Went in April with my boyfriend and had a free room (thanks to a friend). I have previously stayed at Mandalay Bay and Hard Rock Hotel - this room was the best of the three. The rooms are VERY spacious, with a separate living room and an extra 1/2 bath. The bathroom was great with a huge tub (large enough for two) and separate shower. The toilet is separated by a door and there is a double vanity and a small flat screen TV in the bathroom (you can watch if you are in the tub). The strip view is great (it was actually better in the room I stayed in Mandalay Bay - I suppose it depends on what room you get).

Mandalay pool area is huge, but we did struggle finding two lounge chairs together. We didn't go down early, but were able to catch a couple leaving and took their chairs. There doesn't seem to be many workers at the pool area to help with chairs. You can't order food from the servers at your loungers, but can order drinks. They have a "take-out" area for food and also a small restaurant for burgers, etc. in the pool area.

There are several restaurants at the Mandalay complex. We ate at the Verandah at the Four Seasons for brunch one day and it was excellent (the Four Seasons is attached to Mandalay). We also tried Red, White and Blue one day and it was good - nothing to rave about, but good. Burger Bar in Mandalay Place is great for burger lovers.

The only con would be that the location is on the South Strip (which might be a pro for some). I have stayed here before and would love to stay mid-strip sometime for the convenience. Cabs at about $12/ trip can start to add up.

If in Vegas, I can highly recommend THEhotel, the suites are very very nice. Don't buy drinks at Mix though, they don't pour alcohol in the drinks...Try Stripstek in the Mandalay building, a tremendous wine list, a little steep but very extensive.

Peter

Right from the start this hotel will not fail to astound. The lobby is the best I have seen in Vegas. The service couldn't be better. Most comfortable rooms and beds Ive seen. Even the average room comes complete with a beautiful view(from anywhere in the hotel) and a HUGE bathoom with very exiting technology perks.(very cool gadgets, for tv, internet, phone.) The pool tops off this amazing crowned jewel of Vegas. Best pool not in a water park you will ever find.

This hotel did not dissappont,it was fabulous in every respect.Having stayed at the Luxor some years previous my daughter and I were determined to go for the best for her hen do .The room was exceptional and immaculate.The service was first class as was the organisation and the staff.The Pool area was incredible but on peak days (Easter weekend) you need to be down by 9am to get a sun lounger.(non can be reserved and this is closley monitored)As with all hotels in Vegas do not go if walking is a problem as unless you have other means of getting around walking from a to b within the Hotel involves long distances and walking the strip is like doing the marathon on a dailey basis.The Hotel Spa was fantastic and worth having a treatment to allow a full days use in the spa.Treatments were unlike thos in Britain in that male therapists were used.Also they tended to be a little brusque.However it did not detract from the experience.We could not comment on the casino as we went to shop and that did not dissappoint! .Overall we liked best the opulence of the hotel,coupled with two brilliant shows and good food .We would recommen this hotel to anyone who does not mind spending a little more for the best .