Has anyone stayed at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas?

Question

I need advice...is this a good hotel to stay in for a 1st timer visiting Las Vegas?
I've done a little research and so far this is my 1st pick...it looks like paradise!

Answer 1

We stayed at Mandalay Bay last month during the Luxury Travel Expo. Renovations were in full swing all over the hotel.

Bill Hornbuckle, president and chief operating officer, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, was one of our opening day keynote speakers. He told us, in great detail, all about the renovations taking place both inside and outside the hotel.

He emphisised the great lengths that Mandalay Bay was taking to insure that guests were not disturbed. He stated, for example, that when they are working on floor 8, they will close floor 7 and floor 9 to act as a buffer against noise and not disturb the guests. An entirely new 23 million dollar outdoor pavillion is being constructed by the pool, and is promised to be ready by the time the weather is ready for swimming. He showed artist's renderings of the facility - it looks great!.

The the elevators have been programmed not to open on any floor that is undergoing renovations, although I did see some flat-bed carts of some builing supply products on one floor.

With their reputation as a deluxe resort on the line, I do not expect that you would have anything less than a perfect vacation.

Having been to Las Vegas about 10 times, and staying at a variety of hotels, my ONLY, ONLY, ONLY, negative comment about Mandalay Bay is that its absolutely the last hotel on the strip - making it much longer to get any where else in town. Yes, they have a free monorail that take you to/from Excaliber, but I still found that to be not as good as staying in a more mid-strip hotel. For a first-time visitor, I think that you should consider that. Check it out with your travel agent.

If you go to Mandalay Bay, please say hello to my money. I couldn't win in their casino. Had a blast and did win a couple of bucks at Casino Royale - a small hole-in-the-wall casino located between Harrah's and The Venetian.

Here's some other info for you. For fun we went to see the Neil Diamond tribute show at the Riviera - Jay White, the fellow that does Neil, is nothing less than perfect! His appearance, voice, clothes and moves ARE Neil Diamond. I thought that I was at a Neil Diamond concert. The room is rather small, maybe 200 people in the audience. We had a ball. You can get half-price tickets for this and many other shows at ticket outlets up-and-down the strip. The outlets are called "Tickets 4 Tonight" and they go on sale about 11:00 AM (first-come-first-served) for that night's performances only.

Another good source for reliable discounts are the books (such as “What’s on in Las Vegas” or “Las Vegas 24/7”) that are distributed in most hotels. The also give good info on where to eat and what to see. They’re really good little pocket guides!

The best free show is the Fountains at Bellagio - they perform every 15 minutes after dark - just spectacular. The Siren’s of TI show at Treasure Island is also good Other free attractions of note are the Lion Habitat at MGM, the Volcano and the White Tigers at Mirage, and the fountains inside the Forum Shops at Caesar’s Palace. If your going downtown, the Fremont Street Experience is truly on-of-a kind, and don’t pass up the ’world famous’ $.99 shrimp cocktail at the Golden Gate Hotel! Head over to the Rio (with free transportation from Harrah’s) to see the Carnival in the Sky.

I strongly suggest that you take a ½ day away from the strip and go to Hoover Dam. That is quite a sight! There are many tour companies to chose from that will pick you up right at your hotel.

Hope this helped.

Answer 2

I'm staying at Mandalay Bay next week! It is very nice- but I have heard that the pool is currently being refurbished at this time- but it's pretty cold there right now anyway-

Answer 3

I stayed at the Mandalay Bay 2 years ago. It was awesome. Give it a shot. I'm sure you'll love it. Have fun and good luck!!

Answer 4

Mandalay Bay is very nice and I'm sure you'll love it.

It's Vegas - you'd have a blast if you stayed at the Travelodge! :)

Answer 5

My husband and I stayed there this past December and it is very nice. It is closer to the airport farther down the strip. Staff was very nice so was the building. For a 1st timer you will have a blast, you won't be spending that much time in your room so wouldn't suggest spending a lot on a room there :)

Answer 6

It is very nice. My ex and I stayed there and the rooms were great. Huge window! it overlooked the beginning of the strip and you could watch aiplanes takeoff and land. The bathrooms were large with 2 sinks. Had a Bathtub and a separate shower so she was able to take a bath while I showered.
We were there to watch an event and had alot of fun.

I would stay there again. got room for one more? ; )