What to expect:
Billing itself as "The City of Entertainment," MGM Grand, indeed, resembles a teeming city where thousands of guests and staff converge—and the entertainment never stops. Clad in emerald-green glass and guarded by a 45-foot-tall lion (the largest bronze statue in the United States), the hotel draws families and couples from around the world.
Amenity highlights:
A 6.6-acre coconut-grove garden features five pools (one open year-round), three spas, and a quarter-mile river which guests traverse on rented rafts and tubes. Rental cabanas come with TVs, phones, dining sets, ceiling fans, padded lounges, beverage-filled refrigerators, and private servers. The 29,000-square-foot, Japanese-style Grand houses saunas, steam rooms, 12-person spas, a fitness center, and plush relaxation rooms.
Insider tip:
Exclusive in Las Vegas, the 2.5-hour Dreaming Ritual treatment and massage at the Grand Spa features oils and wraps inspired by Australian Aboriginal culture.
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DINING
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon’s - Features acclaimed chef. Show kitchen; counter service. Tapas and entrées served; tasting menu and wines from around the world offered as well. Seablue - Mediterranean seafood restaurant opened October 25, 2005. Cylindrical fish tank; mirrored hall; dining room walls of stone and water. Features seafood dishes; seasonal produce. Tabú Ultra Lounge - Lounge with cosmopolitan atmosphere. Open daily. Craftsteak - Updated twist on classic steak house decor and food. Contemporary-style selections include roasted foie gras ; grilled quail, and braised duck confit in addition to steaks and made-to-order vegetables. Emeril's New Orleans Fish House - Celebrity chef. Menu features Cajun- and Creole-accented seafood such as redfish glazed with Creole mustard and bacon-wrapped jumbo Gulf shrimp. Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill - Sand and surf meet bar and grill at this “beachy” bistro offering California-inspired cuisine. Rainforest Café - Theme restaurant. Pays tribute to tropical rain forest ecology with fanciful rain forest setting; drinks and food with tropical emphasis. Pearl - Features live-tank seafood; contemporary Chinese fare such as star-anise lamb chops. Grand Wok & Sushi Bar - Fronted by narrow pond. Decor incorporates blend of blond wood, bamboo, stone, water, and stainless-steel accents. Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine served. Sushi bar open in the evenings. Teatro - Euro bar with red-leather seating; stainless steel accents. Cristal and Dom Perignon Rosé can be ordered by the glass. Studio Café - Casual restaurant open 24 hours. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served. Studio 54 - Recaptures the high-energy music scene of the famous ‘70s club. MGM Grand Buffet - Expansive restaurant. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets offered. Stage Deli - New York-style delicatessen food offered. Fiamma - Italian trattoria offering signature dishes; hearty pasta. Dinner only. Shibuy - Named after a stylish Tokyo district. Features sushi and extensive sake selection. Diego - Pays homage to Mexico's culinary traditions. Bold flavors; modern techniques. Grand Wok - Open sushi bar and kitchen. Bamboo-and-granite floors; private glass-walled dining area with waterfall. Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Korean, and Vietnamese cuisine served. Lunch and dinner daily. 'wichcraft - Sandwiches to go. Made with artisan breads, seasonal produce, premium cheeses, and roasted meats. Sweets and beverages offered as well. Open daily from early morning to early evening. Cabana Grille - Open seasonally in pool complex. Lighter fare; fast foods; tropical drinks. Zuri - Lounge off lobby open 24 hours. Champagne by the glass; beer from around the globe; cigars; hangover menu; live entertainment. Two shopping promenades additionally offer Häagen-Dazs, Nathan's Famous (hot dogs), McDonald's, Starbucks, pizza, pretzels, and a frozen-drink bar. Room service is available 24 hours. |
ENTERTAINMENT
Housing as many as six big cats, the Lion Habitat provides free shows daily, with an enormous glass cage separating guests from lions in a natural-appearing habitat of rocks, trees, and waterfalls. A see-through tunnel winds through the habitat, allowing visitors to be surrounded by lions. Celebrities fly in just for a night at Tabú, an on-site lounge. Guests sip champagne and dance amid and atop contemporary furnishings, which include low tables upon which projected video images can be altered by hand movements. A more raucous crowd turns out at Studio 54, a three-story recreation of the New York City industrial-setting dance club. Dancers writhe on platforms at the entrance, symbolizing the action inside, Located on Studio Walk, a 115,500-square-foot shopping promenade resembling a Hollywood sound stage, CBS Television City screens television-show pilots to gauge audience reaction, displays a futuristic digital home theater, and sells logo merchandise from popular shows and cable channels. Comprising 171,000 square feet, the casino offers slots, poker room with 23 tables; video poker, blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat, pai gow, a 144-seat sports book, and a race book. |
LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS
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NEARBY POINTS OF INTEREST
| Guggenheim Hermitage Museum (Venetian hotel) - 1.5 miles
Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum (Venetian hotel) - 1.5 miles Fashion Show Mall - 1.75 miles Las Vegas Convention Center - 3.75 miles Downtown Las Vegas - 5 miles Hoover Dam/Lake Mead - 31 miles McCarran International Airport (LAS): Approximate driving time to the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino is 8 minutes and distance is 2.5 miles. Driving directions from McCarran International Airport:
Getting there: The best way to get to the hotel from the airport is taxi ($5–$15; fees subject to change without notice) or rental car. Getting Around: The Las Vegas Monorail ($5) operates along the Las Vegas resort corridor connecting major resort properties and the convention center. The average speed is 16 miles per hour, or 15 minutes to complete the 4-mile run. Stations are: MGM Grand, Bally’s/Paris, Flamingo/Caesars Palace, Harrah’s/Imperial, and the Las Vegas Convention Center. The monorail operates from 7 AM to 2 AM on weekdays, 7 AM to 3 AM on weekends. Daily, multi-day, and multi-ride passes are available. Fees and hours are subject to change without prior notification. |
POLICIES
| The hotel requires a two-night minimum stay.
Maximum of four guests is allowed per room. Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy. There are no room charges for children 12 and younger occupying the same room as their parents. Rollaway beds and cribs may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply. Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.
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PROMOTIONS
| Maximum Escape package
Book a room in the Maximum Escape category now for travel through December 27, 2006 and receive the following:
Valid for both package and land-only reservations. Dining credit is not valid for redemption at Joel Robuchon at The Mansion, L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon, Rainforest Cafe, Emeril's, Food Court, or Starbucks. The hotel reserves the right to discontinue or modify this promotion. Must book a Maximum Escape room to qualify. |
PROPERTY AMENITIES
Other amenities of the MGM Grand Hotel include an 11,400-square-foot arcade with video and virtual-reality games; a full-service business center, and golf desk. Cristophe Salon is also on site in addition to a Japanese-style spa and various treatment rooms; saunas, steam rooms, a 12-person spa, and fitness center. KÀ by Cirque du Soleil is performed exclusively at MGM Grand, also home to La Femme, the Grand Garden Arena, and Hollywood Theatre. Restaurants include Nobhill Restaurant, Teatro Euro Bar, Studio 54, and Tabú.
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RECREATION
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
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