Stayed in most places on the strip over the last 2...

Stayed in most places on the strip over the last 20 years. By far this one has the worst ventilation and most cigarette smoke. Enough that I will never stay here again.

It's also showing its age. They've done a good job of putting lipstick on it, but compared to some of the newer properties, it's in the class of circus circus now. They do have some of the best entertainment options on the strip though, especially if you are into music.

The hotel rooms themselves are spacious, but plain. I stayed on the 17th floor of the Grand tower. Housekeeping staff kept the room very clean. Reception staff were super friendly. AC controls worked very well.

Was here for a smaller conference. Decent facilities, but I understand why Mandalay attracts the bigger conferences, the MGM is not great for moving large volumes of people around.