Monday, March 12, 2012

Stay at MGM Grand or Circus Circus? And why you pick that one. I can't choose!?

I can tell you have never been here before. It isn't even close, MGM Grand for sure. Like comparing a shiny delicious apple to a raisin. Circus Circus is an older property and it shows. Rooms are small and has lots of kids running around. The location is not good since they have torn down most of the older properties around them to make room for new modern mega resorts that have all been put on hold. Not an easy walk to the main part of the strip especially in hot weather. MGM is a classic. One of the largest hotels in the world and yet has maintained the quality. The rooms are much nicer and larger. It is located on the busiest intersection with a major property on each corner. Choose MGM Grand, you won't be disappointed.Stay at MGM Grand or Circus Circus? And why you pick that one. I can't choose!?
As you can see from this map:



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Circus Circus is near the far end of the strip, not really a walkable distance to many of the better casinos (unless you really like to hike). It was originally built to cater to the family crowd, and has more children than other casinos on the Strip. It's an older property, not quite as well-maintained as many of the newer properties. It is also one of the cheapest hotels on the Strip.



MGM Grand is fairly well located, very well maintained, adult oriented, and to be honest, a bit more expensive (but still pretty reasonable I think).



Unless you are down to your last few dollars and are dragging along a bunch of tots that need entertaining, there is really no choice.
I personally would choose the MGM Grand. I like to stay at nice hotels.



If you are going with kids Circus Circus is probably the best bet because it's family friendly and it's super cheap.



If you are going with a group of friends or as a couple MGM is the better hotel.



I've stayed at both hotels and really there is no comparison. MGM is one of the better hotels out there.Stay at MGM Grand or Circus Circus? And why you pick that one. I can't choose!?
Depends on how cheap you want to go? MGM is really huge and is on the south side of the strip. Circus is old and on the North side but is smaller and cheaper. Personally, I like the Stratosphere best cheap, not so huge and can catch the Deuce bus right outside of the Strat to go North (downtown) or South busier end of the strip. Win better North side (except I just won $2,250 at Paris Hotel 1 1/2 weeks ago when I was last there. Just stay the heck away from the Riveria Hotel for accomodations. That place sucks! Never again.
MGM is right next to multiple casinos while Circus is only across the street from Rivera. MGM is huge. I found Circus rooms average.
Run and do not look back from Circus Circus....MGM is the best choice. But MGM Grand has a $200. resort fee that you will get back at the end of your stay.
MGM Grand has FAR more things to do and see. Circus Circus has gone way downhill.
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