun Pocono’s exhilarating gaming, dining, shopping, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Onsite amenities include a refreshing indoor pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, convenient business center and a full-service luxury salon and spa, Spa Sapphire.
The in-room amenities at the Mohegan Sun Pocono hotel incorporate comfort and convenience with the latest technology. Each room has a single-cup coffee brewer; digital phone system with text-based digital display; complimentary Wi-Fi; desk with ergonomic chair; Saflok electronic hotel swipe locks with digital privacy display; in-room safe and a Smart TV offering room service options, restaurant and bar menus, entertainment listings, TV guides, movie rentals, world radio and more. Also in each room, iPad Mini compendiums and iHome Docking Systems provide an interactive way to view menus, event listings and the latest news.
The Mohegan Sun Pocono hotel will be held to the Preferred Global Standards of Excellence℠, and measured by anonymous onsite inspections and feedback from online channels to ensure top-notch service and quality is achieved in each visit. Additionally, guests visiting the Mohegan Sun Pocono hotel are now eligible to enroll in the Preferred Hotels & Resorts iPrefer guest loyalty program, which extends points redeemable for cash-value Reward Certificates, elite status and special benefits. Management of the hotel remains unchanged.
ABOUT PREFERRED HOTELS & RESORTS:
Preferred Hotels & Resorts℠ is the world’s largest independent hotel brand, representing more than 650 distinctive hotels, resorts, residences and unique hotel groups across 85 countries. Through its five global collections, Preferred Hotels & Resorts connects discerning travelers to the singular luxury hospitality experience that meets their life and style preferences for each occasion. Every property within the portfolio maintains the high quality standards and unparalleled service levels required by the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Integrated Quality Assurance Program. The iPrefer™ guest loyalty program, Preferred Residences℠, Preferred Family℠, Preferred Pride℠ and Preferred Golf™ offer valuable benefits for travelers seeking a unique experience. For more information, visit PreferredHotels.com.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN POCONO:
Mohegan Sun Pocono, owned by the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, is one of the most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in Pennsylvania. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Sun Pocono features a 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 82,000 square feet of gaming space including 91 live table games, 2,300 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Sun Pocono is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, download our app and view us on YouTube.
WILKES-BARRE, PA (September 8, 2016) – Mohegan Sun Pocono, one of Pennsylvania’s most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations, has been awarded a total of 16 awards by Casino Player’s “Best Gaming” Issue. It is an honor for the Pocono team, which since 2005, has continued to provide unmatched service through hard work and dedication. Today the property features approximately 82,000 square feet of gaming space, 2,300 slot machines and electronic games, more than 91 table games, live harness racing eight months of the year, over 21 shops, restaurants and bars plus the best live entertainment at Breakers and Bar Louie.