This hotel is extremely comfortable and modern. I've been here three days, and I feel like this is my HOUSE. I love it here. Most important item - toiletries - above par. Not a famous/national brand, but the scent is intoxicating. I am here with two boys and all three of us are pilfering as much of this stuff as possible.
The trek to gambling is just enough to make you think about it before you go. But really, it's not far at all. It's also kind of nice to be in a hotel where you feel more like you're in a normal city rather than in the madness of Vegas. Room service is pretty good - many vegetarian choices and relatively fast service (we ordered at around 2 a.m. and still got food within 45 minutes).
Only complaints - spa/fitness center is totally closed right now. Lame! I am not going to go all the way over to the main Mandalay Bay in my gym clothes or swimwear. Also, and this is quite random - it seems to have been designed hastily or poorly in terms of dealing with wind. The noise in our rooms from the wind outside is pretty overwhelming - like wake you up in the middle of the night overwhelming. Near the elevators, the sound is downright scary!