Hard Rock International and Palace Resorts are to open Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, in the spring.
The 1,800-room resort will be re-branded to combine Hard Rock’s Rock Star suites with Moon Palace Resort’s all-inclusive luxury accommodation.
"We’re eager to bring the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino brand to the Dominican Republic and we look forward to establishing this property as a premier vacation and gaming destination in the Caribbean," said Hamish Dodds, president and CEO, of Hard Rock International.
"With our collaboration with Palace Resorts and their track record of creating the best all-inclusive resorts in the Americas, we are confident this project will be a success."
The resort will feature one of the largest casinos in the Caribbean with over 48,000sq.ft of gaming space, offering poker, a sports book, 457 slots and 40 tables.
"As one of the world’s most successful gaming operators, we look forward to bringing the excitement of US-style gaming and our industry expertise to the Dominican Republic," said Jim Allen, chairman, Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment. "Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Punta Cana will quickly become the premier gaming destination in the Caribbean."
