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401 reviews for MGM Grand
This was a good value. As in, there was a lot of it to experience. It wasn't fabulous, but it didn't suck either! It was the first Vegas place I paid for out of pocket as a poor college student with my poor graduate student boyfriend (November 2007), so it holds pretty fond memories for us :)
For such a sprawling place, it was pretty well-run. You kind of have to get used to feeling like a little cog in a massive machine. Service was impersonal, but fairly brisk and efficient. We got the regular no frills room, and were satisfied with what we received. Around 400 sq. feet, with a king bed and a cool shaped couch. The bathroom was average.
The main draw for us was the fact that this place is so big that it has EVERYTHING. It has a mega sized casino, with decent minimums for black jack on a slower night. There are also tons of restaurants. The first time we were there, we were too poor to go to anything except the McDonald's in the food court, but even their food court was fun to sit in! Open and airy, good for people watching.
I knew I was coming back to visit the restaurants once I got my hands on some cash though. Couldn't walk through their eye-popping restaurant row without remembering it good. I've since stopped by to try Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grille and Fiamma. Wasn't disappointed!
South end location on Strip makes MGM easy to get to from airport, but it's far from rest of strip.
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Needs implosion.
Seriously, the MGM is past its prime and offers no "signature attraction". The "Crazy Horse" Revue is a waste of money, and if you have epilepsy, the light changes could send you into a seizure!
The Lion Habitat is more saddening than interesting. The lions appear sedated--but then, so do most of the people looking at them.
The rooms have seen better days, and if you have a Corner Suite (located at the ends of the halls), the walk from the elevator to the Suite is 10-12 minutes! That's a long walk if you're hammered!
On the weekends, a younger crowd descends upon MGM like locusts on farm land. Eating and drinking everything in their path, they leave nothing behind but a path of destruction. i'm going back to Caesar's or Bellagio--heck, I'll even go back to Motel 6!
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Recently spent 2 nights in one of the Terrace Suites. It was my 30th b-day so I and my wife went all out.
The terrace with the hot tub was awesome. Nookie action in the outdoor hot tub overlooking the strip made the cost of this room worth it. Also the bed and pillows were super comfortable. The view from the bed was also awesome.
HOWEVER...the little things wrong at MGM amounted this room to only 3 stars.
And the biggest thing that peeved us was THE HALLWAY WAS FILTHY!!!!! We showed up at the room and next to our door were two empty glasses and one of those plastic ice buckets you get at the pool with empty beer cans it. Across the hall were tables and chair stacked up being stored in the hallway. Also across the hall were a bunch of dirty dishes laying on the floor from someone's roomservice. All of this stuff (except the two glasses, which were there for the duration of our stay) were removed the second day of our stay.
Here is a list of the smaller problems.
1. MGM has done a terrible job of maintaining the rooms. The handle on the glass sliding door was super loose and felt like it was about to come off. I had to tighten the screws with my thumb.
2. Two of the over head lights in front of the 2 story windows were blown out...one was just completely busted out.
3. No soap dish in the shower...you had to set your stuff on the ground when switching between soap and shampoo.
4. NO ELECTRONIC EXPRESS CHECKOUT ON THE TV. You had drop a card with you room info in the elevator lobby and examine you final bill at a later date.
5. TV in bathroom was broken
6. Maid service did not empty all of teh garbage cans
For a $1000 a night room, these problems are totally unacceptable. This easily could have been a 5 star stay except for these little things that amounted to allot.
As far as the casino goes, it was packed during the day, but died down earlier than other more hip hotels, I guess because it was more of a family place. Cocktail service while in the machines sucked, but was pretty good while we were at the tables. Dining options were probably the best of any of the hotels I stayed at. Options ranged all the way from McDonald's to some 5 star french place and everything else in between. The pool area was average, and was a long walk from the hotel. THE LAZY RIVER WAS CLOSED!!!
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loved this place my friend owns a room here and they always keep it real nice and clean i love the new fridge they installed it has Direct T.V. in it! Sweet!
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As standard it could get.
My good friend booked a room for his B. Day!
I expected a little more from MGM, not much more but defiantly a flat screen HD instead of a 97's old tube TV!
Are ya'll stuck in time?
Did nothing change in this room since my last visit 10 years ago?
Another incident was when I called the desk for some more sheets & pillows (as we were few in the room)...
Never arrived!
I called again few hours later only to have a rude man shouting at me saying that:
A) We did not ask for anything earlier.
B) They charge money for it.
C) they are closing and I will need to wait till tomorrow.
I was screaming so hard, the whole floor was shaking!
We got our sheets and pillows in 20 minutes. Thank you very much!
Why only when I scream I get things done???
Other than that, mediocre, the hotel is ok if you got a nice deal and get an upgrade to a fancier room.
They have a koo jello shots bar downstairs, will get ya f up!
Yalla bye!
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the room we got was very nice:
-view (21st floor with a view of the strip)
-beds (comfy, with fluffy bedding)
-bathroom (large and decently lit)
the pool was fantastic. love the lazy river!
the selection of restaurants inside MGM is pretty awesome too.
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I stayed here the weekend after my 21st birthday. It was the first time I was in Vegas and actually had some fun. So yeah, the crowd fit my age group quite well.
