MGM Grand vs Resorts World Las Vegas: Head-to-Head Comparison

Two of Las Vegas's Strip casinos compared side by side. MGM Grand offers 6,852 rooms, while Resorts World Las Vegas offers 3,506 rooms. Here's how they stack up across gaming, rooms, amenities, and value.

Side-by-side comparison

Feature MGM Grand Resorts World Las Vegas
Location South Strip North Strip
Price Range $$ $$$
Star Rating 4.3 / 5 4.4 / 5
Total Rooms 6,852 3,506
Casino Sq Ft 171,500 117,000
Table Games 240 117
Slot Machines 2,500 1,400
Poker Room Yes Yes
Sportsbook Yes Yes
Pool Yes Yes
Buffet Yes No
Spa Yes Yes
Nightclub Yes Yes
Live Shows Yes Yes
Casino Group MGM Resorts Independent
Year Established 1993 2021

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 Resorts World Las Vegas's 117 tables and 1,400 slots.

Luxury seekers

Winner: Resorts World Las Vegas

Resorts World Las Vegas pairs a $$$ price tier with a 4.4/5 rating, edging out MGM Grand on the luxury scale.

Budget travelers

Winner: MGM Grand

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

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: Resorts World Las Vegas

Resorts World Las Vegas wins for couples with a 4.4/5 rating and a full spa.

Location & getting between them

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

The verdict

MGM Grand wins 5 of the compared categories to 1. Choose MGM Grand if you want a bigger gaming floor; choose Resorts World Las Vegas if you prefer higher guest ratings.

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