USA Today Names Mount Airy Casino Resort One Of The Top Ten Casino Hotels In The Country

Mount Airy Casino Resort, Pennsylvania's first AAA Four-Diamond casino resort, placed fifth on USA TODAY's Top 10 Readers' choice award for Best Casino Hotel in the country, topping iconic Atlantic City and Las Vegas properties, including the Borgata and Bellagio.
Mount Airy Casino Resort is also the only Pennsylvania casino resort to make the esteemed Top 10 list.

The USA TODAY Best Casino Hotels list is made up of the leading properties that offer both top-notch gaming along with excellent amenities. Mount Airy's award-winning dining, lavish rooms and suites, luxury spa, championship golf course, countless gaming options and first-class entertainment contributed to the prestigious award.

The 2023 Top 10 Best Casino Hotels named by USA Today are:

1. Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Connecticut

2. Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey

3. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi

4. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

5. Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania

6. Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Atlantic City

7. Harrah's Gulf Coast, Biloxi

8. Caesars Palace, Atlantic City

9. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida

10. Bellagio Las Vegas, Nevada

"To be named one of the top ten casino hotels in the country is an incredible achievement," said Lisa DeNaples, Mount Airy owner and managing trustee. "We are honored and humbled to be listed among the industry's elite and are grateful to our employees and valued guests for their support."

This latest award is added to an extensive list of honors Mount Airy has received so far this year, including 26 Best of Gaming awards from Casino Player Magazine, and another Four Diamond rating by AAA for the 13th consecutive year.

"With more than 1,500 casinos in the country, these accolades are a testament to the extensive amenities, lavish accommodations and unparalleled service Mount Airy Casino Resort offers," said Ben Koff, Mount Airy general manager and COO. "We pride ourselves on delivering one of the best casino resort experiences that guests can find anywhere."

In addition to almost 300 guestrooms and luxury suites, Mount Airy features a variety of signature restaurant options, including Guy Fieri's Mt. Pocono Kitchen and the award-winning Bistecca by Il Mulino. From casual eateries to upscale dining, there's something to suit every palate.

This all-encompassing, adults-only getaway pampers guests even further at the Spa at Mount Airy, which provides a perfect retreat after a day - or night - filled with excitement. The resort also features a 20,000 square-foot convention center and ballroom for those seeking the perfect wedding venue or conference space, while the four-season pool complex offers private cabanas, a poolside bar and lounge, and an outdoor deck area with table-side firepits and expansive views of the resort's award-winning, lakefront golf course.

For those seeking the ultimate gaming experience, the heart of Mount Airy is its impressive casino floor. Boasting nearly 1,700 slot machines, including both classic and modern favorites, as well as a wide selection of table games such as blackjack, craps and roulette, visitors are spoiled for choice. The casino also features a dedicated poker room and a multi-media sports betting lounge.

Renowned for its entertainment offerings, Mount Airy recently announced a diverse fall/winter lineup that includes British rocker John Waite, country crooners Lonestar, pop sensation Debbie Gibson, and Australia's hottest export, Thunder from Down Under.

With Mount Airy Casino Resort's vast array of luxurious accommodations, delectable dining, exciting gaming options and live entertainment, visitors to the Pocono escape can expect an unforgettable experience.

For more information or to make reservations, visit MountAiryCasino.com.

Mount Airy Casino Resort Earns 2017 AAA Four Diamond Award For Seventh Consecutive Year

Mount Airy Casino Resort Is Pennsylvania’s First Casino Resort to be Ranked a Four Diamond Property

Mount Pocono, PA –  For the seventh consecutive year, Mount Airy Casino Resort, a destination offering incomparable casino gaming, picturesque settings, lavish ambiance, exceptional fine dining, luxury accommodations, outdoor activities and unrivalled amenities, has been awarded the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Rating. Mount Airy Casino Resort was the first casino resort in Pennsylvania to have received this prominent award.

The AAA Four Diamond Rating is assigned to lodgings that feature an extensive array of amenities combined with a high degree of hospitality, service, and attention to detail. Restaurants at this level offer a distinctive fine-dining experience marked by high quality ingredients, creative presentation, and attentive service. Fewer than 4 percent of nearly 59,000 AAA Approved hotels and restaurants receive this prestigious rating.

Hotels at this level employ experienced, highly qualified staff to provide the custom service luxury hotel guests expect, according to AAA. These establishments deliver unmatched guest comfort with luxurious accommodations, extraordinary facilities and many personalized amenities. Mount Airy Casino Resort is part of a select group of hotels and restaurants in North America. Just 1,615 hotels and 665 restaurants made the AAA Four Diamond lists for 2017.  

“It is such an honor to have achieved this award for the seventh consecutive year,” stated John Culetsu, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Mount Airy Casino Resort. “We remain committed to providing the highest quality of dining, gaming and luxury accommodations to our guests, and this award highlights that commitment and the work that we have done and will continue to do,” he added.”

“AAA is pleased to recognize Mount Airy Casino Resort for earning the Four Diamond Rating,” said Michael Petrone, director, AAA Inspections and Diamond Ratings. “To maintain the exceptional standards required for this rating on a daily basis is an outstanding achievement. AAA Four Diamond establishments are attentive to guests needs and consistently deliver memorable travel and dining experiences,” he added.  “These establishments consistently exceed the expectations of the most discriminating traveler – the AAA inspector. We are proud to have these dedicated businesses in our region,” He concluded.

ABOUT AAA DIAMOND RATINGS

For more than 80 years, AAA has used professional inspectors to conduct anonymous, in-person property evaluations. AAA offers the only rating system using comprehensive, on-site professional hotel and restaurant evaluations using published guidelines weighted by member priorities. With a far greater inventory than any other rating entity, AAA’s rating system covers the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.

Travelers can find Diamond Rated establishments and inspector insight in AAA’s trip planning products: the AAA Mobile app, the online TripTik Travel Planner mapping and routing tool, searchable online AAA Travel Guides and AAA TourBook guides available to members at AAA offices.

As North America’s largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA provides more than 57 million members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1902, the not-for-profit, fully tax-paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. Motorists can map a route, identify gas prices, find discounts, book a hotel and access AAA roadside assistance with the AAA Mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Android. Learn more at AAA.com/mobile. AAA clubs can be visited on the Internet at AAA.com.

ABOUT MOUNT AIRY CASINO RESORT:

Mount Airy Casino Resort – Pennsylvania’s first AAA Four Diamond-rated casino, boasts the ultimate gaming experience with over 1,800 slot machines and 80 table games against the backdrop of Pennsylvania’s picturesque Pocono Mountains. Luxury hotel rooms and suites serve every need while guests discover a variety of signature restaurant options, including the recently opened Guy Fieri’s Mt. Pocono Kitchen and Bistecca by Il Mulino. This all-encompassing, full service resort destination for outdoor enthusiasts and gaming enthusiasts alike features an award- winning, lakefront 18-hole golf course; a 16,000 square foot spa, salon and exercise facility; a $5 million, luxury, indoor/outdoor pool and entertainment complex – aptly called Get Wet; an outdoor summer stage that hosts summer concert series; headline entertainment at Gypsies Nightclub and bar; banquet and conference center.  Mount Airy Casino Resort, located in Mount Pocono, Pa., is less than 90 minutes from Philadelphia, New York City and northern New Jersey. For reservations, call 1-877-682-4791 or visit www.mountairycasino.com.