Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas Strip
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| Address | 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South [ map ] |
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| Neighbors | Excalibur LuXor Tropicana |
| Pricing | $ $ $ $ $ Check Rates |
| Drink Service | Non-existant |
| Club Card | Yes - Players Club |
| Cool Stuff | Check out our review of THEhotel Shark Tank Web Cam! |
| Shows | Journey Ba-Da-Bing Dethklok Boxing: Mosley vs Judah Mamma Mia! Erykah Badu UFC 86 : Jackson vs Griffin Rush |
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History of Mandalay Bay
Opened March 2, 1999 on the site of the long standing Vegas landmark The Hacienda, the opulent Mandalay Bay (code named 'Project Paradise') cost a staggering $950 Million dollars to construct, and is the southern-most mega-resort on the Las Vegas Strip. It's fantastic pools (wave pool, lazy river ride and more), filling stations (The Bar, RumJungle, Red Square, Auerole, House of Blues), attractions (The Spa, Shark Habitat) and 135,000 square feet of casino madness are all top notch experiences designed to blow your mind. If that weren't enough, LuXor Egypt and Ye Olde Merry Excalibur are a two minute monorail ride away.
THEhotel, a boutique addition out back opened on December 17th, 2003 and offers some of the smartest rooms in Vegas... it's a damn shame the service isn't up to snuff... when they concentrate on the customer, THEhotel could give every high ticket resort a run for it's room service.
How are the rooms at Mandalay Bay?
Most of Mandalay Bay's guest rooms were redesigned in 2007. Room options now include: Deluxe, Spa, Great Room, eXtra Bedroom and SkyView - which equate to fancy names (and higher prices) for new wallpaper and furniture. Each room features pillow top mattresses, minibars, flat screen tv's (one for the bedroom and one in the john), wifi internet (for a fee) iPod docks and separate jacuzzi tubs and shower stall.
What restaurants are at Mandalay Bay?
Mandalay Bay has an excellent mix of restaurants, including a number of upscale joints that have received Michelin Star ratings. Mix - features an American take on French cuisine with sumptuous steaks and chops, plus the view is spectacular. Fleur de Lys - traditional French cuisine, not our cup of tea but Chef Hubert Keller is a master. Aureole - American cuisine fired up by Charlie Palmer. China Grill - Asian fusion. Shanghai Lilly - Chinese. Red Square - Russian, wha? Yeah stroganoff, vodkas, steaks, seafood done up in a contemporary Russian style. Trattoria Del Lupo - Italian food by Wolfgang Puck, whose food we've never found to be particularly excellent. rumjungle - Caribbean, Cuban, Brazilian. RM Seafood - we've never been here, tell us what you think. STRIPSTEAK - Michael Mina's steakhouse.
Mandalay Bay also features a bunch of casual and quick bite joints including the House of Blues, Border Grill, Giorgio (Italian), Noodle Shop, Verandah, Red White and Blue and the Burger Bar. Raffles Cafe is their 24 hour coffee shop and the Bayside Buffet is nothing to write home about.
Where is Mandalay Bay Located?
Located on the most southern end of the strip, it is a tad isolated, but not lacking for guests. It is a popular place and the LuXor, Excalibur are a short monorail ride away... New York-New York and the Tropicana a short walk after that. The closest Strip Monorail stop is MGM Grand. Have a nice hike.
Exclusive Tips for Mandalay Bay:
Rock and Roll!!! If you like things like The Go Go's and Toby Keith, this place is for you - the House of Blues brings in the best national touring bands.
The two lines for the Shark Tank exhibit can be quite long on weekends. Make reservations. Two lines? Yep. One for tickets, then one to git in. Looooooooong. Makes one think about starting an 'i'll stand in line for ya' business.
Oh, yeah, one more thing. The best pool in Vegas. The wave pool hosts 'surfing' competitions.
At Mandalay Bay, the room sucked.One of the double sinks was backed up. Ended with an ashtray of a room after requesting a non-smoking room. A/C was screwed.Stayed @ THEHotel once, the room was awesome. Very clean, very spacious. The only complaint was the THE TP-it was like sandpaper.
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It was in the lounge at this hotel where I turned 21, so I'll forever have a soft spot for this place. Other than that, I guess I love the eclectic atmosphere and various themes they offer, kinda like an ultra-chic Disneyland, but without all the evil.
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cool resort
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Mandalay Bay is one of my favorites.
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I stayed here twice. I stayed in THEhotel and a suite in the original tower after the remodel. The remodeled rooms are nice, very uplifting tones in the room. I wanted to stay here to swim in the pool, but I never made it to the pool. I was way too hung over to be in the sun.
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Mandalay Bay is one of my favorites.
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Mandalay Bay is one of my favorites.
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I stayed at THEhotel and it is alot nicer and friendly than people think. Great service, one of the chefs was on "Top Chef," it's right next to Mandalay Bay and Mamma Mia, you can use the pool, there is no casino i the lobby, alleviating our noses of so much smoke, and it's just great.
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Mandalay Bay is one of my favorites.
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the only flaw to the Bay is a lack of a front entrance but overall the interior is casual and not intimidatiing. the shopping isnt bad and there is even a full service bookstore inside. if you are a fan of aquatic life then visiting the shark reef is a must.
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Very nice rooms, Lousy Location, Mack Daddy Spa, Good dining options, Good Buffet, Great Pool, Only thing that keeps me from staying here again is location
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Great buffet, fun slots, best pool in Vegas!
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Mandalay Bay is one of my favorites.
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Mandalay Bay is one of my favorites.
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Mandalay Bay is one of my favorites.
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The Mandalay Bay is the last place my family and I go to before we leave Vegas if we have extra time! I remember eat at a place there and was very good but I forgot. Oh well, very cool place.
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Would probably be my second favorite place in Vegas if the location was even remotely decent.
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While Mandalay is nice, THEhotel is where you want to be. Service is usually good and the rooms are excellent. Other than its own spa, expect to be heavily reliant on the facilities of Mandalay and other hotels.
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Haven't stayed but have played here. Lots of fun. Really nice place to boot.
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I guess this isn't exactly a great hotel by anyone's standards now, but it's the first place I stepped into and stayed at, and who doesn't appreciate their first resort? Also, THEhotel houses THEtoilet, the fanciest public restroom in Las Vegas.
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At Mandalay Bay, the room sucked. One of the double sinks was backed up. Ended with a big ashtray for a room after requesting a non-smoking room. A/C was screwed.
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Mandalay Bay is one of my favorites.
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Mandalay Bay is one of my favorites.
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Mandalay Bay is one of my favorites.
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not into the south seas themed motif? get a room on the 34th floor. they are known as house of blues themed rooms. staying at THEhotel isn't a bad choice either, very spacious. but i found a turd in my guest bathroom. it took 45 minutes for someone to reclean my room. ever since the merger with MGM-Mirage, the property has lost its luster. kinda sad really.
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Mandalay Bay is one of my favorites.
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Mandalay Bay is one of my favorites.
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Mandalay Bay is one of my favorites.
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Mandalay Bay is one of my favorites.
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Mandalay Bay is one of my favorites.
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I have stayed here and at THEhotel, and I must say it is pure fun. The rooms at Madalay are on the small side, but still beautiful with a nice bathroom and appointed furniture. The pool is great, nit to mention huge and it's hard to find a spot on the beach. Mamma Mia is a great show and the restaurants are second to none. The new Mandalay Place is amazing, with my favorite (Urban Outfitters) and the 40 Deuce nightclub. I spent alot of money at Lush Puppy.