An October 2003 trip to Las Vegas by shelagh1
Quote: First time trip to Las Vegas for our wedding.
Hotel | "Mandalay Bay"
The pool area was spectacular. The wave pool, beach sand, and lazy river make by far the best pool in Vegas. The service was exceptional. You have everything at the tip of your fingers.
Member Rating 5 out of 5 on October 26, 2003
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, Nevada 89119 (702) 632-7777
Hotel | "Leisure Resorts Las Vegas"
The rooms were a good size, clean, and in good repair. The pools and outside common areas were very dirty. There was so much dirt on the chairs by the pool that we could not even lay outside. There is noisy construction over the resort because the new monorail is practically over some of the buildings. This contruction also causes a lot of the dirt and dust outside the resort. The resort does serve a nice continental breakfast and a bagel breakfast.
I would have like to seen the sidewalks and the pool area more clean. You also became filthy if you touched the railings going up any of the stairs. We had a whole week but we checked out after five days to a better resort because our allergies could not handle the dirt and dust outside.
Member Rating 1 out of 5 on October 26, 2003
Leisure Resort 100 Winick Avenue Las Vegas, Nevada
Restaurant
China Grill 3950 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, Nevada 89119 +1 702 632 7777
Member Rating 4 out of 5 on October 26, 2003
House of Blues 3950 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, Nevada 89119 (702) 632 7600
Member Rating 3 out of 5 on October 26, 2003
Victorian Room 3595 Las Vegas Blvd S Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 (702) 737-7111
Restaurant | "Bally's Buffet"
Big Kitchen Buffet 3645 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 (702) 736-4300
Sahara Buffet 2535 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 +1 702 737 2111
Grand Lux Cafe 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. S. Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 (702) 414-3888
Attraction | "Madame Tussaud's"
Madame Tussaud's Celebrity Encounter 3355 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 +1 702 367 1847
Attraction | "www.avegaswedding.com"
Vegas Weddings Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada
Story/Tip
On every corner someone is offering you "free" drinks or shows. There is always a catch. Every free show requires you to buy at least one drink and much more than the drink costs, or you need to sign up for a players card for that casino.
We were so dazzled for the first few days with the crowds, the size of the casinos, and the fact that they are shoving pornography in your face at every corner. Couples are better off walking a small distance from each other as you will be bothered less. They prey on couples and don't bother you if you appear to be walking alone. We did have a lovely week and got a lot of exercise. The weather there is beautiful.
shelagh1 somerset, Massachusetts