I have stayed at Mandalay numerous times over the past few years. I travel to Vegas frequently for boxing, and like to stay in Mandalay to be near the Events Center. You have to understand one thing, this is Vegas. If you're looking for tranquility, Mandalay is not the place for you. With the large number of popular restaruants and clubs, of course it is going to draw a young crowd. No problems with that here. Beautiful women are a constant at Mandalay. Again, no problems here. The pool area is nice, although it does get quite crowded, and tons of kids. I agree with the previous poster, who brings kids to Vegas anyway?? I did have one major problem with Mandalay, which is the reason I only gave the property an average rating. Upon check in an authorization of $900 should have been taken on my credit card. The front desk clerk took an authorization of $9000!!! Front office management was unresponsive when I asked them to call the bank and release the hold!! I understand people make mistakes, but this was completely unacceptable! It took writing a letter to the General Manager to get through to anyone. They comped me on my next stay, but needless to say this was a very frustrating experience. Overall, I think for the money there are better places to stay in Vegas. However, if you want action on a big fight weekend, Mandalay is the spot.

Stayed for a conference 5/5-5/8. Our renovated room on the 18th floor was everything we hoped for and more. The only peculiarity is the layout of the bathroom - if you are traveling with a group, there is no privacy in the bathtub and/or shower with respect to the sink area. There are double sinks, but the bath and tub are in the same immediate area, tub is open and shower has clear glass doors. This restricts how fast a group can get ready - only one person at a time if showering/bathing is involved. This should be looked at - even frosted glass on the shower would be helpful. Aside from this peculiarity, the property is resort-like and one could easily spend a week without ever leaving the property. Many food/entertainment choices, clean, plush, excellent ambiance, Mandalay Place is nice for shopping. Pool area among the best I have been to thus far. Conference facility run very smoothly - food was delicious. Service efficient, never had to wait for anything. I would highly recommend this property to anyone, and if you can get it at a great rate, don't hesitate to book!

I've been to Vegas more than 20 times and this is my 1st experience staying at Mandalay. I usually can't afford the room rate, but my company was paying for the hotel, so I was excited about staying there.

I checked in and was given a room on the 32nd floor. I had a great view of the pool, but the room was nasty. Big stains on the carpeting
(like someone had eaten on it) ... felt like I needed to wear socks when walking on the carpet. Not what I expected from a supposedly high end hotel.

I called the front desk and they moved me to another room on the 20th floor. What a difference! The room was newly renovated with nice decor, a comfy bed, large flat screen TV (and a smaller one in the bathroom) and IPod clock radio. I was totally satisified with this room.

Pros: The renovated rooms. Great pool. Super sportsbook. Nice bar/entertainment at the sushi restaurant. Walkway to Luxor.

Cons: The unrenovated rooms. Expensive restaurants. High minimums for table games. Attracts a young (and rowdy) crowd because of the House of Blues. Slow check in.

I stayed at the Mandalay Bay for 7 days. Overall, it was an ok stay, nothing really bad, nothing really great.

Since I did not ask for a Non smoking room... the room had a lingering smoke odor. I was to lazy to change rooms, so I lived with that.

I found the shower water adjustment to be hard to find a "good" temp. for showering.

I was on the 29th floor facing the airport. This was fine but for the exceptional loud plane.

The room was always made up and restocked.

Since my company was paying for my stay, I can't complain to much.