May 13 2008: Mandalay Bay would be considered a spectacular, massive and exciting casino resort if it were located anywhere but Las Vegas. Alas, it's on the Strip, where standards are a bit higher. This South Pacific-themed resort has most of what you want in a Strip resort, although despite some uniqueness (a giant wave pool, a shark exhibit), I found it lacking in charm.
It's fine as far as location -- it's on the south end of the Strip, but it offers easy access to Luxor, Excalibur and Tropicana. Gambling at Mandalay is a bit overpriced -- it acts like it's Caesars, with its $25 minimum bet tables, but if I wanted that I'd have gone to Caesars.
I'm a citizen of the world. Lived in Tokyo, Toronto and London in the past. Have traveled widely in Asia, Europe and North America. Love country inns and quiet resorts preferably with a lake view.
November 19 2007: Stayed at the Mandalay Bay for the first time and must say it is among the three or four top hotels in Las Vegas with all the amenities and facilities these monster palaces are known for.
The service was very good from a speedy check-in to the express check-out.
Had what I consider an excellent room compared to the cookie cutter rectangulars we are so used to check-in to.
It was of a good size with an angular layout and flat panel LCD, a writing desk and lounger. Very comfortable overall. Bathroom had a jacuzzi with separate shower stall and toilet.
My business partner was upgraded to a suite which was huge and had two separate large bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms with a very big living area in between. Excellent.
Date of stay: November 2007
Purpose of stay: Business
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Whether it's for work or pleasure, I try to hit the open road as often as I can. I love anywhere warm, and try to get away at least once a Buffalo winter!
November 25 2007: Normally you would think "what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas," well, this time I'll let you in on our experience. Vegas was its usual wild and crazy self. Eight of us decided to go in on a suite at Mandalay Bay. The hotel and casino is beautiful (smells great too), but since there was a boxing fight at the casino on our Saturday night, we didn't get the suite we thought we were booking online. The suite we did get was nicely appointed, but didn't have enough beds for all of us. We quickly called the front desk and had two roll-aways delivered. But when you're in Vegas, it's not really about the room... The highlight of Mandalay Bay was by far The Bathouse Spa at The Hotel. You must treat yourself if you're ever there. The pool is pretty incredible too. There's a "beach" and even a wave pool. Our weather was a bit dicey the first two days, but our last two were spent enjoying the pool. If you're looking for fun in Vegas, definitely look to Mandalay Bay.
Date of stay: October 2007
Purpose of stay: Leisure (With Friends/Group)
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Location. The tropical themed Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino is located on the south end of The Strip in Las Vegas, Nev. The hotel is connected via the Mandalay Place shops to the Luxor Hotel. Hotel Features. The lobby at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino features a quiet check in distanced from the casino, with marble floors, square columns and an aquarium. STRIPSTEAK, the Michael Mina eatery, features purple lounging chairs, blue sectional sofas and A5 Kobe steak flown in from Japan. "Wine angels" ascend to pluck choice wines from a four story wine tower at Aureole. The Event Center hosts Mandalay Bay Fights, USC, conventions and various concerts with a capacity of 13,000 people. Real California white sand cushions toes at the Mandalay Beach, where a wave pool produces up to six feet tall waves. The Beach Concert Series, a seasonal weekend performance, features live entertainment staged over the wave pool. An adults only, topless beach, Moorea, occupies a secluded spot near the pool area. Spa Mandalay pampers guests with massage treatments, a redwood sauna, a eucalyptus steam room, a cold plunge pool, clothing optional spa tubs and a 30,000 square foot fitness center.
Guestrooms. Guestrooms reflect minimalist décor and feature contemporary artwork, backlit headboards, sectional couches and white shuttered closets. Wireless Internet access is available for a fee. The 42 inch plasma televisions and MP3 adaptors are standard amenities. Bathrooms feature stone vanities, double sinks and MPulse toiletries. Frosted windows overlook separate marble soaking tubs in select bathrooms. Bathrooms feature flat screen televisions and telephones.
Expert Tip. Imbibe with a high tech twist at the eyecandy sound lounge & bar. Select tables feature MP3 docking stations from which guests can fire song requests to the DJ. Using interactive, multi touch tables, guests may create visuals and messages, as well as project images onto screens located above the dance floor.