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The Mandarin Oriental is deserving of its 5-star and 5-diamond accolades. Located in City Center adjacent to the Aria, the calm spirit is strikingly juxtaposed against the deviance, debauchery, and derangement occurring outside. Inside, a perfect mix of style, serenity and luxury.
From the moment we arrived until the sad day of our departure, the staff provided smiles, genuine warmth, and the very best service. We were always addressed by name and treated as welcome guests, not just customers or work-product.
The accommodations were comfortable and well-appointed. We were assigned an upper floor with a view (thanks Shirley!). Once in our room, we were greeted with complimentary champagne and chocolate dipped strawberries. Fresh fruit and bottled water were always available.
During our stay, we enjoyed the 23rd-floor tea service adjacent to the sky bar lounge, visited the Spa, and experienced all of the "in-room" luxuries and amenities. The views are good - but not the heart-stopping panoramic views you get from the corner balconies at the Cosmopolitan.
Finally, you won't read this in other reviews, but everything just smells good at this place. From the lobby, to the elevator, down the hallway, all the way to your room - it's like walking through a field of lotus flowers (even the valet guy and the Bellman smelled pretty good).
Life is too short to have to deal with loud noise, rude people, and bad odors. So give yourself, your sanity, and your olfactory system a break from the madness. Book a room at the Mandarin Oriental and "stop to smell the flowers".
#NotAVerticalParty
#BygoneCollegeDays
#FearTheElevatorOdor
#BellmenWhoSmellGood
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