In April, Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI) celebrated the grand opening of its $290 million Terre Haute Casino Resort in Indiana. New Jersey-based R2Architects led the project in master planning, architecture and interior design, crafting an exceptional, multifaceted entertainment experience. Terre Haute Casino Resort is the first luxury hotel in America’s Crossroads City, and CDI’s first foray into Indiana, as it expands into its 14th state.
A total of 122 hotel rooms and suites feature sleek, contemporary lines, a palette of restful neutrals, sumptuous baths with marble flooring, and breathtaking views. Vintage photos and art in each room offer nods to local history.
Regionally inspired bars and restaurants include the Four Cornered Steakhouse, which takes its cues from Terre Haute’s legendary Four Cornered Racetrack, and the Rockwood Bar & Grill, named for the local Rockwood family. The whimsical Soda Shoppe, a classic of diner style, is a nod to Terre Haute’s Coca-Cola bottling factory, the first in the U.S., where the famous green contoured bottle was created in the 1930s.
For guests’ convenience, the hotel is directly connected to the excitement of the casino floor, with 1,000 slot machines and 36 tables offering blackjack, roulette, craps and live poker. Sports fans can get in on the action at the Crossroads Center Bar, a sports bar with a one-of-a-kind, custom 60-foot diameter double-sided LED curved video wall and state-of-the-art betting terminals.
The fun doesn’t stop there. The Altitude Bar & Lounge on the hotel’s 10th floor provides a truly elevated experience, with an indoor/outdoor bar in a visually rich environment powered by high-fidelity audio. An elevator from the lobby opens directly into the bar. From this vantage point, guests can enjoy 360-degree views of the surrounding Terre Haute landscape.
Celebrating the official opening of the 122-room luxury hotel on May 15, CEO of CDI Bill Carstanjen shared, “Terre Haute Casino Resort has already attracted thousands of visitors from the region to enjoy an unparalleled gaming experience. The opening of the new luxury hotel component furthers our commitment to bringing new vibrancy to Terre Haute with this premier entertainment destination, and marks a significant milestone for Churchill Downs Inc.”
OWNER: Churchill Downs Inc.
MASTER PLANNING, ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN: R2Architects
