If you are weighing a cheap rate at the south end of the Strip against the charges that arrive later, this page is for you. It is a Luxor Las Vegas review built around one question. What does a night in the pyramid really cost once the fixed charges land on top of the room rate? And does that price buy the trip you have in mind?
The Luxor is the big pyramid at the south end of the Strip. It is a 30-story hotel and casino run by MGM Resorts, a Las Vegas resort operator. I spent a birthday weekend there with friends in 2017 and graded the place 2 out of 5. What annoyed me then still shapes the decision now: the room you are given, the walk to reach it, and the charges that arrive after the rate.
The stay was a 2017 birthday weekend. What it would cost now starts with fixed charges, and the rest depends on the night you pick. The resort fee is $45 a night before tax and self-parking is $20. The bundle starts at $330 plus tax for two nights for two guests.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| My verdict (2017 stay) | 2 out of 5; worth it only at a genuinely low rate |
| Resort fee | $45 a night plus tax, waived for eligible Gold members of MGM Rewards, the company’s loyalty program |
| Parking | $20 self, $40 valet per 24 hours for hotel guests |
| Extra guest | $35 plus tax per night for each guest above two |
| Check-in / check-out | 3:00 p.m. / 11:00 a.m. |
| Bundle | All-Inclusive Experience from $330 plus tax, two nights for two guests |
Luxor Las Vegas review: the bottom line
My 2017 verdict was blunt: the Luxor is a dated hotel that has seen better days, one where everything works but the rooms look worn. On points it read as a good deal in 2017. Priced in cash now, the math is less forgiving. Add $45 a night in resort fees and $20 a night for self-parking, and the hotel makes sense only at a genuinely low rate.
It suits leisure travelers who want a cheap base and plan to spend their days out on the Strip. For business travel, no way. A chain hotel with free breakfast and no resort fees will cost less on the bill. Our Hampton Inn pros and cons cover what that breakfast is worth.
Your room building, the fees on top of the rate, and whether the bundle covers things you would buy anyway decide the stay. My rating stays 2 out of 5, and the section on staying again explains why.
Inside the pyramid
The building is the attraction. In MGM Resorts’ own words, the Luxor is “one of the most recognizable structures in Las Vegas, the 30-story pyramid”. The walk-through video below gives the best feel for the place.
I used almost none of it that weekend. Our friends stayed at the Aria, a resort mid-Strip, and our days were spent there. The Luxor was where we slept. The exception was the lobby shop, a proper tourist trap, where I bought a cool Anubis figurine (Anubis is the ancient Egyptian god of the dead). He watches over my living room and kitchen to this day, and our guide to flying with gifts covers getting one home intact.
Pyramid rooms versus tower rooms
The hotel sells two very different room experiences on one property. Pyramid rooms sit inside the pyramid itself, so a night there is a night sleeping inside the monument. The tower rooms sit in the separate towers next door. MGM’s room list runs from the 449-square-foot Tower Premier King up to the 3,600-square-foot Tower Two Bedroom Penthouse Suite. On the pyramid side it lists four 420-square-foot rooms: the Pyramid Premier King, the Pyramid Premier Two Queen, the Pyramid King and the Pyramid Two Queen.
My 2017 stay was in the west tower, and I was not happy about it. That tower is a separate building a long way from the main entrance and front desk. The walk from the lobby to my room ran about 10 minutes each way, elevators included. I held Gold status in Mlife, the MGM loyalty program of the day and the third of its five tiers. I asked for a pyramid room on that basis. The clerk said none were available.
The room itself was disappointing: big, which I appreciated, but dated and close to falling apart, with minor peeling, cracking and rust in plain sight. It looked unremodeled for 15 years or more.
The bed and pillows were comfortable enough. There were at least four pillows, plus two plush chairs and a small table. The air conditioning was not comfortable: it worked, but the panel was not a thermostat. You set a temperature and a fan speed, and the machine blew all night without regulating itself. Elsewhere the neglect showed again. One fire sprinkler was rusted out and looked nasty.
The bathroom was bad: run-down, with the worst shower head I have ever seen in a hotel. It seemed to have no settings at all, and its light, all-over-the-place flow was hard to use.
