MGM Grand Las Vegas is the sprawling green-glass megaresort anchoring the south end of the Strip at 3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South, near the Tropicana Avenue intersection. Opened December 18, 1993, and developed by Kirk Kerkorian, it’s owned by Vici Properties and operated by MGM Resorts International, with several thousand rooms and suites in its main towers. The separate all-suite Signature at MGM Grand complex sits beside it and is booked as its own property.
Stay here for scale and built-in entertainment: a huge casino floor (the world’s largest when it opened), the long-running Cirque du Soleil production Kà in its own theater, the MGM Grand Garden Arena hosting concerts and championship boxing, an on-site Topgolf, and one of the Strip’s biggest pool complexes including the adults-only Wet Republic dayclub — all without needing to leave the property.
Stats at a Glance
- Location: South Strip, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd S, at Tropicana Ave
- Operator: MGM Resorts International (owned by Vici Properties)
- Opened: December 18, 1993
- Rooms: More than 4,700 rooms and suites in the main resort; The Signature at MGM Grand is a separate all-suite property
- Price tier: Mid-range, with luxury tiers in Skylofts and The Signature
- Casino: Among the largest casino floors on the Strip; the world’s largest at its 1993 opening
- Signature attraction: Wet Republic dayclub and Topgolf Las Vegas driving range
- Headline venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena and the Kà Theatre
Rooms, Pool and Casino
Standard rooms sit in the main MGM Grand towers, which hold more than 4,700 rooms and suites; a recent renovation combined smaller rooms to add more suites. Travelers wanting more space can book The Signature at MGM Grand, a separate all-suite complex of three towers connected by walkway and booked as its own property, or the top-floor luxury Skylofts. The casino floor is among the largest in Las Vegas, and the sprawling pool complex spans multiple pools plus the 54,000-square-foot Wet Republic dayclub, open seasonally with DJs and cabanas.
Shows, Attractions and Dining
Kà, Cirque du Soleil’s acrobatic war-and-fate epic, has run in its purpose-built theater since 2005 and has been announced to run through November 2026, so check current schedules before planning around it. The MGM Grand Garden Arena books major concert tours and combat-sports cards year-round — see ThrillZing’s residency tips before booking around a show. An on-site Topgolf driving range, Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club, and a wide range of restaurants round out the property.
Location and Who Should Stay Here
MGM Grand sits at the south end of the Strip, with its own Strip monorail station and a short rideshare from T-Mobile Arena, Allegiant Stadium, and the Sphere, though it’s farther from those than Strip-center resorts. It suits travelers who want a big casino resort with self-contained entertainment — concertgoers catching Garden Arena shows, Cirque fans, and groups wanting Topgolf and pool-day options without leaving the property — more than those chasing a boutique or ultra-luxury stay.
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MGM Grand Las Vegas FAQs
What’s the resort fee and parking cost at MGM Grand?
MGM Grand charges a nightly resort fee (around $50 as of early 2026) on top of the room rate. Hotel guests have paid about $20 per day for self-parking and around $40 for valet, while non-guests have paid more on weekends; MGM Rewards members can get complimentary parking depending on tier. Fees change, so confirm on MGM’s site before you book.
Is MGM Grand within walking distance of the Strip’s other attractions?
MGM Grand sits directly on the Strip at Tropicana Avenue, so the Strip itself is walkable, but T-Mobile Arena, Allegiant Stadium, and the Sphere are a mile or more away — best reached by rideshare or monorail rather than on foot.
Is Kà by Cirque du Soleil still playing at MGM Grand?
Kà has been a resident production at MGM Grand’s dedicated theater since 2005, with performances announced through November 2026. Check Cirque du Soleil’s site for current dates.
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