The MGM Grand opened in 1993 and cost $1 billion to build. With over 5,000 rooms, it was the largest hotel in the world at the time. The resort originally had an Oz theme which was later removed in renovations.
The MGM Grand features a 171,500 square-foot casino, the MGM Grand Garden Arena which hosts concerts and sporting events, high-end restaurants, nightclubs, an enormous pool complex, and lavish hotel rooms and suites.
Some of the signature entertainment at MGM Grand includes the Cirque du Soleil show KÀ, Brad Garrett's Comedy Club, and residencies by famous DJs at the Hakkasan nightclub.
The MGM Grand is located on the Las Vegas Strip and is part of the MGM Resorts International company, one of the largest gaming and hospitality companies in the world. MGM Resorts was founded by billionaire Kirk Kerkorian who built the original MGM Grand in 1973.
In 1980, a major fire at the MGM Grand killed 85 people and led to major improvements in fire safety at Las Vegas hotels. The current MGM Grand building opened in 1993 on the site of the original that burned down.
Overview Of MGM Grand
On its huge 171,500 square-foot gaming floor, the MGM Grand casino has over 2,500 slot machines and hundreds of table games. Celebrity chefs such as Wolfgang Puck have created nine high-end restaurants ranging from casual to fine dining.
Premier entertainment venues offer stunning Cirque du Soleil productions like K as well as concerts by prominent musicians. The Grand Spa offers tranquil retreats with a variety of pools, treatments, and amenities. In addition, the resort's 6-acre pool complex has lazy rivers, waterfalls, and poolside games. The MGM Magnificent offers a quintessentially magnificent Vegas experience, with opulent suites, superb food and entertainment, and seemingly limitless casino action.
Facilities Provided by The MGM Grand
- 171,500 sq ft casino floor with thousands of slots, table games, poker, and sportsbook.
- Over 20 dining options from quick bites to fine-dining restaurants.
- Concerts and events at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
- The Grand Spa with pools, treatments, saunas, etc.
- Interactive exhibits at CSI: The Experience.
- Hakkasan and Wet Republic nightlife and pool party venues.
- 6+ acres of pools and lazy rivers with poolside gaming.
Popular Landmarks Near Casino
The MGM Grand is right next door to the New York-New York hotel and casino, which houses the Big Apple Coaster roller coaster and a 150-foot replica of the Statue of Liberty. The spectacular Bellagioc, with its renowned Fountains dancing to music presentations every 15 minutes, is also within walking distance.
Crystals, a high-end shopping center adjacent to MGM Grand, houses premium brands including Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, and Gucci.
The T-Mobile Arena, which hosts concerts and Vegas Golden Knights hockey games, the Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay, and the Park, which features restaurants, stores, and public art displays connected to the T-Mobile Arena and New York-New York, are all local attractions. The MGM Grand provides ideal access to classic Vegas landmarks, with so much to see and do just steps outside its doors.
Property Policies
High-speed wireless internet access throughout the hotel, access to the expansive MGM Grand fitness center and pool complex, unlimited local and domestic long-distance phone calls, printing of airline boarding passes, and notary services at the concierge desk are all included in the $45 per night resort fee, plus tax.
The MGM Grand parking garage offers free self-parking. There is a $25 plus tax daily fee for valet parking, which gives visitors the ability to come and leave as needed without having to pay every time.
Guests must produce a credit or debit card and a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a passport or driver's license, at the front desk while checking in. They must also be at least 21 years old. Incidentals are not paid for with cash.
Smoking is strictly prohibited in all hotel rooms and suites at the resort. Nonetheless, there are specific sections of the casino, pubs, lounges, and nightclubs where smoking is allowed. Gaming rooms and nightclubs need visitors to be at least 21 years old.
According to the MGM Grand cancellation policy, a reservation must be canceled with 48 hours' notice to be fully refunded. Penalties or cancellation costs may be imposed with shorter notice. Certain situations, such as familial emergencies, may allow for an exception.
