Great review! The Monorail station makes it easy to get to the rest of the strip. Lots of great restaurants. International Smoke has great ribs. The pools and lazy river are great. The standard rooms are ok, I would say above average but not great. We were in a long check in line but a nice MGM employee helped us do mobile check in, and let us check in early at 10:30am for free! Casino is huge and nice. Overall a great place.

Really wonderful video! I feel like you captured the property - we are staying here in April and it gave me some new ideas!

@NinthIslandConnection

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful, thank you for watching!

Love your videos. You guys do amazing work and always have me excited for my future trips to Vegas. Coming again in February. Keep up the amazing work!

@NinthIslandConnection

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you so much Cali Falcon, we appreciate you! Hope you have a wonderful trip in February, Happy new Year! Aloha, Sebastian

Thanks!

@NinthIslandConnection

Жыл бұрын

Aloha Jeff! Thank you so much for watching and supporting our channel, we appreciate you! Aloha, Sebastian

I’ve always thought of MGM as kind of isolated down at the end by itself, but you really sold it by showing how many ways it is connected to other properties and how much there is to do right at the property. I definitely want to check out the pool.

@NinthIslandConnection

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting, we appreciate you! A lot of people don't know that there is so much inside because unlike some of the other properties like Paris, Caesars, NYNY the exterior really does nothing to draw you in. So unless you're staying there or visiting someone there, you probably wouldn't just go in to check it out.

At one time, this was the largest hotel with slightly over 5,000 rooms. Kinda miss the old MGM movie theme that was originally here. I miss the live lions and Dorothy since they are so closely associated with the MGM brand.

@NinthIslandConnection

Жыл бұрын

John! Hi, I remember the Lions, but wish I could have seen and experienced what have. It really is a nice property and has aged VERY well compared to some of the other older properties on the strip. Love going there and always have a great time. Thanks for watching and sharing your memories with all of us, we appreciate you! Aloha, Sebastian

Great video Sebastian. I'm a big fan of the MGM Grand. The location while definitely south end, isn't as isolated as Luxor or Mandalay Bay. It's definitely huge, but once you learn the layout it's not too bad. The rooms are spacious and clean and the rates usually aren't bad either. The food options are great. It's become our home base whenever we visit.

really loved this video, and the cute dog! wish to see more of him/her. i'm watching because we're staying for the second time and wanted to see if we missed anything, our stay wasn't too pleasant. Wanted to point out a couple things, there are cheaper rooms at the MGM, the studio king rooms, which are at the farrrrrrr end of the tower wings. our walk to our room from the main elevator (elevator at end of wing was not operating) was around 5 minutes. They have the grand king rooms listed for about 20 bucks more. Also, the MGM grand is at the south* end of the strip, with sahara and strat being on the north end. I didn't realize till this video that we had a lot of fun resorts all within walking distance! There were a lot of cons from our last stay, and I swore against coming back, but all the food and entertainment options, plus the kind staff AND the huge casino floor makes it hard not to go back when compared to other resorts for that price range. That place always felt alive, any time of day, from morning to 1 in the morning. and a FAT TUESDAYS right down the stairs to the underground! if our stay in april is a lot better, we may just make MGM our go to vacation spot! thanks for the video keep doing great!!

@NinthIslandConnection

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and sharing your feedback. LOL, I noticed the North / South flub when I watched it after it was posted, it's so easy to get turned around down there, lol. We were lucky to be closer to the elevators than your 5 minute walk, Carlos (my dog) would not have been happy going down first thing in the morning, lol. It is pretty easy to forget about what's around MGM because its easy to never leave the property with so much to do, see, eat and play inside. Thats one of the main draws to the property and the Pool is very popular. Thanks again and hope you have a great trip in April!

@okokayy

Жыл бұрын

@@NinthIslandConnection no thank you! we're getting poolside day beds bc of your awesome pool review!

I'd love to stay at MGM sometime, but we recently stayed in the spa tower at Bellagio and that was a heck of a walk back to the room, I couldn't imagine if we got a far room at the Grand lol

Coming here in 2 days just for 1 night, I cannot wait to see the lazy river- I hope its open with all the recent floods

@NinthIslandConnection

9 ай бұрын

Awesome! Should be fine this week, going to be high 90’s and full ☀️ hope you have a great time!

Best MGM Grand memory has to be The Killers show 2018 at the Garden Arena. As a rideshare driver 2017 - 2018 pickups could be brutal, 8 out of 10 times the fare was waiting at the entrance instead of the pickup area. Hopefully the rideshare area has improved with visible signs and no longer a con. The MGM being on the monorail line I would consider this a pro. Nice work!!

Love MGM GRAND will be there next month

@NinthIslandConnection

Ай бұрын

Awesome, hope you have a wonderful time and win big!

