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| - I've stayed at the Mandalay a couple of times now - mostly for work, but this last time I added on a weekend for some fun.
On a purely business front, this is a great convention hotel. Very convenient. Lots of good restaurants to eat with coworkers or clients at. Upscale without being over-the-top. And in general being a pretty enjoyable place. Beware though, that depending on which meeting rooms you are in, it may be as much as a 20 minute walk to go from your room to your meeting. After walking through the casino, past almost all of their restaurants, some of their shops, etc. you finally get to the conference side of the building. The closer section of meeting space isn't too far, but if you're on the far side it is definitely a schlep!
On the leisure side of things, the hotel can be a little stuffy for a purely fun vacation. The rooms are very corporate (although I've got to give them props for a great bathroom - great showers and seperate tubs), the hallways just go on and on, and although it does have shops and clubs, they're not quite as Vegas glitzy as other hotels. (Which can be a good thing or bad thing depending on how you feel about glitz!)
I've only been here during the winter months, so can't comment too much on the pool areas. They look awesome, and I could definitely see wanting to lay out on their pool deck and enjoy the sun, sand, wave pool and lazy river! Maybe someday I'll make it back during warmer months and actually have time to lay out.
I'd definitely recommend Mandalay to business travelers who have the budget for it. It can be a little pricier than some of the alternatives in town, but a great property for business. I'd also recommend it for families who have kids who would love the pool area during the warmer months. There's also a cool looking aquarium that I think the kids would enjoy. Guess I'm on the fence as far as you single guys and gals out there. There are certainly cheaper and trendier hotels in Vegas that you can stay at, but if you're looking for a little more upscale environment (without going big like the Wynn) this could be the place!
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