Hotels Near the Lion Habitat at the MGM Grand

The MGM Grand's Lion Habitat lets visitors view and learn about lions and lion preservation in the heart of one of Vegas' most legendary hotels. Lions are on display every day of the week, and visitors can watch the daily feedings, information sessions, and grooming. The lions are treated in a humane manner, and individual lions are on display for no more than six hours at a time.

America's Best Value Inn

Less than two blocks from the Lion Habitat at the MGM Grand, America's Best Value Inn puts guests just off the Strip near the MGM Grand monorail stop. Rooms have air-conditioning, cable television, and free local calls. Guests have access to the hotel's basketball courts and laundry facilities. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, and is non-gaming. Some pets are allowed.

Americas Best Value Inn
167 E. Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 795-3311
americasbestvalueinn.com

Desert Rose Resort

Within walking distance to the MGM's Lion Habitat, the Desert Rose Resort is only one block from the Las Vegas Strip. The hotel offers one- and two-bedroom suites with complimentary wireless Internet, air-conditioning, fully equipped kitchen, and cable television. The outdoor swimming pool and hot tub are surrounded by tropical foliage, and there is a fitness center. A complimentary Continental Breakfast is served every morning.

Desert Rose Resort
5051 Duke Ellington Way
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(888) 732-8099
(702) 739-7000
shellhospitality.com

Travelodge Las Vegas South Strip

Located directly on the Strip about a five-minute walk north of the MGM Grand, the Travelodge Las Vegas South Strip offers guest rooms at the heart of Las Vegas. Every room has free high-speed wireless Internet access, cable television, and in-room coffee. A free Continental Breakfast is served every morning and free newspapers are available in the lobby. The heated outdoor pool is open all year-round. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available.

Travelodge Las Vegas South Strip
3735 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 736-3443
travelodge.com

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Article Written By Patrick M. Lind

Patrick M. Lind has been freelance writing since 2007 and has worked as an editor and journalist for ChicagoSporting.com. He received a Master of Arts in history from the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands and has traveled extensively throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and Middle East.

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