Axel’s take
Big, comfortable rooms make a strong casino base, but luxury-level consistency is missing.
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Axel’s rating: 7.7/10 · an upscale downtown casino hotel with generously sized rooms
MGM Grand Detroit is an upscale casino hotel, strongest for adults who want spacious rooms, on-site dining and gaming under one roof. We'd pick it for a casino-centered weekend rather than flawless luxury. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise comfortable rooms, substantial bathrooms and friendly staff; cleanliness feedback is mostly positive. Included hotel valet and complimentary self-parking are useful perks.
The catch is consistency: recent guests on both sites describe elevator problems and occasional smoke odors, while Tripadvisor also flags delayed room readiness and uneven problem handling. More immediately, MGM says IMMERSE spa services, its pool and spa retail are closed October 26–November 1, 2026; the gym remains open. We'd skip it for a spa break during that closure or a family pool trip: pool and gym access starts at 14, and check-in requires someone 21 or older.
- Rooms
- Standard rooms start at 510 square feet; guests frequently praise beds and large bathrooms.
- Cleanliness
- Mostly positive across sources, although some recent guests report dirty surfaces or lingering odors.
- Service
- Friendly staff earn frequent praise, but room-readiness delays and inconsistent follow-through recur.
- Amenities
- Casino, several dining options and gym; IMMERSE spa and pool temporarily closed through November 1, 2026.
- Fees and surprises
- Resort fee applies; registered guests receive included hotel valet, while self-parking is complimentary in a separate structure.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
1777 3rd Street, Detroit
Downtown, with theaters and major attractions accessible on foot; convenient highway access.
Amenities and check-in
Casino, several dining options and gym; IMMERSE spa and pool temporarily closed through November 1, 2026.
Check-in
after 4:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Indoor Pool
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Cafe
- Restaurant (buffet style)
- Fitness facilities
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Extra bed: $20 per guest per night; Cot: $20 per room per stay; Deposit: $100 per room per stay; Pets: $150 per guest per stay; Refrigerator fee: $20 per room per night
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MGM Grand Detroit — Detroit, United States
MGM Grand Detroit is an upscale downtown casino hotel with generously sized rooms in Detroit, United States.
Address: 1777 3rd Street, Detroit. Property ID: 4734360.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/detroit/mgm-grand-detroit-4734360
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Axel's take: 7.7/10
Big, comfortable rooms make a strong casino base, but luxury-level consistency is missing. an upscale downtown casino hotel with generously sized rooms, scored for what it is.
MGM Grand Detroit is an upscale casino hotel, strongest for adults who want spacious rooms, on-site dining and gaming under one roof. We'd pick it for a casino-centered weekend rather than flawless luxury. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise comfortable rooms, substantial bathrooms and friendly staff; cleanliness feedback is mostly positive. Included hotel valet and complimentary self-parking are useful perks.
The catch is consistency: recent guests on both sites describe elevator problems and occasional smoke odors, while Tripadvisor also flags delayed room readiness and uneven problem handling. More immediately, MGM says IMMERSE spa services, its pool and spa retail are closed October 26–November 1, 2026; the gym remains open. We'd skip it for a spa break during that closure or a family pool trip: pool and gym access starts at 14, and check-in requires someone 21 or older.
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Best for: adults planning casino weekends; couples who prioritize spacious rooms; drivers attending downtown events
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Watch out for: spa and pool closed October 26–November 1, 2026; recurring elevator complaints and occasional smoke odors; pool and gym restricted to ages 14 and older
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Location: Downtown, with theaters and major attractions accessible on foot; convenient highway access.
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Rooms: Standard rooms start at 510 square feet; guests frequently praise beds and large bathrooms.
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Cleanliness: Mostly positive across sources, although some recent guests report dirty surfaces or lingering odors.
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Service: Friendly staff earn frequent praise, but room-readiness delays and inconsistent follow-through recur.
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Amenities: Casino, several dining options and gym; IMMERSE spa and pool temporarily closed through November 1, 2026.
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Fees and surprises: Resort fee applies; registered guests receive included hotel valet, while self-parking is complimentary in a separate structure.
Axel's opinion of MGM Grand Detroit, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About MGM Grand Detroit
- Property type: Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- MGM Resorts
- 1777 3rd Street, Detroit
- Hotel policies: Extra bed: $20 per guest per night; Cot: $20 per room per stay; Deposit: $100 per room per stay; Pets: $150 per guest per stay; Refrigerator fee: $20 per room per night
- Amenities: Indoor Pool, Restaurant, Bar, Cafe, Restaurant (buffet style), Fitness facilities, Steam room, Sauna, Spa (extra charge), Airport transportation (extra charge), Parking, Garage, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Wheelchair access to restaurant, Internet (extra charge), Business center
- Check-in from: 16:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Detroit
Room types
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Luxury Quadruple room
Executive Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Luxury Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Luxury Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Grand View Quadruple room
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Grand View Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Grand View Executive Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Grand View Twin room (twin beds)
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Executive Double Corner Suite (full double bed)
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Grand View Luxury Double Corner Suite (full double bed)
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