MGM Grand
One of the largest hotels in the world — and the south-Strip anchor for sports, conventions, and big-name nightlife.
Rooms
4,762
Opened
1993
Resort Fee
$50/night
Operator
MGM Resorts
Sources: Room count and opening year from Wikipedia — List of Las Vegas Strip hotels. Resort fee from ResortFeeChecker.com. Parking from Las Vegas Direct — Hotel Parking Fees Guide. Re-verified 2026-04-09.
Fees & Parking
The numbers that hit your folio on top of the room rate. Always add these to the rate you see on Expedia or Booking.com when comparing hotels.
Resort Fee
Per night, mandatory
$50.00
before tax
Becomes $56.69/night after Clark County's 13.38% combined lodging tax.
Parking
MGM Resorts policy
Self-park (weekday): $20 / 24 hours (Mon–Thu)
Self-park (weekend): $25 / 24 hours (Fri–Sun)
Valet: $40 / 24 hours
✓ Free with: MGM Rewards Pearl tier and above
MGM Rewards resort fee waiver: Waived on up to two rooms when booking direct with MGM (not through third-party sites like Expedia). Available at Bellagio, Aria, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, Park MGM, Luxor, Excalibur, NYNY, Vdara, and The Cosmopolitan. Pearl members get free parking but no resort fee waiver.
Is This the Right Hotel for You?
We try to be honest about what each hotel does well — and what it doesn't. MGM Grand is a great fit for some trips and the wrong call for others.
Best for
- +Concert and event travelers (MGM Grand Garden Arena is on-property)
- +Big group weekends
- +KÀ by Cirque du Soleil ticket holders
- +Convention attendees
Not ideal for
- −Travelers who hate massive resorts (it's 4,762 rooms — getting around takes time)
- −Anyone who wants center-Strip walkability
What Makes MGM Grand Different
The on-property highlights that distinguish this hotel from the rest of the Strip.
MGM Grand Garden Arena hosts UFC, boxing, and headline concerts
Joël Robuchon — among the most decorated restaurants in Vegas
Massive grand pool complex
Connected to The Park, T-Mobile Arena, and Park MGM via pedestrian walkways
On-Property
Notable dining, nightlife, and entertainment without leaving the hotel.
Dining
- • Joël Robuchon (Michelin-starred)
- • L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon
- • Tom Colicchio's Craftsteak
- • Hakkasan
- • Morimoto Las Vegas
Nightlife
- • Hakkasan Nightclub
- • Palm Tree Beach Club (formerly Wet Republic) — Kygo + Tao Group rebrand from May 2025
Shows
- • KÀ by Cirque du Soleil
- • David Copperfield
- • MGM Grand Garden Arena (UFC, boxing, major concerts)
Practical Considerations
What to know before you book — the practical details that affect your stay.
Walking from one end of MGM Grand to the other can take 15+ minutes
Heavy convention and event traffic — book early for major fight weekends
Hakkasan is the on-property nightclub but the property has multiple options
Frequently Asked Questions
What people search when researching MGM Grand.
How many rooms does MGM Grand have?
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MGM Grand has 4,762 rooms. The property opened in 1993 and is operated by MGM Resorts. Source: Wikipedia — List of Las Vegas Strip hotels.
When did MGM Grand open?
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MGM Grand opened in 1993. Connected to The Park, T-Mobile Arena, and Park MGM via pedestrian walkways
What is the resort fee at MGM Grand?
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MGM Grand charges a daily resort fee of $50 before tax, which becomes $56.69 after Clark County's 13.38% combined lodging tax. The fee is mandatory and is added to your folio at check-in. Verified from ResortFeeChecker.com as of 2026-04-09.
How much is parking at MGM Grand?
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MGM Grand is operated by MGM Resorts. Self-parking weekday rate: $20 / 24 hours (Mon–Thu). Self-parking weekend rate: $25 / 24 hours (Fri–Sun). Valet: $40 / 24 hours. Free parking is available with MGM Rewards Pearl tier and above.
Is MGM Grand good for concert and event travelers (mgm grand garden arena is on-property)?
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MGM Grand is best for: Concert and event travelers (MGM Grand Garden Arena is on-property); Big group weekends; KÀ by Cirque du Soleil ticket holders; Convention attendees. It is NOT ideal for: Travelers who hate massive resorts (it's 4,762 rooms — getting around takes time); Anyone who wants center-Strip walkability.