We stayed on the 16th floor, the view kinda sucked since you only saw the end of the strip, plus the valet area down below. The beds were comfy, but there was no fridge to keep our road trip junk food in. Room came with a desk and some chairs, and there's a ledge by the window you can sit on. The room was always clean, fresh towels, beds made, etc. when we came back to our hotels from wherever. The maids were nice and always greeted us when they heard our sandals *clop clop* as we walked to the pool or wherever.
The Lion Habitat was kinda interesting, though we didn't go in. The lions seemed really calm, and the dude on the speakerphone was saying how there's four layers of glass or some crap so they're incredibly relaxed. They had the lion trainers walk into the habitat too with the lions, and the lions just lounged there. But I swear, I think I saw a trainer crap himself a little.
I remember only eating at the McDonald's and Seablue, a seafood restaurant. Seablue is one of my favorite restaurants, EVER. I'm not even a big seafood fan, though I do eat it when the opportunity presents itself and have eaten it at fancy restaurants before. I'll probably write a more detailed review on it later.
I freaking loved the Lazy River, partly because I'm a lazy ass. Show your hotel pass and you get in for free and get free towels, plus you can even bring guests who aren't staying at the MGM. Tube rentals were kinda pricey, but the first day we went to the pools, the computer was broken so they just gave us the tubes for free. We met a couple of friends while having a drink at Seredipity 3 @ Caesar's Palace and they ended up going to the lazy river on another day and the rental place was closed so we just scavenged for tubes and got them for free, again!
One of the times I got carded was at a table of course but the dealer wasn't all that courteous. I wasn't sure if he spoke much English, but whatever. He sorta just blurted out "ID?!" out loud the way fobs do when they speak - that is, without a volume switch. He did smile but I was just a bit taken aback. The ladies at the cashier booths were really courteous though.
I had a very pleasant experience here, and so did everyone else who went. The hotel does look sorta dated compared to places like the Wynn and Palazzo, but it was far from ugly or run down. Next time I'll definitely be checking out Rouge or Tabu though, they've got some hot looking servers!
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Ok so its been a week since we were in Las Vegas.
It's been awhile since i did a Freestyle.
Its been ages since I seen my Yelp buddies, so this is for all yall.
Guys trip in Las Vegas, Mayweather/Marquez weekend. Let's just say I saw more action from those guys on the strip handing out those sexy girl cards! Fight wasn't all that, but being in Vegas with my friends made the trip a great one!
to the tune of HOTEL ROOM SERVICE by Pitbull (enjoy!!)
http://www.youtube.com...
I'm chillin' with my guy friends drinking in the hotel room
We forgot our girlfriends, its just us in the hotel room
Partyin' with my guy friends shirtless in the hotel room! o_O
We at the Paris, Encore, MGM Grand! (x4)
We like that crazy stuff, 2 in the morn', 1 chinky eye, that sleepy stuff
It's Vegas, and we like the HYPE
We ain't at T.I., its MGM tonite
Brought NO girls, its called a guys night, just ate at the buffet,
We look PLUMPER tonight
let me check your weight oh, you're the healthy type.
I'll have an omelet with some egg whites.
Now gamble those chips, play the tables with the flashy stuff,
let me tell you what we gon' do. 2 + 2, the dealer will beat you.
Then if you have 3 and 3, please don't double me.
And if you have 4 and 4, double down and hit no more!
I'm chillin' with my guy friends drinking in the hotel room
We forgot our girlfriends, its just us in the hotel room
Partyin' with my guy friends shirtless in the hotel room! o_O
We at the Paris, Encore, MGM Grand! (x4)
I saw Tim Duncan in the hotel lobby,
He was off to the room like vroom,
with his chick by his side,to the elevator for a ride
Up to the Penthouse like Ooo!
We a group of hotties, each others company, looking for a crowd, just to party.
SORRY girl I ain't with it, I got somebody,
In SD she's my lil shawty.
Now gimme some sweets, that tasty yummy stuff.
Ima tell you what we gon' do,
2 + 2, i'm gon' out drink you.
Then we gon' go 3 and 3,
Please don't throw up on me.
Then we gonna go 4 and 4,
we gon' drink some more!
But first...
I'm chillin' with my guy friends drinking in the hotel room
We forgot our girlfriends, its just us in the hotel room
Partyin' with my guy friends shirtless in the hotel room! o_O
We at the Paris, Encore, MGM Grand! (x4)
MGM Grand is a nice clean hotel. Its not the PALAZZO but its coo. I wouldn't mind staying there again. Honestly, its really not the hotel you stay at, its who you are with and what you make of the trip. We should have a YELP VEGAS TRIP. 5 stars to that!
SO many funny moments in Vegas, too many to mention. Here's a few that I thought was funny:
FRIEND 1: hey girl, there's an All-you-can-eat MEAT buffet at the MGM GRAND.
GIRL(a little on the fatty side):ooOO foreals!? We are so there!
FRIEND 2: you are so mean, you like to push buttons don't you!?
FRIEND 1: I was being such a jerk and she didn't even realize it!
*TEXT MESSAGE OF THE NIGHT*
"Plese healp me!! I'm by the b room"
That was sent from a buddy who had waaayy too much to drink. Tell me why he sent it to all the homies, even ones who weren't even in Vegas!!
Vegas + buddies + alkies = A DAMN GOOD TIME!!
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Most extravagant, over-the-top, huge, and crazy place I've ever stayed in. Honestly, I've slept in nicer hotel rooms, but the real action is outside in the casinos. I mean, there is a lion's den in the middle of the casino floor with actual MGM lions in it. What more do you need? This place is iconic, if you don't stay here at least once, you've never "really" been to Vegas.
