The Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino & Resort—which includes a luxury hotel & spa—has officially opened its doors in East Hazel Crest, Ill.
With more than 255 guestrooms and 43 suites, the resort has a 70,000-square-foot casino with more than 1,400 slot machines. The resort's full-service spa, Spa at Wind Creek, is located on the 16th floor overlooking the Chicago skyline. The opening of the resort and spa represents the next phase of the project: The casino opened in November.
"With the opening of our hotel and spa, Wind Creek Chicago Southland is bringing a truly all-encompassing resort experience to the Southland region—one that blends luxury with accessibility," Roger Kuehn, EVP and general manager of Wind Creek Chicago Southland, said in a statement. "We're proud to see this project come to life and to continue contributing to the vibrancy and economic growth of the surrounding community.”
Beyond the spa, the resort has more than 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting space in addition to Hidden Gems—customizable private gaming/event microenvironments—and multiple dining options in partnership with Fabio Viviani Hospitality. Additional amenities include the Center Bar and on-site parking with EV charging stations as well as a pool and fitness center.
Wind Creek Hospitality manages gaming facilities for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and oversees the Wind Creek Aruba, Wind Creek Artmore, Wind Creek Bethlehem, Wind Creek Curacao, Wind Creek Montgomery, Wind Creek Wetumpka, Casinoverse, Magic City Casino in Florida. According to the company, the Wind Creek Chicago Southland has already created more than 1,100 jobs.
"With every new opening, our goal is to raise the bar in hospitality and guest experiences," said Jay Dorris, president and CEO of Wind Creek Hospitality. "Wind Creek Chicago Southland has already proven to be a powerhouse addition to our portfolio, and this next phase reinforces our commitment to providing premium destinations for our guests and our communities."