MGM Grand vs New York - New York Hotel & Casino
Both hotels are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, New York - New York Hotel and Casino scores significantly higher than MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. New York - New York Hotel and Casino comes in at #17 in Las Vegas with praise from 14 sources such as Rough Guide, Gayot and Travel + Leisure.
MGM Grand
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3799 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
From $40 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Rough Guide
"A great standard of accommodation for the price."
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."
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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."
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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
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."
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New York - New York Hotel & Casino
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3790 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109
From $34 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Among the most enjoyable accommodation options on the Strip."
Concierge
"The New York-New York has found its footing as a small... resort appealing to such hip niche markets as the gay traveler."
Fodor's
"The mini-Manhattan skyline is one of our favorite parts of the Strip—there are third-size to half-size re-creations of all the biggies."
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Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Low rates and inexpensive dining options make it a reasonable choice for families looking to stay cheaply on the Strip."
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Travel + Leisure
"While this casino offers plenty for gamblers... it’s also home to the Desperado, one of the tallest and fastest roller coasters in the world."
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