MGM Grand vs The Venetian Resort: Head-to-Head Comparison

Two of Las Vegas's Strip casinos compared side by side. MGM Grand offers 6,852 rooms, while The Venetian Resort offers 4,049 rooms. Here's how they stack up across gaming, rooms, amenities, and value.

Side-by-side comparison

Feature MGM Grand The Venetian Resort
Location South Strip North Strip
Price Range $$ $$$
Star Rating 4.3 / 5 4.6 / 5
Total Rooms 6,852 4,049
Casino Sq Ft 171,500 139,000
Table Games 240 150
Slot Machines 2,500 1,200
Poker Room Yes Yes
Sportsbook Yes Yes
Pool Yes Yes
Buffet Yes No
Spa Yes Yes
Nightclub Yes No
Live Shows Yes Yes
Casino Group MGM Resorts Las Vegas Sands
Year Established 1993 1999

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 The Venetian Resort's 150 tables and 1,200 slots.

Luxury seekers

Winner: The Venetian Resort

The Venetian Resort pairs a $$$ price tier with a 4.6/5 rating, edging out MGM Grand on the luxury scale.

Budget travelers

Winner: MGM Grand

MGM Grand ($$) generally runs cheaper than The Venetian Resort ($$$).

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: The Venetian Resort

The Venetian Resort wins for couples with a 4.6/5 rating and a full spa.

Location & getting between them

MGM Grand sits in Strip (South Strip) and The Venetian Resort in Strip (North Strip) — a short rideshare apart. See our South Strip guide and North Strip guide.

The verdict

MGM Grand wins 6 of the compared categories to 1. Choose MGM Grand if you want a bigger gaming floor; choose The Venetian Resort if you prefer higher guest ratings.

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