The smaller things worked. I used the safe and the clothes iron, and both did their jobs. The flat-screen television carried high-definition channels that actually worked, which I noticed because badly implemented high-def television is a pet peeve of mine on the road. The two closets had space to spare, and the custom toiletries were fine.
Charging and internet were weak points. The only outlets near the bed sat behind the bedside tables, so plugging in a charger meant a small contortion, and there were no USB ports. The wireless internet was included, and in 2017 it measured 4.09 Mbps down and 5.67 Mbps up for me: workable, and slow.
What a night costs in 2026
Start with what is fixed, because the rate you see online will not tell you. A daily resort fee of $45.00 plus tax applies to every reservation. It buys in-room wireless internet, unlimited local and domestic long-distance calls within the 50 United States and DC, and toll-free calls. It also covers airline boarding pass printing, digital newspaper and magazine access, and fitness center access for guests 18 and over. For eligible MGM Rewards members at Gold tier and above, the fee is waived at checkout.
Then the rate itself. MGM prices the Luxor dynamically by date, so the rate that matters is the one on the hotel’s booking page for your nights. The one 2026 price MGM puts in writing is the bundle. It starts at $330 plus tax for two nights for two guests, or about $165 a night for two before tax. Meals, show tickets, coaster rides and parking are inside it. In 2017 I saw weekday cash rates from roughly $46 to $295 a night, varying wildly by day. On that birthday weekend I paid about $30 a night in resort fees, roughly $100 over the stay. The Aria was quoting over $700 for three nights when I looked it up.
Luxor stay cost check
Enter your own room rate and stay details to see the fees that will land on top of it. Tap or click to open.
Your totals appear here once you press Check the stay.
Prices are before lodging tax, which applies to the room rate, the resort fee and the extra-occupant charge. The resort fee is waived for eligible MGM Rewards Gold members and above. This tool does not know your dates or the rate the hotel will quote you; the nightly rate is the one you enter.
MGM’s All-Inclusive Experience starts at $330 plus tax for two nights for two guests and includes the resort fee, three meals a day each, two show tickets, two Big Apple Coaster rides and self-parking. Pricing is dynamic, so compare it on MGM’s own site.
Parking and the extra fees
Parking at the Luxor is not free. MGM Resorts lists self-parking at $20 for registered hotel guests per 24 hours, any day of the week, and valet at $40. Hotel guests also get in-and-out privileges across MGM's Las Vegas hotels while they stay. Self-parking is complimentary for MGM Rewards members at Pearl and above. Valet is complimentary at Gold and above. Nevada residents get three free hours of self-parking with a valid Nevada driver license.
The other fees reward a careful read. A standard room has no refrigerator; renting one costs $25 a night, and suites include one. A cot runs $30 plus tax a night. Smoking in a non-smoking room costs a minimum $300 deep-cleaning fee, or $500 in a suite. The first night's deposit is refundable only if you cancel at least 72 hours before arrival. On a complimentary stay, a late cancellation runs $65 mid-week or $90 on a weekend.
Then the small print of arrival. Check-in is at 3:00 p.m. and check-out at 11:00 a.m. Guests must be at least 21 to check in at all. The card on the reservation carries a hold covering room, taxes and resort fees, plus $50 per day for incidentals. A debit card can therefore tie up real funds after the trip.
Pools, spa and the fitness center
The hotel's FAQ calls the resort's pool the Oasis Pool. It names two swimming areas: the North Pool, holding up to 577 guests, and the South Pool, up to 538. Listed hours are 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily, with no seasonal closures.
Nurture Spa and Salon is the on-site spa, open to guests 18 and over. The fitness center runs 24 hours with your room key, and access to it is one thing the resort fee pays for. I used none of it in 2017, since we were at the Aria all weekend.
Eating at the Luxor
Food on site runs from quick to proper dinner. MGM's property pages list Diablo's Cantina, Public House, Pyramid Café and TENDER steakhouse plus lounge, and Backstage Deli appears on the bundle's dining list.
What I can testify to is room service. Breakfast came to the room each morning of the 2017 stay: a generous American breakfast for two with eggs and the rest, about $50 each time with tip. The price was reasonable enough; the food was nothing special, just standard fare. Note that standard rooms have no coffee pot, no microwave and no refrigerator. Breakfast on a budget means walking for it.
Shows and the casino
The showroom bills are names you will recognize. The Luxor currently lists Blue Man Group, Carrot Top, FANTASY and Play Playground. There is also a full casino on site.
