mandalay bay hotel las vegas has one of the best beach pools on the strip - by Kiki

Mandalay Bay Hotel Las Vegas

Mandalay Bay Hotel Las Vegas is one of the most upbeat and fun casinos on the Strip. It's big like many of the other hotels and it has something for everyone. It's at the South end of the Strip in between the Luxor and the "Four Seasons." It's only 3.5 miles from McCarran International Airport.

Don't worry about being at the end of the Strip. Take the tram to the Luxor or Excalibur or the monorail from the MGM Grand. The Deuce double-decker buses are available as well but if you want to get to the heart of the Strip quickly, I suggest you take a cab. If you have your own car, the parking garage at the Mandalay is large, easy and convenient. If this is your first time in Vegas, I recommend you Valet Park. It will be a better experience for you than trying to pull heavy luggage across the parking lot and the casino looking for the registration desk.

The rooms and bathrooms are beautiful, spacious and clean at the Mandalay Bay Hotel Las Vegas. You can choose between rooms and suites in the Mandalay Tower or THEHotel at Mandalay Bay. Room sizes start at 550 square feet in the Deluxe Room to 2,170 square feet in the Media Suite. Depending on the room you choose, you can have an extended living section, an I-pod clock radio, a mini bar, a safe, a desk with Internet access, cordless phone, plasma TV, LCD TV in the bathroom, his and her sinks, separate bath and shower and much more. The tropical décor adds an elegant element without being over the top.

Make sure you ask for the view you want - either the Strip, the mountains or the beach-pool. Rooms have floor to ceiling windows. Beds are very comfortable and rooms are cleaned on a daily basis. Be aware that if you pick something up from the mini-bar, you will be immediately charged because it's on a sensor. Maid service is prompt. Robes are free but you will need to ask for them when you need them. Staff in general is courteous and friendly.

The Mandalay Bay Hotel Las Vegas has a world-class beach. On 11 acres you'll find 3 pools with tons of sand and beach, a track for jogging, a wave pool and the lazy river. There is no other beach like it on the Strip. Even the small beach pool at the Rio can't compare. When you're ready for your next drink just put your flag up on your lounge chair and your waitress will be alerted. At times the music can get a little loud. You can also rent bungalows, cabanas and villas with all the amenities. If you get tired of sitting in the sun, walk over to the Beachside Casino for food at the bar and grill and gambling on the second floor. For fun and relaxation, there's no better casino than Mandalay Bay Hotel Las Vegas.