Mandalay Bay [Resort King] (14107)

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SERVICE & TRANSITIONS -- 👍 ok Stunning architecture & impeccably clean public spaces. Visually impressive but not as strong functionally: the flow was wonky, signage was ambiguous, & there's so little seating, that a mass of people were queued sitting on the floor. The lobby was more crowded than your local high school mall & there simply weren't enough staff to keep up. Phone service was impossible during this time. Checking in was pleasant after making it through the queue & early checkin was free. Elevators are fast & spacious but somehow there just aren't enough. Getting into or out of the room became a chore, especially during checkout (mega oof). ⚠you'll want to check out extra early to avoid the congestion⚠ MVP employees: Aileen ROOM [Resort King Room] -- 👍 great kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ_Sq4ylYrVlpbM Newly remodeled & beautifully executed, with an immersive theme & color patterns that melt the stress away. Spacious enough for a small family, making it just as big as it is beautiful✨. Floor to ceiling windows get plenty of natural light, compensating perfectly for the dim in-room installation. Views vary, but it creates a nice vibe when using the dedicated workspace. The (worn) seating seems to have missed "the update", during remodel... Air circulation wasn't great because my room was dusty despite the excellent turnover. Hopefully the dirty, high-contact, loose paper DnD signs are included in the next remodel🤞. BED -- 👍 great Sleeping arrangements were even better than The Palms 😯. Pillow-tops felt like buoyant clouds & this mattress line (Simmons) works wonders on the spine 😌. Pillows, linens, & comforters were equally magnificent. A truly luxurious bed-spread when it comes to materials & thread count. Bedside utility was also strong thx to the various ports & low-light sources. BATH -- 👍 great Faaantastic, from the huge double vanity to the stupendous tile work. The shower experience was a stark contrast to the EPIC soaking tub, especially since the water takes so long to heat. FWIW the water pressure was redeeming & bath products are provided👌. TV/ENT./ACTIVITIES -- 👍 great Highly user-friendly entertainment center for your gaming/streaming hookups. Hundreds of cable channels are available + calming contemporary essentials, like the aquarium & fireplace channels 😌. The casino is the main event ofc & comfortably does its job; the gaming floor was in pristine condition, smelled nice, & seating space felt more generous than other hotel casinos. Plenty of non-gambling activities too like: Shopping till you drop waiting for check-in, watching live entertainment (Michael Jackson), or taking a dip in the pool. WI-FI & CELL RECEPTION -- 👍 great Solid complementary WiFi offering. Adequate for singular & over employed work. --Performance-- Video streaming - Great Online gaming - Great Video chatting - Great --Nerd Stats-- 19-74 Mbps download 14-40 Mbps upload 0% packet loss 5 ms latency 1 ms jitter FOOD & DRINK -- 👎 poor Underwhelming in-room dining menu; an old-world selection of low effort entrees. SOL for those w/food allergies... Minibar drinks are exuberantly overpriced; $24 water was disheartening in this climate 😕. The snack shops & stores have much more variety, featuring a multitude of fresh + imported foods. ⚠some of the imported brands have domestic suppliers if you're craving, for instance, the $15 hi-chews. Food court was a little better in terms of practical eating, but the options weren't that exciting. in-room: ❌ microwave (mini) ✅ mini-fridge (small); available for a fee. ✅ coffee/tea ❌ wet-bar ✅ mini-bar NOISE -- 👎 poor Rough when fully booked, esp adjoining rooms. The carpet doesn't seem to dampen sound for those below rooms either. LOCATION -- 👍 great I felt safe as a minority & my interactions with security were positive. It's an Incredibly convenient property; everything one may need can be found inside or around the resort. The ride share pickup area was readily congested. It's worth the walk to arrange pickup at another garage FYI. (Unrelated but: Self-Park seems like a doozy for locals tho @ $20/hr.) RECOMMENDATION & RATING Final Price: $83.76/night Was it worth it? Yes Best part: bathtub Booking for a major weekend wasn't wise as It's an overwhelmingly popular destination. Everything else was amazing, minus the crowding & food prices; cost is relative but the markup just doesn't feel proportionate (Beverages cost as much as entrees--yikes). I could see myself staying here again bc the accommodations are just so good... 4/5 ⭐