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MGM's Grand Renovation to Bring Traffic Closures, Delays

May 18, 2012 at 6:50 PM | by | Comments (3)

The construction Grand Renovation taking place over at MGM Grand is about to reach a towering new level.

Starting Sunday night at midnight (well, really, 12:01 a.m. Monday morning), the hotel will begin to construct a 140-foot crane at the corner of The Strip and Tropicana. Work will take place through 8 a.m. and will continue during those hours for three to five days, according to MGM Resort's corporate blog Momentum. And, yes, lane closures on both major roadways are planned. Intermittent closures of Las Vegas Boulevard are expected to occur as well.

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The MGM Grand Check-In Lounge at McCarran Does Not Want You to Stay Long

May 9, 2012 at 7:18 PM | by | Comments (2)

We've praised the convenience of the MGM Grand check-in counter at McCarran Airport before. It saves you from standing in long, torturous lines at the hotel (and works for Signature stays as well). But, during our recent stop, we noticed something not very welcoming.

The outlets in the mini-lounge are sealed off with DIY label-maker labels that say, "Not for Public Use." (Up close shot below.) We spotted several of these labels in the lounge which was kind of a bummer as we just wanted to plug in our cellphone for a second to check our messages. But, it looks like MGM doesn't want any travelers (MGM guests or not) to squat in their lounge working or worse, chatting on their phones.

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You Know, It's Just Your Typical Five Level, Resto Slash Club Experience

Where: 3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South [map], 89109
May 2, 2012 at 4:02 PM | by | Comments (0)

We guess it's only right for one of the biggest hotels in the world to offer one of the most over-the-top largest dining-slash-nightlife concepts in the city.

News about Hakkasan's coming debut at MGM Grand first broke in January, but now county documents reveal eye-opening details about what's in store.

The most surprising -- that Hakkasan will be five levels:

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When Hungry At MGM, Consider New York-New York (And, Vice Versa)

April 25, 2012 at 5:37 PM | by | Comments (0)

The next time you're hungry for something different at MGM Grand, why not think about popping over to New York-New York?

Sure, it's already a sprawling resort, but a few more feet beyond the guest elevators, through the casino, past the sportsbook, beyond the poker room, past the old Studio 54, outside across the pedestrian bridge and through another hotel's casino will yield another dining experience just waiting to be discovered.

MGM Grand has curiously added New York-New York's Sporting House to its website under Casual Dining choices. That got us wondering if New York-New York was returning the favor so a few clicks later we saw that it was...

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The Super Secret Underground Mall In MGM's Basement (Ok, Maybe Not So Secret)

April 24, 2012 at 5:31 PM | by | Comments (4)

If you've walked around MGM Grand recently, you'll see a lot going on. Actually you can't completely walk around the outside of MGM for the moment. They've blocked off the Strip at Tropicana. Behind the huge iconic lion statue, a restaurant and nightclub (the coming Hakkasan, where Studio 54 used to be) is receiving some serious looking construction.

To get to the Trop on foot, you'll need to detour into the MGM and you'll pass by huge black sheeting covering the inside portion of the construction. Swathes large enough to suggest David Copperfield is vanishing the Statue of Liberty behind there. The space where the former lion habitat used to be is part of these major upgrades.

Downstairs, home of the new(ish) Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club, tweaks continue as the area preps to be re-branded as MGM Underground. Wait, you didn't know about downstairs? The infamous MGM basement? Star Lane? Well, come along for a tour. It's one those Vegas secrets you either know about or... (Well, maybe that's not totally true. MGM counters that thousands walk down here on the way to the monorail and self-parking. But, we'd rather that reality not get in the way of a good headline.)

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Resto Roundup: MGM To Serve Kustom Pizza, Carlos'n Charlie's Now Open, and More

April 18, 2012 at 7:16 PM | by | Comment (1)

When we were predicting the ins and outs of dining in Las Vegas for the year ahead, we didn't see anywhere near this many pizzas in our wood-fired ovens. Just as with candy shops and steakhouses, it seems like there can never be enough pizza joints in Vegas now, either.

On a stroll through the basement lower-level of MGM Grand (the place that used to be called Star Lane but is now evolving to something more.. we'll explore that next week), we discovered a construction wall for Project Pie -- A Kustom Pizzeria. The "k" is theirs. We fear a Kardashian konnection. First pizza, next the world mayorship? Ok, there's probably not a Kardashian angle. (We hope.) A Google found a Foursquare location for another Project Pie in Jersey with the recommendation, "Try the pie yo its bangin' holmes." There's a connection we can dig.

