February '08 Entertainment—The Vegas Eye Column

Hard Days Night Hotel in Liverpool...

Hard Days Night Hotel, the eagerly anticipated four star boutique hotel, themed with Beatles artwork in Liverpool has finally opened its doors to guests.

The opening which follows Liverpool’s recent unveiling as 2008 European Capital of Culture is set to attract hordes of guests and Beatles fans alike, as tourists flock to the city to see art, music and cultural events running throughout the year.

Hard Days Night Hotel, an Avantgarde Superior, is set in the heart of the ‘Beatles Quarter’, in Liverpool – just a stones through away from the world famous Cavern Club where the Beatles first rose to fame. The stunning Grade II listed hotel features 110 rooms, including luxury and deluxe rooms and two stunning penthouses - the specially designed Lennon & McCartney suites - the Lennon featuring a white grand piano.

Specially commissioned artwork, created by acclaimed Beatles artist Shannon adorns the 110 guest bedrooms and public rooms.

Available to hotel guests and non-residents are two high quality restaurants, The Brasserie and Blakes serving modern British cuisine. Blakes’ interiors features images inspired by Sir Peter Blake, the artist who designed the Sergeant Pepper album. The hotel is also home to two exclusive bars: Hari’s and Bar Four (for hotel guests and non-residents). In addition, further facilities include two conference rooms for private entertaining and corporate events as well as a unique Wedding Suite.

Mike Dewey, Hard Days Night Hotel, General Manager said: “The Hard Days Night Hotel will prove to be a big success globally, providing stylish accommodation and original art work. The team and I are very excited about the opening and look forward to welcoming our first guests. However, as much as I’m sure our guests would love to; unfortunately nobody will be able to stay for eight days a week.”

The Concept
The concept of a Beatles themed hotel in Liverpool had been prevalent amongst Beatles enthusiasts in the city since the late 1980’s. The choice of a suitable location and the finance to make the vision a reality only came together in 2004 when plans were finalized to convert one of Liverpool’s classic city centre buildings into a luxurious 4 star hotel. From an early stage the objective was to create a unique environment that offered high quality hotel facilities with an exciting and interesting ‘twist’ in the clever presentation of a theme that would be both subtle yet challenging in the way the incredible story of the Beatles was told. Located in the ‘Beatles Quarter’ of the city adjacent to the world famous Cavern Club, the Hard Days Night Hotel will feature visually stunning specially commissioned artwork covering key events in the lives of four lads from Liverpool whose fame knows no boundaries.

Luxury Room
Luxury rooms have their own individual design, stylishly appointed with en-suite shower room, multi channel flat screen TV, internet facility and HDNH on-line shopping. The centrepiece of the room is the exclusive Shannon artwork telling its own part of the Beatles story. Tea and coffee making facilities, safe deposit box and in-room movies ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible.

Deluxe Room
Deluxe rooms have been tastefully designed to incorporate the contours and character of the original building with some of the rooms situated in the rooftop extension, offering panoramic views of the Liverpool skyline. With unique Shannon artwork providing a stunning backdrop to the spacious and luxurious accommodation, each room has an individual feel with ‘state of the art’ communication and media facilities.

Lennon Suite
Imagine a totally unique hotel experience. A white piano against a white backdrop. Artwork that appears with a simple change of lighting. Superb design features and furnishings, in keeping with the theme, that immediately identify this suite as yet another iconic feature of the hotel and offer those lucky enough to stay in the Lennon Suite an unforgettable experience.

McCartney Suite
The McCartney Suite offers guests the ultimate combination of luxury accommodation and elegant design with specially themed artwork providing a vibrant acknowledgement of Sir Paul’s part in the Beatles legacy and the national and international acclaim given to his work in music and the arts.

Hari’s Bar
Situated on the lower ground floor with an imaginative design concept that acknowledges the time that the Beatles spent in India, Hari’s Bar provides an exclusive bar area for the Hard Days Night Suite, Zygmant Suite and The Two of Us suite.

Brasserie and Bar
Situated at the epicentre of the hotel the Brasserie offers a cosmopolitan and vibrant atmosphere with a versatile menu to suit the time of day and the needs of the clientele. This is also the location for one of the hotel’s must see’ pieces of artwork, produced by acclaimed Beatles artist Shannon, and set into a ceiling void above the bar and dining areas below.

Bar Four
Bar Four will undoubtedly be one of the must be seen in venues in the city. With a chic and stylish vibe, Bar Four provides the prefect antidote to a hard day’s work or play.

Blake’s Restaurant
Blakes occupies a light and airy space within the hotel and offers to diners organic, seasonal and classic cuisine in a contemporary and stylish setting. The walls of the restaurant feature images influenced by the cover of the Sergeant Peppers album continuing the subtle theme of the Hotel. The finest cuisine and ultimate service ensure a memorable dining experience.

Gallery
The Gallery situated within the hotel complex but with its own seperate entrance at the corner of Mathew Street provides visitors with the opportunity to acquire artwork displayed within the hotel including the sensational ‘Shannon Collection’ as well as a range of exclusive Hard Days Night Hotel merchandise incorporating the hotel’s unique logo

Hard Days Night Suite
Designed as a flexible function room which adjoins Hari’s Bar. The ambience has been created around the vast Hard Day’s Night memorabilia assembled as a private collection by the hotel. This collection varies from a very rare pack of cards to signed pieces from the film itself.

Zygmant Suite
Named after Bill Zygmant, the renowned photographer who took numerous iconic photographs of the Beatles, the suite is the largest of the hotel’s three function rooms. It is designed loosely around the idea of a stage set with creative stage type lighting giving the room a unique atmosphere.

