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MGM GrandvsPlanet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort & Casino

Both MGM Grand Hotel and Casino and Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino scores slightly better than MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is ranked #25 in Las Vegas with approval from 13 publications such as Star Service, Lonely Planet and DK Eyewitness.

MGM Grand
8/10
3799 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
From $40/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"A great standard of accommodation for the price."
Frommer's Frommer's
"We've grown very fond of this hotel, and we have to admit that it's gone to some efforts to make the ridiculous size work to its -- and, thus, your -- advantage." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"A regal, bronze rendering of the roaring MGM lion mascot fronts the four emerald-green, fortress-like towers of the MGM Grand, one of the largest hotels in the world." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"A prime example of the ‘supersize’ Vegas mentality: a huge property at a great Strip location. Rooms in the West Wing are the best."
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The biggest hotel (by room count) in Las Vegas has the biggest casino in town, many of the best restaurants, an enormous and fun pool complex, and a huge range of on-site entertainment options." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Despite being one of the largest hotels in the world, the Grand maintains a relaxed ambience. It boasts a luxurious spa."
Star Service Star Service
"This is one of the world's most exciting and energetic hotels, and also one of the largest." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"When this hotel boasts about its superlative size, it's not kidding."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"If you're looking to escape the hubbub on the Strip, these serene condominium oases may be just what you're looking for." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The MGM Grand, with its commanding location on the Vegas Strip marked by a 100,000-lb bronze lion statue, is a Las Vegas experience in itself." Full review
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Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort & Casino
8/10
3667 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
From $60/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Some of the nicest mid-rate rooms in town."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Everything at Planet Hollywood is designed to make ordinary people feel like stars, and the lodging accommodations are no exception." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Located in the center of the Strip, the 2,496-room Planet Hollywood offers movie-themed rooms, hot nightlife, and a sexy atmosphere." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Vegas goes Hollywood at this stunningly ultra-modern resort and casino conveniently located near the center of the Strip."
Time Out Time Out
"The Aladdin rubbed its magic lamp for the last time in spring 2007 and out popped Planet Hollywood, a rather hipper casino version of the restaurant chain." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Planet Hollywood is nevertheless an impressive redoubt for gamblers with a love of pop culture and first-class standards. " Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Along with a romantic wedding chapel and the luxurious Planet Hollywood Spa by Mandara, the 75,000-square-foot meeting space includes a Grand Ballroom and a full-service business center."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Formerly the Aladdin, this resort casino has been transformed from a family-oriented Arabian Nights parody to a trendy homage to contemporary Hollywood glitz."
Zagat Zagat
3.8
"A "happening place to stay" in Vegas for "the young at heart or just young", this "modern", "trendy" Strip property is a "rocking" "place to enjoy partying and gambling"."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Critics who expect movie-star fanfare may be disappointed...Others will find the atmosphere and attitude ‘contemporary cool,’ just like scenes from 21, which was filmed here." Full review
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