I read a lot of reviews before booking at THE Hotel and I'm so glad that I ignored all of the negative posts!! We spent 4 nights in Las Vegas over Halloween Weekend and it couldn't have been nicer. I had previously stayed at Mandalay Bay for business and really loved the place. Knowing that we'd want some extra room this time and loving the thought of not having a casino directly in the hotel, I thought THE Hotel would be a great choice. (for those who want the casino... the Mandalay Bay Casino is a very short walk away).
-Is it true that it's a long walk to the pool? Yes, but it's so worth it!
-Is it true that every now and then there's a smell in the hallway? If there is, we never experienced it.
-Was the staff rude? Some were more friendly and outgoing than others, but no one we dealt with was even close to rude
Our room was on the 32nd floor and it was spacious, clean and elegant! The male and female flip flop/slippers in the rooms (with robes) are an awesome touch and the toiletries provided are top notch. There was no line at check in and only a short wait at check out. The staff was friendly, the vibe was classy and sophisticated.
I originally booked for a king bed, but upon check in decided to go with two double beds which put us on a higher floor with a better view!
We stayed four nights and never heard a peep in the hallways and rarely saw anyone on our floor. I've stayed at four other hotels on the Strip and THE Hotel is by far the nicest.
The Beach/Pool is fantastic and while it can get crowded there are several different areas you can go. Overall we spent a little extra for THE Hotel, but it was absolutely worth it. Everyone else traveling with us (staying at different hotels) were jealous of how large our room was, the fact we had two bathrooms and the lack of massive crowds.
Parking in the Self Park garage is also a breeze. We will definitely be returning to THE Hotel as we didn't make it to the Shark Reef or up to Mix on this trip.