The Reserve at Park MGM vs Park MGM: Is the Upgrade Worth It?

The Reserve at Park MGM vs Park MGM is a choice between two hotels in one building, not two resorts. The Reserve, the former NoMad Las Vegas, holds 293 of the 2,898 rooms MGM Resorts reports for Park MGM, with its own porte cochere, lobby and Terrace Pool. Everything else is shared, from the smoke-free casino and Dolby Live to the $50-plus-tax resort fee and $20 guest self-parking (as of October 2026). The upgrade buys finishes, a bathtub in the bigger rooms and a quieter way in. Our Park MGM review covers the resort in full.

	The Reserve	Park MGM
Location	Center Strip	Center Strip
Price level	Upscale	Mid-range
Best for	Couples, design lovers	Concert-goers, smoke-sensitive travelers
Pool	Private Terrace Pool for Reserve guests	Resort pool complex with cabanas
Casino	Yes (smoke-free)	Yes (smoke-free)
Resort fee	$50 + tax per night	$50 + tax per night
Parking	Self-parking $20/day for hotel guests; valet $40/day	Self-parking $20/day for hotel guests; valet $40/day
Rates	Check The Reserve Rates	Check Park MGM Rates

How we checked: we read MGM’s official room, pool, dining, FAQ and reservation-terms pages for both hotels between Oct. 5 and 13, 2026; MGM’s sites block automated reads, so those details carry October dates. On Nov. 8, 2026, we checked MGM’s 2025 annual report to the SEC, Marriott’s MGM Collection page, the Dolby Live box office on Ticketmaster and the NFR’s official schedule. We don’t accept free stays, and our review method explains how facts are sourced and dated.

What is The Reserve at Park MGM?

It’s a boutique hotel inside Park MGM’s tower, run by MGM Resorts and booked separately. MGM’s 2025 annual report lists 2,898 guestrooms and suites at Park MGM as of Dec. 31, 2025, a figure that “includes 293 rooms at The Reserve at Park MGM.” That’s about one room in ten; the other 2,605 are Park MGM’s.

The Reserve opened in 2018 as NoMad Las Vegas. The official rebrand FAQ said the name change wouldn’t close anything, and Casinos.com reported that MGM had no plans to renovate the rooms or venues. So older NoMad Las Vegas vs Park MGM reviews still describe the same rooms.

The setup is physical: The Reserve has its own porte cochere, entrance and lobby, with rooms on the tower’s top floors, and its guests share the casino downstairs.

The Reserve at Park MGM vs Park MGM at a glance

Checked Oct.–Nov. 2026	The Reserve at Park MGM	Park MGM
Rooms (MGM, Dec. 31, 2025)	293	2,605 of the building’s 2,898
Way in	Own porte cochere, entrance and lobby	Main lobby and Bell Desk
Entry room	Classic King or Two Queen, 406 sq ft	King or Two Queen, 406 sq ft
Smallest room with a tub	Atelier, 528 sq ft	None listed
Largest listed room	Suite Royale Premiere, 2,000 sq ft	Skylark Suite, 900 sq ft
Minibar or fridge	Well-stocked minibar in every room	Fridge on request, nominal daily fee
Pool	The Terrace Pool, for Reserve guests	Pools and cabanas, for hotel guests
Marriott brand	Autograph Collection	Tribute Portfolio
Shared by both	Smoke-free casino, Dolby Live, $50 + tax fee, $20 guest self-parking	Same

Rooms: the same 406 square feet until you move up

Park MGM’s King and Two Queen rooms are 406 square feet, with a 50-inch TV, blackout shades and an entertainment nook with window seating for four; the King’s bed sits in an alcove. Guests mention dated rooms, thin walls and bass from events.

The Reserve’s Classic King and Classic Two Queen are also 406 square feet, so the money goes into finishes: custom Bellino linens, oak hardwood floors, a well-stocked minibar, a mahogany writing desk, original artwork, a velvet window seat and a Carrara marble walk-in shower. Above that tier, the hotels split.

Park MGM room	Size	Closest Reserve room	Size	What the upgrade changes
King (alcove bed, up to 2)	406 sq ft	Classic King	406 sq ft	Oak floors, minibar, marble shower; no extra space
Two Queen (up to 4)	406 sq ft	Classic Two Queen	406 sq ft	Same finishes, same four-guest cap
No match	—	Atelier (King)	528 sq ft	122 more square feet and a pedestal tub
Nightingale Suite (2 Queens, sleeper sofa, wet bar)	700 sq ft	Salon Double (2 Queens)	690 sq ft	Sitting area; no tub or sleeper sofa listed
Nighthawk Suite (King)	700 sq ft	Grande Suite (King)	700 sq ft	Separate sitting room and a pedestal tub
Skylark Suite (King plus queen sleeper sofa)	900 sq ft	Grande Premiere (King)	850 sq ft	Dining for four and a tub, in 50 fewer square feet
No match	—	Parlor Suite, Suite Royale, Suite Royale Premiere	1,200 to 2,000 sq ft	Bars, dining for four or six; billiard table in the Royales

Two pairings stand out. For four friends, Park MGM’s Nightingale Suite beats the Salon Double: 10 more square feet, a leather sleeper sofa and a wet bar, in the lower-priced hotel. For a couple, the Atelier is the sweet spot, with real extra space and a tub.

