The best hotel in Vegas by a country mile and amongst the best in the World. If you need a fault the only one is the room prices for snacks etc, but there again I suppose that applies in any of the main Vegas hotels. If you can get a Cityscape room

Since January 2011 the Mandarin Oriental has been my home during my trips to Vegas. This is my third review of the hotel and so for this time around I'll mention things the Mandarin lacks: no casino, no cigarette smoke, no trendy clubs, no obnoxious party-ers, no crowds, no blasting music, no long lines for everything, no hookers trying to chat you up. However, all of these things can be found a short walk away from the Mandarin's front door. This is a place of serene relaxation mixed with a generous dash of Asian glamour.

Even now I am so looking forward to my return to one of the Mandarin's beautiful guest rooms. When I get stressed out while on the job I just imagine myself back in one of those calming rooms. They are small in comparison with rooms at Wynn or Venetian but beautifully designed with a strong Asian flair. The attention to every small detail never ceases to impress me. I've mentioned in my previous reviews of my dislike of the rooms' technology. It is way too much; I just want to turn the lights off without the need of a manual. A suggestion: the Mandarin is located in a more tacky section of the strip. The more expensive strip-view rooms feature views of the ugly Planet Hollywood or that prison-tower known as Monte Carlo. The Cityscape rooms are more quiet, feature mountain views and are less expensive.

The Mandarin is an intimate hotel by Vegas standards and with that intimacy comes a staff that is marvellously personable. The front desk staff especially shines brightly. I have never experienced a check-in or check-out that exceeded more than five minutes in length. And the concierge staff (especially Haley & Debbie) are genuinely friendly, truly knowledgeable...and very patient. Housekeeping keeps the rooms immaculate and reflects the Mandarin's attention to detail. I had a book next to the bed with a battered boarding pass as a bookmark. Housekeeping slipped in a proper bookmark. A simple gesture but one that refects the Mandarin's high standards.

The excellence of the staff extends into the superb spa and the equally serene Mandarin Bar, which serves outstanding gimlets & martinis in a refined setting. The jewel-box of a restaurant, Twist, is one of the best in Vegas and well worth the cost.

I am very curious about the Four Seasons' newly rennovated rooms. However, I cannot imagine not escaping the Vegas frenzy by walking into the Mandarin's cool sky lobby, being greeted by name and treated as a returning friend. This is an unequaled luxury to those of us who spend so much time on the road.

My wife and I spent one night here before leaving on a trip to Europe and will be returning to spend New Years Eve at the hotel. Service was great as always from the front desk to room service to valets. We are looking forward to our return.

Never again will I stay anywhere else when staying in Vegas. My wife and I treated our parents to a long weekend so we booked through Amex Centurion FHR Program. Booked two strip view rooms which included a daily breakfast credit of $53.00 per room, a guaranteed upgrade upon booking, a $100 spa credit per room, plus an additional $200 spa credit or food and beverage credit per room. Early check in and late check out, butler service for unpacking (didn't use but nice offer...), and use of the S550 house car.
So...I won't bother to repeat the obvious which prior posts have accurately covered. Yup it's an oasis, yup it's awesome not to have to walk thru casino, yup it's exclusive and it's elevators are confusing at first but make perfect sense once you get the hang of it. Great rooms and better suites. It's all good at the MO Las Vegas.
Now for the nitty gritty picky stuff and tips to others...There is no common area for guests to lounge in except, well the tea lounge. It's gorgeous but if you just want to hang out without having to drink, or feel like you are expected to drink there are no options inside the hotel. That was a disappointment. The rooms...lots of technology which literally lights up the room at night. From light switches on the walls to alarm clocks that are illuminated tablet computers everything leaves a glow when you turn off your lights. I wound up using the ironing board to cover the row of switches opposite the bed. The walls are thin and the pillows were way too soft for me. The bathroom faucets were Delta brand which may sound stupid but seemed out of place in such a nice bathroom. They just felt cheap to the touch.
The food at Mozen Bistro was fair. We only had breakfast so I cannot comment on lunch or dinner. The nice thing though is that with the FHR food credit, you aren't limited to a continental bkfst like many other hotels. Gluten free menu, European Menu, Asian menu and an American menu. Lots of choices which was great but given the prices I expected better quality. Corned beef hash was lousy. Chunks of beef with cubed potatoes which were undercooked. Won ton soup for breakfast sawas fun but disposable chop sticks at a MO is a no no. Again, like the faucets in the loo, it wcheapens the experience. A $24.00 bowl of soup was served with cheap wooden chop sticks...Could barely support all of the goodies in the soup.
The spa is worth it and even if you aren't a high rolling centurion member, splurge on the $60 spa day pass which gives you all day access to one of the best spas I have ever visited. I had the Asian foot detoxify massage and it was awesome. Seeing Sofia Vergara waiting in the reception area didn't suck either. My god she is gorgeous and TINY in real life(meaning not on tv). On the other hand Steven Sagal is bigger and more of a has been than ever before. He was also staying there...It was fight weekend at the MGM (pachio vs marquez) so celebs everywhere...Back to the spa...Just do it.
Stand out service. Lily at check in, JB in the spa, Walter the chauffeur. Kudos to a job well done. Till next time.