The Two of Us
The hotel’s very own wedding chapel. A uniquely designed room in which to celebrate your wedding day. Dramatic artwork and photographs along with the contemporary design create the perfect location for a memorable day.

Coming to Theaters in May!

Two strangers awaken together to discover they’ve gotten married following a night of debauchery in Sin City, and one of them has won a huge jackpot after playing the other’s quarter. The newlyweds devise ever-escalating schemes to undermine each other and get their hands on the money - only to find themselves falling in love amid the mutual backstabbing. Directed by Tom Vaughan, starring Cameron Diaz, Ashton Kutcher, Rob Corddry, Treat Williams, Dennis Farina. Click www.whathappensinvegas to view trailer.

VIP Fashion Show

Casting Call for Rehab

Bambini Speeds Up!

Gabriele Babini former Butler Manager at the SkyLofts for the past 2 1/2 years helping Skylofts win awards and many success’. The greatest of them all is the 5 Diamonds AAA.

Babini has accepted the position of Director of Operations for the Italian themed cafe', lounge bar and restaurant called 'Dal Toro' ('Bull's' in English ,as the Lamborghini symbol is a raging bull...) which is owned and attached to the first and only Lamborghini dealership in Nevada, located in the new Palazzo Tower, the latest casino of the Venetian Group...the location comes complete with a large patio, the F&B operation also offers Banquet and Catering facilities for up to 300 Guests, in a space surrounded by fabulous and colorful supercars, moving masterpieces, not for the faint of heart!

Trump Towers Opening March 31st...

Spring 2008 will see a new generation of luxury hospitality on the Las Vegas scene when Trump International Hotel & Tower Las Vegas opens its doors on March 31. The hotel will join sister Trump International Hotel & Towers in New York and Chicago as the three founding hotels of the newly launched Trump Hotel Collection. The ultra-luxury brand, which embodies the vision of Donald Trump and his three grown children – Donald Jr., Ivanka and Eric – promises to raise the bar on the top-end travel experience with a style of customized service unmatched in the market.

Rising 645 feet above the city, its 64 stories wrapped in 24-karat gold glass, Trump International Hotel & Tower Las Vegas will stand out on a skyline known for bold architectural statements. Its location will afford guests direct access to the world-renowned Fashion Show Mall adjacent to the hotel. Its boutique-style approach, sans casino, will bring welcome understatement to a city dominated by just the opposite.

With 1,282 ultra-luxury, non-smoking suites ranging from 515 to 3,500 square feet, Trump International Hotel & Tower Las Vegas has been designed to deliver an unprecedented level of personalized service. Signature touches will range from white-gloved doormen to the services of a Trump Attaché. Guests will also benefit from world-class pampering at The Spa at Trump, along with a sophisticated fitness center, gourmet dining, a luxurious heated outdoor pool with an inviting sundeck and bar, on-site meeting facilities, and indoor valet parking.

“This hotel will be the destination of choice in Las Vegas for the cultivated traveler,” said Vice President and Managing Director Steve Shalit. “Our guests will appreciate the immediate access our location affords to the full Las Vegas experience, while at the same time providing them with a sophisticated retreat a world apart from the action just outside our doors. It’s a hospitality experience unlike any available here before.”

Opening later in the spring, the hotel’s signature restaurant, DJT, will showcase the culinary talents of Joe Isidori – former chef at Mar-a-Lago and frequent personal chef of the Trump family – in an exceptional menu of Modern American cuisine. The restaurant will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner in a sleek setting just off the lobby, and is destined to become a favorite among guests and local residents alike.

Signature cocktails and exceptional wines will be the focus of the hotel’s lobby bar, while the poolside H2(eau) will serve Mediterranean and Neo-Japanese cuisine.

Trump International Hotel & Tower Las Vegas will offer 24-hour room service and, with advance notice, the services of an in-room chef who will prepare a culinary feast in the guest’s own kitchen and present it course by gourmet course. The Penthouse Suite, equipped with its own pantry, becomes the ideal location for a DJT-catered private dinner for up to 30 with a spectacular view of the glittering Las Vegas night.

C-2 Loft..." Mold" Sub-Contractor & Builder Doesn't Care

Mold in your unit!!!!!!!!!!!! I worked there. call ASAP!!!! cover-up, Got a Good Lawyer???????????? I know your unit number and behind were you can find it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you know any one that lives there please have them contact IT IS WRONG FOR CONTRACTORS CUTTING CORNERS ON OUR LIVES!!!!!!!!!!!!

We decided to do a little investigating and here is what we found. We did not call Cristopher homes directly for any comments. We will leave that up to you to do.

The cabinet sub-contractor gave us the following statements:

"The cabinet was damaged by water, I was sent there to put a new panel on the end. I started to take the damaged one off, saw all the black mold under cabinet and up the wall. I called my boss and told him about the situation," he said "the builder won't pay for a new cabinet", and after a minute or two of arguing, "he told me to just put the panel on, as a customer service call and be done with it."

"Before I closed it up I looked for bleach at least to kill it, I couldn't find any the cleaning company only had soapy stuff, for "new construction" clean up, nothing to kill mold with." the carpenter continued, "My immediate supervisor when I told him agreed that "it wasn't the most ethical thing to do."

According to the carpenter, Nobody bought that unit yet. However, the mold could keep growing into other units. The carpenter states that, "it even travels airborne, as far as I'm concerned the entire building is contaminated." His reason for coming forward to TheVegasEye.com is that he wants the people who live to know. When asked why he decided to reveal this information his response was simply, "now that I don't work for that cabinet company any more, I can't loose my job, can I?"