As for the Desert Inn:
Starwood already owns it since it owns all the Sheraton & Westin properties. Starwood is selling all Ceasar's Palace properties to a "gaming" company called Park Place Entertainment. They're selling all their casino properties with one exception: Desert Inn. I'd be curious to hear about the hotel. I'm using Starpoints to stay at Ceasar's in Sept. before it's sold (the end of the year I think).
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Regards,
- Anna