We go to Vegas between 4 and 5 times a yr. We have never stayed at The Hotel but have visited Mandalay frequently to dine or to gamble. Usually we stay center strip, I have always thought about staying at The Hotel but its so far south on the Strip its sort of out of the way. But after tons of offers to stay we couldn't pass it up.
I'm so happy we decided to stay there, maybe its because center strip has become stale to me, I enjoyed myself more this trip than I have in a long time. The rooms are great. Very roomy and had a wonderful view of the strip. Everything is modern and updated and housekeeping does a great job. Room service was only decent but the wet bar in the room was top notch.
Mandalay Bay is so big and so much to it, you really don't need to leave. All the restaurants, shopping, clubs, bars, shows, etc. you can want. Plus they have a wonderful spa. Still not as good as the one in Aria but good nevertheless.
We are going back to Vegas for Xmas and will be staying at The Hotel again.