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A September 2003 trip to Las Vegas by lobosolo

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Little would I know that I was to win some money at the slots on a business trip

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MGM GrandBest of IgoUgo

Hotel

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The hotel is a 4-star hotel, clean, comfortable, and close to different shopping centers and other different hotels and casinos. The check-in desks are on the corner of the property that is on the Strip and Tropicana Blvd. As you know, the lion is the logo of the hotel, and you should get used to the idea of seeing it everywhere you look. But then again, that is the life in this day's casinos. Checking in is very fast once you get to the desk, and it shouldn’t take too long because there are about 50 stations for that. If you come driving, the best thing to do is park on their lot. But beware of construction sites all over to avoid dust on you car, especially if you are staying several days.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by lobosolo on September 11, 2003

MGM Grand
3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S. Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(702) 891-7777

Mama PizzaBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "mama ____"

Pizza by the slice is an option for fast food and this ones are good. My option was the classic deep pan with veggies and salami.
  • Member Rating 2 out of 5 by lobosolo on September 11, 2003

Mama Pizza
MGM Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, Nevada

Studio CafeBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant

While at breakfast, lunch or dinner you can play some rounds of Keno, but primarily this cafe offers good and fairly fast food. I had eggs Benedict which I love. They were prepared to my complete satisfaction.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by lobosolo on September 11, 2003

Studio Cafe
3799 Las Vegas Blvd S Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(702) 891-7777

MGM Grand BuffetBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Buffet bar"

Buffet in hotels in Las Vegas are very similar to each other. This one had pork chops that were very good; also the pulled ribs and salads were extensive. Avoid eating the scrambled eggs for the other choices in the buffet are better for sure.
  • Member Rating 2 out of 5 by lobosolo on September 11, 2003

MGM Grand Buffet
3799 Las Vegas Blvd S Las Vegas, Nevada
(702) 891-3110

MGM Grand Hotel and CasinoBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "MGM Casino"

My personal favorite are the slot machines, the five rollers and multiple lines. Remember to bet the maximum to get the optimal pay and the promised prizes on the screens and the banners. Also it's basic to remember not to keep on gambling once you have won--at least for a while--or most probaly you will lose all by the end of the day or stay. My personal favorite and fun are "The Prince Frog", "the magic Unicorn" and "Risque Business."
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by lobosolo on September 12, 2003

MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(877) 880-0880

Studio 54Best of IgoUgo

Attraction

This club is a reproduction of the club in New York. A little on the industrial deco, several tiers of fun exist with two large dance floors and two small ones. Flying dancers are here. There are also dancers on higher raises so you can watch them move and even tip them if you want to. You don't pay cover if you stay at the MGM and you can get a very fun night from 10:00PM to daybreak. They have the moon that was originally used in the actual Studio 54 which they bought at Sotheby's.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by lobosolo on September 12, 2003

Studio 54
3799 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
+1 702 891 1111; +1

La FemmeBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

The show is French with showgirls from France. It is a very good show that is made with lots of light screenings to be part of the show. It all resembles the typical Parisian cabaret. One of the most original shows I have seen in a long time. The girls were very professional and with good figures, all of them.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by lobosolo on September 11, 2003

La Femme
MGM Casino / 3799 Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
877.880.0880

Tabu LoungeBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

This is a lounge where boutique presentations are made--the hostesses will wear the clothes of the boutiques and mingle with the patrons. The advertising says that you are invited, but not your inhibitions, and you could find the hostesses dancing provocatively on the stone tables. Some semi-private rooms are provided and you can reserve them or the better seats with a bottle and service. The bar is beautifully arranged, and some photographs are projected onto it, and onto the low tables at the lounge. The decoration is very modern and a little to the minimalist style.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by lobosolo on September 12, 2003

Tabu Lounge
MGM Grand Hotel Casino / 3799 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

What To Do In Vegas And BeyondBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Choosing a Casino to play at"

The whole theme of this hotel and casino is Paris itself. You feel like you are walking right on the Champs Elysees under the Eiffel Tower, which is a feature of the hotel and casino from the inside and outside of the building.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by lobosolo on August 14, 2004

What To Do In Vegas And Beyond
Various Las Vegas, Nevada

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