The MGM Grand has thousands of rooms and one of the biggest pool complexes in town. The Grand Garden Arena hosts boxing, concerts and events, and the Monorail starts at the back of the property.
The story
MGM Grand opened in 1993 as one of the largest hotels in the world, with a Wizard of Oz theme that has long since gone. It hosts big fights and concerts at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
A few hours at MGM Grand
- Ride the Monorail from the station at the back.
- Walk the bridge across Tropicana Avenue to New York-New York.
Stay here if
You want a huge resort with everything on site and the Monorail.
Skip it if
You hate long walks indoors.
Free here
- Walk the huge casino floor
Worth paying for
- MGM Grand Garden Arena events
- Shows
- Restaurants
Pool: A multi-pool complex with a lazy river (seasonal).
Getting around: Monorail terminus (MGM Grand station); footbridges to New York-New York and across Tropicana.
Where to eat here
French fine dining · $$$$ · MGM Grand
Joël Robuchon
The late chef Joël Robuchon’s formal French restaurant at MGM Grand, one of the most celebrated and expensive dining rooms in the…
Long French tasting menus in a jewel-box dining room
French counter dining · $$$$ · MGM Grand
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon
The more relaxed sibling next door to Joël Robuchon, where most guests sit at a counter watching the chefs.
Counter seats facing the kitchen, smaller French plates
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Good to know
- It takes a long time to walk from rooms to the Strip; allow 10 to 15 minutes.
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 MGM Grand?
Walk the huge casino floor.
How do I get around from MGM Grand?
Monorail terminus (MGM Grand station); footbridges to New York-New York and across Tropicana.
Does MGM Grand have a pool?
A multi-pool complex with a lazy river (seasonal).
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