Las Vegas: Mandarin Oriental, tucked away from the Strip

We have not seen everything or stayed everywhere; we will only offer our opinion on those features we have experienced. We are much more interested in educating our readers on their options.

Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas

Address: 3752 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Phone: 702-590-8888, Web site: www.mandarinoriental.com/lasvegas

Quick facts

To be honest, if you’re looking for a quieter, less hectic hotel in Las Vegas, away from the gaming action, then there is probably no better choice than the Mandarin Oriental. It looks to be one of the finest hotels in the United States, let alone Las Vegas. We have not stayed there, but it looks awesome.

The rub is that its luxury outpaces its available options. Because it doesn’t feature a casino, the resort has some limitations for those high rollers looking to throw the dice in their own lobby.

So, yes, Mandarin Oriental deserves to be experienced by our readers, but it doesn’t provide the “total” experience that other Las Vegas properties promise. However, we are more than willing to be dissuaded.

Entertainment & Nightlife

There are no shows, but the hotel does sport the Mandarin Bar on the 23rd floor (you’ll quickly notice that all of the action happens on the 23rd floor). Besides offering drink specials, the bar allows travelers a unique view of the Strip.

Dining

What the Mandarin Oriental lacks in quantity, it more than makes up in quality. The hotel features the world-renowned restaurant, Twist, the first American venture by Michelin-star chef Pierre Gagnaire. It’s located on floor 23.

MOzen Bistro, located a little closer to Earth on the third floor, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Atmosphere

Luxury. Luxury. Luxury. The Mandarin Oriental is one of the newest properties in Sin City, and it knows how to flaunt its novelty. This is an expertly designed property.

Location

Some will find Mandarin Oriental’s location a bit confusing. It’s located in the new CityCenter complex, but it’s somewhat hidden behind the other casinos. This works to its advantage. The hotel is like a tucked-away secret, waiting to be discovered. It doesn’t need the flashy lights of Las Vegas Boulevard. It strives to impress with sophistication and simplicity.

Of course, if you aren’t staying at the hotel or dining at its top-of-the-line restaurant, there’s really no need to visit the Mandarin Oriental, except maybe to gaze at the shiny digs.

Gambling Options

This is one of the rare non-gaming establishments in town. This will either be a deal-breaker or music to your ears.

Room & Pool Options

The hotel features 392 rooms spread throughout the building. Your first question after seeing that number might be: But the Mandarin Oriental is 47 stories high, what’s the rest of the space used for?

The answer: residences. Many people call the building home, at least temporarily, if not permanently. There are approximately 227 apartments and condos.

For the rooms you can rent out, expect floor-to-ceiling windows and the latest electronic offerings. The suites seem to be out of control, ranging in size from 765 to 3,100 square feet.

By John Soltes / Publisher / John@HollywoodSoapbox.com

Please note: All of this information is subject to change. This is Las Vegas, after all. Restaurants, lounges, attractions and shows open and close almost every single day. Be sure to check official Web sites and call the resort for details.

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