MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas has completed a $300 million remodel of 3,969 rooms and suites in its main tower, according to a news release.
Architecture firm Gensler, in partnership with MGM Resorts Design & Development, designed the remodeled rooms and suites, which include bathrooms with “spa-like walk-in showers” with glass enclosures and porcelain finishes and upgraded minibar units with separate guest-use refrigerators. Additional new room features include illuminated closets, enhanced blackout drapery and wall-mounted smart TVs.
“MGM Grand has long stood out as one of the most iconic resorts on The Strip, and this remodel marks an ambitious step forward in the resort's evolution," Mike Neubecker, president and COO of MGM Grand, said in the release. “Inspired by our guests’ feedback, we've designed rooms that deliver what both business and leisure travelers value most, providing a thoughtful balance of style, comfort and functionality.”
The project also added 111 suites to the hotel's collection, bringing the total number of suites to 753. Suites now range in size from 675 square feet to 1,784 square feet, and feature reconfigured floor plans that provide greater privacy and versatile spaces for both work and relaxation, per the release. Suite bathrooms were also refreshed and now offer double mirrors, quartz benches and upgraded showers.
The new design was “inspired by the glamour and energy of the disco era, embracing the hotel's vibrant legacy,” per the release.
At the same time it unveiled the remodel, MGM Grand also debuted several new experiences. Those include Netflix Bites, a dining venue inspired by hit Netflix shows; Palm Tree Beach Club, a tropical-inspired day club by DJ Kygo's Palm Tree Crew; and The Friends Experience, an interactive attraction designed for fans of iconic television series.
The resort also introduced Freqncy, an immersive residency from the dance crew Jabbawockeez. MGM Grand’s contemporary Japanese restaurant, Morimoto, is in the midst of a redesign and menu refresh as well, which will be unveiled at the end of November.
In the third quarter, MGM Resorts International’s net revenue in Las Vegas declined 7% year over year, which the company attributed to the MGM Grand room and suite remodel, as well as decreases in RevPAR, table games win percentage and food and beverage revenue.
