Grand West Cape Town – The Casino
Here are the things to know about Grand West Cape Town. Buzzing all day round, the multi-billion rand casino is a most happening place of activity. It has got equally spacious sections for the smokers and the non-smoking crowd, plus a prestigious high rollers’ Salon Prive. Get ready to be dazzled by the whopping selection of 2,524 slot machines.
No longer the coin-operated one-armed bandits of yore, but now with a Smart Card payment system for your convenience and security.
Then move on up to one of the 78 elegant gaming tables, to play your choice of poker, blackjack, roulette, or punto banco. The casino’s fabulous promotions pay off in chips, mystery jackpot prizes, hotel accommodation, cash and cars. If you are a frequent visitor, join the exclusive MVG Club for extra perks, points and promos.
The Hotel
Choose a gracious and comfortable place to relax into sweet dreams after all your activity. The stylish four-star Grand Hotel recreates a historical hotel formerly found on Cape Town’s main street. This establishment offers 38 deluxe air-conditioned rooms plus a luxurious Presidential Suite.
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A budget-friendly alternative is the City Lodge Hotel, with its 172 rooms and 4 suites, which was built in the style of a traditional Cape Dutch homestead. Full English breakfast or lighter Continental breakfast is available in both locations; the Grand Hotel also offers its guests 24-hour room service.
Grand West Casino and Entertainment World is part of the Sun International Group and is the only casino in Cape Town. Centrally located between the City Bowl and the Cape Town International Airport, the casino offers visitors 2 563 smart card slot machines and more than 79 premium table games. The large variety of slot machines all use smart card technology.
VIP treatment
The exclusive Salon Privé is open 24/7 for Platinum MVG (much-valued guest) members. There is also a high-stakes table area for serious players. At any point in time, there are various casino promotions on the go, for example, giving away thirteen cars in as many weeks and special cash draws on specific days of the week.
Turning the tables
Premium table games include America Roulette, Double Zero Roulette, Baccarat, Raise ’em Poker, Easy Poker, Stud Poker, Blackjack, Blackjack Switch and Grande.
If you take your Roulette, Poker and Blackjack seriously, there is a High Limits table area on the main casino floor where you can concentrate on your game in an exclusive area with more personalized one-on-one service, as well as free drinks.
Novices, take note
The Grand West Casino accommodates new players with an innovative Gaming Information Centre. Here, you can learn to play slots and games without spending any money. Staff members will provide training on twelve slot machines and a Blackjack and Roulette table.
They will also use the opportunity (no doubt) to introduce you to the benefits of their MVG loyalty program, which offers various benefits to regular visitors.
Hard playing needs food
Apart from several popular restaurants in the hotel complex, there are also the casino’s restaurants and bars. Restaurants cater to South African, Italian, Indian, Asian and Japanese tastes. In addition to the fine hotel, the complex also has several cinemas, including 3D movies. If you haven’t been ice-skating recently, there is the Ice Station to brush up on your skills.
Alternatively, the Magic Bowling alley offers twelve lanes of cosmic bowling. You may also be in time to catch an international act at the Grand Arena, which is one of the best concert venues in Cape Town and regularly used by international groups and singers.
It will be easy to spend a day at the Grand West Casino and not get bored. You might even walk away with a car or a handful of cash!
