I must admit I was a bit surprised. I was not expecting the luxury, the opulence, the glitz, the newness that greeted me as I entered the MGM Grand in Detroit for its opening party. I was fortunate to be among those previewing the casino and hotel complex at a black-tie invitation only event, just a few hours before the public was invited in.
Stunning! Everything seemed so.. so Las Vegas? No! I had just returned from there where the crowds were so huge and distances so great to get anywhere, not to mention airports to maneuver, that taking a drive in my own home town and ending up somewhere so spectacular was BETTER than Vegas!
MGM, you really outdid yourself!
The first stop on my tour was a lively bar blaring music, chic chic people dancing champagne everywhere. The MGM Detroit website http://www.mgmgranddetroit.com described that nightspot named V as follows:
As the sun sets, the heat rises at V. Give in to temptation as a vivid light show of sensual images dance around you. Escape the boundaries of everyday life, where stunning servers present a kaleidoscope of cocktails and create the vibes for an exhilarating night out. Get ready to stir your...