MGM Grand (Las Vegas, NV)

I just returned from Las Vegas. I split my trip between the Luxor Hotel and the MGM Grand. This was my second stay at the MGM Grand, both of which included accommodations in the MGM Grand Grand Tower. Between the Luxor and the MGM Grand, which are the only Las Vegas Hotels I have actually stayed in, I prefer the MGM Grand. Walking through many of the other Casino Hotels, there are a few that I would definitely stay at, but I consider MGM Grand to be an excellent value for the money. The Wynn is definitely an attractive hotel, but the cheapest promotional rate at the Wynn runs around 200 dollars nightly and does not cover multiple nights, compared to promotional rates at the MGM Grand which start at 100 dollars per night.

The MGM Grand sits at the South end of the Las Vegas Strip. The cab ride from McCarran International Airport is less than ten minutes. I took the cab from the airport to the Luxor, which is located very close to the MGM Grand and paid thirteen dollars for the cab fare. Cabs are located on one side of the baggage claim area, while shuttle transportation is located on the other. The shuttles run six dollars from the airport to the hotel. The cab lines can be excessive. They have a cattle chute like you might find at the airport, which has five very long serpentines in it. The line was nearly full when I arrived, but moved rapidly. The wait was less than a half hour for the cab, even with the crush of people waiting.

Checking in at the MGM Grand was quick and painless. Because I was switching hotels, I needed to be out of the Luxor by 11:00 AM. I took a cab directly over to the MGM Grand, where I was quickly greeted by a customer service representative. The check in desk is an impressive counter with numerous clerks waiting to assist customers. I was directed to a clerk who allowed me to check in even though my room was not yet ready. I checked my bags with the bell desk which is located adjacent to the lobby. Check in went quickly. I was advised that my room was currently being cleaned and that I could return to get my room number and keys in one hour (approximately 12:30 pm). Upon my return an hour later, I was immediately waited on by another customer service representative and obtained my room number and pass key. I called the bell desk to have my bags delivered and was advised that there was a half hour wait. Impatient as I am, I opted to pick the bags back up from the bell desk and carry them to my room myself. There was still a brief wait for my bags to be retrieved from the storage area.

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