Compared with pools nearby, the one at NY NY is quite small in a town that dreams big. It is fine for a hotel pool, just expected that it would be more glamorous looking.
Pool lies below part of the roller coaster attraction. You need to access the 3rd floor pool elevator to get in. A key card is required. Interestingly there is a MGM promotion which gives you multi pool access at neighboring casino hotels. Given this, I would say to go elsewhere. Still this pool does not seem too crowded, has a pool bar and was pumping out some pleasing top 40 tunes.
It's fine. Really all I wanted was to get some sun. For those who are more selective, I would go elsewhere. The Monte Carlo next door is a much better spot.