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| - Nice modern artsy chill getaway from crazy Vegas. 4.5 stars
Cost to worth it rating: 3 (more expensive than average hotel but can get deals sometime)
Return worthiness: yes
Highlights:
- Decor: open, tall ceilings in the lobby and artsy, colorful, long hallways on the room levels
- No casino: probably what makes it so serene to come back to, though if you want to gamble the Mandalay casino is close
- Steps away from Mandalay restaurants: from Burger Bar to Aureole there are some great spots
- Access to beach: a fun benefit, as I love the wave pool
- Classy rooms: huge jacuzzi tub, nice views, large extra comfy beds
- Welcoming check in: we had an extra cheery personable staff member help us which set a good tone for our visit, as I was worried the place might be stuffy. Made us feel VIP without the pretentiousness.
- Room charge card can be used at lots of hotels on the strip
- Club at top floor: nice view, good music, not crazy crowded
Lowlights:
- Internet charge: no wireless included, stark room with computer pay $1/min plus $1.50/printout--even a standard hotel in other cities have a computer in lobby to print out just boarding passes or room key access business centers. At a luxury hotel, your room charge should include this to avoid guests feeling nickel and dimed.
- No mini bar: we had smaller room but was odd (esp cause they gave us a key for one at check in).
- Said we could get complimentary access to upper floor bar for yet charged the hub at the entry point even when showed guest key.
All in all, I really enjoyed our cozy, fun, and comfortable stay here and would love to return.
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