Today we flew from Boston to Las Vegas, arriving about 3pm and after waiting more than half an hour for our luggage, getting a taxi to the Mandalay Bay hotel/casino.
I always like a high room (good view) and initially we were to be checked in to the 9th floor - but the very helpful manager behind the check-in desk worked with us and found a room on the 30th floor! I think we got a free upgrade too - the room was fabulous with great views:
The Las Vegas strip seen from the Mandalay Bay hotel (day time):
The Las Vegas strip seen from the Mandalay Bay hotel (night time):
Also in the gallery for day one are pictures of our room:
My favourite hotel in Las Vegas is still the Bellagio because of its lake & fountains, but the Mandalay Bay is a very close competitor - it has better rooms, a better pool area (with wave pool & lazy river) and less queueing for the restaurants.
Also, you don’t have to walk through the casino when you are tired after a long flight, to get from registration to the elevators to take you to your room.