The
hustle
and
bustle
of Las
Vegas is
one of
the
characteristics
that
make it
so
exciting;
neon
lights
flash,
slot
machines
clang
and
people
are
moving
non-stop.
Then
there
comes a
point
when
that
gets
overwhelming.
Enter a
respite
from all
of the
cacophony
of Las
Vegas:
The
Mansion
at MGM
Grand.
The
Mansion
is
generally
reserved
for the
whales
who sail
into the
MGM and
lay it
all on
the
tables,
but
those
who want
to stay
big
instead
of play
big can
have
access
to the
luxurious
getaway
starting
at
$5,000
at
night.
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Modeled
after an
18th
century
Tuscan
villa,
the
290,000-square-foot
structure
houses
29
villas
all
richly
appointed
in a mix
of
casual
and
elegant
furnishings.
The
traditional
Tuscan
styling
of
arches,
high-vaulted
ceilings
and
carved
decorative
wood
doors is
complemented
by the
Mansion's
eclectic
800
piece
art
collection.
The mix
of new
and old
artwork,
tapestries,
artifacts,
and
photographs
hail
from
around
the
globe
and
weave
their
way
throughout
the
public
and
private
spaces.
When not
relaxing
in the
splendor
of their
own
room,
guests
are
invited
to take
advantage
of the
seven
major
public
areas
located
throughout
the
mansion.
Far from
the
noise of
the
casino,
guests
can sit
fireside
(though
perhaps
not in
the
summer)
in the
Grand
Salon,
sip
cognac
and play
a game
of
billiards
in the
Great
Hall,
watch
their
favorite
DVD in
the
state-of-the-art
Screening
Room or
unwind
in the
Spa
steam
room.
A walk
into the
courtyard
reveals
a lush
Italian-style
garden
and a
pool
with
limestone
fountains
and
tiles
and
antique
stone
urns.
While
still
within
walking
distance
to the
Emerald
City
casino
in the
MGM
Grand,
The
Mansion
seems
worlds
apart.
Of
course,
not so
far
apart
that you
can't
easily
indulge
in the
decadence
that
defines
Las
Vegas.
