As one of the largest resort casinos in North America, offering guests a world-class resort experience, it should come as no surprise that the Foxwoods resort in Mashantucket, Connecticut has maintained a long-standing reputation of luxury and decadence since 1992 when it first welcomed guests through its doors.
This luxury resort boasts four different casinos, including the prestigious Fox Tower, 51 venues for food and drink, five separate hotels, regular live entertainment, a range of fun nightlife activities, plus daily excursions such as golf, an arcade, a variety of shops and, of course, multiple spa retreats.
If you are looking for that perfect post-lockdown getaway, here it is. Take a look at all that can be found at this blissful resort casino.
Casinos
Four casinos can be found at Foxwoods Resort Casino featuring 3,500 slot machines from low stakes to high limit slots; 22 varieties of table games across more than 250 tables including all the classic favourites like blackjack, roulette, craps, mini baccarat and poker; the biggest bingo hall in the world with sessions played twice a day; the Race Book room for those who love to bet on the biggest live action races from dogs to horses; and the keno lounge where you will have the chance to win every six minutes.
The Fox Tower Casino at the heart of Foxwoods Resort Casino is where dreams come true. Located in the AAA four diamond Fox Tower, this casino welcomes guests with the latest, pop-culture sensation machines like Sex and the City and The Walking Dead, as well as much-loved classics. According to the experts, this casino is one of the finest North America has to offer. High roller James Duffy told us: “The Fox Tower Casino could give any Las Vegas casino a run for its money-you won’t be disappointed with what’s on offer here.”
The Grand Pequot Casino is the jewel of the Grand Pequot Hotel at Foxwoods featuring progressive slot machines, video poker, thrilling table games, plus the exclusive no-limit gaming Newport Club and Hampton Club.
In the Great Cedar Casino you will be spoiled for choice with the latest and most popular slot machines, a variety of casino table games, the Tree House Arcade featuring the best video games of the past and present, plus the multi-sensory, 24-hour smoke friendly PLAY Arena where you can enjoy all your favourite games from the comfort of your very own personal play station.
Finally, The Rainmaker Casino allows guests to enjoy the most popular slot machines and table games in smoking and non-smoking defined areas for those after a smoke-free visit. Inside this casino you will also find the keno lounge, the grand RaceBook room featuring 200 carrels for you to place your bets at and 50-foot digital projection screens for you to watch the action on. The brand new state-of-the-art poker room has every type of poker game you could ever imagine ready and waiting in the largest poker room on the East Coast.
Hotels
The AAA four diamond Fox Tower offers guests a modernised retreat combining gaming, nightlife, shopping and entertainment in one glamorous building. Deluxe Queen and King bed suites are available as well as accessible suites and Producer and Director suites for those after something a little more spacious.
Grand Pequot Tower is the standard for style and sophistication featuring 699 beautiful deluxe rooms, 85 suites, 23 lavish villas also including a private butler service, and a magnificent view of the Connecticut forest from every floor. This hotel has been the Foxwood Resort Casino’s AAA Four Diamond Award winner for 14 consecutive years.
For those wanting to be right in the middle of the action at Foxwoods, the Great Cedar Hotel is the place for you. This AAA three diamond hotel offers deluxe Queen and King bed rooms plus 900 square foot one-bedroom suites as well, all with amazing amenities.
Two Trees Inn can be found just outside of Foxwoods resort tucked away into the Connecticut forest, perfect for those after a more tranquil getaway. This charming, pet-friendly oasis features 220 standard rooms, 60 one-bedroom suites, plus its very own tavern where guests can eat, drink and relax.
To do and to eat
If the casinos aren’t enough for you, fear not; at the Foxwoods resort, guests can have their pick of hundreds of excursions and activities. If you are after an exhilarating day of fun visit the Highflyer ziplining, the Monza world-class karting, the escape room, or the 7-D multi-sensory immersive XD dark ride. For those wanting a more relaxing day of activities, visit one of Foxwoods’ three spas, paint pottery at Ready Glaze Fires, take a walk down the Pequot trails, partake in a little retail therapy at one of the 80 shops at the resort, or catch a movie at the drive-in.
When it comes to food, all your cravings are sure to be satisfied at one of Foxwoods’ 51 food and drinks venues. Whether you are after a casual bite to eat, a fancy cocktail with friends, an elegant date-night restaurant, or a family-friendly coffee this resort has it all.
Factbox
Address: Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Line Boulevard, Mashantucket, CT 06338-3777
Phone: 1-800-369-9663
Website: foxwoods.com
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