We chose the Tropicana for it's proximity to the Mandalay Bay and being in very close proximity to the strip without all the hustle and bustle with trying to get in and out of your hotel, we also wanted to check out what it looked like since the remodel.
We got a good price on the room so that was a plus. Unfortunately, upon check in, they didn't have our selected room type available and offered us a smoking room. We nicely declined. They said they could give us a room of our type in the Bungalow Tower. We accepted being that we were tired, and needed to get ready for our evening event. I asked if it was an equivalent to the room I had originally booked and with hesitation, she said yes.
The room was OK, it was right off of the Beach cafe and you need your room key to access the tower which made me feel safe but at the same time felt like it was the "projects" of the Hotel (according to my BF).
Room was a lot smaller than expected but clean. There was an awkward balcony that over looked what seemed to be a loading dock or utility parking lot. But if you looked up you had a view of the Mandalay Bay, which was nice. We didn't utilize any room service this time or even gamble in the Hotel but the whole new look is fresh and nice.
We ate at the Beach Cafe, which is 24 hours, and their food is pretty good. Service wasn't all that great but it was 3 am.
Valet service was awesome and very helpful. All in all we enjoyed our stay. We will book again if we can get the same great rate.