Valley View Casino held a groundbreaking Monday for its Four Diamond all-suite casino—scheduled to open in early 2010.

Designed exclusively for adults, the hotel will feature lavish suites, expanded guest service and luxurious amenities. Designed by JMA Architecture Studios, the hotel will feature 161 suites, including 16–1,000 square foot luxury suites and one 2,000 square foot penthouse suite. It will also feature a 5,000 square foot spa; 3,500 square foot fitness center; infinity edge pool with cabana service; a new lobby bar and lounge; gift shop; event center and a new Asian concept restaurant.

The new Valley View Casino hotel will have an adults-only policy. Because of guest services and amenities, the casino anticipates that the resort will become a luxury destination for high-rollers, discriminating travelers and the entertainment industry.

"Our guests have been asking for a hotel and now we are extremely pleased to be able to not only deliver that to them but exceed their wildest expectations," said Mike Gorczynski, general manager at Valley View Casino. "This hotel is going to be a first-class property that will allow our guests to elevate their Valley View Casino experience to a whole new level."

"Breaking ground for our hotel is an exciting step in our expansion process," said Joe Navarro, president and CEO of the San Pasqual Casino Development Group, Inc. "We have already achieved excellence in the gaming, dining and entertainment arenas. Now we are going to take our commitment to guest service and excitement and create a luxury casino hotel that will be unmatched in San Diego."

This marks the third major expansion project for Valley View Casino. In December of 2007 Valley View Casino completed a $114 million expansion of the casino adding additional gaming and dining space. Last June construction began on its smoke-free casino addition and live poker room that will open Dec. 19, 2008.