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The Mansion at MGM Grand, Las Vegas
Filed Under Las Vegas
The hustle and bustle of Las Vegas is one of the characteristics that make it so exciting; neon lights flash, slot machines clang and people are moving non-stop. Then there comes a point when that gets overwhelming. Enter a respite from all of the cacophony of Las Vegas: The luxurious Mansion at MGM Grand.
The Mansion, the most expensive hotel in Las Vegas and in the world, is generally reserved for the whales who sail into the MGM and lay it all on the tables, but those who want to stay big instead of play big can have access to the luxurious getaway starting at $5,000 at night. Modeled after an 18th century Tuscan villa, the 290,000-square-foot structure houses 29 villas all richly appointed in a mix of casual and elegant furnishings.
The traditional Tuscan styling of arches, high-vaulted ceilings and carved decorative wood doors is complemented by the Mansion’s eclectic 800 piece art collection. The mix of new and old artwork, tapestries, artifacts, and photographs hail from around the globe and weave their way throughout the public and private spaces. When not relaxing in the splendor of their own room, guests are invited to take advantage of the seven major public areas located throughout the mansion.
Far from the noise of the casino, guests can sit fireside (though perhaps not in the summer) in the Grand Salon, sip cognac and play a game of billiards in the Great Hall, watch their favorite DVD in the state-of-the-art Screening Room or unwind in the Spa steam room. A walk into the courtyard reveals a lush Italian-style garden and a pool with limestone fountains and tiles and antique stone urns. While still within walking distance to the Emerald City casino in the MGM Grand, The Mansion seems worlds apart. Of course, not so far apart that you can’t easily indulge in the decadence that defines Las Vegas.
MGM Grand is centrally located on a 115 acre site at the northeast Corner of Las Vegas Blvd. South and Tropicana Ave. The MGM Grand is located across from New York-New York Hotel and Casino. General - MGM Grand features 5,034 guest rooms and suites. The front entrance features a 100,000 pound, 45 foot tall, bronze lion statue making it the largest bronze statue in the United States.
The pool complex is a huge 27,000 square foot featuring five separate pools including a gently flowing river pool. The 1,000 foot long river pool is the city’s longest ride of its kind. There are private cabanas, cocktail service, and a seasonal poolside restaurant, the Caban Grille.
Monorail: There is the convenient $25 million MGM Grand/Bally’s Monorail at the rear of MGM which connects to Bally’s. There is also an overhead walkway above the Strip which connects the MGM Grand to New York-New York and continues to the Excalibur.
Rooms - Four 30 story towers with nine different room selections and suites ranging from 446 square foot deluxe rooms to the luxurious suites ranging in size from 675 to 6,040 square feet. The 4,200 rooms in the Grand Towers completed an $85 million renovation in August 2000. The Mansion at MGM Grand opened in May 1999 and showcases 29 private villas ranging from 2,400 square feet to 12,000 square feet.
MGM Grand restaurants:
Nobhill - dishes inspired by San Francisco.
Studio Walk -
Mark Miller’s Coyote Cafe -
Grill Room - featuring modern southwestern cuisine
Hollywood Brown Derby - steaks as well as caricatures of celebrities and of course the Derby’s famous Cobb salad.
Olio - 335 seat totally cool and hip.
Neyla - Mediterranean grill
Pearl - Cantonese, Shanghainese specialties.
Wolfgang Puck Cafe -
Rainforest Cafe -
Ricardo’s Mexican Restaurant -
MGM Grand Buffet -
Stage Deli Express -
Studio Cafe -
24 hour Grand Wok -
Sushi Bar -
Cabana Grille - seasonal poolside restaurant.
Farmer’s Market - along Studio Walk.
Grand Garden Arena: 17,157 capacity, 275,000 square foot events center. Host to shows, sporting events and mega concerts. Barbara Streisand christened the MGM Grand Garden Arena New Years Eve 1993. Barbara also performed again for the Barbara Streisand Millennium Concert. The Rolling Stones have appeared here. Call MGM Grand for reservations.
MGM Grand Hollywood Theater: A more intimate theater with a 740 person capacity. Hosts a variety of musical and show business entertainers. Call MGM Grand for reservations.
EFX Theatre: The 1,700 person capacity features “EFX Alive” (pronounce that “Effects”) starring Rick Springfield. This $45 million stage production has more than 250 special effects and a cast of 70. It’s a high tech journey through time and space. Runs indefinitely. Call MGM Grand for reservations.
Entertainment Dome: The Showbar Lounge features high energy bands performing daily. There is a continuous light show on the giant overhead dome. La Femme Theatre: Seats 340. “La Femme” debuted on 14 June 2001. All 13 dancers in the show are members of the original Crazy Horse Paris troupe.
Studio 54: The three story club is a reinvention of the legendary 1970’s New York nightclub, Studio 54. DJ’s spinning dance music. Open nightly Tuesday thru Saturday at 10pm. Must be age 21 and over.
Gaming: The MGM Grand Casino offers 171,500 square feet of gaming space. That is equivalent to about four football fields. There are approximately 3,700 gaming machines ranging from nickel to $500 slots. There are 165 gaming tables.
Meetings and Convention: 380,000 square foot conference center opened April 1998.
Wedding Chapel: Art deco themed Forever Grand Wedding Chapel features two elegantly appointed wedding chapels for up to 60 guests.
Youth Activity Center: Supervised by professionally trained youth counselors for children ages three to 12. Two hour minimum stay and a five hour maximum stay. Open daily.
MGM Management: A MGM Grand Hotel and Casino is a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM Mirage. MGM Mirage resorts include: Bellagio, MGM Grand, The Mirage, Treasure Island, New York-New York, and the Golden Nugget.
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