New York-New York Hotel & Casino is the Manhattan-themed MGM Resorts property on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip, instantly recognizable for its skyline of scaled-down New York landmarks — a 47-story Empire State Building replica, the Chrysler Building, a 150-foot Statue of Liberty, and a 300-foot Brooklyn Bridge — wrapped around the Big Apple Coaster that loops through the facade. It opened January 3, 1997, as a joint venture between MGM and Primadonna Resorts before MGM took full ownership in 1999; the property is now owned by Vici Properties and operated by MGM Resorts.
Stay here for the novelty and the location: it’s one of the few Strip resorts you can walk directly into T-Mobile Arena and The Park without crossing a street, making it a natural base for concerts, UFC or Vegas Golden Knights games. The 2,024-room hotel skews mid-range for an MGM property, with a compact 51,765-square-foot casino, solid Irish-pub and steakhouse dining, and Cirque du Soleil’s Mad Apple as its resident headline show.
Stats at a Glance
- Location: 3790 S Las Vegas Blvd, south Strip (Paradise, NV)
- Operator: MGM Resorts International (owned by Vici Properties)
- Opened: January 3, 1997
- Rooms: 2,024
- Price tier: Mid-range
- Casino: 51,765 sq ft gaming floor
- Signature attraction: Big Apple Coaster and NYC skyline replicas
- Headline venue: Mad Apple by Cirque du Soleil (New York Theater)
Rooms, Pool and Casino
Rooms are split across towers named for New York neighborhoods (Chrysler, Century, Liberty, Soho, Skyline), decorated with an Art Deco, New York-inspired look rather than the sprawling modern suites found at MGM’s newer towers. The casino floor is one of the smaller on the Strip at roughly 51,765 square feet, laid out to feel like winding Greenwich Village streets rather than one open room, with table games, a sportsbook, and slots. The rooftop pool deck is modest by Strip standards — fine for cooling off, but not a day-club scene — so this isn’t the pick for guests prioritizing a big pool experience.
Shows, Attractions and Dining
The property’s centerpiece is the Big Apple Coaster, a 4,777-foot TOGO-built ride that hits 67 mph with a 203-foot-tall structure and a signature 180-degree heartline twist — one of the last operating TOGO coasters in North America. Inside, the Big Apple Arcade covers classic arcade games, and Hershey’s Chocolate World anchors retail. For entertainment, Cirque du Soleil’s adults-oriented Mad Apple has run in the New York Theater since 2022, following Zumanity’s long residency there from 2003-2020; ventriloquist Terry Fator also performs on property. Dining leans into the New York theme with Gallagher’s Steakhouse, Il Fornaio, Chin Chin, Nine Fine Irishmen pub, Tom’s Urban, and a Shake Shack.
Location and Who Should Stay Here
New York-New York sits at the south end of the Strip directly across from the MGM Grand and connects on foot to The Park and T-Mobile Arena, making it one of the easiest hotels for catching a concert or sporting event without a rideshare. Allegiant Stadium is about a mile southwest, close enough that many guests walk it on event days, while the Sphere is up at the north end of the Strip and best reached by rideshare or monorail. The theming and coaster make it a fun pick for first-time visitors, budget-conscious groups, and anyone attending a T-Mobile Arena or Allegiant Stadium event, though couples or travelers wanting a quiet, upscale pool scene should look elsewhere on the Strip.
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New York-New York Hotel & Casino FAQs
What is the resort fee and parking cost at New York-New York?
New York-New York charges a mandatory daily resort fee (around $45 plus tax) covering Wi-Fi and other amenities. Self-parking runs about $20/day for hotel guests, with valet around $40/day; Nevada residents get the first three hours free and MGM Rewards Pearl-tier members and above get complimentary self-parking.
How walkable is New York-New York’s location on the Strip?
It’s at the south end of the Strip across from MGM Grand, with a direct indoor/outdoor walkway to The Park and T-Mobile Arena, so it’s a strong choice if you’re attending an event there. Allegiant Stadium is roughly a mile southwest and walkable for many guests on game days, while the Sphere sits at the north end of the Strip and is better reached by rideshare or monorail.
Is New York-New York good for families or a good fit for first-time Vegas visitors?
Yes — the Big Apple Coaster, arcade, and Hershey’s Chocolate World give it more built-in things to do than many Strip casinos, and the New York theming is an easy icebreaker for first-timers, though the pool deck is small compared to resorts built around pool days.
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