The Mandarin is a quiet oasis in the middle of the Strip. We were looking for a non-casino hotel and decided to stay here because of the hotel's reputation and yelp reviews. The hotel's facilities and service were top-notch. A short walk to the Aria gets you to the casino and shops are located across the street at Crystals, all accessible via sky-walk. A tram at the Aria takes you up the strip to the Bellagio.
We ate at Mozen Bistro for breakfast and prices were high but comparable to similar restaurants elsewhere. Parking is Valet only ($30), but there is free parking at Aria. Wifi is a bit pricey at $18/24 hrs. But, it was nice to be pampered for a weekend and we would definitely stay here again.