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| - I always stay at the mirage when I go to Vegas. Our family friend is a VIP member at the hotel, so he always gets us fantastic rooms. What I love about the mirage is that it's seemingly the only dog-friendly hotel in Vegas. So many hotels on the strip have a nonexistent pet policy. However, that being said, I had to fill out an extensive amount of paperwork regarding my dog and put down a hefty deposit. The pet relief area, however, is amazing. While the mirage rooms are nice, the lobby is extremely dark, dirty, and smokey. While this is nothing new (I mean...c'mon it's Vegas), it's much more run-down and tobacco-filled than many of the other casino resorts. The carpet seems filthy and there's literally no room to breathe. I had to rush my poor pug outside so he didn't get sick. Secondhand smoke is a real problem that the mirage needs to acknowledge for the safety of their guests. They also recently changed the room service menu. While it is 24/7, which I appreciate, the new menu is not nearly as good as the old. The food is supplied by the lobby restaurant. Rather than rolling food in on a cart with silver trays and ornamentation, they literally hand you a bag. Not very upscale. 1 oak is a blast. It's rather small, so definitely get a table if possible. The dance floor is super crowded and several men attempted to pickpocket me. I would recommend this hotel especially if you are visiting with your pet. I would highly recommend going the VIP route at the mirage, as well. The VIP lounge has a separate check-in/check-out lounge with free drinks and snacks. The VIP concierge can also guarantee you tickets to sold-out shows which I never knew. I went to the regular concierge for Daniel tosh tickets. They told me they were sold out. I then went to VIP and they got me and my boyfriend fantastic seats. Lastly, they can put you on the list at any club in Vegas. Well-worth the heftier price.
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