
The Signature at MGM Grand
Best for travelers who want suite space, a calmer, non-gaming stay and easy access to MGM Grand without being on the casino floor.
Prices in other currencies are estimates. You’re charged in USD.
The Signature at MGM Grand is a non-gaming, all-suite, condo-style resort set in three towers for travelers who want quieter, suite-sized rooms and easy indoor access to MGM Grand. Mandalay Bay Resort And Casino is a large south-Strip casino resort with a beach, lazy river and major pool complex — read this if you want big-pool days, casino action, or convention and entertainment options.
Updated · about 1.2 km apart

Best for travelers who want suite space, a calmer, non-gaming stay and easy access to MGM Grand without being on the casino floor.

Best for guests who want a full casino resort, multiple signature pool experiences (beach, lazy river, wave pool) and many on-site restaurants and entertainment options.
When The Signature at MGM Grand wins: Choose The Signature if you want a quieter, non-smoking, non-gaming all-suite base with private tower pools, complimentary valet and easy indoor access to MGM Grand’s restaurants, casino and spa without staying amid casino noise.
When Mandalay Bay wins: Choose Mandalay Bay if a large resort pool and beach complex, a wide selection of on-site restaurants and bars, and casino or convention facilities matter most to your stay.
Bottom line: Pick The Signature for suite comfort and calm close to MGM Grand; pick Mandalay Bay for big-pool/beach days, gaming, and an all-in-one resort experience.
| Category | The Signature at MGM Grand | Mandalay Bay Resort And Casino |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Quiet, non-gaming, condo-style all-suite resort | Large, active south-Strip casino resort with beach and pools |
| Location | Behind MGM Grand; enclosed walkway to MGM Grand | On the south Strip at 3950 Las Vegas Blvd S |
| Size (rooms) | All-suite property across three towers; listings cite roughly 1,700–1,728 rooms (varies by source) | 3,209 guestrooms |
| Audience / age policy | All ages welcome; lead guest must be 21 to check in | All ages welcome; lead guest minimum age shown as 21 at check-in |
| Pools & beach | Three private heated tower pools, cabanas and poolside bars; access to MGM Grand’s 6.6-acre pool complex via indoor walkway | Three outdoor pools plus beach area, lazy river and wave-pool-style features; pool cabanas and beach cabanas available (surcharge) |
| Restaurants & bars | Delights (American), The Lounge (cocktails), Starbucks; limited on-site dining with indoor access to MGM Grand restaurants | About 18 restaurants and 11 bars/lounges on site (range of casual to signature steakhouses) |
| Spa & wellness | No on-site spa — guests use MGM Grand’s Grand Spa & Salon (about 30,000 sq ft) and Signature fitness rooms; 24-hour fitness in towers | Full-service spa on property, plus large fitness/amenity offerings |
| Meetings & events | Six event rooms (including executive boardrooms) totaling roughly 4,000–4,156 sq ft; smaller meeting focus | Large conference and meeting capacity (Mandalay Bay Convention Center and many meeting rooms) suitable for big events |
| Casino | No on-site casino (indoor walkway to MGM Grand casino) | Large on-site casino (extensive slots, table games and sportsbook) |
| Notable nearby attractions | Topgolf (5-min walk), MGM Grand Garden Arena, Miracle Mile Shops; about 1.7 miles to Harry Reid Intl. Airport | Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Shark Reef Aquarium, Michelob Ultra Arena nearby; about 3.3 miles to Harry Reid Intl. Airport (note: distances listed to nearest airports vary by source) |
The Signature sits behind MGM Grand with an enclosed walkway that links you to the casino, dining and spa while keeping the towers quieter.
A quieter spot on the southern Strip with quick indoor access to MGM Grand's attractions.
Mandalay Bay occupies a prominent south-Strip location with direct frontage on Las Vegas Boulevard and on-site entertainment and convention spaces.
A full-service Strip resort location that puts pools, casino and convention space on-site.
The Signature is all-suite and condo-style, aimed at guests who want more living space than a typical hotel room.
Choose The Signature for suite layouts and extra space away from the casino floor.
Mandalay Bay offers a wide range of standard rooms and many suites to fit large inventories and different budgets.
Mandalay Bay has more rooms and suite options for groups, conventions and large parties.
On-site dining at The Signature is intentionally limited; guests rely on MGM Grand for a wider selection.
Expect a small set of on-site food options and easy access to MGM Grand’s many restaurants.
Mandalay Bay provides a broad on-site dining roster covering casual to upscale restaurants and many bars.
Pick Mandalay Bay if you want many on-site dining and nightlife choices without leaving the resort.
Signature guests have private heated tower pools and use MGM Grand’s larger pool complex when they want more variety.
Signature is best for quieter pool time with the option to join MGM Grand’s larger pool scene.
Mandalay Bay is known for a broad water program including a sandy beach-like area and lazy river.
Mandalay Bay is the pick for beach-style pool days, water features and a larger pool party environment.
The Signature doesn’t have its own spa but provides access to MGM Grand’s Grand Spa & Salon and fitness rooms in each tower.
You get strong spa and nightlife options nearby through MGM Grand while staying in a low-key tower environment.
Mandalay Bay has an on-site full-service spa plus a lively casino nightlife and onsite entertainment venues.
Mandalay Bay is better if you want an on-site spa and immediate access to casino nightlife and entertainment.

The Signature — condo-style suites, private tower pools and no on-site casino make it the quieter option.

Mandalay Bay — sandy beach area, lazy river and large pool complex are core draws.

Mandalay Bay — convention center and large meeting capacity suit groups and trade events.

The Signature — suite layouts with separate living areas and a calmer setting make family stays easier.
The Signature at MGM Grand — it’s a non-gaming, non-smoking all-suite property set apart from the casino floor.
Signature guests have access to MGM Grand’s pool complex via an indoor walkway; Mandalay Bay’s beach and lazy-river attractions are part of Mandalay Bay and are available to Mandalay Bay guests.
Mandalay Bay — it supports larger pool events and has beach-style and dayclub-style pool offerings (some venues require separate admission).
Yes — both properties welcome guests of all ages, though certain spa areas may have age minimums.
Explore how The Signature at MGM Grand stacks up against other hotels nearby:
vs. sites like Expedia, Hotels.com and other OTAs ·