Luxor Las Vegas is the 30-story black glass pyramid anchoring the south end of the Las Vegas Strip at 3900 South Las Vegas Boulevard, fronted by a 106-foot recreation of the Great Sphinx and topped by the Luxor Sky Beam, billed as the most powerful beam of light on Earth. It opened October 15, 1993, was developed by Circus Circus Enterprises, and has been operated by MGM Resorts International since 2005; Vici Properties has owned the real estate since 2022.
Luxor suits travelers who want Strip access without Strip prices: it’s one of the more affordable MGM-operated resorts, sits directly on the Mandalay Bay/Excalibur tram loop, and still delivers a sprawling casino floor, a long-running Blue Man Group show, and offbeat exhibits like King Tut’s Tomb that most modern resorts don’t bother with anymore.
Stats at a Glance
- Location: South Strip, 3900 S Las Vegas Blvd, Paradise, NV
- Operator: MGM Resorts International (owned by Vici Properties)
- Opened: October 15, 1993
- Rooms: 4,407 across the pyramid and two 22-story towers
- Price tier: Budget to mid-range
- Casino: More than 120,000 sq ft
- Signature attraction: Pyramid architecture, sphinx entrance and Luxor Sky Beam
- Headline venue: Blue Man Group at the Luxor Theater
Rooms, Pool and Casino
Luxor’s 4,407 rooms are split between angled pyramid rooms with sloped windows and more conventional rooms in the two 22-story towers added in 1996-97; the pyramid rooms are the property’s signature quirk but have smaller windows due to the building’s shape. The more than 120,000-square-foot casino, with roughly 1,100 slot machines and around 62 table games, sits beneath the world’s largest atrium by volume, and the pool deck offers multiple pools and hot tubs geared toward budget-conscious travelers rather than the elaborate dayclub scenes at newer resorts.
Shows, Attractions and Dining
Blue Man Group anchors the Luxor Theater as the resort’s longest-running headline act, joined by Carrot Top’s comedy residency and rotating programming like America’s Got Talent Presents Superstars Live. The property still runs Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition and Bodies: The Exhibition, plus HyperX Arena for esports events — attractions few Strip resorts still offer. Dining leans casual, with Johnny Rockets, Nathan’s Famous and a buffet rather than a heavy celebrity-chef lineup.
Location and Who Should Stay Here
Luxor sits at the far south end of the Strip next to Excalibur and Mandalay Bay, connected to both by a free indoor tram, putting Allegiant Stadium within easy reach but placing it a longer walk or rideshare from T-Mobile Arena, the Sphere and center-Strip nightlife. It’s a strong fit for budget and first-time visitors, groups attending events at Mandalay Bay or Allegiant Stadium, and anyone who wants a genuine casino resort experience without center-Strip room rates; it’s less suited to travelers chasing high-end dining or pool-party scenes.
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Luxor Las Vegas FAQs
What is the resort fee and parking cost at Luxor?
Luxor charges a nightly resort fee (commonly quoted around $45 plus tax) covering Wi-Fi and fitness center access. Self-parking runs roughly $20-25 per day depending on the day of week, with valet around $40 plus tax; both are shared across MGM Resorts properties for same-day in-out privileges.
Is Luxor within walking distance of the Sphere or T-Mobile Arena?
No — Luxor is at the south end of the Strip, so the Sphere and T-Mobile Arena are a considerable walk (often better reached by rideshare or the Las Vegas Monorail). Allegiant Stadium and Mandalay Bay Events Center are much closer, both reachable via the free Luxor-Excalibur-Mandalay Bay tram.
What is Luxor Las Vegas known for?
Its 30-story black pyramid shape, the sphinx entrance, and the Luxor Sky Beam shining from its apex. It also houses long-running attractions like Blue Man Group, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition and Bodies: The Exhibition.
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