Park MGM or Mandalay Bay?

Hello, my wife and I are frequent visitors to Vegas and plan on coming out for EDC week for the first time in seven years. Well our go to is always Cosmopolitan prices are just a little out of control with that hotel lately so we are looking for a cheaper option. I am an MGM member so would prefer to stick to MGM brand hotels.

I’ve stayed at when it was Monte Carlo and it was a bit rundown. I’ve also stayed at the Delano around the time the Raiders stadium was built both have its pros and cons park pros are the restaurants I’ve stayed at when it was Monte Carlo and it was a bit rundown. I’ve also stayed at the Delano around the time the Raiders stadium was built both have its pros and cons park pros are the restaurants the no smoking aspect, the no smoking aspect, and location. Mandalay Bay I feel is just a better overall hotel with better rooms and pool. But it’s so far away.

I’m sure Mandalay will have some pool parties and Light will pull some DJs in that aren’t playing at the speedway and Park can’t really offer that. So I’m a bit torn. I love being mid strip but I also want music and a pool scene. I realize MGM occupants can pool hop, but that’s such a PITA.

I love this sub, and you have all helped me out so much in the past. Thank you all in advance for your help.