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MGM Grand vs Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas

Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas is preferred by most writers compared to MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas scores 96 with endorsements from 18 sources such as goop, Gayot and Oyster.

MGM Grand
MGM Grand
8 / 10
3799 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
From $40 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"A great standard of accommodation for the price."
Frommer's Frommer's
"We've grown very fond of this hotel, and we have to admit that it's gone to some efforts to make the ridiculous size work to its -- and, thus, your -- advantage." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"A regal, bronze rendering of the roaring MGM lion mascot fronts the four emerald-green, fortress-like towers of the MGM Grand, one of the largest hotels in the world." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"A prime example of the ‘supersize’ Vegas mentality: a huge property at a great Strip location. Rooms in the West Wing are the best."
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The biggest hotel (by room count) in Las Vegas has the biggest casino in town, many of the best restaurants, an enormous and fun pool complex, and a huge range of on-site entertainment options." Full review
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Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas
Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas
9 / 10
3752 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89158
From $152 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"A window has opened up for another hotel to slip in and battle for the crown of "Most Luxurious" in Vegas. The Mandarin Oriental seems more than up for the fight." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Executive Club rooms have vast views of the Strip and the meteorlike new Crystals shopping complex."
Fodor's Fodor's
"As a brand, Mandarin Oriental pledges to provide everything for the business traveler, and the Vegas property certainly delivers on that promise." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Serene CityCenter stay that adds a dose of sophistication to the Strip, with two pools, a spa and haute French fare." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Mandarin Oriental puts the new City Center development in a good light." Full review
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