There are some places in the world which are truly classic and luxurious, and have a uniquely splendid charm to them which no other place. When it comes to casinos all over the world, the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas is one such charming and magnificent place. Famous as one of the world’s finest hotels, it had started out as a themed casino in 1993.
The hotel is owned by the MGM Grand Inc. and in 1993 it used to work on the Wizard of Oz theme. The building of the hotel at that time was green in colour and was known as the “Emerald City”. One could see great statues of Dorothy and other characters from the famous story of the Wizard of Oz at the entrance – and even inside- giving a great welcome to the people. Even the restaurants and the gift shops inside the hotel were inspired from this theme and were decorated beautifully in accordance with it. Everything in the hotel was inspired from the Wizard of Oz.
Then it was somewhere in the year 2000 that the hotel was renovated. The idea was to bring out a decor which could cater to the adult clientele, and looked more mature and classic. Finally, the decision was settled on a classic Hollywood Art Style Decor. The interiors were all changed according to the theme, and today, the MGM Grand stands as one of the best hotels for entertainment, and also for its huge size.
There are more than 6800 rooms in this hotel along with a casino of almost 172,000 square feet. Movies such as The Great White Hype and Ocean’s Eleven have shown the casino in various scenes. The MGM Grand is also famous for showcasing productions of Cirque du Soleil along with having lion habitats, CBS Television City, and the Studio 54 nightclub.
The grandeur of the hotel in general and the atmosphere inside the casino is simply breath-taking. There are around 3200 slot machines inside the casino with more than 160 table games. Throughout Las Vegas, this is the only place which has such a large number of games. You can choose from Blackjack, Roulette, Let it Ride, Craps, Wheel of Fortune, Baccarat, Grand Baccarat, and many other types of casino games that are played all over the world. In the MGM Grand Casino, you have the largest variety of casino games possible!
Apart from the casino – which is the main highlight of the MGM Grand – the hotel also has many great restaurants. You can choose from a large variety of cuisines, ranging from French to American, Mexican to Chinese, Thai to Japanese etc. Some of the famous restaurants include Craftsteak, Diego, and Pearl etc.
There are first class amenities in the hotel, ensuring that all the visitors have a pleasant stay. Not only does the place serve as great spot of entertainment and enjoyment, but it gives a great sense of the luxurious lifestyle in Las Vegas. Next time you plan a vacation, you know you can’t skip LA!
This article was written by Ridhi Rajpal.