In 2017 we treated the hotel as a place to sleep, so I have no gambling wisdom to offer. If shows are part of your plan, the bundle near the end of this review folds two show tickets into the stay. That is where the entertainment stops being an extra line on the bill.
Getting around from the south Strip
The location is good but not great, which is what I wrote in 2017 and remains the fairest summary. The Luxor is on the Strip near one end of it, and in practice we took a vehicle nearly everywhere. You are not in the middle of the action. Long internal walks come with the building.
Two quirks are worth knowing before you land. The hotel runs no airport shuttle, pointing instead to the shuttles and limousine services at Harry Reid International Airport. Its FAQ also says the on-site AVIS rental desk is closed. If you are arriving by car late at night, our guide to avoiding sketchy neighborhoods is about exactly that drive.
Points and status: MGM Rewards and Marriott Bonvoy
My 2017 stay was an award stay. I booked it at 12,000 World of Hyatt points a night (World of Hyatt is Hyatt's loyalty program), transferred over from my Chase Sapphire Preferred credit card. Hyatt then partnered with Mlife, the MGM program the Luxor belonged to. My Mlife Gold status came from a match out of Hyatt Platinum, when that program was called Gold Passport.
That arrangement is dead. The Points Guy and One Mile at a Time, two airline-points publications, both reported the World of Hyatt and MGM Rewards partnership ending on September 30, 2023. The Luxor's loyalty ties now split two ways: Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott's loyalty program, and MGM Rewards on property. MGM's page offers two-way points transfers at 10 MGM Rewards points for 8 Marriott Bonvoy points, plus tier matching. MGM Pearl maps to Marriott Silver Elite, Gold and Platinum to Gold Elite, and NOIR to Ambassador Elite.
The practical version for 2026: Marriott members earn and redeem Bonvoy points at the hotel (Marriott lists it as the Luxor Hotel & Casino, MGM Collection). The 12,000-points-a-night trick from my birthday weekend is gone with it.
The all-inclusive bundle
The most interesting change to the Luxor's math came from MGM itself. In March 2026 the company announced an All-Inclusive Experience at the Luxor and the neighboring Excalibur. Room, daily resort fee, dining, entertainment and parking come in one upfront price, starting at $330 plus tax for two nights for two guests. Pricing is dynamic, with no blackout dates, and the offer sells only through MGM's channels.
Inside the bundle: three meals a day per guest, each with one select beer or wine and soft drinks, and gratuity is not included. It also covers two tickets to one MGM Resorts show per stay. Two rides on The Big Apple Coaster at New York-New York, another MGM resort, are included. So is self-parking for one vehicle at any MGM Las Vegas property (valet not included). The named Luxor restaurants include Diablo's Cantina, Pyramid Café, Public House and Backstage Deli. The named shows include Blue Man Group, Carrot Top and FANTASY.
The fine print is friendly but real. The offer is built for two, though rooms sleep up to four with an extra charge above two. The extra guests do not get the bundle's meals, coaster rides or show tickets. Children 10 and under dine free off the kids' menu at TAP restaurants and get buffet access at Excalibur and MGM Grand. A $10 kids' menu runs at select restaurants at the Luxor and Excalibur, and the stay earns MGM Rewards points on property. If you planned to eat and see a show on property anyway, this is the one price here that behaves like an all-in number.
Would I stay again?
Summing up my 2017 stay: the Luxor has everything you need and is reasonably well maintained. But my west-tower room was dated and run-down, with two details I found unacceptable: the air-conditioning control and the shower head. More than at other hotels, I felt like just a number. That is a strange way to treat a guest holding elite status with the chain.
So I was not impressed; the rating is 2 out of 5. I would stay again only on a great deal, as I wrote then, and nothing about the current prices changes that. Without a genuinely low rate, it is better to stay elsewhere.
Frequently asked questions
What does the resort fee at the Luxor cover?
The daily resort fee is $45.00 plus tax per night on every reservation. It covers in-room wireless internet, plus local and domestic long-distance calls within the 50 United States and DC. Toll-free calls, boarding pass printing, digital newspaper access and fitness center access for guests 18 and over are included too. Eligible MGM Rewards members at Gold tier and above have it waived at checkout.
How much is parking at the Luxor?
