Excellent experience for New Year's at Mandalay. Truly a hidden spot on a night where roads are shut down and drunken revelry spills into the streets. Vegas Blvd. was closed up to Russel, but we were able to take the 15 to Frank Sinatra and sneak in a back parking garage around 8pm! It was equally easy to get out the same way.
The hotel itself smells great, has amazing rooms from regular double beds to the suites on the top 2 floors with magnificent views of the strip. Top notch sportsbook, party spot @ House of Blues and great culinary options.