Stayed at luxor last year, stayed at Excalibur just this March and this month staying at this property, slowly making my way around the whole MGM portfolio.

@NinthIslandConnection

11 ай бұрын

Awesome! We love staying the different properties too! MGM Grand is so much bigger than the others with so much food! Hope you have a great time, I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time at the pool!

@Allthingshotels

11 ай бұрын

@@NinthIslandConnection i was tossing the proverbial coin between Mandalay Bay and MGM as far as the pool scene goes. Now that I think about it I stayed at NYNY but that was probably 10 years ago and stayed at Monte Carlo as it was transitioning to Park MGM and stayed at Signature Towers in 2018 so really I only have 5 properties left.

I agree with all the pros and cons in the video. Never thought about it being on an island until now and realizing that yeah it pretty much is. Also in agreement with you that the rooms are in dire need of an update. I stayed there in 2013 and went back in 2022 and it looked the exact same. Hopefully a renovation is coming soon for them.

@NinthIslandConnection

Жыл бұрын

Hi Terrell, Thanks for watching and sharing! Agreed, they need to do something with the property. With everything happening on the strip - Resorts World - Fontaine Blue - Miracle Mile Shops remodel - Caesars Valet / Lobby renovation - Park MGM - The Arts District - etc.. They are going to be left behind! Aloha, Sebastian

@BlackStallion85

Жыл бұрын

@@NinthIslandConnection after I watched your video, another video popped up for me to watch (thanks to the wonderful algorithm) of another vlogger of the renovated rooms in the West tower and they were told by the front desk MGM is getting a renovation but it keeps getting pushed back.

Great video. Thank you. I have to ask, how would you rate the cleanliness of the mgm grand? Anything they could keep cleaner?

@NinthIslandConnection

Жыл бұрын

In our experience, it was just fine!

New here. Ever go downtown LV. I love it there

@NinthIslandConnection

Жыл бұрын

We love Downtown! We love the breweries, restaurants and vibe of the Arts District and Wast Fremont Street. We always bring visitors down there and they love it! What’s your favorite area in downtown Vegas?

Enjoy staying at the Signature one bedroom. 950 square feet, kitchen, balcony, and use the MGM pools. Fantastic. Average about $185 per night, not to bad. Enjoy your videos, thank you.

@NinthIslandConnection

Жыл бұрын

Hi David! Thank you for watching and sharing, we appreciate you! A friend of ours gave a tour of one of the suites there. We featured it on our television show, Ninth Island Connection. Love the full kitchen and the television rising from the foot of the bed!

dang now i really wanna try their pool, i wonder if it'll be open in april?

@NinthIslandConnection

Жыл бұрын

Should be open in April, the pools typically open in March as long as its hot enough. It's really nice and perfect for groups!

Correction:….MGM is on the SOUTH end of the strip , not the north 😢🥹😱

Great review guys. Mahalo. Do you know if MGM rewards would match my Caesars rewards level? I finally made Diamond Plus but i was thinking of trying a new rewards program to see if got better perks. Thank you love your channel

@NinthIslandConnection

Жыл бұрын

Hi Arnold, That is a great question and one that I am curious about myself. We are putting together a comparison video for next week where we will compare 2023 Caesars and MGM Rewards programs. We are doing the research now, but it seems like all of the changes haven't come out yet. Thank you for watching and supporting our channel, we appreciate you! Aloha, Sebastian

@damonroger3184

Жыл бұрын

As far as I know, yes. We have Diamond and stayed at the Mirage last August before it switched over to Hard Rock, and we just went up to the rewards desk and they matched us over to Gold. But I don't know if that was just a limited time deal or if it will always be an option.

@NinthIslandConnection

Жыл бұрын

@@damonroger3184 That’s great! We are Diamond with Caesar’s and will definitely check for status match with MGM, we are Gold now so not sure if there will be an upgrade, but will ask. We are putting together a comparison video of MGM and Caesars Rewards for 2023 and will post next week. There’s lots of changes and discussions about which one is till worth it. Thanks again for watching and supporting our channel, we appreciate you! Aloha Sebastian

They don't have the Lions Den anymore? I was there 20 years ago and they had live lions. You could take a picture with a live lion cub. Such a memory 🥲

@NinthIslandConnection

Жыл бұрын

Yup, last time they had Lions was around 2008… thanks for watching and sharing your memories with all of us! When is the last time you were in Vegas?

Excellent review - does the monorail 🚝 go to Fremont?

