Video:MGM Grand Las Vegas Profile

Transcript:MGM Grand Las Vegas Profile

Hi, I am Michele Jaco here today for About.com with a profile of the MGM Grand Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, known as "The City of Entertainment."

History of MGM Grand Las Vegas

It is located at the Strip's south end on Las Vegas Blvd at Tropicana Ave. It was considered the largest hotel in the world when it opened in 1993 and it is a modern and contemporarily designed hotel casino.

Lodging Options at MGM Grand Las Vegas

First let's explore your lodging options.

The MGM Grand Vegas hotel and Casino has 5,034 rooms. All have marble bathrooms and the standard room amenities. Room prices will vary based on date and availability. The MGM Grand houses one of the largest gaming floors in Las Vegas at 171,500 square feet including a fantastic Poker Room, and a 153-seat Race and Sports book.

Fun at the MGM Grand Las Vegas

Now how about some daytime fun? The 27,000 square foot Grand Pool complex features five pools, a 1000-foot long river pool and three Jacuzzis. There's also a Health Club and a 29,000 square foot Spa plus the Christophe full service hair salon.

At night you can enjoy Cirque du Soleil's production of Kà, Brad Garret's Comedy Club or Crazy Horse Paris, renamed from La Femme in 2007, a production which "celebrates the artistry of the nude."

Nightclubs include:

• Tabu, The Ultra Lounge
• The Wet Republic Ultra Pool

Other amenities include:

• The Forever Grand Wedding Chapel
• A Convention center with a 50,000 square foot Vista Ballroom
• A Business Center

What to Eat at the MGM Grand Las Vegas

Finally you won't go hungry at the MGM. It features dozens of great restaurants including:

• Joël Robuchon's
• Craftsteak
• Emeril's New Orlean's Fish House
• The Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill

So if you are looking for a Grand and eclectic experience, the MGM Grand hotel and casino is for you. And that was a profile of the MGM Grand Las Vegas.

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