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A quickie review, but nevertheless this needs to be written... to warn and to educate:
The crowd is a younger one (20-25), whom apparently have not been told about standard casino etiquette (see: shirtless dudes at the blackjack table)
You decide if this is your scene. Me, -I know better.
EXIT, stage left - no, right... oh just get me the hell outta here!
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If only we could give half stars... MGM is a solid 4 1/2 stars!! We encountered the same great service on this last trip as we have in the past, I was just lucky enough to finally spend some time (like 8 hours combined) at the pool area this trip. I freakin LOVE the pool area @ MGM Grand. Let me start with their lazy river.... AWESOME! It's a good sized river, fun w/ or w/out tubes. There are people hanging out and having fun. Once you've had your fill of the lazy river, which could take a while, there are about 3 other pools to choose from, one specificially banning the kiddies, which is nice if you're looking for a relatively quiet and splash-free zone. There are several bars situated throughout the area and quite a few waitresses walking around as well. I also liked the fact that even though it was fairly crowded, we still were able to find some lounge chairs.
This trip we were in a standard room. Nice classic decor, super comfy bed, nice sheets and down comforter and pillows HURRAY! The bathroom was typical, but clean and well equipped with plenty of towels and toiletries.
And once again... my MGM Players Club card got me a super great deal on the room. People use those cards!!!! Rates offered were: $49 Sun-Thu / $69 Fri/Sat, no blackout dates! We actually got those rates on the Mayweather/Marquez fight weekend!
If the deals keep coming, we'll definitely be back!
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12/1/2008
My bf and I stayed here for three nights starting this past Halloween. We stayed in one of "West… Read more »
Had a really perfect stay at MGM in September, I would definitely stay here again when in Vegas.
Had a great room with a great view, the concierge service was really accommodating and helpful, and oddly enough, one of the best parts was being able to check in at the airport! I had read about this option, but assumed it would be some kind of kiosk, etc. But they have a whole pseudo-hotel front right at the baggage claim. You walk in, they greet you, check you in, give you your KEYS and then you head to the hotel and walk straight to the elevators. Grand, indeed!
They also have a great selection of upscale restaurants (CraftSteak was my personal favorite) and more casual ones for during the day. I was able to experience the spa, but I REALLY wanted to chill out in the lazy river, but ended up being too busy.
My main complaint is kind of random, but... I hated the in-room toiletries. The lotion and shower gel smelled like a lumberjack's deodorant! I know that's odd to say, but my point is that not only wasn't it a neutral scent, BUT it was a man scent. I definitely didn't want to smell like that. Boo.
Recently featured on the Travel Channel as the largest hotel in America, I felt honored to make this place my "humble abode" for three days!
This place lives up to the Travel Channel legacy as being larger than life! I was still confused where things were after three days. As soon as you walk into the hotel, you are greeted by a massive lobby complete with several massive TV screens with the ongoings of the hotel and casino. The employees that work here are very professional and try to carter to everyone's needs. We were able to pull off early check-in and also a slight upgrade to the Sky Lofts.
After checking in, we were able to explore the bells and whistles that is the casino floor. The casino floor is above and beyond huge. They have one of the largest assortments of slot machines, along with my favorite past times, roulette and craps!
The room at the Sky Lofts were a bit of a walk compared to the main rooms in the hotel, but they had a much modern and streamlined look. The Sky Loft seemed to be more intimate and futuristic at the same time, complete with a built in TV in the bathroom mirror. Also the travel sized shampoo, conditioner and body wash that came with the hotel did not smell like crap and was not of inferior quality-most girls would appreciate this!
The hotel also houses a plethora of restaurants, both inexpensive and expensive which we dined at both. We were able to try Stag Deli, Fat Tuesday's, Shibuya, and Mama Iladro's Pizza. All ranged from good to fantastic.
The same night we arrived in Vegas, we had tickets to see KA which was amazing! (It is a must see, but that's another review.) It was so convenient to have the show at the same place in which we were staying in. It saved us a $10-14 cab ride!
The pool area is also a must visit, especially during the desert's summer months. Remember to have your room key in tote, because you will be asked for it to enter the pool area. The pool area included several pools, a lazy river, an endless supply of lounge chairs, about 3 pool bars staggered around and last but not least WET REPUBLIC!!!
I would not even hesitate to look for another destination hotel and casino, because this place is it! Although a little at the far end of the strip, it is a "one stop shop" to everything fun in Vegas!
F.Y.I: Text "VIP" to 50435 for special offers and promotions! (Example: Say you get a text that states buy one cocktail, get one cocktail free. All you have to do is show your cellphone with the text to the bartender and they will honor it! How awesome is that!?)
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If you get a fantastic deal (sub $50/night), book it. Otherwise, you can do better.
The MGM Grand suffers from simply being too large. The trek from the elevator banks to the monorail is onerous, the trek from the elevator banks to spa/gym, strip, sportsbook, all onerous.
The details suffer when you have 6,852 rooms. The hotel-provided lotion in the bathroom had been tampered with, bearing a greasy finger smudge (lube?) and a dark bit of foreign matter I had no interest in examining too closely. I noticed it since the bottle hadn't been properly closed, although it had been positioned correctly on the toiletry tray.
