The MGM Grand was once the Wizard of Oz of all Vegas but it has declined over the years. This is a very large property that stands out with all the Emerald Green and Neon. This hotel is still where all the great boxing/mma/ sports event take place. People have over exaggerated the decline of this Grand Hotel.
The rooms were redesigned over 5 years ago but when you upgrade from your average room to the "king" or better, you will appreciate the room and layout.
This is one of the few higher end Hotel that are Kid Friendly with a Rainforest Cafe, Emeral's, and the Stage Deli which I really like. They have tried to change their image from a family destination to a young hip crowd but there are still areas where kids are welcomed. The adult entertainment is much improved here with Club 54 and high end restaurants so there's a bit for everyone.
The MGM is a nice hotel worthy of 4 stars in every sense. When staying here it is hard to leave the hotel because everything you need is contained within the Emerald City. Entertainment is always top notch and the sporting events attract stars from everywhere. This hotel is always very busy and the casino is fine. The enormous size can be overwhelming as you can easily get lost especially in the casino.