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| - So, funny story... Me and my then boyfriend (soon-to-be fiance since he proposed on that trip, now my husband), went to Vegas and stayed at MGM for our 5 year dating anniversary. We checked in, and headed up to our room in the "west wing" section. We're super excited, luggage in hand, unlock the door- and there's a woman laying on our bed! Umm, WTF?! She's as surprised as we are... Apparently her husband was down at concierge changing their room since they didn't want to be close to the elevator. Either way, it was shocking to say the least! I'm not quite sure how they managed that to screw that up? She left immediately and we just kept the room since we were exhausted. Later on that night we realize why it's so terrible to have a room by the elevator. Every time it's used you hear a loud DING "GOING DOWN." So obnoxious! Especially at 3am! The plus side was that we received a special "gift" of chocolate covered strawberries and champagne- that was actually intended for the people who originally had the room! At that point we didn't feel like saying anything since we had no idea who or where they were, and frankly, we deserved it!
The hotel is nothing special. Rooms are meh and the west wing is super dark. It's reasonably priced and has some good restaurants. I'm not a fan of the lions there. Their habitat is depressing to say the least, and it made me feel bad for them. Nothing worth coming back for, but it has made for a funny story at least.
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