Circa Resort & Casino vs MGM Grand: Head-to-Head Comparison

Two of Las Vegas's Las Vegas casinos compared side by side. Circa Resort & Casino offers 777 rooms, while MGM Grand offers 6,852 rooms. Here's how they stack up across gaming, rooms, amenities, and value.

Side-by-side comparison

Feature Circa Resort & Casino MGM Grand
Location Fremont West South Strip
Price Range $$$ $$
Star Rating 4.7 / 5 4.3 / 5
Total Rooms 777 6,852
Casino Sq Ft 50,000 171,500
Table Games 49 240
Slot Machines 1,350 2,500
Poker Room Yes Yes
Sportsbook Yes Yes
Pool Yes Yes
Buffet No Yes
Spa No Yes
Nightclub No Yes
Live Shows Yes Yes
Casino Group Independent MGM Resorts
Year Established 2020 1993

Which is better for…

Gaming enthusiasts

Winner: MGM Grand

With 240 table games and 2,500 slots, MGM Grand offers a wider gaming selection than Circa Resort & Casino's 49 tables and 1,350 slots.

Luxury seekers

Winner: Circa Resort & Casino

Circa Resort & Casino pairs a $$$ price tier with a 4.7/5 rating, edging out MGM Grand on the luxury scale.

Budget travelers

Winner: MGM Grand

MGM Grand ($$) generally runs cheaper than Circa Resort & Casino ($$$).

Poker players

Winner: MGM Grand

Both have poker rooms; MGM Grand backs it with a larger table-game floor.

Families

Winner: MGM Grand

MGM Grand scores better for families with a pool, live shows, and all-ages access.

Couples

Winner: MGM Grand

MGM Grand wins for couples with a 4.3/5 rating and a full spa.

Location & getting between them

Circa Resort & Casino sits in Downtown (Fremont West) and MGM Grand in Strip (South Strip) — about a 10-minute taxi ride apart. See our Fremont West guide and South Strip guide.

The verdict

MGM Grand wins 7 of the compared categories to 1. Choose Circa Resort & Casino if you want higher guest ratings; choose MGM Grand if you prefer a bigger gaming floor.

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