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Take A Piece of Tyson Home With You (Not That Piece)

Where: 3799 Las Vegas Boulevard S [map], 89109
April 17, 2012 at 11:49 AM | by | Comments (0)

He came, he saw spoke, he may or may not have conquered. Mike Tyson's one-man run at MGM Grand undisputed-ly ends Wednesday, but fans can keep the memory alive long after the last "break a leg, Mike."

The entrance to MGM's Grand & Company logo store near the lobby is prominently featuring a Mayweather/Cotto display of tees and hats for boxing fans. While in this tiny corner, hailing from the David Copperfield theater, weighing in at 100% cotton: Miiiiiiiiiike Tyyyyyyyyyyyy-son souvenirs.

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Mike Tyson: The Undisputed Tweets

April 16, 2012 at 12:03 PM | by | Comments (0)

Mike Tyson, the one-man comedy show, started its eight-night run at MGM Grand on Friday, and is "triumphant." And, also "pulls no punches, but.. often fails to connect" while being "too heavy on his losses, not enough on his greatness."

The critics are weighing with good reviews, but not the greatest:

So, we wondered what else the Twittersphere had to to say. Of course, it was no surprise to find the requisite ear jokes.

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How Much That Poolside Cabana Costs

March 27, 2012 at 6:21 PM | by | Comments (2)

The view from here... at Monte Carlo's wave pool.

It's probably the most asked question after "are Vegas pools open?" How much does that shady seat or cabana cost?

A simple question, that's not always as easy to discover. A lot of resorts don't even like to quote starting rates as they can (and do) change based on demand, just like hotel rates. But, we give a lot of props to the hotels that do say because at least we have some idea of when to cut back on those tanning sessions what to expect.

So, how much is Vegas charging for pampered fun in the sun these days? Check out our list below, but keep in mind, the prices you find in person may appear larger than the ones on your screen.

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Sh*t You Can Still Buy Tickets To

March 23, 2012 at 2:06 PM | by | Comments (0)

Relax. Apparently, this isn't the line to the box office.

It's not uncommon for shows to sell out in Vegas. But, just because you didn't jump when tickets first went on sale, doesn't mean you missed out. Recently, there have been quite a few big to-dos over several seemingly major entertainment and attraction announcements. What most may not realize, though, is that there's still plenty of tickets to be had for all. Here's a look at what's still on sale:

●Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational, Shadow Creek, March 29-April 1: General admission tickets, multi-day passes and VIP access are all still available for each day of the event. (Grab some green)

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Las Vegas Asks, Where's The Foodie Love?

March 20, 2012 at 1:01 PM | by | Comment (1)

Oh, those anxious moments before the announcers take to the podium. The James Beard Foundation announced the 2012 finalists yesterday in the food equivalent of receiving an Academy Award nomination. And, this year, all the tension was bottled into a room at the Palazzo. But, despite Las Vegas hosting the event, the city was offered little love on the voting forms. Categories ranged from Outstanding Chef and Restaurant to best food blogger and humorous food writing. (Our review of the city's fried Twinkies is mysteriously absent.)

Over 550 judges tabulate the results derived from over 59,000 entries which sounds like a statistical nightmare. But, the Beard Foundation Awards are the apex of respectability within the food community and enormously prestigious for peer recognition and helping build an audience of informed and appreciative diners. The Venetian and the Palazzo's own collection of restaurants includes more James Beard award recipients than any other hotel in the Vegas. And, even more impressively, the world.

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More Rewards Await Vegas Visitors Who Foursquare

March 8, 2012 at 10:00 PM | by | Comment (1)

While we all try to calm down about the higher resort fees of MGM Resorts, there is one way to try to get some of that money back. Checking in on Foursquare could save you as much as a resort fee. And, sometimes a bit more.

Checking in as you check out New York-New York could save you between $25 and $35 bucks. At Monte Carlo, visitors who Foursquare enough will get a custom beer flight at The Pub while The Cosmo will give you VIP entry to Wicked Spoon.

And, they're not the only Vegas resorts getting in on the VIP badge craze. Now, Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, Circus Circus, Luxor and MGM Grand are rewarding guests who check in, too.

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