A multi-million dollar upgrade worked wonders on a tired yet "beautiful" Lodge, reinventing itself asMount Airy Casino Resort. The former hotel, as it was told to me, had to be demolished by the owners, the DeNaples family, and with it thankfully went the days of the “honeymoon-hideaway”; red, heart-shaped tubs and Poconos 70's "kitsch".
Owner Lisa DeNaples’ personal touch throughout the rebuilt Mount Airy Casino Resort hits the jackpot, from glittering chandeliers and glistening glass fireplaces in the entry to pure chic décor at Gypsies Night Club (with cages tastefully surrounding the stage for the dancing girls).
Top-name entertainment performs weekly (check the schedule) and includes a special surprise for the ladies with the Thunder from Down Under revue throughout the summer.
The hotel is easy, has all the comforts of home and then some; superb-relaxed plush bedding, flat-screen televisions and virtual Cisco phone systems in each room provide climate and wake-up calls on the contact of a button.
Like a phoenix from the ashes, Mt Airy sacrificed itself in order to save and reinvent itself... which was probably for the best.
Mount Airy Casino Resort Dining
Mount Airy Resort served nicely as a birthday vacation spot for me: who doesn?T love a wonderful meal served with the aid of waiters and waitresses who appear simply glad to help (with piano tune gambling lightly within the history?) My special occasion dinner changed into served up at Red?S, named after the proprietor?S patriarch. Steaks were cooked to perfection and the cheesecake turned into delicioso.
I?M hard-pressed to say which restaurant served up the preferred meal throughout my stay however, if it changed into primarily based on the pleasant of the Veal Marsala, I may should pick Le Sorelle Cucina?I might journey again right here only for the Veal?So smooth!
There are several other options on the premises: Betty’s Diner is furnished with what else but a 1950’s theme and a Buffet where my husband and I gravitated to while waiting for our room to become available. Although we didn’t eat at the Buffet, we were impressed by the quality and with only small portions left out in order to keep the food fresh.
A Noodle Bar and Starbucks spherical out the eating alternatives.
Framed in Betty's Diner was this photo of what looks to be 1970's poolside splendor at Mount Airy Lodge..and the reminder that today, all photos are digitized and in color.
Mount Airy Casino Resort and Gaming
There is a reason this Resort is called a Casino but I am disappointed to say that, for us, the machines were very tight; we hardly got any play.
When we got tired of losing, we tried to find outdoor space to catch a bit of sunshine but noticed that there is limited seating on the premises unless you take a short stroll just across from Mount Airy Resort to the golf course. There you will find very restful outdoor seating/dining overlooking the lake. I understand that there is also a walking and bicycle path at the entrance to the Resort …but I was later warned to beware of tics and bring bug spray (and sunscreen) for protection.
An indoor, out of doors pool is currently below construction and set to open around Labor Day which have to deal with the lounging issues. The pool is positioned with the aid of the Spa and Fitness Center which appeared like a serene place to escape from the hustle of the machines.
Mount Airy Resort Golf Course
Eighteen holes of golf were designed via architect Hal Purdy in order to recreate some of the Top Golf Courses inside the Country.
Of course, these golf holes were "inspired" by Purdy and loosely based on the top eighteen (and do not necessarily follow the numbers on this card) but there are similarities. The 18th on Pebble Beach is recreated for example, but the water is on the opposite side of the fairway.
Whether or no longer you may see the similarities, you'll find yourself examined from the first tee container for your final drained putt. The Palmer Golf Course at Forsgate CC, Burning Tree in Greenwich CT and Fox Hollow in Somerville are among Hal Purdy's memorable golf direction designs.
Although there are currently plans on the table for a putting green and range, for now guests who arrive before 11AM can walk or drive a cart to the 18th green for a warm-up (who doesn’t want to practice on Pebble Beach GC 18th green?)
New irrigation gadget has been brought and the course is in outstanding circumstance. It is a hectic golfing course, and rightfully so as blind holes and twists and turns take golfers on a adventure which frustrates for errant photographs and rewards the player for clever play. The hard is thick, there are a number of doglegs and the veggies are difficult.
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| Barry and gambling accomplice stating first-rate region to land the shot. |
After our spherical of golfing, even though tempted to play another 9, we decided to have a snack through the lake and project into the Clubhouse to relax and watch a bit of golf. This Clubhouse changed into a complete redesign watched over in its entirety, I'm advised, via Ms. DeNaples who gave this Clubhouse the feel of a Lodge.
All in all, I could say that Mount Airy has morphed right into a present day Casino Resort with a focus at the Casino and with all of the comforts which you could assume from a Resort destination. For me, I felt as if I may want to live possibly a night time or and then be on my way to my next destination. In other phrases, this is a amazing tour stopover at the same time as passing via the Poconos. If you're a golfer, you will no longer be disillusioned.
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