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On the site of the old Monte Carlo Hotel, Park MGM is one of Las Vegas' newest hotels, opened in late 2018 after a top to bottom gutting and renovation. Since then, Park MGM has quickly become a hot booking not only for an incredible array of restaurants but also for its theater, which hosted Lady Gaga's residency.
The hotel appeals equally to business travelers looking for a no-fuss option with basic-but-clean rooms, great restaurants, and meeting space, as well as younger people who want to stay in the hotel of the moment. It's also surprisingly not as expensive as other sophisticated hotels on the strip, like Bellagio, ARIA, and MGM Grand.
As a Los Angeleno, I'm in Las Vegas at least three to four times per year. And for the reasons previously listed, I was keen to check out this buzzy new property. Especially after my previous trip to Vegas, when I asked a waiter about the coolest new spots (the waitstaff and bartenders are always in-the-know), and they confirmed it was indeed Park MGM.
Need more Las Vegas hotel suggestions? Read our list of the best cheap hotels in Las Vegas and the best luxury hotels in Las Vegas.It's not an exaggeration to say Park MGM is easily one of the hottest hotels on the Las Vegas Strip right now, with a giant replication of New York's famed food hall Eataly, plus restaurants and bars from the Sydell Group (of NoMad, The Ned, and The Line fame), LA chef Roy Choi, the Houston Brothers (who co-own most of Los Angeles' best bars and nightclubs), Bavette's, and the Crack Shack.
Despite the cool factor, as a travel writer and advisor who prefers the luxury side of things, I was initially skeptical. Park MGM's inexpensive King rooms started at just $79 per night for weekday rates and $129 on weekends. They don't have as many bells and whistles or opulence as my personal favorite Vegas stays, ARIA or The Cosmopolitan. However, it's hard to beat the price and the incredible variety of entertainment options on-site.
Curious to find out for certain, I booked a wellness-focused Stay Well King for a solo trip, which is normally $109 on weekdays, although my room was comped for review purposes. I was pleased to find that Park MGM is a solid Vegas option for guests seeking a less expensive hotel in the center of the Strip, but one that still feels as high-quality as the competition.
Keep reading to see why I was so impressed by The Park MGM Las Vegas.Read the original article on Business Insider