MGM Grand Launches Luxurious $300 Million Dollar Room, Suite Remodel

The MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas is indeed grand. When it opened on Dec. 18, 1993, the Hollywood-themed 6,852-room hotel was the largest in the world. In fact, it was the third time that the late mogul Kirk Kerkorian opened “the largest hotel in the world,” after The International (1969) and the first MGM Grand (1973).

More than thirty years after it opened, the hotel remains the third largest in the world and second only to the Venetian Resort in the United States. The Hollywood theme has been toned down, but the MGM remains a popular choice for leisure traveler and conventioneers alike.

Across the street from the Mandalay Bay convention center, MGM Grand has three theaters of its own, including the MGM Grand Garden Arena that can hold 17,000. The conference center offers 850,000 square feet of meeting space.

The MGM Grand has multiple restaurants by star chefs, a 6.5-acre pool complex with five bars and a lazy river. Of course there’s a spa , salon and fitness center. For those looking to party all day and night, the MGM Grand is home to the Wet Republic pool party, Hakkasan nightclub and a 170,000 square foot casino.

If you’re in town for a game or a show, MGM is just a mile from T-Mobile Arena where the Golden Knights play. Allegiant Stadium, home of the Raiders, is 1.2 miles away. And when the stadium for the Las Vegas Athletics is finished in 2028, it will be just south of the MGM Grand.

Yet some perceive the MGM today as something of a marble barn. So the news that this top event and convention hotel is being remodeled is a cause for celebration. The first phase of the main tower’s newly remodeled rooms will be available for reservation beginning March 1, 2025.

The $300 million dollar room and suite remodel, encompassing all of the hotel’s 4,212 rooms and suites within its main tower, is well underway. Newly remodeled rooms will be available for reservation beginning March 1, 2025. While the hotel’s Wizard of Oz theme is long gone, the new rooms and décor are said to incorporate “modern, sophisticated design elements inspired by the flair of the disco era.” The full transformation is slated for completion in December 2025.

These new rooms and suites add to the remodeled accommodations already available at MGM Grand, such as the 700-room Studio Tower which was completed in 2022.

While it is unlikely that disco balls, mirrored walls and ceilings and light-up floors a la Saturday Night Fever will be part of the design, the remodeled rooms will join a vibrant lineup of new dining and entertainment experiences set to open at MGM Grand later this year.

The new upgrades start in the hallway. Original artwork will play an important role in the design, with each room and corridor featuring unique pieces of artwork meant to reflect the past, present and future of MGM Grand. These include LED art pieces reminiscent of the disco era. The dreamy floral patterns of the carpet, along with light wood wall coverings, will welcome guests to the newly remodeled rooms.

The remodel was designed by global architecture firm Gensler, in partnership with MGM Resorts Design and Development. MGM says, “the main tower remodel draws inspiration from the glamour of the disco era, seamlessly combined with modern elements to create an atmosphere that is both playful and elegant.”

The hotel says the bathrooms have been upgraded with spacious walk-in showers with sleek glass enclosures and bright porcelain finishes to create “a spa-like ambiance.” Integrated closets with mirrored, illuminated interiors are designed to maximize storage. Blackout drapery should eliminate Las Vegas bright day and night light for a restful sleep. Wall-mounted Smart TVs free up valuable surface space.

In a concession to the many guests who like to economize by buying their own snacks and drinks, minibars will now include separate guest-use refrigerators. In another nod to the modern traveler, charging stations with USB, USB-C and traditional outlets will now be conveniently located on both sides of the bed.

King Rooms will feature walnut wood finishes, gray textured wall coverings and vibrant carpet designs. Meanwhile, Queen Rooms will offer lighter gray stone finishes and tailored headboards. Upgraded media consoles will feature a striking starburst wood pattern.

Luxury travelers are also being catered to with this remodel. MGM Grand will add 111 suites to its main tower for a total of 753, ranging in size from 675 to 2,572 square feet.

These newly designed suites will feature a blend of dark ebony and walnut wood finishes, accentuated by lighter tones with sheer roller shades designed to create a brighter atmosphere. The entertainment areas of the suites will include comfortable sectionals and artwork that is said to transform based on the viewer’s perspective. Bathrooms in the suites will also be fully remodeled, offering double mirrors and new showers, along with finishes like quartz bathroom benches.

“MGM Grand has long been recognized as the center of entertainment and excitement in Las Vegas and these newly remodeled rooms, coupled with new attractions on the horizon, demonstrate our commitment to evolving the guest experience for both leisure and business travelers,” said Mike Neubecker, President & COO of MGM Grand.