MGM Grand review 2026: rooms from $100, $57/night resort fee, home of KÀ and Jabbawockeez, South Strip location. Who should book and who should skip.
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MGM Grand is a 5,044-room resort on the South Strip, one of the largest hotels in the world by room count. It is the home of KÀ by Cirque du Soleil and Jabbawockeez, and houses the Hakkasan nightclub.
Typical publicly listed rate band: $100–$300/night (as of July 2026). Confirm the all-in nightly total (room + resort fee + parking) on the booking page.
Resort fee (as published on the live guide): $56.69/night (as of July 2026). Fees change — verify before you book.
Parking: Self-parking: $20/day Mon–Thu, $25/day Fri–Sun (not free for hotel guests; free for MGM Rewards Pearl+ members and NV residents up to 3 hrs); valet: $40/day (as of July 2026)
Pool season: Year-round (5 pools, lazy river, water slides)
Check-in age: 21+ to check in
Entertainment-focused travelers (two major shows on-site), groups who want a large pool complex, mid-range budgets that want a quality Strip address, and sports fans (T-Mobile Arena is a 5-minute walk).
Guests who find very large properties disorienting (the property is enormous and requires significant walking), those who want a quieter atmosphere, and anyone who prefers the Center Strip.
$56.69 per night as of July 2026 (includes tax). Covers Wi-Fi and pool access. Self-parking is $20/day Mon–Thu and $25/day Fri–Sun; it is not free for hotel guests unless you hold MGM Rewards Pearl status or higher.
Yes. The pool complex has water slides and a lazy river, the property is family-tolerant (minors may stay with parents), and the scale of the resort means there is always something to do.
KÀ by Cirque du Soleil (tickets from $75) and Jabbawockeez (tickets from $49) are both resident shows at MGM Grand.
MGM Grand is on the South Strip. It is a 15-minute walk to the Bellagio and a 20-minute walk to Caesars Palace. Most guests use the MGM Monorail stop or rideshare for Center Strip destinations.
Yes. The Grand Pool Complex has 5 pools, a lazy river, and water slides - one of the largest pool areas on the Strip. Open year-round.