Maximum Vegas
Guarded by a 45-foot-tall lion and clad in emerald-green glass, this massive, 5,044-room hotel on the south end of the Strip is about 5 miles from downtown Las Vegas and offers a grand array of celebrity-chef restaurants.
Cirque du Soleil’s KÀ
Attractions at MGM Grand Hotel and Casino include the Cirque du Soleil production KÀ, Studio 54 nightclub, and a lion habitat.
A sunbathing area has pools and a lazy river. Among spa highlights are Aborigine-inspired treatments.
Plenty of room
Decorated in Art Deco, contemporary, or ultra-contemporary style and offering high-tech convenience, guestrooms and suites at this Las Vegas hotel include pay movies and high-speed wired and wireless Internet access.
Amenity highlights:
Entertainment includes a lion habitat, headliners and sports events at the Grand Garden Arena, a nude-female dance troupe from Crazy Horse in Paris, a re-creation of the 1970s New York dance club Studio 54, and the Cirque du Soleil production KÀ.
An array of dining choices includes a French restaurant by celebrated chef Joël Robuchon and a branch of New York's acclaimed Fiamma. Two pool complexes include outdoor pools, spa tubs, and cabanas.
Insider tip: Exclusive in Las Vegas, the two-hour Dreaming Ritual treatment and massage at the health spa features oils and wraps inspired by Australian Aboriginal culture.
