Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel third hotel tower which has been under construction as part of its three-year, $633 million expansion is now open.

The 532-room Creek Tower broke ground in July 2009 and was completed just before Christmas less than a year and a half later. The 21-story Creek Tower adds 454 new guest rooms and 78 new suites to the property, increasing the total room count from 576 to 1,108, making it the largest hotel in the Carolinas. All floors through 20 are currently open, with the 21st all-suite floor opening this spring.

The two ground floors of Creek Tower feature specialty retail shops and dining, including a golf pro shop and a Paula Deen’s Kitchen and Retail Shop.

The expansion also includes doubling the casino floor,a 3,000-plus seat concert venue, entertainment and VIP Lounges, 18,000-square-foot spa, a digital poker room, Asian gaming room, and myriad new retail outlets and restaurants.  828.497.7777 or visit www.harrahscherokee.com.