The ironing board screeched like a parrot when I opened it. The cover was stained and lumpy. I struggled for a good five minutes and nearly lost a bit of my finger attempting to close it.
The "art" hung in my room was identical to the "art" hung in my room the first time I stayed at the MGM over eight years ago. Patrick Stewart, Lauren Holly, someone I don't recognize, and a pretty lady next to a lion. Depressing yet familiar.
The thermostat has three settings: off, not enough, and too much.
The beds were comfortable enough.
The towels weren't soft, but not scratchy either. I'm guessing about the same level of a mid-range boarding school.
Internet access, fitness facility at usurious rates. I guess the MGM Grand feels that if you are attempting to conduct business to better yourself financially, or if you are attempting to exercise to better yourself physically, you are not gambling. Personally, I can do the third much more, if I don't have to pay for the first two.
The MGM Grand has positioned itself at the lowest common denominator. It has everything, but everything is kind of crappy and overpriced. It follows other casinos in every aspect but size.
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We got a pretty good deal for this past weekend, so decided we owed ourselves another Vegas trip. The MGM is a pretty great place to stay - always clean with a great casino and decent cafe. Our shower broke this past time around (constantly flowing, almost OVERflowing) and we placed a call to maintenance. They were there in about 20 minutes and fixed our problem in about 10. Pretty efficient, and nice to boot.
The rooms are perfect for 4, but pretty packed at 6 (tried both scenarios). The pool is a reason to stay here alone - the lazy river just doesn't get old. It doesn't really matter how hot it is (try 109 this past weekend), the lazy river is a perfect way to cool down. The other pools kinda suck, but it's okay. The River will never fail you.
BUT DO NOTE: If you're checking out at 11 (especially on a Sunday) TRY TRY TRY to leave earlier. There will be a line and you'll end up on an elevator going up just so you can go down. It took us about 15 minutes to get on an elevator and I'm pretty positive that wasn't a bad wait compared to some.
So come prepared. Drink. Relax. Enjoy. Or just drink. Up to you.
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My first impression was "Wow, definitely not what I remembered". I visited MGM Grand years ago and remember having a horrible experience - leaking water pipes, huge water beattles in the room, ugh. So this visit initially was a pleasant surprise. Nice rooms, really comfy bed, decent room service. So far, so good. Then we start to take a little tail spin:
- Shower and tub were draining slow. By the second night, they wouldnt drain at all. I don't want to "gore" you with the details - maintenance had to be called and we weren't happy. They comp'ed one night stay for the inconvenience, which was a nice gesture
- The elevators, oh the elevators! Half the time they weren't working or would take too long. i would try and re-route myself by going to another floor and trying to catch and elevator there. Or riding the elevator up just to get down. Ugh, what a debacle. Seriously, it was annoying knowing that I had to give myself a 15 minute lead time just to get to the lobby. Then the thought crossed my mind - fire. Hmmm... thanks for making it blantantly obvious that I'm screwed if there is an emergency. That comfy bed didn't seem to make me sleep so well after that revelation
The best part about the MGM was the fact that everything that I wanted to do was right there - pool, concerts, casino, shows... But I am sure that is true of any of the hotel/casinos in Vegas. Its average. I would consider staying there again if all the attractions/concerts that I want to see are there... otherwise, I think I'm gonna cruise the strip. Maybe I'll get lucky somewhere else ;)
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So I came to Vegas for a class I wanted to take. I finished the class and wanted to hang out on the strip and see some friends. Sounds like fun right? So I made reservations with Travelocity back in August for this trip and then changed the room to accommodate some friends.
So when I checked in, I had to deal with Stuart, no last name. He was an older man with gray hair and a comb over. He asked for my name and I proceeded to give it to him. He asked for my ID to which I gave it to him and he looked at the picture. He then asked for my credit card to swipe for the room in case I charge or use anything in the room. AFTER he swipes the card, he checks the card and sees my name. He then asks how I am related to "Paul". EXCUSE ME? Paul? Who the f--- is Paul? I told him I'm not Paul and told him he should know that as he checked my ID. Turns out, he only looked at the photo, not the name. Well it turns out that for some odd reason my change with Travelocity somehow didn't register on the MGM computers. Rather than being helpful, Stuart banished me from the front of the line so I would have to take care of it myself.
After an hour of being on the phone and waiting for Travelocity to clarify things with MGM, I got my room. The room WASN'T the suite that I made a reservation for, and it was smaller than expected. It was a short trip and I was going to be on the strip more than I was going to be in the room so whatever.
Well, I went home to settle my receipts and check my bills and it turns out that I had a $250 charge on my credit card to MGM when I already paid for the room back in August. I thought it was odd that I have the charge so I called and they told me it was charged to "Paul" who was staying there at the same time. I told the woman that I have no idea who "Paul" is other than he had the same last name and was scheduled to stay there the same time I was. Well she stated she would remove the charge. I thought it was the end of it.
