ROHNERT PARK, CA—The leadership of the Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria has broken ground on a $175-million expansion of the Graton Resort & Casino. The expansion includes a 200-guestroom resort that also features a spa, meeting and convention space, and pool area. The 342,000-sq.-ft. addition will expand the amenities at the existing $800-million casino and entertainment facility that opened in November 2013.
Located here just off U.S. Highway 101 at Golf Course Dr. West in Rohnert Park, the Graton Resort & Casino is owned by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria and is managed by Station Casinos LLC.
The six-story hotel will connect to the south side of the existing facility near Daily Grill and M.Y. Noodles restaurants. The hotel will feature a variety of guestrooms and suites, from a typical guestroom of more than 500 sq. ft. to suites of up to 2,600 sq. ft. It will also feature an opulent lobby and bar, a luxurious spa, and 20,000 sq. ft. of flexible event and convention space that includes seven separate rooms, as well as pre-function areas and smaller breakout meeting rooms. The centerpiece of the resort will be a pool area that will serve as an extension of the hotel lobby, and will provide an outdoor connection to the convention and meeting space.
Construction commenced following a groundbreaking ceremony, and the resort is anticipated to open in the fall 2016. The resort expansion was designed by Friedmutter Group, and PENTA Building Group will serve as the general contractor.