Luxor’s 30-storey pyramid opened in 1993. At night a beam of light from its tip shines into the sky; inside, rooms line the slanted walls around a huge atrium.
The story
Luxor opened in 1993 as a 30-storey pyramid with inclined elevators (called inclinators) and a light beam from the top that is visible from far away. Exhibitions inside have included Titanic artefacts and anatomy shows.
A few hours at Luxor
- Look up inside the pyramid’s atrium, one of the largest in the world.
- See the light beam from the top after dark.
- Ride the free tram to Mandalay Bay and Excalibur.
Stay here if
You want a value room with a famous look.
Skip it if
You want modern rooms or easy access to the centre Strip.
Free here
- The Luxor Sky Beam at night
- The sphinx and pyramid for photos
Worth paying for
- Titanic and Bodies exhibitions
- Shows
Pool: Pool area.
Getting around: Free tram to Excalibur and Mandalay Bay.
Things to do here
Paid · Luxor
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
Real artefacts recovered from the Titanic, including a large section of its hull.
Exhibition
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Good to know
- Pyramid rooms are reached by inclined elevators (“inclinators”).
Walking from here
Door-to-door estimates at an easy pace. Walk calculator →
Opened 1993Operator MGM Resorts International
Frequently asked questions
What is free at Luxor?
The Luxor Sky Beam at night. The sphinx and pyramid for photos.
How do I get around from Luxor?
Free tram to Excalibur and Mandalay Bay.
Does Luxor have a pool?
Pool area.
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