So what happens? I get a message today that because my card was swiped, she couldn't remove the charge. So I have to call her back tomorrow to find out what happened because she was out of the office by 4pm (lucky). I'm not mad at "LaDonna". Based on her message, the credit card was swiped for "Paul" and therefore links me to him. What sucks is I'm paying for "Paul's" stay in Vegas and the fault lies on Stuart, the old deaf guy who didn't hear my correct name and somehow came up with the name "Paul" instead of my actual name! I'm upset with Stuart because he asked for my ID, proceeded to look for it, yet he didn't bother to see if my name matched what he heard. Instead, he did it after he swiped my credit card, so I now have a charge for a room that I didn't stay in for a person I don't even know. I'm upset that Stuart was lazy and rude and in no way polite to me whatsoever! Yes, there was a mix up with Travelocity, but Stuart was rude. Stuart ended up charging me for a room to which I didn't stay. He is wrong because he identified me as "Paul" and NEVER apologized for it! I am left with this stupid charge that I have to fight against tomorrow morning, wasting my time when I don't need to! Stuart is the epitome of bad service! This was the first time I decided to stay at MGM. I've enjoyed playing in the casino so I thought I would stay there and see what it's like. Instead, because of Stuart, I have NO intention of staying there again. I am also likely to go elsewhere to gamble and eat. I'm not made of a lot of money, but I still think I deserve common courtesy where ever I go. Stuart clearly messed up and in no way apologized for it and that is wrong!
I will update this with whatever happens with the false credit card charges, but Stuart ruined my short stay at MGM and never apologized! I expect better from this hotel. What a jackass!
UPDATE: I was told that because the card was swiped, they will not remove the charge! Lame! Someone else stayed for free on my dime! I don't think that's fair. So I was told I have to call my credit card to dispute the charge and they are graciously investigating it. All in all, I think Stuart did a horrible job. To take someone's ID and not check the name with the face?!?! What's the point in taking it from me to check then? That's sloppy work and because of that, I have to spend my time cleaning up HIS mess! Inexcusable! I am thoroughly disappointed with MGM. I liked the casino prior to all of this and that made me decide to stay, but this experience with inefficiency and me having to clean up THEIR mess makes me NEVER want to stay here again and deal with the hassle. I appreciate my credit card for being so helpful, but MGM dropped the ball BIG TIME in my eyes! Don't waste your effort staying here, there are PLENTY of better hotels on the strip!
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Got a deal through Travelzoo (Travelzoo ROCKS!) for a Celebrity Spa Suite.
First room had a rotten egg/Nair smell. Asked to be switched so that I wouldn't have to smell chemical for three days. They changed our room pretty quickly to another Spa Suite.
The Spa tub is dangerous. I was so afraid to get in b/c they had some ridiculous ledge so that you would have to take a huge step to get out of the tub wet onto a freakin' marble floor. Can you say lawsuit??
Also, I would call it more of a large room than a suite. The living room area was only separated by a large dresser. What's up with that??
The hotel itself is nice. Studio 54 sucks ass. Tabu is super small, but fun.
Would stay again, but would probably just go with a standard room and only if I got a great deal.
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MGM is another hotel that has it all!! Shows like Crazy Horse Cabaret, a Lion habitat, Cirque Du Soliel, and a theater that has had Liza Minnelli, Tom Jones, David Copperfield, and Howie Mandel. It's one of the hottest nightlife spots with Studio 54, Tabu Lounge, and Vida (hot Latin club). This was pretty hopping the whole time I was here, gorgeous people everywhere but alas not really my age group (meaning I'm not in my early 20's anymore). Excellent places to eat as well.
Spa, pool, beautiful rooms, and blah blah blah (I think I'm already getting tired of saying this). Though the lion thing was really cool!!
I like this hotel but then again I won money here.
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Staying at the MGM this time around on my trip wasn't so much about getting a quality room, but more about the perks and bonuses that came with booking your room. You pretty much have a city built inside the hotel, and you will have everything at your disposal. The night before we stayed at the Signatures, and we knew the move wouldn't be that big of deal. Its about a 10-15 min walk from the towers of Signatures to MGM.
The room itself definitely lived up to the name. Beds were very comfortable, showers were large enough and had good source of hot water and there was even a desk and a couch for you spend time away from the beds. I hate hotels where the only thing you get is just a bed, it reminds me of motel 6. The only gripe I have is that the room's TV is still the old school tube. Most hotels now days atleast come with a flat screen. I m sure the West Wing has it hooked up like that. Other then that, the room was great!
As far as amenities and perks, I will start off by saying I saved about $150 off the cover at Wet Republic. I got a special which gave us free access, and we were able to use it towards LDW 09 Monday. Next we saved an additional $40 off the all day buffet. We got a 2 for 1 deal, so I only had to pay for one person. We could've saved more if we went to Tabu, but we got hook ups at XS.. so we weren't going to mess around. All in all, we got almost $200 worth of perks, and I paid about $58 after tax for my room. I think it was a great deal.
Im definitely going to come back to the MGM if they run deals like this again. Would I pay $199 a night here? Nope. $52 a night with all the perks.. hell yes.
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1/13/2009
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It's been reviewed to death. So here kicking a dead horse. Don't bother with this place. I was tired and didn't want to walk anymore. The beef and broccoli was (I'm not kidding) one strip of beef and a plate full of broccoli and rice. WTF! Next time I will wear better shoes.
The MGM Grand has been well and truly reviewed to death, but I'm going to do it anyway.
I had a bit of vacation, so we headed to Vegas. We'd stayed at MGM's West Wing before, which was quite nice, so this time we thought we'd stay in a suite...thinking it'd be a larger version of the West Wing. Ha. Um, no. It was kind of crap, with an ancient TV set with loose cables that we had to keep adjusting in order to get a clear picture, and shower heads positioned for Prince. Given that my companion and I are both quite tall, showers were an exercise in contortion that would've qualified us for Cirque du Soleil tryouts.
