MGM Grand is a huge south-Strip resort at Tropicana Avenue with thousands of rooms, a 6.5-acre pool complex with a lazy river, the MGM Grand Garden Arena and Cirque du Soleil's KÀ. It is a good all-rounder for families and groups if you do not mind long walks and busy public spaces.
MGM Grand opened in December 1993 at the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue, and it remains one of the largest hotels in the United States by room count. That scale is both the selling point and the main drawback. There is a room type for almost every budget, from standard Grand rooms to large suites and the SKYLOFTS penthouses, but the walk from the parking garage or the front door to your elevator can take 10 minutes.
Next door, The Signature at MGM Grand offers all-suite, non-casino towers with kitchenettes, which suit families and longer stays. The resort sits at the southern end of the center action, across from New York-New York and Excalibur, and the Las Vegas Monorail starts at its back door, running north to the convention center and Sahara.
The Grand Pool Complex covers about 6. 5 acres with four pools, three whirlpools, waterfalls and a lazy river. It is one of the better pool setups for families and groups, and it runs on a seasonal schedule from spring to early autumn, so check hours if you travel in winter. Entertainment is a big part of the stay. The MGM Grand Garden Arena hosts concerts, boxing and other major events, and KÀ by Cirque du Soleil, with its moving stage, has its own theater.
David Copperfield has played the resort for many years. For both shows, check the current calendar before you plan. The Hollywood Theatre and the arena both let out big crowds at once, so allow extra time for taxis and rideshares afterward.
Dining covers every price point. Joël Robuchon and L'Atelier are among the most celebrated French restaurants in the city. Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, Emeril's New Orleans Fish House and International Smoke are dependable mid-range options, and there are plenty of quick counters. FlyOver and the M&M's and Coca-Cola stores are a short walk north along the boulevard, and T-Mobile Arena is a few minutes away through Park MGM.
Construction on the former Tropicana site across the street continues for the new ballpark. As at most MGM Resorts hotels, parking is paid (higher MGM Rewards tiers get it free) and a nightly resort fee is added to the room rate, so compare total prices before you book.
Why stay here
- ✓Thousands of rooms, from standard Grand rooms to SKYLOFTS penthouses, plus the all-suite, non-casino Signature towers next door
- ✓Grand Pool Complex: about 6.5 acres with four pools, whirlpools and a lazy river, on a seasonal schedule
- ✓MGM Grand Garden Arena for concerts and fights, plus KÀ by Cirque du Soleil; check calendars for current dates
- ✓Joël Robuchon and L'Atelier, Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, Emeril's New Orleans Fish House and International Smoke
- ✓Las Vegas Monorail stop on site, running north to the convention center and Sahara
- ✓Short walk to FlyOver, the Showcase Mall stores, New York-New York and T-Mobile Arena
- ✓Casino with slots, table games and a sportsbook
- ✓A nightly resort fee and paid parking apply, so compare the full cost before you choose
Good questions
Does MGM Grand have a lazy river?+
Yes. The Grand Pool Complex covers about 6.5 acres with four pools, whirlpools and a lazy river, on a seasonal schedule.
Is the Monorail close?+
Yes. There is a Las Vegas Monorail stop on site.
Is MGM Grand big?+
It is one of the biggest hotels in America, so allow time for long walks between your room, restaurants and the exits.
