The MGM Grand is hard to miss. If you don’t spot MGM’s trademark gold lion out front, you’ll recognize the building’s exterior. The hotel’s glass façade looks like three alternating waves of gold, silver and copper—a fitting decorative touch, given the MGM Grand’s location along the South China Sea. But the hotel’s best design feature is the Grande Praça, a beautiful 82-foot, floor-to-glass-ceiling structure that echoes Portugal’s town squares. The rooms continue the sleek and contemporary vibe with tan carpets, blue-gray drapes shielding gorgeous bay views, and tan-and-gray marble bathrooms. If you’re more interested in relaxing, head to the hotel’s Six Senses Spa, where you can get the stress-busting Sensory Journey body massage, which includes a footbath, a body and scalp massage, and a cleansing facial. Or you can blow off steam in the casino; there’s an upgraded portion of the hotel with a separate check-in area for VIPs and high rollers.