Uh, yeah, there are lions downstairs. You can see those without paying to stay here. You can also go to the restaurants and shows here without paying to stay here. Now that I'm a grown-up, I'll be moving on to one of the nicer options farther up the Strip.
I really wanted to like this place. I had friends who raved about the rooms and I love the color green... so really, I expected SO much more. I've had better luck at the Luxor and that place is old. :P
The front desk was RUDE and the "package deal" only happens if you charge things to your room... which costs 200$. Silly lady wouldn't even explain properly even though there was no line behind us (was it was 1am). Rude people should not be at the front desk. Maybe scrubbing floors...
My friend and I reserved a smoking room (not for me...) but we were given a non-smoking room. When asked about this they said they would just send up ash-trays. Interesting, but atleast they were given the okay to smoke.
When I called to ask the name of the person who said it was okay to smoke so we wouldn't be charged they rushed into saying we wouldn't be charged and wouldn't give me a name. For hospitality "specialists" they were not hospitable.
The bathroom toilet leaked. We had requested a higher floor but were given a 4th floor room with a view of the A/C and rock roof. Nice for LV I guess... if you like rocks.
The redeeming factors are the maid service and bell boy (is that what it is called?) they were prompt when we needed towels (BECAUSE THE TOILET WAS LEAKING)
Overall, they fail and I won't be staying there again.
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I had the time of mah mothafukkin life.
PLAY ROULETTE DOWNSTAIRS omg...
I was there til checkout.
Drinking Jager.
Then went to the pool and met some strippers..
Sooo much fun.
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Standard rooms with standard prices.
Pros:
-easy to find the right elevator to get to your floor (unlike Luxor)
-The Pools
-extensive restaurant selection
-the lions!
Cons:
-not much shopping stores
-no good clubs
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My husband and I always end up staying here mainly because of the deals they offer. We have stayed at the MGM grand about 4 times in the past 2 years, and all stays have been pretty good overall. Its a huge hotel, so unless you have been there before be prepared to get a lil lost...even the directionals are a little hard to follow sometimes.
I am not a big fan of the west wing room....way too small and there is no privacy whatsoever. We got upgraded to this room one time, and never again will we stay in this room. I would only recommend that room for someone staying by him/herself. One morning I was trying to sleep past 8:00AM, yeah silly I know, and the person above us most of been getting ready for an interview or something. They were pacing back and forth in dress shoes and I heard every step of it! It didn't make my hangover go away any quicker!
We normally stay in the grand tower room which is nice, especially for the price. We always end up staying at this hotel because of the great deals they offer, like $50/night with complimentary drinks and $50 fine dining credit. The hotel has some great restaurants too if your into that, which we are, like Joel Robuchon, Craftsteak, Nobhill, etc.
Things I like about this casino: its huge, lobby area (red roses everywhere), restaurant choices, blackjack tables are okay, great deals, rooms are pretty good.
Things I dislike: its huge, don't take their so-called upgrade (west wing room), never got upgraded to anything else or even offered, location isn't the best, lion habitat is depressing, not great entertainment options (bars, clubs)
I stayed in a Celebrity Spa Suite for my 3 night Vegas vacation. While the casino area is nice, the hallways, rooms, and bathrooms are very dated and ugly. For some reason, they think that it is a good idea to put a humongous wooden tv compartment in the middle of the room. As I opened the door, it to watch tv, the door fell off the hinges. The only plus was the we had a spa tub in the bathroom. Other than that, not very appealing.
i will opt for an upgrade and go with Bellagio or the Venetian on the next trip.
Stayed at the MGM when we came to Vegas in April.
The good:
*Our room was quite nice. The bed was comfortable. Good for the price.
*It's centrally located on the strip.
*World class dining. Both of Joel Robuchon's restaurants are fabulous. Michael Mina also has 2 restaurants here. Wolfgang has his joint. Plus another handful of choices. It's a foodie's paradise.
*Studio 54 was cool.
The not so good:
*The casino part is kind of outdated.
*The worst concierge staff I've ever encountered. I was looking for jewelry stores one day. I told her I've been to the Watch Boutique and couldn't find anything I want. So she told me to go check out the gift shop. HUH? Another day I asked the guy if there are stores in the hotel that sell shoes. He told me, not really. So, I walked around and found a few stores myself. Do they only pick idiots to work at the concierge desk?
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Let me start off by saying if I could give the MGM Grand 0 stars that would be generous.
After partying at Club Rain all night at the Palms with some friends, my boy and I decided to go back to their hotel room since they were staying there. It was 5 A.M. and me, my boy, and a friend decided to go downstairs to do a lil gambling even though we were pretty exhausted. Being that I was the only one with like 15 bucks I gambled and lost immediately. I had to go to the bathroom so I told them I would be right back.
Upon entering the bathroom the cleaning guy told me to go to the back as he was cleaning the front area which I was going to anyway. While I walking towards the back it smells like weed which I could care less cause I dont smoke, and it didnt bother me.
After about 40 seconds of being in the stall security comes in and says outloud "This is MGM security and we have the sheriff outside, anyone smoking marijuana better stop right now". Ummm ok, I didnt really pay attention because it wasnt me. So I get a knock on the door saying sir was it you, and I just replied no man I am not smoking.
