MGM vs Caesars: The Discount War Nobody Understands
The “All-Inclusive” push in Vegas is officially on… but it’s not what you think.
Vegas just discovered the word “all-inclusive.” And now both MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment are trying to sell it like it’s Cancun.
It’s not.
But for the first time in a long time… they’re at least trying to give people some actual value.
Let’s start with MGM.
Luxor.
Excalibur.
Yeah… I know.
But here’s what they’re doing:
Two nights.
Six meals.
Show tickets.
Coaster rides.
Parking.
All bundled.
Here’s the part people are missing: there are no blackout dates. You can book whenever you want. You’re just paying for when you go. Midweek? Cheap. Weekend? You’re paying for it. That’s not a trick. That’s just Vegas pricing… finally being honest.
Now Caesars.
Sounds better on paper.
Center Strip. Flamingo. LINQ. Harrah’s.
Two meals a day.
Bottomless drinks.
High Roller tickets.
But here’s the problem… try booking it. Weekends? Gone. Prime dates? Gone.
The Drinks Factor – This Is Where It Gets Interesting
This is going to be a big part of the decision for a lot of people.
MGM gives you one alcoholic beverage (select beer or wine) with each meal. Six meals total = six drinks max. Clean. Predictable. If you want more, you’re paying out of pocket.
Caesars goes harder: bottomless well drinks, house wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages at Signature Bar (Harrah’s), 3535 Bar and Catalyst Bar (LINQ), and Bugsy’s Bar and Social Bar (Flamingo). None of those bars are poolside.
Bottomless sounds amazing… until you realize it’s well liquor and you might be standing in a line to get the next round. Still, bottomless is bottomless in Vegas.
My Take – The Real Comparison
Food: MGM wins easily. You get access to both buffets, TAP Sports Bar, Tom’s Watch Bar, Diablo’s Cantina, Noodle Shop, and more. Caesars is mostly reality-TV fast-casual, or just fast food. (Guy Fieri, Gordon Ramsay, Bobby Flay, Pin Up Pizza). I’ve eaten at Guy Fieri’s before; it’s fine, but it’s not a vacation highlight, think TGI Fridays, but the one that’s been closed and reopened several times. Raamsay is either BurGR or the fish and chips place.
Pools: MGM takes this one too. Mandalay Bay and MGM Grand have the two best pool complexes on the Strip — lazy rivers, wave pools, real scale. Caesars gives you 20% off on Daybeds at The LINQ pool. Nice, but not the same league.
Location: Caesars has the edge if you like being right in the middle of the action. MGM puts you at Luxor/Excalibur — still South Strip, but a little quieter. Both are connected indoors to Mandalay Bay.
Value: Both can be good depending on the exact dates and how many people are in the room. MGM feels more flexible with meals and the coaster/show add-ons. Caesars feels a bit more “pay per person” heavy once you add extra guests.
The High Roller or Manhattan Express both have their perks. As far as shows at MGM, the clear winner is Carrot Top..
The Bottom Line
Neither of these is luxury. They’re not trying to be.
They’re budget-minded bundles for people who want more than just a room without paying full à la carte prices.
Personally, I still prefer building status and taking free rooms when I can. But if you’re coming for the first time, haven’t been in a while, or just want a simple turn-key trip, both offers have merit.
MGM feels like the stronger overall package right now — better food variety, better pools, and more consistent availability. Caesars wins on center-Strip location and bottomless drinks if that’s your priority.
Either way, the discount war is real, and it’s actually giving normal people some decent options for once.
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