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MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
Just The Facts, Please.
Hotel Size
5,000 rooms give or take a few. 4,200 standard rooms 800 suites.
Casino Size
71,500 square feet.
Spa
Grand Spa 29,000 square feet.
Pool
6.6 acre Grand Pool complex with four pools and 8,000 foot long lazy river.
Shopping
Stores along two separate walkways leading to the Monorail. No large mall.
Notable Attractions
Lion Habitat, a rotating cast of 31 lions. When Trainers aren't playing with the lions they're mostly napping. Exhibit times 11am-10pm.
Notes
Shopping: MGM Grand
Surprisingly this huge casino has no separate shopping mall.
Pool: MGM Grand
6.6 acre Grand Pool complex with four pools and 8,000 foot long lazy river, three Jacuzzi's, five bars, 30 cabanas, Rafts available for rent.
Spa: MGM Grand
Grand Spa 29,000 square feet. Includes Fitness Center with weight and cardio equipment. Over 20 treatment rooms. Christophe Hair Salon is located adjacent to the Spa.
Poker Room: MGM Grand
23 Tables near the Lion Habitat and Centrifuge Bar and of course, the Sports Book. The go-go dancers and rock music from Centrifuge seem to help attract a younger group of players than the other large poker rooms in Vegas, a high energy Poker Room.
Sports Book: MGM Grand
5,300 square feet. 36 60-inch plasma screens and twenty-four 42-inch plasma screens. 104 seats in the sports book and 49 in the race book with 15-inch monitors plus four fancy sky boxes 300-325 square feet.
Nightclub: MGM Grand
22,000 square-foot nightclub with four dance floors, an exclusive area on the second floor and several semi-private lounges. Stocked with professional dancers and video and lighting effects. (closed January 8, 2012)
Bars and Lounges: MGM Grand
Centrifuge Bar
Open to the casino and adjacent to the poker room, Dancers perform choreographed routines and freestyle.
Tabu Ultra Lounge
DJs get high marks, the dance floor is small to non-existent. The "Club Dress Required " is often overlooked.
Mavens Overview: MGM Grand
The MGM Grand is large, even by Las Vegas standards. Only Caesars Palace has a wider range of room types. The pool area is large and nice. The property offers the seemingly requisite Cirque du Soleil show plus a large selection of top notch restaurants. The only area where the MGM falls short is no attached high end shopping mall, the latest Vegas trend.
Internet Buzz: MGM Grand
Plenty of comments about long walks, expect long walks, wherever you are going. Pool area receives positive buzz, except for short hours and overcrowding during prime hours. There seems to be some confusion about the level of luxury and service to expect from MGM, leading to some disappointment.
Hotel Overview: MGM Grand
5,000 rooms standard rooms range from 350sq ft (West Wing Rooms)-450sq ft (Grand Tower Rooms). Suites offered to the general public range from 500-1500 square feet and include the Two-story Sky loft Penthouse suites which occupy the top two floors of the hotel and include 24 butler service.
Shows: MGM Grand
Crazy Horse Paris
Direct from the Crazy Horse Cabaret in Paris, formerly known as La Femme. Naked woman performing artfully choreographed dance routines.
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Ka (Cirque du Soleil)
Performance takes place on a completely movable stage: up; down; tilted; rotated add fire and the usual Cirque Gymnastics. More, please.
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MGM Grand "KA" View the Trailer
Hollywood Theater
The 740 seat theater, is the intimate theater at the MGM Grand, regular performers include: Wayne Newton; Tom Jones; David Copperfield; Howie Mandel.
MGM Grand Garden Arena
17,000 seat arena Performers have included Barbara Streisand (opening performance) Madonna, Cher plus Boxing and UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) matches to Billboard Music Awards
Restaurants: MGM Grand
CraftSteak
James Beard award winning chef Tom Colicchio's signature dishes: Lobster Bisque; Braised Short Ribs; Grilled Kobe Skirt Steak.
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Diego
Mexican food with an updated touch. Signature extras are Guacamole prepared table-side and a variety of fire roasted and grilled salsas.
Emeril Lagasse's New Orleans Fish House
Emeril Lagasse blends creole and cajun specialties such as Creole Mustard Glazed Texas Redfish with Apple Smoked Bacon & Haricot Vert with Corn Maque Choux.
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Fiamma Trattoria & Bar
A new York City transplant, features fresh pastas hand-made daily. Executive Chef Stefano Chiarugi and Pastry Chef Cynthia Inguanzo round out the onsite kitchen leadership team. More, please.
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Experience Traditional Italian: MGM Grand's Fiamma Trattoria & Bar
Grand Wok & Sushi Bar
An Asian mid-priced mish-mash of Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Korean and Vietnamese. Executive Chef Bill Chan. More, please.
Joel Robuchon at the Mansion
The only 3 Star Michelin Guide Winner in Las Vegas. More, please.
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5 Diamond Award Winner: Joël Robuchon Restaurant at MGM Grand
L'atelier de Joel Robuchon
Only one Michelin Star here, but still impressive. Your dinner is prepared right before your eyes.
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Nobhill Tavern
A San Francisco based Michael Mina restaurant. Emphasis on the "Nobhill" not the "Tavern". As they say, "Elegant tavern fare in a casual yet sophisticated setting"
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Pearl
Upscale Chinese, with a menu that changes with the season.
Rainforest Cafe
Another restaurant from the national chain, with a rainforest motif, compete with robotic animal and simulated thunderstorms.
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Seablue
Another Michael Mina restaurant. Fish flown in fresh daily in open kitchens over wood-fired grills.
Shibuya
Upscale Japanese restaurant featuring Sushi and Teppanyaki and extensive selection of sake and Japanese beer.
Stage Deli
More sportsbook sandwich stand than deli, but they serve some tasty sandwiches.
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Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill
Open for Lunch and Dinner featuring casual cuisine.
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Wichcraft
Tom Colicchio's Gourmet Sandwich Restaurant.
Studio Cafe
Upscale 24hr coffee shop. Featuring hamburgers, sandwiches and more.
Grand Buffet
A slightly above average buffet.
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