Great hotel to stay at if you want to be dead in the middle of the action. You can usually score a good deal online if you stay here. The smoke smell in my opinion in the casino area is not as bad as at other spots on the strip. I will say that is what I really strongly dislike about staying on the strip in general. Love the huge casino area and our room was very swanky. Beds were super comfortable and plenty of room to move around. Also love the pool and lounge areas. For sure consider MGM during your stay in Vegas...you will not regret it. For the amount you pay you get a lot of great amenities and I very much enjoyed the stay.