Six new things to know about the Cromwell Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip

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LAS VEGAS, NV (December 8, 2015) – There’s something irresistibly stylish and intriguing about The Cromwell - whether it’s the intimate scope and setting of the boutique hotel, the perfect combination of vintage and modern furnishings and décor, the sophisticated feel of the rooms and suites or the unique dining, drinking and entertainment offerings, The Cromwell is undeniably enticing. Adding to the intrigue, here are six new insider tips to keep you in the know.

1 | Fashion is in Style with The Cromwell and Trunk Club Looking for the perfect styles to wear while sipping cocktails in The Cromwell’s sophisticated lobby bar, Bound by Salvatore? Or, the perfect button-up collared shirt to wear to the nightclub? Or an approachable and casually-upscale look for a meal at GIADA? Look no further, The Cromwell has partnered with Trunk Club to keep you Vegas-chic with the new custom-curated Vegas Trunk. As a personal stylist service, Trunk Club compiles a trunk of items based on your personalized phone consultation performed by one of their team of stylists gathering your clothing style preferences and sizes and then customizing a Vegas Trunk mailed directly to you . Making it even easier, the Vegas Trunk can be delivered straight to your hotel room at The Cromwell, packed with a wardrobe of fashionable outfits for your Vegas vacation. Keep what you like and mail unwanted items back at Trunk Club’s expense. There are no additional shipping costs, minimum orders or membership fees. For trunks delivered to your hotel room, the Cromwell hotel concierge will facilitate gathering unwanted items and mailing them back. Guests who book a stay at The Cromwell will automatically receive a promotional offer by email for $50 off if they choose to sign-up for Trunk Club’s Vegas Trunk. There are also specialty limited-time only offers for both new and existing Trunk Club members as those who order the specialty Vegas Trunk promotion receive an incentive for $50 off a two-night stay at The Cromwell.

INSIDER TIP - Guests who sign up for the Vegas Trunk will also get automatically entered in a sweepstakes for a two-night stay in a sophisticated Parlour Suite at The Cromwell, limo airport transport, VIP entry into Drai’s Nightclub and a wine dinner at GIADA.

2 | Live Music, Champagne, Punch Bowl Cocktails and More at Bound by Salvatore While it’s no secret that Bound by Salvatore is the ideal place for sophisticated cocktails in a warm and alluring setting, what is new is that you can now enjoy live entertainment nightly from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Relax to seductive sounds from a variety of artists including the impressive Street Strings duo who perform contemporary hits on string instruments. Sip one of the signature cocktails from a menu specially curated by world-renowned master mixologist Salvatore Calabrese. Bound also offers a variety of punch bowls including the Fish House Punch with Appleton Rum, Remy Martin VSOP Cogniac, Grand Marnier Peach, fresh lime juice and black tea, this punch is the perfect choice for guests looking for a more tropical drink option. For weekend visitors, experience the Grand Pour every Friday and Saturday night between 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. with a complimentary flute of Moet champagne.

INSIDER TIP - Ask about the secret cocktail menu available only in Bound by Salvatore for special off-menu libations including “Tonight’s Crush,” “Last Night in Vegas,” and the “Interlude.”

3 | In-Room Vanity Bar Puts Beauty at Your Fingertips Previously named Best In-Room Mini Bar by Vegas Seven, The Cromwell mini bar is unmatched featuring a sampling of specially-curated snacks, oversized 200 ml bottles of top spirits and liquors, an extraordinary array of mixers and a mixology kit. Equally impressive is the unique Vanity Bar that is standard in each sophisticated room and chic suite offering a selection of full-sized style amenities such as MUK shampoo, conditioner and hair styling products, a variety of sun care items, intimacy kit and technology kit for in-room purchase. Even more, every room features an enhanced vanity space ideal for etting ready - complete with dressing-room style mirror lights.

INSIDER TIP - Each room and suite at The Cromwell offers a high-quality flat iron for hair styling needs.

4 | The Cromwell's Got Game and we'll Teach you How to Play The Cromwell’s distinctive 40,000-square-foot casino offers the latest in slot machine games as well as the popular classics and is part of the Total Rewards loyalty program. From blackjack to craps and more, discover 66 popular Las Vegas table games. There is always a $5 minimum table available on the casino floor. New, every Thursday through Sunday, The Cromwell hosts a "Winner Take All" blackjack challenge from 1 to 3 p.m. and again from 9 to 11 p.m., with sessions running every 20 minutes. The rules are simple: participants (up to six per table) buy-in for $25, receive $1,000 in non-negotiable casino chips, play ten hands of blackjack, and whoever has the most chips at the end of the session wins the entire pot. Registration starts at 12:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., and participants must have a Total Rewards® card to enter (becoming a member is free and easy). Want to simply learn to play? The Cromwell offers daily free blackjack and craps lessons at 11:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. No registration is needed. For those seeking a more private gaming experience, play in the high-limit area or in the casino’s reserved gaming space, The Abbey.

INSIDER TIP - Although The Cromwell doesn’t have a dedicated sports book, the casino is now offering sports betting right at the main casino cage (known as The Bank). Sports fans can place wagers on any lines offered at Caesars Entertainment sports books. Sports bets will be accepted 2 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sundays.

5 | GIADA Brunch, Bound and Beyond Since its debut, the first and only restaurant by Emmy award-winning celebrity chef and New York Times best-selling author Giada De Laurentiis has received rave reviews ,was voted “Best Italian Restaurant” by the readers of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, and recently severed a sold out dinner at the esteemed Beard House in New York City. GIADA at The Cromwell continues to be one of the most sought after reservations in Las Vegas. Now, after much anticipation, Las Vegas’ hottest restaurant, , has added weekend brunch to its offerings. Served Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., brunch at GIADA features a menu with the perfect blend of sweet and savory and because it is brunch in Las Vegas, limitless La Marca mimosas are available for $30, as well as "valued price" bottles of Moet & Chandon, Ferrari and Veuve Clicquot. GIADA brunch can be experienced a la carte or by a carefully curated tasting menu. Of course, weekday breakfast, lunch and dinner is also available. In addition to enjoying GIADA menu items in the picturesque restaurant, you can also experience a sampling of items from the GIADA kitchen inside Bound by Salvatore.

INSIDER TIP - A selection of items from GIADA can also be ordered and enjoyed in the comfort of your stylish room or suite at The Cromwell.

6 | DRAI'S Redefines Concert-Going Experience As the only rooftop, indoor and outdoor venue perched 11 stories above the famed Las Vegas Strip, Drai’s Beachclub ● Nightclub offers an experience like no other. With the introduction of Drai’s LIVE, concerts at the 65,000 square foot nightclub are unmatched with the state-of-the art sound and lighting paired with a new stage that literally puts the artist just feet away from the fans. Combined with the stunning views of the entire Strip and the top talent taking the stage, live concerts at Drai’s truly redefine the live music and concert-going nightclub experience in Las Vegas. Upcoming Drai's LIVE performances include include Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill, resident artist The Weeknd, A$AP Rocky and others.

INSIDER TIP - Locals are free at Drai’s Nightclub atop The Cromwell every Thursday night for Thursday Edition.