Which hotel is better..MGM Grand or the Mandalay Bay?

1st time visiting Vegas and I would like it to be unforgettable. Also, what are some good restaurants? Thanks for helping me make my trip enjoyable. Any other hotels worth a stay?Which hotel is better..MGM Grand or the Mandalay Bay?
Mandalay Bay is a great place to stay especially with their pool area. That can not be beat. Yet is is the last megaresort on the strip. MGM has a better location and their pool area is good but nothing compared to Mandalay Bay. If the pool isn't important I would choose MGM.



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They are two very different hotels that are equally nice.



Mandalay Bay- very luxurious surroundings, the best pool in vegas with real sand like a beach, beautiful rooms, quieter atmosphere, great location.



MGM Grand- younger vibes, great clubs, nice pool area with lazy river (I think you have to pay to rent the tubes, though), nice rooms, lions in the casino, located close to Mandalay Bay but also closer to center strip.



For an unforgettable first time, if money isn't that big of an issue, you might want to consider staying in Bellagio. It's one of the best in Vegas, and one of the most expensive, but there are promo codes below from $99/night. Get a room with a fountain view and you will have a great view of the busiest part of the strip.



Mandalay Bay and MGM Grand will be great also, though. I am staying in Mandalay Bay in September just because of the pool area, I've always wanted to try it out.



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As far as food goes, I always make sure to have a meal or two at Planet Hollywood's buffet, and Rio's buffet, they are the best. I also like eating at Fatburger on the strip by Walgreens. Other than that, you could pretty much find good food anywhere.Which hotel is better..MGM Grand or the Mandalay Bay?
MGM puts you at a slightly better location. But it is huge and walking it will become tiresome. And you will get lost because of it's size! But it offers everything that a major Las Vegas hotel should offer. Nice well appointed rooms. Modern yet fancy decor. Kind of a young trendy vibe.



Mandalay Bay is very fancy. Wealthy people flock to this hotel. It's a little quieter with the exception of the pool area which is just slightly better than MGM's pool. M.B. also offers a free internal tram that quickly takes you to Luxor and Excalibur. And the rooms are "oohh laa laaa"!



For a first timer I would suggest a small hotel that would be easy to navigate. You probably won't spend much time there because you'll want to see and do everything! Why spend time wandering around your hotel trying to find the exit? Plus I would suggest something in the center of the strip to get the "full Vegas experience".



My personal suggestions are Bellagio $$$$, Bally's $$$, Flamingo $$, or Bill's $. But if I had to choose between the two you gave me then I would say MGM.



Food~ You will most likely eat where you are when you end up being hungry. I've never had a bad meal in Vegas!





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They are both very nice hotels. Mandalay bay is known for its beach area (waterpark), but mgm grand has a nice pool area as well and a better location on the strip. Your best bet is to go to vegas.com hotels.com or similar and read reviews to see what suits you best as everyone is different. As far as restaurants go check vegas.com as well, but emerills delmonico steakhouse, ah sin, mon ami gabi, spago's, guy savoy's, eiffel tower, the list goes on.
Both hotels are nice but Mandalay Bay will be my pick. Nice hotel, great service and very clean environment. MGM Grand is also nice and the rooms are beautiful but the hotel is big. To get better deals at either hotel book directly from the hotels using their online discount promo codes. Here are a few.

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Most visitors to Vegas eat at the buffets. Most hotels have them. The food is good and very affordable.



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Both hotels are great, they have fantastic pool areas. If you need a beach then Mandalay is your choice. Personally I really like MGM because of the club Studio 54 inside. Before you go check the current hotel promotions on http://www.vegas-hotels-online.com - this can save you a lot of money.
Between MGM and Mandalay Bay, I like Mandalay Bay better because its newer, it has the best pool of all the hotels on the strip, the hotel offers alot of amenities. I don't like MGM it's too big, and they haven't renovated their room in years.
Mandalay Bay. It is a 4 star hotel. THE Hotel is so beuatiful. I drive by it everyday, and went to the Shark Reef.
You could go to TripAdvisor.com and read comments from lots of past guests.