Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino is a luxury hotel casino, located on the Las Vegas Strip, owned by MGM Mirage. Together with THEHotel at Mandalay Bay it offers over 4,000 hotel rooms for the guests. It also comprises a Convention Center and an Events Center.
Year opened
Mandalay Bay opened on March 2, 2000. The working title for the resort and casino was “Project Paradise” but was changed to Mandalay Bay in 1998. In January 2003 the Convention Center was added and on December 17, 2003 the hotel at Mandalay Bay opened .
Location
Address: 3950 Las Vegas Boulevard South
It is located near Luxor Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. Close by, there are also Excalibur Hotel-Casino and Tropicana Resort and Casino.
Mandalay Bay is connected by the free Mandalay Bay Tram to its sister properties: Excalibur and Luxor.
Number of rooms and suites
Mandalay Bay has 3,309 hotel rooms and THEhotel at Mandalay Bay, located within the resort, houses 1,120 suites.
The casino
The casino at Mandalay Bay spreads over 135,000 sq ft. You will play in a tropical setting, surrounded by exotic architecture and lush landscape. Guests can try their luck at slots and table games (poker, blackjack). There’s also the possibility to bet on all major sports.
General prices
Mandalay Bay is a luxury hotel aimed at the four-five star crowds. Prices range from $90 to $200, and average around $150 per night. However, special offers are available (starting at $159.99 for 2 nights) so it might be a good place to look for bargains during the low season.
Restaurants
Mandalay Bay offers some of the best restaurants in Las Vegas. You can choose among signature restaurants – from steakhouses to seafood restaurants and everything in between -, casual dining featuring Italian, Mexican, Chinese cuisines and quick eats where you can grab a snack 24/7. In total Mandalay Bay offers 23 places to eat.
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Nightclubs
The nightclubs at Mandalay Bay are excellent for every type of traveler, whether you are looking to dance the night away or spend a romantic night out. And by the way: the nightclubs are very popular among celebrities so you never know when you’ll bump into someone famous.
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Entertainment
There are five venues within Mandalay Bay, each offering excellent entertainment for a variety of tastes. Mandalay Bay Events Center is where the concerts take place, while the Theatre features musicals, comedians and Broadway shows. Mandalay Beach – the island stage located on the beach – is usually home to hot artists presenting their latest hits and the House of Blues is where the live music can be enjoyed.
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Things to do
Mandalay Bay is famous for many things and the Shark Reef Aquarium is one of them. The resort also offers a gym, a beach and pools, a spa, many shops and a golf course.
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