Winner for rooms: The Reserve from the Atelier up; a draw at 406 square feet, where Park MGM is usually the better buy.

Bathrooms: the clearest difference

No Park MGM room or suite lists a bathtub; every category has a walk-in shower and an oversized vanity mirror. The Reserve’s Classic rooms and Salon Double have a walk-in marble shower and no tub. The Atelier and every Reserve suite add a freestanding pedestal tub, plus a walk-in shower and a separate water closet.

One quirk: the Grande Suite uses a European layout, with the tub and shower in the bedroom and the water closet in the living room, which matters if you’re sharing with a friend. Our guide to Las Vegas hotels with bathtubs lists other Strip rooms with soaking tubs.

Winner for bathrooms: The Reserve, as long as you book the Atelier or a suite.

Arrival, lobby and atmosphere

The separate porte cochere and lobby are the real perk: Park MGM guests sometimes complain about long check-in lines, while Reserve guests check in at their own desk. The catch for smoke-sensitive guests is that The Reserve’s porte cochere is one of the building’s three designated outdoor smoking areas.

The house rules match. Both hotels require guests to be 21 to reserve, hold $100 a day for incidentals (Park MGM caps it at $400) and charge at least $500 for cleaning if you smoke in the room (as of October 2026). Rideshare pickup for both is past Park MGM’s Bell Desk, to the right.

Winner for arrival: The Reserve, unless the smokers by its door bother you.

Pools: a private terrace or the main deck

The Terrace Pool is The Reserve’s Moroccan-themed pool, with cabanas, daybeds and gazebos and free seating for Reserve guests based on availability, according to its pool page. In early October 2026, it opened Monday and Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Park MGM’s pools kept longer hours, daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with cabanas that include a TV, refrigerator, safe and towel service. Neither had posted winter dates in October, so treat a pool day from November to March as a bonus. The fallback for both: MGM Grand’s pool page said guests of any MGM Resorts property can use its complex, lazy river included.

Winner for pools: The Reserve for a quieter weekend afternoon; Park MGM for midweek swims and longer hours.

Dining and bars

Park MGM’s restaurants are open to both sets of guests. Eataly is the anchor, with Bavette’s Steakhouse & Bar, Primrose, Best Friend and The Crack Shack on the October dining list, plus On The Record for late drinks.

The Reserve adds two venues: The Library, an American restaurant open Wednesday through Sunday from 5 to 10 p.m. in October, and The Reserve Bar, open three days a week on select show nights. On Dec. 10, 2026, it hosts the free Wrangler NFR bareback riders’ autograph session, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., for ages 21 and up, per the NFR’s official schedule; our NFR hotels guide covers rodeo week.

Winner for dining: a draw. The Library is a pleasant extra, but Eataly carries both hotels.

Casino, Dolby Live and T-Mobile Arena: a tie

There’s one casino, smoke-free throughout, which MGM’s 10-K puts at about 66,000 square feet with 755 slots and 60 gaming tables, high-limit rooms included. There’s no poker room; ARIA’s is one stop away on the free ARIA Express tram, which starts here. Our guide to non-smoking hotels in Las Vegas covers the policy.

Dolby Live, a 5,200-seat theater, sits on the casino level. MGM lists T-Mobile Arena 0.2 mile and under 5 minutes on foot from Park MGM, the shortest walk on its list. On arena nights, the garage is prepay-only for event parking. Our guides to hotels near Dolby Live and hotels near T-Mobile Arena compare the neighbors.

Winner: neither. The address, the arena walk and the casino are identical.

Resort fee, parking and booking: identical, so compare room rates

As of October 2026	The Reserve	Park MGM
Resort fee	$50 + tax per night	$50 + tax per night
With 13.38% Strip room tax	About $56.69	About $56.69
Self-parking, hotel guests	$20 per 24 hours	$20 per 24 hours
Valet	$40 per day	$40 per day
Three nights with a car	About $230.07	About $230.07
Extra guest	$40 per night, four per room max	$40 per night, four per room max

With identical extras, the room rate is the whole comparison. The fee covers Wi-Fi, phone calls, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, boarding-pass printing, digital newspapers and fitness center access. MGM Rewards Gold members and above can have it waived when they book direct, and Pearl members and above self-park free. Our resort fees and parking fees guides compare the Strip.

