MGM Grand
If you’re walking down the Las Vegas strip, it’s going to be hard to miss that large golden lion outside of MGM grand ñ as well as the bright flashing sign that advertises the latest acts and shows at the hotel and casino itself. Absolutely monstrous in size, MGM Grand used to be a place where you could bring your kids, but times are changing on the strip, so make sure you realize that Wizard of Oz theme is fading and strip shows are coming into MGM’s showrooms.
Now, the trick with having such a large casino and hotel is that it takes a while to go from one end of MGM Grand to another. And you will probably get lost along the way the first few times ñ just so you know. There are huge TV screens all over the place to give you information, but they can often be more confusing than helpful, so try to find a friendly staff member to help you redirect yourself.
The rooms are fairly neutral in style and dÈcor, but this works out just fine. After walking through the chaotic scene of the MGM lobby and casino, it’s nice to come back to a room that isn’t flashing or blinking. You will notice that the rooms aren’t as big as you might think, but they are quite reasonable given the moderate prices. If you want to avoid the casinos altogether, you can pay more to stay in The Signature section. These all suite rooms are nice for those who just want to relax.
The restaurants at MGM Grand are tremendous in terms of style and flavor: Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill, Shibuya, Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House, and their buffet as well as Rainforest CafÈ. When you’re looking for things to do, you might want to head to Tabu, Studio 54 or any one of the topless shows. There’s also the Lion Habitat and a Cirque de Soleil show at the current time.
Rooms start out at $99, but the Signature rooms are going to be much higher.
