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| - MGM Grand is the definition of a mega-resort, offering everything under one roof - and boy is it a big roof. A recent stay at MGM Grand proved to be comfortable, yet inconvenient at the same time. Let me explain. MGM is massive - the advantage is that everything that you could possibly want is under one roof - nightlife (Hakkasan), day club (Wet Republic), pool, spa, high end dining (Joel Robuchon), shows (KA, David Copperfield), etc. The disadvantage is that walking distances can be... well... a pain. It may be a small gripe, but the inconvenience does add up.
Tip: If you're staying at MGM, be sure to ask for a room next to the elevator - this will save you from having to walk a great distance just to get to your room (and will save you the walk when you want to get ice).
The newly renovated rooms are nice - they have a clean, modern look to them. One drawback to the newly renovated room is that the in-room technology is not quite up to the newer resorts on the strip - you can't control lighting, blinds, etc from the TV a la Aria. The newly renovated rooms do have automated blind controls, but for some reason, there is only one switch, and it is located near the window, which means that if you want to open the windows, you'll have to walk over to the window to do so (again, just a minor inconvenience, but what's the point of automation if you still have to walk over to do it)?
Overall, MGM's a good option for the south strip - just remember to bring some comfortable walking shoes.
Tip: The Starbucks next to the coffee shop (Avenue 24) is the most expensive Starbucks I have ever seen - $4.50 for a grande Americano... and they don't take Starbucks gift cards... avoid it like the plague... unless you have Express Comps to burn through mLife.
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