For Bonvoy points, book through Marriott, whose MGM Collection page lists The Reserve as Autograph Collection. Dog owners should ask The Reserve first: both allow up to two dogs under 100 pounds combined, but only Park MGM published a fee in October, $100 per dog per night plus tax in rooms and $150 in suites.

Winner on cost: Park MGM, whose rates usually sit a tier lower; we rate it mid-range and The Reserve upscale.

Which is better for couples, families and first-time visitors?

• Couples: The Reserve, ideally the 528-square-foot Atelier or the Grande Suite, which add a freestanding pedestal tub no Park MGM room lists. You also get your own porte cochere, lobby and Terrace Pool. The 406-square-foot Classic rooms match Park MGM’s size, so they’re worth it only if the price gap is small.
• Families: Park MGM. Its 700-square-foot Nightingale Suite sleeps four with two queens and a leather sleeper sofa, in the lower-priced hotel. It offers cribs on request for a nominal daily fee, and both hotels charge $40 a night per guest beyond two, up to four per room (as of October 2026).
• First-time visitors: Park MGM. A standard 406-square-foot room gets the same smoke-free casino, Dolby Live, T-Mobile Arena walk, Eataly and $50-plus-tax resort fee (as of October 2026) for less, and the free ARIA Express tram starts in the building, with stops at ARIA, Vdara and Bellagio.

Which should you book?

Choose Park MGM if:

• The trip revolves around a Golden Knights game, a UFC card or a Dolby Live show, and you’ll spend little time in the room.
• You’re four friends who need two queens plus a sleeper sofa: book the 700-square-foot Nightingale Suite.
• You want pool time on a Tuesday or Wednesday, or longer pool hours.
• You’re bringing a dog and want the fee in writing before you book.

Choose The Reserve if:

• A bathtub matters: the 528-square-foot Atelier is the smallest room in the building with one.
• You’d rather skip the main check-in lines and use your own porte cochere and lobby.
• You want a suite with a dining room, a bar or a billiard table.
• You earn Marriott Bonvoy points and want an Autograph Collection stay.

For an arena trip, a standard Park MGM room gets the same walk, casino and fees for less. For a romantic weekend, The Reserve’s Atelier or Grande Suite is worth paying for; our romantic hotels guide and MGM Grand vs Park MGM cover alternatives. Prices vary according to travel dates and availability; our best hotels in Las Vegas ranking shows where both fit.

FAQ

What is The Reserve at Park MGM?

The Reserve at Park MGM is a 293-room boutique hotel on the top floors of Park MGM’s tower, renamed from NoMad Las Vegas on Dec. 17, 2025. It has its own porte cochere, lobby, Terrace Pool, restaurant and bar, and it shares Park MGM’s smoke-free casino, Dolby Live, resort fee and parking. Marriott sells it as an Autograph Collection hotel.

Is The Reserve at Park MGM worth it over Park MGM?

Yes, if you book the 528-square-foot Atelier or a suite, which add space and a freestanding tub that no Park MGM room offers. The 406-square-foot Classic rooms match Park MGM’s size, so there you’d pay mainly for oak floors, a minibar, a marble shower and a separate lobby. The fee, parking and casino are identical.

Is NoMad Las Vegas the same as The Reserve at Park MGM?

Yes. NoMad Las Vegas became The Reserve at Park MGM on Dec. 17, 2025, keeping its 293 rooms and suites. The NoMad Pool is now The Terrace Pool, NoMad Library is The Library and NoMad Bar is The Reserve Bar. MGM’s FAQ said the rebrand wouldn’t close anything, so older NoMad reviews describe the same rooms.

Can Park MGM guests use The Reserve’s Terrace Pool?

Plan on no. In October 2026, the Terrace Pool page offered free seating to Reserve guests based on availability and didn’t list access for Park MGM guests. Park MGM guests have their own pools and cabanas, which kept longer hours, and MGM Grand’s pool complex was open to guests of any MGM Resorts hotel.

Do The Reserve and Park MGM charge the same resort fee?

Yes. Both charged $50 plus tax a night, about $56.69 with the 13.38% Strip room tax, at our October 2026 check. Both also charge registered guests $20 per 24 hours to self-park and $40 a day for valet. MGM Rewards Gold members and above can have the fee waived when booking direct.

Which is closer to T-Mobile Arena, The Reserve or Park MGM?

Neither has an edge, because they share one building. MGM lists Park MGM 0.2 mile and under 5 minutes on foot from T-Mobile Arena, the shortest walk on its list, and Dolby Live is inside on the casino level. On arena nights, the garage is prepay-only for event parking, so walking is easier.