LEO'S CASINO was a premier showcase in Cleveland for R&B and Motown artists. The co-owner of Leo's Casino, Leo Frank, got his first taste of the entertainment business while serving in the Navy in 1945. He was in charge of a theater on a base near San Francisco that featured Bob Hope, Harry James and other prominent entertainers. In 1952 Leo Frank opened his first club, called Leo's, at E. 49th St. and Central Ave. It started as a bar but expanded into a jazz room, featuring musicians like Dizzy Gillespie and Cannonball Adderley. The building burned down in 1962. With his business partner Jules Berger, Leo Frank started Leo's Casino in 1963 at the old Quad Hall Hotel at 7500 Euclid Avenue. The new Leo's held about 700 people and served dinner. Admission was two dollars. The club continued to feature jazz until R&B acts quickly took over. The club usually had three shows a night, Thursday through Sunday.

Between 1963 and 1972, an illustrious entourage of musical acts performed at Leo's Casino, including Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Jackie Wilson, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles, Dionne Warwick, the Supremes, the Temptations and the Four Tops. Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin gave some of their first performances at the club while Otis Redding made his last stage appearance at the club prior to his fatal plane crash in 1967. The club also provided a springboard for numerous comedians, such as Richard Pryor, Flip Wilson and Redd Foxx.

Merit Lefkosa Hotel & Casino - Located 2.3 km from The Byzantine Museum in Nicosia, Merit Lefkosa Hotel & Casino offers steam baths, a spa centre and various massages. Our whole team would like to gladly welcome you to the NICOSIA MERIT LEFKOSA HOTEL CASINO. Spa Hotels abound, but the NICOSIA MERIT LEFKOSA HOTEL CASINO is a great choice to fulfill all of your needs and expectations. Book with us and find out! Relax or be active The sauna and hot tub are perfect when seeking a tranquil location in our hotel. Casino Club of Grand Rapids. Members Only Club. Home; About; In Memory Of; News Letters. 2021 New Letters; 2020 News Letters; 2019 News Letters; 2018 News Letters. Nightlife in Lefkosia (Nicosia), Cyprus - Whatever you opt for, Cyprus has it. The huge range includes stylish cafes and bars, pubs, jet set beach clubs, chic lounges, music bars and pulsating dance clubs. Like most North Cyprus 5 star hotels, there is a casino on the lower floor of the City Royal Hotel Lefkosa, with both live games and slots available. Quick and Easy Transfers With a private taxi transfer from Ercan International Airport just 12kms away, you can spend more time exploring and less time waiting when you stay at the City Royal.

Because of its racially mixed audiences, Dick Gregory called the place, 'the most fully integrated nightclub in America,' however Frank always explicitly made it clear that social justice had nothing to do with his motivations. His reason for opening the nightclub was to make money. The club served as a unique haven in the midst of the racial tensions that gripped Cleveland in the 1960s. In 1966 during the Hough riots, just a few blocks away, hundreds of people, black and white, waited in line to see the Supremes. The Supremes played two sets on Sunday night, July 24, but the police told the club's owners to cancel the third show and shut down the club. Leo's Casino shut down for four weeks and then reopened with Ray Charles.

As the acts that performed at Leo's Casino grew more successful, the singers started playing one-night stands at larger venues for more money. While Leo's Casino would pay an act $3,000 or $4,000, they could get $15,000 at the larger stages. In 1970 Frank sold his share in the nightclub to Berger. Two years later Berger closed the club. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (See ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM) designated the club an historic rock'n'roll landmark on June 24, 1999. Two weeks after the dedication ceremony, Leo Frank died of respiratory failure and pneumonia.

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The Merit Lefkoşa is a stylish hotel offering a traditional hammam, indoor and outdoor pools and an on-site casino. Its rooms are decorated with warm colors and have free Wi-Fi.

The rooms feature an elegant décor and rich fabrics. The spacious bathrooms are decorated with blue tiles, granite countertops and gold plated taps. Each room offers a hot and cold drink facility and satellite flat-screen TV.

Guests can relax in the Merit’s spa complete with marbled hammam, glass enclosed swimming pool and massage services. There is also an outdoor pool and a fitness center for exercising.

A buffet and a varied dining menu are offered at several restaurants. The hotel includes a cozy bar with plenty of seating and large windows.

The Lefkoşa Merit offers a 24-hour room service, along with laundry and dry cleaning services. It also offers free indoor parking and a beauty salon.

The middle of Nicosia is just a 5-minute drive from this Cyprus hotel. Ercan Airport is 25.7 km away.

Rooms: 4

Facilities of Merit Lefkosa Hotel & Casino

General

• WiFi in all areas

Activities

• Ping-pong

• Live music/Performance

Food & Drink

• Restaurant
• Room service
• Bar

• Breakfast in the room
• Snack bar

• Special diet meals (on request)
• Kids' meals
• Kid-friendly buffet

Pool and Spa

• Sauna
• Fitness center
• Spa
• Massage
• Turkish/Steam Bath
• Outdoor pool

• Outdoor pool (year-round)
• Bathhouse
• Rooftop pool
• Infinity pool
• Pool with view

• Plunge pool
• Pool/Beach towels
• Pool bar
• Shallow end
• Swimming pool

Transportation

• Airport shuttle
• Car rental

• Shuttle service (additional charge)

• Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Front Desk Services

• 24-hour front desk
• Newspapers
• Express check-in/out
• Currency exchange

• Baggage storage
• ATM on site
• Concierge

• Private check-in/out
• Lockers

Common Areas

• Garden
• Terrace

• Library

• Sun deck
• Shared lounge/TV area

Entertainment & Family Services

• Babysitting/Child services
• Casino
• Playground

• Kids' club
• Baby safety gates

• Kids' TV channels

Cleaning Services

• Laundry
• Dry cleaning

• Ironing service

• Daily housekeeping

Business Facilities

• Meeting/Banquet facilities
• Business center

• Fax/Photocopying

Miscellaneous

• Non-smoking rooms
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Family rooms
• VIP room facilities
• Honeymoon suite

• Elevator
• Soundproof rooms
• Heating
• Hypoallergenic room available

• Smoke-free property
• Air conditioning
• Designated smoking area

Safety & security

• Safe
• 24-hour security
• Security alarm

• Smoke alarms
• CCTV in common areas

• CCTV outside property
• Fire extinguishers

Safety features

• Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
• Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed

• Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas

• Process in place to check health of guests
• First aid kits available

Physical distancing

• Contactless check-in/out
• Cashless payment available

• Physical distancing rules followed

• Mobile app for room service
• Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Cleanliness & disinfection

• Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
• Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

• Guest accommodation disinfected between stays

• Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies

Food & drink safety

• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

• All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

Policies of Merit Lefkosa Hotel & Casino

These are general hotel policies for Merit Lefkosa Hotel & Casino. As they may vary per room type, please also check the room conditions.

Check-in

14:00 - 00:00 hours

Check-out

Until 12:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to property type.

Children and Extra Beds

Free!Up to two children under 6 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

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Free!One child under 7 years stays free of charge in an extra bed.

Free!One child from 1 to 3 years stays free of charge in a crib.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

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The maximum number of total guests in a room is 10.

The maximum number of cribs in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted credit cards

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• Maestro
• Mastercard
• Visa
• UnionPay credit card
• Discover
• JCB
• Diners Club
• American Express

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The property reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival.

Important Information

Please kindly be informed that this property is set in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.