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Nightlife Near MGM Grand

MGM Grand is a nightlife hotel that happens to have 6,852 rooms. Hakkasan — an 80,000-square-foot, five-level mega-club — is literally inside the building. The newly reimagined Palm Tree Beach Club (formerly Wet Republic) handles the daytime pool party scene. And the MGM Grand's location at the south end of the center Strip puts you within walking distance of The Cosmopolitan, ARIA, and Park MGM.

For a mid-range hotel ($200-$350/night), the MGM Grand offers nightlife access that rivals ultra-luxury properties charging twice as much.

On-Property: Hakkasan

Hakkasan spans five levels and 80,000 square feet inside the MGM Grand, making it one of the largest nightclubs in the world. The layout includes the main room with headliner DJs and massive production, the Ling Ling Lounge for a more intimate experience, and an acclaimed Cantonese restaurant on the lower level.

Hakkasan runs Wednesday through Saturday — one of the broadest weekly schedules of any mega-club in Vegas. Wednesday and Thursday feature industry nights in the Ling Ling Lounge with local DJs and a more relaxed crowd. Friday and Saturday bring headliner acts in the main room.

For MGM Grand guests, the walk from your room to Hakkasan is 5-8 minutes through the casino floor. The entrance is near the main casino area on the south side of the property.

On-Property: Palm Tree Beach Club

Palm Tree Beach Club replaced the iconic Wet Republic in 2024, brought in by the Tao Group. The reimagined dayclub sits on the MGM Grand pool deck with a tropical aesthetic, quality DJ bookings, and cabana experiences. Open Friday through Sunday during pool season, approximately 11 AM to 6 PM.

The MGM Grand also has a separate 6.5-acre Grand Pool Complex with a lazy river, available to all hotel guests. This gives you both a party pool option and a relaxation pool option without leaving the property.

Walking Distance: South-Central Strip

VenueDistanceDirection
Marquee at Cosmopolitan8 min walkNorth
Marquee Dayclub8 min walkNorth
OMNIA at Caesars Palace12 min walkNorth
Jewel at ARIA8 min walkNorth
On The Record at Park MGM5 min walkAdjacent

Park MGM is directly adjacent to the MGM Grand, making On The Record (the speakeasy concept) essentially a 5-minute walk through connecting corridors.

Strip Clubs: 5-7 Minute Ride

Crazy Horse III is the closest strip club to the MGM Grand at about 5 minutes away. Larry Flynt's Hustler Club is 7 minutes. Both are upscale venues with free entry and free guest list from the MGM Grand through our guest list.

Pre-Game Dining

The MGM Grand houses some of the most celebrated restaurants on the Strip. Joël Robuchon is the only Michelin three-star restaurant in Las Vegas — a once-in-a-lifetime dinner before a once-in-a-lifetime night out. Emeril's New Orleans Fish House brings Cajun-Creole cooking. Craftsteak offers Tom Colicchio's take on the American steakhouse. For something faster, the MGM Grand food court handles pre-club dining without a reservation.

Hakkasan's own restaurant is the sleekest dinner-to-club transition in Vegas — finish your Peking duck, walk upstairs, and you are in the nightclub.

The MGM Grand Nightlife Playbook

TimeVenueDistance
12 PM – 5 PMPalm Tree Beach ClubOn-property
5 PM – 7 PMRest in your room, Grand Pool lazy riverOn-property
8 PM – 10 PMHakkasan restaurant or Joël RobuchonOn-property
10:30 PM – 2 AMHakkasan main roomOn-property
2 AM – 4 AMFree entry at Crazy Horse III5 min ride

The dinner-at-Hakkasan-restaurant-to-Hakkasan-nightclub pipeline is the smoothest nightlife transition in Vegas.

FAQ

Is Hakkasan inside the MGM Grand?

Yes. Hakkasan occupies five levels inside the MGM Grand, accessible from the casino floor. MGM Grand guests can walk to the entrance in 5-8 minutes from their room. The Hakkasan restaurant is on the ground level with the nightclub above.

What nights is Hakkasan open?

Hakkasan runs Wednesday through Sunday, which is the widest schedule of any mega-club in Vegas. Wednesday and Thursday are industry nights with intimate Ling Ling Lounge programming. Friday and Saturday are headliner nights in the main room.

Can I walk from MGM Grand to other clubs?

Yes. Marquee at The Cosmopolitan is 8 minutes north. Jewel at ARIA is 8 minutes north. On The Record at Park MGM is 5 minutes through connecting corridors. OMNIA at Caesars is 12 minutes north. The south-central Strip location provides solid walkability.

Is MGM Grand good value for nightlife?

MGM Grand is arguably the best value nightlife hotel in Vegas. Standard rooms run $200-$350/night compared to $400+ at Wynn or Cosmopolitan, but you still have an 80,000 sq ft mega-club and a Tao Group dayclub on-property. The $39 resort fee is also lower than most competitors.

What is Palm Tree Beach Club?

Palm Tree Beach Club replaced the legendary Wet Republic in 2024, now managed by Tao Group. It is a reimagined dayclub on the MGM Grand pool deck with tropical design, strong DJ bookings, and a more curated experience. Open Friday through Sunday during pool season.

All Las Vegas Nightclubs

  • •OMNIA Nightclub at Caesars Palace — 75,000 sq ft, kinetic chandelier, Tue/Thu–Sun
  • •XS Nightclub at Wynn Encore — #1 ranked, indoor/outdoor pool deck, Fri–Sun
  • •Hakkasan at MGM Grand — 80,000 sq ft, 5-level mega-club, Wed–Sun
  • •Marquee at Cosmopolitan — Fri/Sat headliners, Lowkey After Hours
  • •Zouk at Resorts World — state-of-the-art sound system, Thu–Sat
  • •Tao at The Venetian — hip-hop and mixed format, Thu–Sat
  • •LIV at Fontainebleau — Miami exclusive brand, curated crowd, Thu–Sat
  • •Drai's at The Cromwell — hip-hop focus, Wed–Sun; Drai's After Hours 1–6 AM
  • •Jewel at ARIA — LED-immersive venue, intimate capacity, Fri–Sat
  • •Chateau Nightclub at Paris Las Vegas — rooftop Strip views, Fri–Sat
  • •EBC at Night at Encore — seasonal Nightswim pool party
  • •Lavo at The Palazzo — restaurant-to-nightclub concept, Fri–Sat

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