Fontainebleau Las Vegas vs MGM Grand: Head-to-Head Comparison

Two of Las Vegas's Strip casinos compared side by side. Fontainebleau Las Vegas offers 3,644 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 Fontainebleau Las Vegas MGM Grand
Location North Strip South Strip
Price Range $$$$ $$
Star Rating 4.5 / 5 4.3 / 5
Total Rooms 3,644 6,852
Casino Sq Ft 150,000 171,500
Table Games 180 240
Slot Machines 2,800 2,500
Poker Room Yes Yes
Sportsbook Yes Yes
Pool Yes Yes
Buffet No Yes
Spa Yes Yes
Nightclub Yes Yes
Live Shows Yes Yes
Casino Group Independent MGM Resorts
Year Established 2023 1993

Which is better for…

Gaming enthusiasts

Winner: Fontainebleau Las Vegas

With 180 table games and 2,800 slots, Fontainebleau Las Vegas offers a wider gaming selection than MGM Grand's 240 tables and 2,500 slots.

Luxury seekers

Winner: Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Fontainebleau Las Vegas pairs a $$$$ price tier with a 4.5/5 rating, edging out MGM Grand on the luxury scale.

Budget travelers

Winner: MGM Grand

MGM Grand ($$) generally runs cheaper than Fontainebleau Las Vegas ($$$$).

Poker players

Winner: MGM Grand

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

Families

Tie

Both rate similarly for families.

Couples

Winner: Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Fontainebleau Las Vegas wins for couples with a 4.5/5 rating and a full spa.

Location & getting between them

Fontainebleau Las Vegas sits in Strip (North Strip) and MGM Grand in Strip (South Strip) — a short rideshare apart. See our North Strip guide and South Strip guide.

The verdict

MGM Grand wins 4 of the compared categories to 2. Choose Fontainebleau Las Vegas if you want a bigger gaming floor; choose MGM Grand if you prefer more hotel rooms.

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