MGM Grand Detroit
Downtown casino hotel with oversized marble bathrooms and a central gaming floor surrounded by dining.
The verdict
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MGM Grand Detroit is an upscale casino resort centered around an expansive circular gaming floor, sportsbook, and dining hub. Guests consistently praise the immaculate rooms and large bathrooms equipped with marble walk-in showers and dual showerheads. However, casino cocktail waitress service is frequently criticized as spotty and slow with no comped drinks, and the property feels somewhat isolated from downtown street life. 1710166
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What travelers noticed
- Reviewers consistently highlight the oversized bathrooms fitted with his and hers sinks, double showerheads, and walk-in marble showers. 1617
- The circular casino layout receives praise for neatly arranging shops, bars, restaurants, and the sportsbook around the gaming floor. 1716
- Guest rooms are widely described as immaculate, well-spaced, and comfortably cooled with central air conditioning. 2
- The variety of on-site dining options is appreciated, spanning fast-casual food market stalls, TAP bar food, and steakhouse dining. 1317
The catch
- While some appreciate the free parking and proximity to downtown, others feel the property is isolated and harder to enter and exit on foot than other downtown casinos. 6
- D.PRIME Steakhouse is praised by some for quality steak and seafood, while others find it pricey and wish the resort offered more high-end dining choices beyond casual market fare. 1716
Who it's for
- — Casino visitors and sportsbook bettors
- — Guests who value oversized bathrooms with walk-in marble showers
- — Travelers wanting casual and upscale dining under one roof
Skip it if
- — Gamblers expecting free drinks and prompt cocktail waitress service
- — Travelers wanting effortless pedestrian integration with downtown streets
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“The MGM Grand Detroit doesn't just offer convenience. It's built for value.”
youtube.com0:41“The rooms are comfortable and well-appointed, and the service is known to be top-notch.”
youtube.com0:54“So, yeah, the executive king corner suite has much more room and a jacuzzi tub. This one doesn't have a jacuzzi tub, but…”
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Paying $6 more direct is likely worthwhile if you value MGM Rewards points, status credit, or on-property benefits.
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Score breakdown
How the 80/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
87- “The bathroom was a good size and had his and hers sinks with a large walk-in shower.” 17
Location
86Room
86- “Home base for your stay is one of 400 chic and stylish guest rooms (starting at 510 square feet) or one of nine rooftop VIP suites and 56 opulent corner suites on the highest floors of the 18-story tower.” 16
- “Oversized guestroom bathrooms, which make up nearly a quarter of total room size, boast spacious walk-in showers with double showerheads; a 15-inch plasma TV embedded in the mirror; Palisandro marble countertops; double vanity sinks; separate water closet; lighted make-up mirrors and products by H2O spa.” 16
Service
84- “At MGM Grand Detroit, guests enjoy exquisite accommodations, impeccable service, and a stream of entertainment options including everything from 24/7 gaming on the 100,000-square-foot casino floor to all manner of nightlife at their popular nightclubs, bars and lounges.” 16
- “The staff is very friendly and nice, and all the dealers are top notch as knowing the games correctly. Would highly recommend!” 3
Bed & Sleep
87Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Value
77- “The casino is kelt up nicely, people are respectful (on the weekends when the club is open, college kids can get obnoxious.), the hotel rooms are immaculate, Caesars has a good rewards program, and the MOST important aspect your money goes farther because of the exchange rate.” 6
- “The MGM Grand Detroit doesn't just offer convenience. It's built for value.” 70:41
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-08-30
Where it sits
MGM Grand Detroit and the 2 other hotels we cover in Detroit. Hover a marker for the hotel; click to open it.
What’s nearby
Landmarks and transport around MGM Grand Detroit. Distances are straight-line, so walking times are approximate.