So when I get out of the stall here is the bozo security guards waiting for me to get out. He starts to accuse me of smoking the week, and then after I told him didnt i tell you it wasnt me and told him not only do I not smell like weed I dont have anything on me. He says "you flushed it", so by this time I am already aggrivated so I shun him off to go wash my hands. As soon as I reach the sink the bathroom is bumrushed with security, supervisors, and a sheriff. Now I am surrounding by staff accusuing me of smoking in the bathroom off of a few allegations. Now I am beyond mad, and start to really please my case in the most vulgar way possible. My boy comes in to see what was going on and hes upset at well. They take both of out ID's and write down our information, and I am shaking I am so pissed. One of the 10$ an hour security guards proceeds to tell me "for future reference next time you walk in a bathroom and it smells like weed, you should go to another."
After telling us we need to leave the premise, I go back and ask on what basis do you have to kick us out. The guy says we have a guy who saw you go into the stall (ok), we have a guy who knocked on your door (ok), so I said basically nothing. He then tells me it boild down to "WE DONT WANT YOUR BUSINESS", you are 86'd from MGM and all casinos affiliated with MGM. I pretty much tell him to fuck off.
I still plan to write a letter, I have never been so offended. Not only do I feel it was defamation of character, I felt like not one person used procedure to fully get all the details.
I dont have any respect for MGM, and plan to never come back here my entire life.
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I arrive at the MGM Grand on a Saturday night to hit one of their clubs- Club 56- and hit the slots machines. The club was alright, albeit too crowded with posers with Affliction shirts and hootie mamas with bell-shaped dresses and forever 21 dresses. The drinks were moderately priced and too strong for me. I ordered an Incredible Hulk and the drink was really strong. I'm guessing they added weed to the drinks to kept you buying.
The hotel itself was okay, with nice airy, clean rooms. There were pictures of long dead actors hanging on the walls and the bathrooms have ample towels. The drawback was that the elevators would take a long time on peak days. It would take several hours sometimes just to get an elevator without some dude with a boner standing behind you. The pool was nice, except the 3 feet depth and water that tasted like pee and bad body order. On several occasions, I swallowed some water while attempting a breast stroke. You have to watch out for little kids running around the place and fat people that have a size too small bathing suits.
The restaurants inside the hotel is top notch, with restaurants catering to every price. Top tier restaurants to a McDonalds if you're on a budget. There's even a Dyer's ice cream parlor that comes in handy on really hot days. In all, I give this hotel four stars for the smelly pool and wannabe posers.
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My family decided to do our summer vacation in Vegas this year, so we searched online for a good deal. Since my sister is a Platinum member with US Airways, she directed us to http://www.usairwaysva..., and what an amazing deal we got. 2 nights and round trip airfare from San Diego for $132 per person! Book it!
I read a few reviews about the MGM and just decided to try it since it is the biggest resort in Vegas. I don't mind the walking and all that since I'm not that old.
The checkin process was pretty annoying since there were only 5 agents open. They had at least 10 stalls available. Anyways, it was pretty painless once we were helped. We asked for an upgrade, but since we requested smoking rooms, there were only 2 floor that they could put us on. No problem.
We got a room on the 24th floor if I remember correctly. And yes, there was Indo smoke filling the hallways. Damn it smelled good!
The rooms are typical for Vegas. Very clean, spacious, and tastefully decorated. I'm not one to take pictures of every nook and cranny and scratch so I was very satisfied.
I have nothing to complain about with the MGM at all. Everything from valet, to room service was up to par.
I tried out the Studio 54 and the poker room but I guess I'll do separate reviews on those.
My family and I stayed at the MGM Grand a few years ago and LOVED our stay there. We checked in with no hesitation at all and the people were very friendly. Our room was SPOTLESS and very clean. It is HUGE too!!! I would definitely recommend the MGM to anyone staying in Vegas. We even found it humorous to see the green lights from outside shining into our room.
One of the great things about this place is the food court that is downstairs. You can simply go and grab a cup of coffee, breakfast or a hot dog for a reasonable price. I would definitely stay there again!!!
I enjoy everytime I stay here. Although its huge...you get used to it.
The rooms are normal. nothing special. Very comfortable beds and pillows. other then that....nothing special. I only stay here if I get a good deal. If not Ill just stay across the way at the New york New york.
we were put on a smoking floor. and I honestly didnt have a problem, with this. They have a good ventalation system. so the smell of cigerettes is very minimal in the hallway and barely no smell in the room.
The pool is awesome since it also has a nice lazy river and plenty of shade. Even though the walk to the pool is a ways from you room.
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Great Casino Hotel.
Got lost inside that was after many drinks.
Beautiful rooms.
Stayed in tthere for a Boxing match Morales vs Barrera
The fight and the hotel experience was awesome.
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I use to stay at this hotel a lot, but unfortunately it has gone way down hill. Really run down down hotel. The only reason I gave it two stars is for the staff-They're really helpful.
Ah yes. The smell of cigarette smoke in my clothes and in my hair after 10 minutes of walking through the casino to get to my conference. I remember it well.
MGM Grand isn't awful, but it isn't all that Grand either. When I made my reservation, I was recovering from a foot injury. I asked where the conference I was attending was being held, and specifically asked for a room that would be closest to this area of the hotel. I could have chosen a room at MGM or at the Signature at MGM, and was advised that an MGM room would be closest to the conference area. Oops. Because upon arrival I remember walking a half a mile before running into the Signature, which was much closer to the conference. My foot did not appreciate this.
