Originally Posted by
moretimeoffguy
Thanks Peter. I won't be going directly to the Sig when I fly in. Staying in Utah my first few nights, then another property on the Strip. Given that's the case, would you still recommend going back to the airport to check-in? If so, why? I know checking in at the MGM Grand itself can be a nightmare. Is it the same at the Sig?
But if I was heading to the Sig directly from the airport, are the staff at the airport MGM check-in area just as knowledgeable about rooms at the Sig as staff at the Sig? In my reservation, I've asked for a "high floor with a balcony and Strip view in Tower 3". Would the airport people be just as able to oblige if there was availability? I've been told only 7% of the rooms on each floor have balconies. Not talking "$20 trick" here--ick. Just asking nicely.
Looks like there's a super walmart around 3.4 miles from the Strip, so I'll be sure to stock up on food there. Does the Junior Suite really have a full kitchen? I thought the other suites might, but that the JS only had a "kitchenette".
Sounds great about the valet service. Typically I avoid valet parking. I'm admittedly impatient and and a DIY kind of person. But I've heard valet parking can be really quick at the Sig. Evidently each tower has its own valet(s). Would it be correct to say I could expect to get my car in minutes, but not 15-20 minutes? If it was a 20 minute wait, I'd rather park over at the MGM Grand and get the exercise instead of stand still.
Since driving in, forget airport checkin. Not worth it. The checkin at the Sig is pretty good but you have to start at the tower that you are assigned to (1, 2 or 3) so you might have to get the car back if you change towers. BTW, tower 1 is shortest walk to casino and 3 is the newest. At the airport, you can sort out the room before driving over but not worth an airport trip.
Also, you might save some time if you show the guard at the enrtrance your reservation to get admitted to the property.
I've stayed at the Sig a couple of times and valet has always been pretty quick. Sunday checkout time might back up though. Not sure if there is a self park for there but the walk to the MGM self park is 20 min easily.
Kitchen is pretty much full. Here is a description: The MGM Signature Junior Suite kitchen is stocked with Sub Zero Miele and Bosch appliances, and comes equipped with a stove, microwave, coffee tea maker, mini-fridge, and toaster. The kitchen also includes with refrigerator, pans, serving dishes, plates, glassware, and silverware for use.
I don't know about balconies since they aren't a plus for me.
Also, the walk back to the Sig from MGM casino late at night can be pretty deserted with long halls. I'm an early to bed but my wife gambles till late so she asks a security guard to walk her back to the Sig towers when she is ready.