- MGM Grand Detroit Casino — 2 min walk · 0.1 km
- United Irish Societies Plaza — 2 min walk · 0.1 km
- Michigan — 9 min walk · 0.7 km
- Times Square — 9 min walk · 0.7 km
- Little Caesars Arena — 13 min walk · 1.1 km
- Guardian Building — 15 min walk · 1.2 km
- Windsor Ontario Rail ServiceXEC — 3 min drive · 2.7 km
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County AirportDTW — 26 min drive · 25.6 km
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Falls short of what $$ usually buys
Scores 9 points below the mid-range median of 89, across 547 hotels in the same bracket.
- This hotel
- 80
- Bracket median
- 89
- Index median
- 90
Based on 547 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
- 2 mentions
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 38 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “Guests also praise the friendly staff and the large bathrooms with marble showers and dual shower heads.” 10
- “Gorgoues place. Will be going back, awesome staff and room as well” 3
- “And if you wanna make a deposit at the casino, cool..if not, they have free pop machines and nice bathrooms too.” 6
- “MGM Grand Casino Detroit has family friendly rooms that are well-spaced and are centrally air conditioned.” 2
- “The rooms are comfortable and well-appointed, and the service is known to be top-notch.” On camera70:54
- “At MGM Grand Detroit, guests enjoy exquisite accommodations, impeccable service, and a stream of entertainment options including everything from 24/7 gaming on the 100,000-square-foot casino floor to all manner of nightlife at their popular nightclubs, bars and lounges.” 16
- “The staff is very friendly and nice, and all the dealers are top notch as knowing the games correctly. Would highly recommend!” 3
- “I popped in here to take a look and get a drink. The bar staff were friendly and the place had a really nice atmosphere.” 17
- “There is waitress service at MGM Grand Detroit but it is spotty at best. Drinks aren't comped so you have to pay when you order and then wait for your drink to arrive. Unfortunately, I found it hard to find a waitress at all, and when I finally ordered a drink it took a long time to arrive.” 17
- “I really like the area around greektown . There are bars, clubs, restaurants and even a strip club. It's a perfect spot for a bachelor party.” 6
- “The casino and restaurants are nice” 13
- “As I've already mentioned there is a definite MGM feel to the casino. It is laid out well with a circular casino in the middle and the shops, bars, restaurants and sportsbook around the outside.” 17
- “Still doesn't compare to the breakfast buffet at Trump Marina in Atlantic City, which is still tops in my book.” 18
- “At MGM you have a nice steakhouse, TAP which has good bar food, and a market area which has a taco place, a chicken sandwich place, pizza and noodles.” 13
- “Wolfgang Puck Steak: Master Chef Wolfgang Puck has perfected the art of steak for a dining experience unlike any other. Enjoy a mouthwatering array of grilled steaks and other fine meats, shellfish and fresh fish offerings along with a selection of richly flavored sauces and side dishes.” 16
- “Motor City has good rooms, I stayed overnight there after a concert at LCA. The buffet was solid.” 6
- “D.PRIME Steakhouse is the main up-scale restaurant serving steak and seafood. I ate here during my visit and thought the food was very good.” 17
- “D.PRIME Steakhouse is the main up-scale restaurant serving steak and seafood. I ate here during my visit and thought the food was very good. It is a bit on the pricey side for what I got, and while it wasn't the best steak I'd had, it was still enjoyable.” 17
- “MGM Grand Casino Detroit has one of the most exquisite menus in the city, the on site restaurant treats guests to really fine dining.” 2
- “Great casinos and great restaurants almost always go hand-in-hand. And MGM Detroit's no exception. During your visit, check out some of these world-class eateries.” 16
- “Food-wise, it's very casual all-round with only the one exception of D.PRIME Steakhouse. I think it could benefit from another high-end restaurant judging from how busy that one was.” 17
- “Greektown is my fav because of the parking and it's integration into downtown. I can go in and easily come and go to either the people mover or down to Monroe St.” 6
