April 12, 2008

Mandalay Bay Hotel Review

Gone are the days of the dark, smoke-filled casino�when you step into the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, you�re stepping into a bright and lively tropical paradise. This is truly a resort experience for the traveler looking to relax in luxury, and with its convenient location at the south end of the Strip, you�re at the heart of all the Vegas action.

Appearance

Rooms at Mandalay Bay are decorated so that you feel like you�ve been transported into a tropical paradise, and Mandalay Beach�much more than just a swimming pool, with eleven acres of beach environment that includes a 1.6-million-gallon wave pool with a sand-and-surf beach and three pools�definitely adds to that atmosphere.

When you leave the beach, head over to one of the hotel�s two health clubs, or one of their two luxurious spas. Or, for the shopper, Mandalay Place is a 41-shop expanse of boutiques and stores that connects Mandalay Bay to the Luxor.

Entertainment

The entertainment and nightlife at Mandalay Bay are stellar; their showroom is the permanent home to Broadway musical Mamma Mia!

There�s a House of Blues that features all sorts of live music, and there�s something for everyone in one of the nightclubs and lounges�Ivan Kane's Forty Deuce, rumjungle nightclub, Foundation Room, Late Night at House of Blues, and Mix Lounge. One of the most popular attractions in Vegas, Mandalay Bay is home to the Shark Reef, a 90,000 square-foot, $40 million aquarium housing over 100 species of sea animals.

Dining

Meal selection is probably one of the most difficult dilemmas you�ll face at Mandalay Bay, because there are so many restaurants to choose from! Eateries include Aureole, Bay Side Buffet, Beach Bar & Grill, Border Grill, China Grill, Coral Reef Lounge & Sushi Bar, Fleur de Lys, Kona Cafe, Raffles Cafe, Red, White and Blue, Red Square, rumjungle, Sea Breeze Ice Cream and Juices, Shanghai Lilly, StripSteak, Trattoria del Lupo, The Noodle Shop, Turf Club Deli.

All that, and there�s also a food court in the convention center area and several dining options along Mandalay Place. Bottom line�you�re not going to go hungry at Mandalay Bay.

Gambling

Besides staying well fed, Mandalay Bay gamblers will have plenty to bet on in the fabulous�and huge�casino. At 135,000 square feet, this is one of the largest and best gaming areas in Las Vegas, and whether you�re a Slot fan or a Baccarat junkie, anything you want to play is here for your enjoyment.

Casino games include all your favorites�Blackjack, Caribbean Stud Poker, Craps, Let It Ride, Pai Gow Poker, Poker, Roulette, Megabucks and Super Megabucks. Here you�ll find over 2,400 Slots and Video Poker machines and 122 table games, plus a poker room and a 300-seat Race and Sports Book with 84 TVs and 17 big screens.

Personal & Business Events

With all these amenities, Mandalay Bay is the perfect spot to host your next event, and with a 1.8 million-square-foot convention center, it�s arguably one of the largest and most versatile. For the marriage-minded, THEwedding chapel offers several elegant and timeless wedding packages to make your big day extra special.

Give the business center a call and let their friendly and experienced staff assist you with determining the best options for an event to making a grand and lasting impression.

Rates

A glittering oasis in the hot desert, Mandalay Bay offers so much to its guests, you may never even want to venture out and visit the rest of the city! Delicious food, exciting entertainment, and, of course, a state of-the-art casino�what more could a hotel offer?

Room rates start at $130 and head up into the mid-$500 range.

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