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Two hotel comparison questions in planning our next trip:
1) Please rank: MGM Grand, Mirage, Mandalay Bay. Based on standard king room quality, public areas, casino. Pools etc., restaurants, and location not a consideration, we know all that and aren't ever tied down to one property. (I ask because we got an unexpected comp at MB and we haven't stayed there or even been inside afaik. We know the other two well.)
2) Orleans rooms vs. Gold Coast rooms. Stayed at Orleans (basic but clean rooms, a little dated but comfortable). Never stayed at GC but convenience to Rio/Palms might be nice if GC is comparable. Always get Orleans comps which are good on weekend nights - I refuse to pay weelkend strip prices.
If location isn't really a concern, then Mandalay Bay is >>> MGM.
If you want to be closer to mid-strip, the best value places to me are TI, Mirage, and Ballys for a cheap option. (roughly in order of $ and quality). Ballys isn't that nice or a place you want to spend much time in by itself, but in my last few visits it was at least $30-$40 cheaper per night than the others and has an awesome location right next to Paris, across the street from Cosmo, and close to Venetian.