Registered hotel guests pay $20 per 24 hours for self-parking, $40 for valet. Self-parking is complimentary for MGM Rewards members at Pearl level and above, valet at Gold and above, Nevada residents get three free hours of self-parking with a valid Nevada driver license, and a lost ticket costs $50 a day.
What are check-in and check-out times at the Luxor?
Check-in starts at 3:00 p.m., check-out is 11:00 a.m., both local time. Guests must be at least 21 to check in, the card on the reservation carries a $50 per day incidental hold, and the first night's deposit is refundable only when you cancel at least 72 hours before arrival.
Is breakfast included at the Luxor?
No. Standard rooms have no coffee pot, no microwave and no refrigerator, though a refrigerator can be rented for $25 a night. For breakfast there are on-site options such as Pyramid Café, and in 2017 a room-service breakfast for two cost me about $50 including tip.
Does the Luxor have a pool and a gym?
Yes. The Oasis Pool runs 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily, with two swimming areas: the North Pool and the South Pool. The fitness center is open 24 hours with a room key, Nurture Spa and Salon requires guests to be at least 18, and fitness access is part of the daily resort fee.
Can you earn hotel points at the Luxor?
MGM Rewards still runs on property, and yes, through Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott's loyalty program: Marriott lists the hotel as the Luxor Hotel & Casino, MGM Collection, and members earn and redeem points there. MGM Rewards points transfer at a rate of 10 to 8, and tier matching runs from MGM Pearl up to NOIR. The old World of Hyatt arrangement ended on September 30, 2023.
This article is for general information and entertainment, not financial advice.
Sources
- Hotel Reservation Terms and Conditions, Luxor Hotel and Casino (page footer: updated August 26, 2026): the terms and conditions page
- Luxor Hotel FAQ (rooms, pool hours, spa, shuttle and car rental answers): the hotel FAQ
- Parking at MGM Resorts (rates and member waivers; page dated December 18, 2024): https://www.mgmresorts.com/en/things-to-do/parking.html
- MGM Resorts Newsroom, All-Inclusive Experience announcement (March 25, 2026): https://newsroom.mgmresorts.com/press-releases?item=122846
- MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy, MGM Rewards preferred partners: https://www.mgmresorts.com/en/mgm-rewards/preferred-partners/marriott.html
- World of Hyatt and MGM Rewards are ending their relationship, The Points Guy (July 11, 2023): https://thepointsguy.com/news/hyatt-mgm-end-relationship
- World of Hyatt and MGM Rewards partnership ending, One Mile at a Time (July 11, 2023, updated July 17, 2023): https://onemileatatime.com/news/hyatt-mgm-partnership-ending/
- Luxor Hotel and Casino property pages (rooms, shows, dining, amenities): the property pages
- Luxor Hotel and Casino, MGM Collection, Marriott Bonvoy property page (rooms, policies, rates vary by date): the Marriott property page
Updated November 2026 by Richie with the help of modern digital tools.
Uno aprende de las experiencias.
Exacto, gracias!
It looks like they haven’t improved things – I stayed there several times over a number of years, up until 6 or so years ago.
At that time it was quite run down. I’ve stayed in both the tower and the pyramid.
The costs have increased a lot though – valet parking was only the tip when I stayed last and self parking was free.
Indeed, our stay was less than a month ago and it was definitely run down – not so much the public areas, but the room. I think it’s definitely due for a major renovation. Thanks for reading and commenting!
Very nice review. I stayed at the Tropicana many years ago simply because it was cheap. I got what I paid for but it was nice touring around Vegas and seeing all the other hotels and their casinos.
Thanks! We would have preferred to stay at the Aria with our friends, but the Luxor was very cheap – just 12,000 Hyatt points or so per night, as opposed to about triple that with the Aria (or over $700 cash at the Aria).
I’ve stayed twice in July & August 2020 and was in both the East tower & the pyramid. The East tower room was really nice with separate bathtub & spacious rain shower. They may have down some updating/remodeling because for the price it’s more than adequate in my opinion.
Hmmm seems like your research shouldn’t been down before hand…… I’ve stayed here are are doing again in the next week. Rooms are updated and remodeled you can see which room you’re booking when making the reservation.
Yes it’s on one end of the strip but we rented a car and paid a one time $15 fee and could park at any MGM resort