@NinthIslandConnection

4 ай бұрын

We wish! The monorail runs from MGM Grand to Sahara. You have to transfer to the Deuce to head to Fremont Street or use the free hop and off trolly that (Downtown Loop) that you can catch at The Strat that does go all the way to Fremont Street Experience, but I'm not sure how long it takes. It does go through the Arts District which is always fun to check out. And its Free! Thanks for watching and the great question! Loop Information: www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Residents/Parking-Transportation/Downtown-Loop

@jessboysen1976

4 ай бұрын

@@NinthIslandConnectionThank You so much for the information - I really appreciate it.

Do you have aria review?

@NinthIslandConnection

8 ай бұрын

Yup! Review: kzread.info/dash/bejne/f3yf0cePpc-dl9I.htmlsi=37pbnTwStQnVqnBR room tour: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eYmdxdZ9Y7Gxfqw.htmlsi=JzTFg1OI0W-sgyRX Thanks for watching!

Loved MGM. Very nice rooms. Incredible staff! ALOT of walking. Restaurants not my favorite, Gambling was pretty good there. Only con here was all the walking to get anywhere.

Next month I'm staying at the Bellagio, however when my son turns 21, I'm really thinking MGM Grand is perfect for the occasion

@NinthIslandConnection

10 ай бұрын

Awesome, love Bellagio, but agree MGM would probably be more fun for a 21st celebration! Thanks for watching and commenting, we appreciate you! Hope you guys have a great time!

The sheer size of the property is a big Con for us. It takes forever to get anywhere. I much prefer ParkMGM.

@NinthIslandConnection

5 ай бұрын

That’s one where either you love it or hate it. I both hate it and love it depending on how hungry I am! 😂 thanks for watching and sharing!

Hello, I would like to ask you a question. Is it comfortable taking a puppy to that hotel? It's not very complicated. I plan to travel in a few days, but I want to take my puppy and I want to know how easy it is to take them for a walk in the hotel. or if it is very far where you take them to pee thanks

@NinthIslandConnection

Жыл бұрын

Great question, super easy! There is a pet area right outside of the registration area. You can also go for a walk right outside of main registration. Thanks for watching and the great question!

Funny video. I love the way you say there’s no refrigerator while videoing the refrigerator. You mentioned saving money because of the tram but didn’t tell us why. Is the tram free and how far does it take you? You said MGM is down at the end of the north end of the strip. My map shows it at the south end of the strip.🤔

@rosaalvarez1794

7 ай бұрын

The fridge is not for guest use, all the drinks inside are for sale.

more pros than cons.

@NinthIslandConnection

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting William!

Been staying there for last 15yrs and last visit in Nov 22...was very disappointed, very dirty, high limit table most of the time, casino smelled of smoke, needs deep clean or gut soon. Going back in March and staying in NYNY, not stepping in MGM Grand until they do something to help the grand old lady

@NinthIslandConnection

Жыл бұрын

They do need to freshen up the rooms, we didn't smell smoke though. The new food options maybe the beginning of a mini remodel. Love staying at NYNY, only thing is not as many options for gambling, but you can hit up Excalibur for lower table minimums and lots of slots! March is perfect for being outside n the Park area too! Hope you have a wonderful trip!

@KathleenGWhiz

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree about the property's state. October stay, room was very dirty, feel of the property was rundown and sketchy. There were two young ladies getting on the elevator with us and went down another hallway when we got off. Hookers, the hubby said. ???? How would he know?!

@fredHEHE01

Жыл бұрын

it might smell smoke, because a MGM grand (once) burnt and there was smoke everywhere in the casino, it burnt the casino

@bigjim8ish

Жыл бұрын

@@fredHEHE01 that was in the old location

@fredHEHE01

Жыл бұрын

@@bigjim8ish apperantly the. new one is also haunted kjnda

Great video but I hate to tell you this but MGM Grand is on the South end of the strip and not the North end like you said on the video. Resort world is on the North end.

@NinthIslandConnection

Жыл бұрын

LOL, I just watched it again for the 10th time and just noticed that, lol! It's funny too because always notice little things in movies and joke that the studios should hire me for editing and I go and miss that, Hahahhaha! I literally just told my wife that someone was going to call me out, lol. Thanks for watching and commenting, we appreciate you.

I saw you were at 666 views so I got you to 667

@NinthIslandConnection

Жыл бұрын

‼️🤙🏽 Thank you so much, we appreciate you! I always point that out to my wife on a slot machine - “look, 6.66 - what if it lucky?” She can’t 👀 😂😂 Thank you, thank you and Happy New Year!

the camera moves quick it hurts my eyes

@NinthIslandConnection

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Silver, we are always looking for ways to improve!

I don't know why the flamingo gets so much hate. It was my first property

Best pools in Vegas but the hotel is getting dated.

@NinthIslandConnection

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree, the hotel and rooms need some Aloha! Thanks for watching and commenting, we appreciate you!

Video was not clear. Appears you were rushing through to show the MGM property

Your camera is so damn shaky