New York–New York Hotel & Casino
New York–New York Hotel & Casino is a resort on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, designed to evoke the skyline and street life of New York City. Opened in January 1997, the property is owned by Vici Properties and operated by MGM Resorts International. It features scaled-down replicas of the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building and the Brooklyn Bridge, making it one of the most architecturally theatrical properties on the Strip. The casino floor covers 51,765 square feet and the resort contains 2,024 hotel rooms.
At a glance
- Type
- Theme hotel and casino resort
- Period
- Opened January 3, 1997
- Style
- Postmodern themed architecture evoking the New York City skyline
- Location
- 3790 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA
- Coordinates
- 36.1018° N, 115.1741° W
Overview
The resort sits directly across Las Vegas Boulevard from the MGM Grand, at the “Four Corners” intersection with Tropicana Avenue. Its mixed-skyline façade compresses several Manhattan landmarks into a single elevation visible from much of the southern Strip. The property is operated as part of MGM Resorts International’s portfolio, sharing loyalty programmes and services with neighbouring resorts. It remains one of the most photographed exteriors in Las Vegas.
History
The project was developed as a joint venture by MGM Grand, Inc. and Primm Development; the site was previously occupied by the Dunes Hotel and Casino, which was demolished in 1993. Architects Gaskin & Bezanski designed the exterior to incorporate twelve scaled-down replicas of New York skyscrapers, including a 47-story interpretation of the Empire State Building standing 529 feet (161 m) — the tallest structure in Nevada when it opened in 1997, until Wynn Las Vegas surpassed it in 2005. MGM Mirage (later MGM Resorts) consolidated full ownership over subsequent years.
What you see
The exterior presents a compressed Manhattan panorama: the Statue of Liberty replica stands approximately 150 feet (46 m) tall, about one-third the height of the original, while the Brooklyn Bridge replica carries pedestrians from the Strip into the complex. Inside, the casino floor’s décor references New York neighbourhoods including Greenwich Village, Times Square and the Financial District. The Big Apple Coaster winds around the hotel’s tower structures and has become a signature attraction, reaching speeds of up to 67 mph (108 km/h).
Cultural significance
New York–New York exemplifies the “themed megaresort” phase of Las Vegas development in the mid-1990s, when properties competed to offer immersive architectural experiences rather than gaming alone. Its Statue of Liberty replica became an informal memorial site following the 11 September 2001 attacks, covered spontaneously with flowers, flags and tributes by visitors. The property is frequently cited in discussions of postmodern urbanism and the aesthetics of simulation.
Practical information
- Address
- 3790 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA
- Hours
- Casino open 24 hours; hotel check-in from 3 pm
- Admission
- Casino floor free to enter for adults 21+; Big Apple Coaster ticketed separately
- Website
- newyorknewyork.mgmresorts.com
Getting there
The Las Vegas Monorail serves the MGM Grand station one block east, connected by pedestrian walkway. The SDX bus stops on Las Vegas Boulevard directly in front of the property. Harry Reid International Airport is approximately 2.5 miles (4 km) south; taxis, Uber/Lyft and hotel shuttles are readily available. Self-parking and valet are provided on site.