Turning Stone Resort Casino Celebrates Grand Opening of New Luxury Hotel The Crescent, New York

Turning Stone Resort Casino has officially elevated the luxury travel scene in Upstate New York with the grand opening of The Crescent hotel and Salt, its new fine-dining restaurant.

The Crescent Hotel
- 258 refined guest rooms with modern textures, luxury amenities, and seamless access to Turning Stone’s spas, restaurants, entertainment, golf, and gaming.
- Ground floor features:
- The Pantry (grab-and-go café)
- Oneida Sky (heritage shop showcasing art, jewelry, and products by Oneida Indian Nation members)
- Rome Health Convenient Care (on-site medical center for guests and staff).

Salt Restaurant
- Located on the 7th floor of The Crescent, spanning the entire level.
- Developed with Elizabeth Blau, renowned restaurateur behind top dining destinations in Las Vegas and beyond.
- Menu highlights:
- Fresh oysters selected daily from East Coast waters
- Caviar service & caviar tacos
- Bluefin tuna tartare cones
- Berkshire pork chop with charred peach salsa
- 40-ounce prime tomahawk steak with grilled shishito peppers
- Maple miso black cod prepared with Oneida Indian Nation’s Wáhta Maple Syrup.
- Features two expansive terraces for three-season outdoor dining with views of the Mohawk Valley, plus four private dining rooms for group experiences.

Strategic Vision
- Part of the $400 million Turning Stone Evolution project, positioning the resort as New York’s largest meetings and conventions destination.
- Ray Halbritter, Oneida Indian Nation Representative & CEO, emphasized that The Crescent and Salt reflect a commitment to world-class luxury and hospitality.

This opening marks the first phase of Turning Stone Evolution, setting a new benchmark for luxury hospitality in the region.