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Las Vegas

Las Vegas: What's Hot and What's Not

by spatel

A December 2007 travel journal

Last Updated: May 9, 2008

Journal Usefulness Rating 3 out of 5
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Having a business trip in Las Vegas is about the best place your company could send you.

This hotel is great. Very luxurious. As a female traveler on business in Las Vegas I enjoyed this hotel very much. There is an older, wealthier crowd that stays here, so I found it to be very safe. Nobody bothered me and I didn't feel unsafe at anytime. The restaurants and service was exceptional. The rooms were the best that I have ever stayed at. I definitely think that everybody should come stay at this hotel at least once. It's a bit pricey but you get your moneys worth.

The fitness center at this hotel is top notch, as is the spa. You definitely need to pay for these service as an add-on to the room price but it's worth it.

The bars in the hotel are nice. Very classy and good atmosphere if you want to relax before or after dinner.

The decor of the hotel was beautiful. I didn't understand the theme completely but it was nice non-the-less. They have stunning bouquets of fresh flower in the lobby area and between the elevators. Probably the most spectacular display of fresh flowers that I have EVER seen. That in itself is a reason to visit the hotel.

Red 8 is a Chinese restaurant there which is very good. If you want something nice but not too expensive, that is a good place.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by spatel on May 9, 2008

Wynn Las Vegas
3131 Las Vegas Bldv. South Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(702) 770-7000

The Hotel

Hotel

This is a great hotel to stay at for business or just for fun. All the rooms are 2-room suites and are amazing. The service there is great. It's a big hotel but you feel like they are attending to your needs. I am a frequent visitor of this hotel. The design of this hotel is very modern and simply. It has a sexy feel to it.

Each room has 3 flat screen TVs. One is a 64-inch flat screen in the sitting room. It's awesome! Then there is one in the bedroom and a mini one in the bathroom. There are also 1.5 bathroom. This is a GREAT hotel to stay in for more than one person. Ideal for groups or families who want more space. I would actually recommend this place for groups of young people. It's a great value for the space that you are getting.

I have stayed at this hotel more than a few times and I always get upgraded. It might just be my luck but if you complain about anything or ask them to check if you can be upgraded they usually just upgrade you for FREE, if they have space. I once stayed in the penthouse suite for only a little more. Definitely worth they slight bump in price!!!
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by spatel on May 9, 2008

THEhotel at Mandalay Bay
3950 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
702.632.7777

Excalibur

Hotel

It's a cheap place to stay on the strip but I would really hang out at the hotel. It's geared towards families with kids. But the location is unbeatable.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by spatel on May 9, 2008

Excalibur Hotel & Casino
3850 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(702) 597-7777

MGM Grand

Hotel

This is an awesome hotel. It's very big and has great service. It's at the end of the strip though. But it has nice bars and dance clubs inside. Great place to stay and not that expensive.

I stayed here a lot when I was younger. It's a family hotel without being overly family friendly. There is the element of wildlife, which is great for kids but also very interesting for adults.

This hotel has been on the strip and in Las Vegas for a long time but it does not feel old or run down at all like some other older hotels on the Strip.

This is a HUGE hotel. They are not kidding when they say Grand. It feels larger than the other hotels on the Strip. The location could be better. It's on the edge of the strip but the hotel is such an institution that everybody should at least go visit this hotel. I believe that they also have some pretty nice shows playing at the hotel. A while ago, I saw a few musicals that I really enjoyed there.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by spatel on May 9, 2008

MGM Grand
3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S. Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(702) 891-7777

Mandalay Bay

Hotel

This is an awesome hotel. It's hip and a lot of young people stay here. Especially groups of people. The rooms are pretty standard for Las Vegas but this hotel is close to all the action. There are super hip night club in this hotel and it's centrally located on the strip. Definitely check out the bars/ lounges/ nightclubs/ restaurants at this hotel. They are worth it!

I'm not huge on gambling to I really like that this hotel has a lot of other activities to do. The Shops at Mandalay Bay is nice. Affordable shopping that great, especially in Vegas. There is a great place call the Burger Bar (a sport bar) amongst the shop. They have an AMAZING Kobe beef burger. It's to die for. If you are in the area, definitely go there. When I am there on business, sometimes I just eat there. Being a female and eating at a restaurant by yourself weird so I go to this bar and people leave me alone and I enjoy a fabulous burger.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by spatel on May 9, 2008

Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
(702) 632-7777

Tryst Night Club

Activity

Great place to dance and relax. I went on a Thursday and I didn't have to wait very long to get it. The music is hip and the dance floor was not overly crowded.

I was a guest at the hotel and I actually got free passes to get into the nightclub. Most of the time those passes don't work or if they do it's only for girls. I was there with some guys and the passes actually worked for them as well. I was really impressed.

The club set in front of one of the waterfalls that the hotel features. It was very nice and actually kept the air cool. Which was nice, since it was in the summertime and the weather in Vegas can be a pain.

The attire of the club was trendy. I would recommend that you dress to impress. And that goes for guy too.

Most of the outdoor seating was VIP. There wasn't a lot of room to sit but what nightclub let's you sit without paying for bottle service?

Most of the people in the club were in their 20s and 30s. It was a good crowd. Since this place is at The Wynn Hotel, I think that they attract a very fun but professional crowd. I would go back here again.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by spatel on May 9, 2008

Tryst Night Club
3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(702) 770-3375

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spatel
spatel
Newport Beach, California

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