- “MGM itself is nice, but its surrounding area is very meh, it is only a 5-minute walk to get into the real downtown but still, it kinda sucks if your going to be coming and going constantly.” 13
- “Bohemian boutique hotel in hip neighborhood” 1
- “MGM is a great location and the free parking is cool, but it feels isolated compared to the rest of downtown. Like I can't park there and easily get in or out of the building the way I can at Greektown and walk to anything.” 6
- “I usually park at Greektown and walk it whenever I go downtown. I go to concerts at St. Andrews, Tigers games, dinner in Green Town or Randolph or Campus Martius. Basically anything Downtown East of Woodward. And if you wanna make a deposit at the casino, cool..if not, they have free pop machines and nice bathrooms too.” 6
- “Home base for your stay is one of 400 chic and stylish guest rooms (starting at 510 square feet) or one of nine rooftop VIP suites and 56 opulent corner suites on the highest floors of the 18-story tower.” 16
- “There were bedside tables, a separate desk and chair and a main unit with the large TV on. Although most of the furniture was in good condition, the dark wood TV unit looked old and had some markings on it.” 17
- “Last time I did an overnight at the Book Caddie (prepandemic), the furniture in the rooms I saw / slept in was looking rather worn out.” 13
- “I booked a Luxury King Room which was a good size at 510 square feet, and it was really comfortable.” 17
- “So, yeah, the executive king corner suite has much more room and a jacuzzi tub. This one doesn't have a jacuzzi tub, but a soaking tub. I'm happy about the soaking tub.” On camera91:09
- “My room was comfortable and the hotel was pleasant.” 17
- “Oversized guestroom bathrooms, which make up nearly a quarter of total room size, boast spacious walk-in showers with double showerheads; a 15-inch plasma TV embedded in the mirror; Palisandro marble countertops; double vanity sinks; separate water closet; lighted make-up mirrors and products by H2O spa.” 16
- “Gorgoues place. Will be going back, awesome staff and room as well” 3
- “The MGM Grand Detroit doesn't just offer convenience. It's built for value.” On camera70:41
- “MGM- luxury, expensive, all inclusive, expensive restaurants inside, high roller table. Good parking, close to downtown.” 6
- “The casino is kelt up nicely, people are respectful (on the weekends when the club is open, college kids can get obnoxious.), the hotel rooms are immaculate, Caesars has a good rewards program, and the MOST important aspect your money goes farther because of the exchange rate.” 6
- “The bathroom was a good size and had his and hers sinks with a large walk-in shower.” 17
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- 14 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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How much we read
Deep coverage · 19/100We read 0 sources for this property, covering 0 traveler mentions, boiled down to 0 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-08-29.
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Sources
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- 14Put Your Hands Up for (MGM Grand) Detroit! Jan 16-17vegasmessageboard.comReview site2025-01-20AgeingRead originalvegasmessageboard.com
- 6Greektown vs Motor City vs MGM grand? : r/Detroitreddit.comForum thread2024-02-25Ageing11 quotes used
“I really like the area around greektown . There are bars, clubs, restaurants and even a strip club. It's a perfect spot for a bachelor party.”
Read originalreddit.com - 13MGM grand- is it a nice place to stay? How does it compare ...reddit.comForum thread2022-09-22Ageing6 quotes used
“The casino and restaurants are nice”
Read originalreddit.com - 11MGM Grand Detroit : r/Detroitreddit.comForum thread2021-08-17Ageing1 quote used
“The casino overall is slowly rounding back into form, from the pandemic. Still some slight staffing issues, but it's ok enough.”
Read originalreddit.com - 16MGM Grand Detroitcasinocenter.comReview site2013-06-07Ageing5 quotes used
“Home base for your stay is one of 400 chic and stylish guest rooms (starting at 510 square feet) or one of nine rooftop VIP suites and 56 opulent corner suites on the highest floors of the 18-story tower.”
Read originalcasinocenter.com - 1MGM Grand Detroit reviews, photos - Corktowndetroit.gaycities.comReview siteDate not stated2 quotes used
“Bohemian boutique hotel in hip neighborhood”
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