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| - oh dear, it sure is sad to be back in Chicago right now. Just three days ago, I was blissfully relaxing in the comforts of the near perfect spa at Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas. I booked a 90 minute massage at the MO to have some deep relaxation during my week long vacation with my momma. Ya'll know that moms stress a girl out! From the valet to the exit, my experience was near perfect. The facilities are clean, simplistic and just quite lovely. Truly. My therapist, Jeffery, massaged me into heavenly relaxation. He was amazing. I've had a LOT of massages in my day, and Jeffrey was the best. I was SO hoping for a happy ending. Alas, sweet Jeffrey is not into girls. :)
Besides the massage, I have to gush about the view. Wow, it's amazing! really! The spa is nestled on the corner of the eighth floor overlooking the strip. The soaking pool has stainless steel relaxation chairs overlooking the north end of the strip. The relaxation room has lounging beds that overlook the north end of the strip. At dusk, the view is spectacularly beautiful.
There were a few things that took away from the experience though, and they should be mentioned.
1. Most unfortunately, the spa allows cell phones in the relaxation areas. A woman actually had her phone in the soaking pool. REALLY?! That's just poor manners. Additionally, several other patrons and I were nude in the pool, steam rooms, common areas, etc. I'd rather not have cell phone cameras around. I understand that the staff may not want to offend people by insisting on no phones but they really should.
2. During my time after the massage, I spent a few hours reading the NYT and WSJ papers that were provided in the relaxation room. Sadly, a few obnoxiously loud women in the soaking pool had no concept of quiet. None. They were SO loud. On a MONDAY MORNING! They completely disrupted the atmosphere of serenity for me and the other patrons. I really wish the staff would have gently quieted them. After all, it is a spa - not a nightclub. I cannot imagine what the noise level would be like on a busy weekend day.
3. As others have mentioned, the three tip lines is slightly off putting. I take pride in generously tipping, but I do not think the person handing me slippers warrants a tip. That's part of the service for which I am paying.
Would I go again? In a heartbeat. In fact, this will be my go to spa in Vegas. From the minute the valet took my car to the minute I left, the entire experience was nearly flawless. I cannot wait to return.
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