WET REPUBLIC Redefines Vegas' Pool Party Scene
Source: MGM Grand
Apr 3, 2008 - 7:28:00 AM
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WET REPUBLIC Set to Redefine Vegas’ Pool Party Scene
LAS VEGAS –
April 1, 2008 – Daylife is born this month as MGM Grand unveils WET REPUBLIC, an
alluring 53,000-square-foot ultra pool combining an exclusive nightlife vibe
with poolside pampering and relaxation. An adults-only mecca for discerning
partygoers, the glitterati and celebrities, WET REPUBLIC will feature distinct
experiences within a series of intimate spaces and redefine poolside
entertainment as the first ultra pool in the world’s sexiest city. Elite VIP
service, high-end amenities and renowned entertainers will be the standard at
WET REPUBLIC.
“We’ve taken the best elements of Vegas nightlife and
infused them with supreme poolside amenities and services to create WET
REPUBLIC, an unrivaled venue that will become the city’s must-see,
must-experience pool destination,” said Anthony Olheiser, director of nightlife
for MGM Grand. “WET REPUBLIC is open yet intimate and will deliver a variety of
experiences for our guests, whether they want to chill over cocktails in our
poolside lounge, relax in our exclusive VIP bungalows, or bask in the party
scene on the main pool deck and in our cabanas. We’ve transformed the
quintessential Vegas pool party and will deliver a new standard of entertainment
and luxury with the introduction of Vegas’ first ultra pool.”
Designed by
the esteemed Los Angeles firm Laurence Lee Associates, WET REPUBLIC will envelop
guests in a contemporary, linen-white palette adorned with vibrant hues of
emerald green, turquoise and canary yellow evoking a sensuous South Beach
ambiance. True to its name, water is the leitmotif at WET REPUBLIC with eight
separate pools and spas totaling more than 7,600 square feet of cool blue
indulgence. At its centerpiece, WET REPUBLIC will feature two spectacular
saltwater pools – the only on the Las Vegas Strip – measuring 2,500 and 3,500
square feet, respectively. Six cascading waterfalls will accent the vast
poolscape and create the illusion of a never-ending flow of water.
Adjacent to the main pool area, WET REPUBLIC will feature a sultry
2,500-square-foot open-air ultra lounge delivering a matchless daylife party.
The covered pool lounge will be a place to mix, mingle, dance and dine while
drinking in the pool’s delicious atmosphere. At its focal point will be an
eye-catching 60-foot verde marble-topped bar with a custom glass base inset with
chartreuse silk and bamboo. Dark wood floors juxtaposed against swanky
cream-colored couches, lounge chairs and ottomans will create a seductively
modern vibe. White onyx tables throughout the venue will serve double duty as
dance platforms for guests to showcase their sexy moves to the beats of renowned
DJs.
Premier entertainment will be at the core of WET REPUBLIC. A
4,100-square-foot sundeck located between the lounge and the saltwater pools
will transform into a stage to spotlight celebrity guests and hot entertainers
at off-the-hook weekly and monthly signature events. The stage will offer guests
a perfect view from every angle. Set against the backdrop of a glistening water
wall, a custom DJ booth elevated above the pool area will play host to the
world’s most celebrated DJs as they rock the turntables, keeping the pool packed
and pumping until the sun goes down. Eight state-of-the-art underwater speakers
in the main pools will complement WET REPUBLIC’s top-tier sound system to keep
the grooves bumping in every square inch of the destination.
While WET
REPUBLIC’s main area will entertain the crowds, the highest level will serve as
an exclusive escape with six VIP bungalows, three private spas and dedicated
restrooms. Bathed in beiges, browns and ruby red, the ultramodern bungalows will
be decked out with plush offerings including a king-sized day bed, teakwood
furniture, giant flat screen TV, video game console with the latest games, DVD
library, fully stocked mini fridge, ceiling fan, telephone, personal safe and
more. Complimentary Wi-Fi will be offered throughout WET REPUBLIC. Sheer drapery
will offer optional seclusion for moments of privacy. Each bungalow will boast a
panoramic view of WET REPUBLIC and have pool-goers salivating for a chance to
reign at the top of the party scene.
Ten hip party cabanas that line the
pools will be the hot spot to kick it with friends or meet new ones. Featuring a
neutral palette resplendent with splashes of orange and green, the venues will
feature L-shaped oversized couches and ottomans along with all the amenities and
services of the bungalows. Diligent sun-kissed servers will attend to every
detail from food and beverage orders to coordinating poolside massages by
skilled therapists from the Grand Spa at MGM Grand.
In addition to the
bungalows and cabanas, guests may reserve one of the 18 spacious day beds or
more than 80 oversized deluxe chaise lounges placed throughout the poolscape.
The innovative lounges are adjustable on both ends, allowing guests to soak up
the best rays throughout the day without having to physically swivel their
chair. Combining the best of both worlds, 18 water lounges will be located
within the pool’s six-inch-deep wet deck. All guests can swim and sun in WET
REPUBLIC’s two main pools or opt for a more intimate dip in one of three cozy
spas located on the far side of the pool area near the main
entrance.
Signature cocktails, premium bottle and pitcher service can be
enjoyed within the lounge or ordered poolside. Intoxicating offerings such as
Veuve Clicquot Snow Cones with Blood Orange and Pineapple essences, Red Bull
Vodka Drunken Popsicles and creative frozen libations will be the definitive
afternoon delight. Custom cocktails including the “Skinny Dip” and “Guilty
Pleasure” will feature innovative twists on the classics. Pitcher service will
offer impressive pre-mixed cocktails such as Watermelon Mojitos and Patron
Margaritas in specially made pitchers designed to keep beverages chilled to the
max.
Guests will be able to indulge in unique dishes such as Lobster
Gazpacho Gelee and Toro Tuna Tartar, Green Papaya and Shrimp Summer Rolls, and
Kobe sliders poolside or in the open-air lounge. Frozen Stem Strawberries with
Grand Marnier Fudge and delicious assortments of marshmallow s’mores will
provide a sweet ending.
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more
information, visit www.mgmgrand.com/wetrepublic. Guests must be 21 years or
older. Cover charges, bungalow and cabana rental costs will vary.
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