The largest hotel on the Strip, the MGM Grand virtually pulses with Las Vegas energy. If you’ve come for nonstop thrills, check in here, where the attractions work well to keep you out of your comfortable room. In the casino, a glassed-in lion habitat with waterfalls showcases a wild pride. The outdoor pool includes a current-fed lazy river, and the spa specializes in cutting-edge treatments. MGM eateries Coyote Café, NobHill, and Craftsteak are thought to be some of the best in the city. Big-name headliners often play the MGM, and the French act Le Femme updates the showgirl revue. The party crowd crows for the dance club Studio 54 and the lounge Tabu.

MGM Grand Hotel and Casino Amenities:

• 5,005 rooms, 29 story. Check-in 3 pm, check-out 11 am. High-speed Internet access. Ten restaurants, five bars. Fitness room (fee), spa. Outdoor pool, whirlpool. Business center. Casino. Credit cards accepted.