The clubs, food and entertainment in the hotel are not bad, but I did not get a sense of Las Vegas opulence while staying here. The lions they have look sad. In fact, I was actually depressed by the entire scene, and would try another hotel if I had to return to sin city.
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I didn't realize that the MGM Grand is one of the world's largest hotels. Truly, there are A LOT of rooms...it's easy to get confused with the octoganal hallways that all look alike. It's not the most luxurious hotel I've stayed in Vegas (hello Mr. Wynn), but certainly a really nice option. It's moderately luxurious, comfortable, clean, centrally located, and a good value. My friend's family lives in Vegas and they got a comped room for a weekend, which we used for my friend's bachelorette party. (Soooo much fun :)
Pros:
- free room
- really comfy beds
- clean, big, marble bathrooms
- rooms were quiet - we didn't hear the neighbors at all
- good dining choices - I've eaten at Shibuya and Wolfgang Puck, which is a great value for the quality of food
- huge pool with lots of options - it's just far from the rooms, be sure to pack everything with you. Didn't have a chance to check out Wet Republic, but it definitely seemed like a see-and-be-seen day party.
- has a stop on the monorail, which we didn't use, but seems like a good idea.
Cons:
- casino is so-so
- hotel seems a little outdated, doesn't have a lot of character
- the MGM lions are only out during the day! I wanted to see some lions!
MGM is a nice place to stay for sure, though I wouldn't consider it one of the real "destination" hotels.
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So, We spent our entire Labor Day weekend at MGM in a bungalow suite. The decor is a little dated and the lighting in the room was HORRIBLE! But, it was very spacious and had a full closet. The bathroom had a stand alone shower and a bath tub. Which came in handy on our last day because the water in the shower just STOPPED draining all the sudden. So we had to use the shower, instead.
I've stayed in many many hotels in my day from The W in Atlanta to the Continental in Miami. Most hotels come standard with REFRIGERATORSSSSSS! If it is considered an upgrade from a regular room, it should also have A REFRIGERATOR!!!! This room didn't and that made me furious. Someone said we should specify what we want in our room. WHA? DID I HAVE TO ASK YOU FOR A TOILET? Well...I shouldn't have to ask for something to keep my adult beverages cold. AND AN IPOD DOCKING STATION SHOULD BE STANDARD AS WELL.
Anyhoo...MGM is huge and it's a blast. I like to stay here because it's usually a cool crowd, no too crazy but not boring or pretentious like the Bellagio. Also...the Valet guys are awesome. Every night it seemed like the same guy was there when we left and we would ask him where everyone is going...IT'S FUNNY BECAUSE HE SAID THE PALMS every night except Saturday. lol That is exactly the type of experience that puts MGM at the top of my list of places to stay in Vegas. The energy is so mellow. AND THE PLACE IS FREAKIN HUGE! The restaurants are top notch and the service is good. I didnt go to the pool but my friend said it was wild. (she wasn't at Wet Republic, either. It was a $100 dollars a day Labor Day weekend) If they had a hot club, MGM would be the place to be next to Palms and Hard Rock.
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I stayed here my first night. I expected the room to be horrible. THE PLACE IS LOVELY. When I… Read more »
oh god, terrible hotel, what this hotel would be if it were not for its gambeling attractions, and some shows, i think that is all that is keeping this thing up, not much to say other then many good events are usually at the mgm i dont know why i guess they have the best scenary?!
TFR
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My friend and I planned our Vegas trip well over a year before we went - and we booked the trip almost immediately when we were able to.
Expedia (..DOTCOMMMM!) had great deals going on, and we booked our three-night hotel stay along with two round trip tickets to Vegas for $450!
I didn't expect TOO much from MGM Grand, as our trip was so cheap. I honestly didn't care much at all.
So, we get to our hotel, and immediately asked for an upgrade. Suite rates were only $20 extra per night! Hell yeah! And our room was beautiful - the view wasn't great but our room made up for it.
TWO showers... two sinks... two TVs. A little excessive with the two's - but having that extra shower and sink definitely came in handy. And the beds... MMMM... SO comfy.
Of course there were those nights when we came back to our room tipsy... and there room service was.. waiting for us (..kinda). Yeah it was costly but damn the food was gooood!!!
All around the hotel there are restaurants, places to get drinks, and our hotel is connected to the monorail.
And the pool - OH MAN! Beautiful... with a ton of chairs, frozen drink location, lazy river area, and Wet Republic which is a 21+ pool. I had Fritos in my bag so the guy at Wet Republic wouldn't let us in... lame. But it looked appealing!
The negatives were minimal... but one of them was that MGM Grand is especially COLD!! Granted, we weren't wearing that much... but I was walking around goosebumped and teeth chattering constantly. Brrrrr.
Another was that for some reason our room keys stopped working, so we went to the front desk and the concierge lady gave us another pair of keys. Lo and behold, those didn't work either. We waited probably 15-20 minutes to get a locksmith up to our room to charge the lock, and then we were set.
The service was good, but it took a while and we wanted to get in our room! We were sitting in the hallway in our small dresses, praying that the creepy guys in the room across from ours wouldn't leave or exit their room.
It's a fantastic hotel with so much to do and so much not to do if you just want to hang out in the room. But really though, why would you stay in your room when you could be out getting wasted on the strip?!?
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