The Cordish Companies Breaks Ground On New $200 Million Flagship Live! Hotel At Maryland Live! Casino

HANOVER, Md., Sept. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cordish Companies today broke ground on the new $200 million flagship LIVE! HOTEL at Maryland Live! Casino, in Hanover, MD. The 350,000- square- foot property features a 17-story hotel tower, making it the tallest building in Anne Arundel County, with 310 guest rooms, an event center, meeting spaces, new dining options, and a day spa/salon. It is the first hotel in the country to carry the Live! brand. Live! is one of the most prominent and successful names in entertainment, welcoming over 50 million guests annually across the United States.

Located within the Arundel Mills Commercial district next to Arundel Mills Mall – Maryland's #1 tourist destination attracting more than 14 million visitors per year – Live! Casino & Hotel will pair dynamic gaming entertainment at one of the nation's top grossing commercial casinos with luxury accommodations for guests seeking a world-class experience paired with Live!'s legendary reputation for fun and spontaneity.

"The Live! Hotel brand fills a niche in the hotel market that is completely unaddressed," said David Cordish, Chairman of The Cordish Companies. "We are providing customers with the best mix of gaming, entertainment, dining and retail with first-class overnight accommodations and superior customer service, which is a hallmark of the Live! brand. We are a family-owned company that is deeply committed to treating our guests like family. No one else is offering this kind of experience in one place."

With completion expected in the first quarter of 2018, Live! Hotel will feature guestrooms designed with a mix of modern style and chic, urban flare, along with public spaces showcasing floor-to-ceiling windows, high ceilings accented with striking chandeliers, and wood and polished marble throughout.

The Grand Event Center will house a 1,500-seat concert venue with built-in performance stage and banquet seating capability for up to 800 guests. New dining options range from a 24-hour Café with community seating to a Gelato Bar offering expertly crafted espresso, coffee drinks, pastries and a variety of Italian specialty gelato. Guests can also relax at the Luxury Day Spa & Salon, featuring high end products, a full menu of spa services, and a state-of-the art Fitness Center.

"We are ensuring that everything our guests experience in the casino and at our other Live! properties around the country – first-class service, friendly atmosphere and an exciting environment – is reflected in Live! Hotels," said Blake Cordish, Vice President of The Cordish Companies and President of the Real Estate Division. "We are thrilled to launch our flagship Live! Hotel in Maryland and look forward to growing the brand domestically and internationally in premier entertainment destinations."

One of the leading development companies in the country, The Cordish Companies has a long history of award winning hotel developments, such as Charleston Place Hotel in South Carolina and the Hard Rock Casino Hotels in Tampa and Hollywood, Florida.

The flagship Live! Hotel will bring approximately $200 million of additional investment to Anne Arundel County, additional gaming revenue and taxes to the State of Maryland, approximately 400 new jobs for local and regional residents, approximately 550 construction jobs, nearly 1,000 new parking spaces; and numerous new vendor opportunities for local, minority, women-owned and veteran-owned businesses.

The Live! Hotel will be owned and operated by The Cordish Companies. Others involved in the project include:

• Tutor Perini Building Corporation
• Klai Juba Wald Architects
• McLaren Engineering Group
• Laurence Lee Associates
• Cleo Design Corporation
• Selbert Perkins
• Corsi & Associates
• Lynne Curry Spa Consulting
• Giovanetti Schulman Associates
• ESDA

About Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland 
Just announced – the new flagship Live! Hotel, coming 1^st Quarter 2018. Maryland Live! Casino is one of the largest commercial casinos in the country, located between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore just off I-95, Route 100 and the B/W Parkway at Arundel Mills. Open 24/7, the $500+ million Maryland Live! Casino features more than 200 live action table games, including a Poker Room; approximately 4,000 of the latest slot machines; and two High Limit rooms. The property offers world-class dining and entertainment, including Bobby's Burger Palace, from celebrated chef Bobby Flay; The Cheesecake Factory®; Phillips® Seafood Express; the Zagat-rated #1 steakhouse The Prime Rib®; the multi-station Live! Buffet; Morty's Delicatessen, a traditional New York-style deli; and Luk Fu, serving authentic Asian cuisine. Two new eateries include 8 at Luk Fu, featuring sushi and sashimi; and En Vivo, with classic varieties of soft tacos and pupusas. A sizzling nightlife, including live entertainment at Rams Head Center Stage and the unique, interactive R Bar, completes the Live! experience. Enjoy secure covered parking with valet service and a free self-park garage with direct elevator access to the casino floor. Maryland Live! is owned and operated by a company that is affiliated with The Cordish Companies. Call 855-5MD-LIVE (855-563-5483); or visit Marylandlivecasino.com or LiveCasino.social. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For employment opportunities, visit www.jobsatmarylandlivecasino.com.

About The Cordish Companies 
The Cordish Companies' origins date back to 1910 and encompass four generations of privately-held, family ownership. During the past ten decades, The Cordish Companies has grown into a global leader in Real Estate Development, Gaming & Hospitality, Entertainment Management and International Urban Planning & Development. One of the largest and most respected developers in the world, The Cordish Companies has been awarded an unprecedented seven Urban Land Institute Awards for Excellence for public-private developments that are of unique significance to the cities in which they are located. Prime examples are The Cordish Companies' prominent role in the redevelopment of Baltimore's world famous Inner Harbor; Philadelphia, PA; Atlantic City, NJ; Charleston, SC; Houston, TX; Louisville, KY; Kansas City, MO and St. Louis, MO. In addition, The Cordish Companies has developed and operates multiple highly acclaimed entertainment destinations throughout the United States which welcome over 50 million visitors per year and are the most visited destinations in their respective regions. Over the generations, The Cordish Companies has remained true to the family's core values of quality, entrepreneurial spirit, long-term personal relationships and integrity. As a testimony to the long-term vision of its family leadership, The Cordish Companies still owns and manages virtually every business it has created. For more information visit www.cordish.com.

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