Las Vegas - Mansion, Skylofts, "Suite Hotels"

Hello all,

last time i was in vegas i stayed at the venetian cooncierge level, but for my next trip im considering a few hotels and thought i should get some advice. they are different in terms of class, but i do not know which to chose.

the hotels are

1) going back to venetian veniza conc. level room
2) the hotel at mandalay (their pool looks amazing)
3) bellagio
4) MGM Skylofts (this is my #1 choice right now)
5) AMEX Plat/Cent offers a villa which is called the MGM Mansion, i do not see my self spending 5k a night just for the room itself (probably for a week long trip), but i am interested on hearing and maybe it will change my mind.

What do you think? Any detailed information on each (except venetian as i have stayed there) or pictures, etc. would be great. opinions also would be nice. thx

My choice would also be the Skyloft.

We did the Venezia Concierge last year for SuperBowl.
Watched the game on that nice Plasma they have in the 12 Floor
"Concierge Guest" area.

Stayed at the Skylofts 3 times since. It just blows the Venetian away.
Suggest checking the Skylofts web site. They have a nice video of the room.
Our concierge contact is Jessica. She just got promoted to Concierge
Manager. I would suggest dropping them an E-mail and they will
go over all the Skylofts advantages. Limo/Maybach, VIP Tickets, Butler,
preferred restaurant reservations, Etc. Etc.
Its worth the small increase in $$$ over The Venetian Concierge level.
The service is outstanding and the room is just sooooo nice.
I think its one of the best rooms in Vegas.

Last trip ran into a High Roller who usually stays at the Mansion.
He has been staying at the Skylofts more frequently and thinks its better
that the Mansion. Service is not as snooty. Its more fun. Nicer people.

bltserv

Hello all,

5) AMEX Plat/Cent offers a villa which is called the MGM Mansion, i do not see my self spending 5k a night just for the room itself (probably for a week long trip), but i am interested on hearing and maybe it will change my mind.


So, let me get this straight... if what you see looks good, you are willing to spend 5K per night for a week...

We'll with that 35K, you would probably do well to learn some conversative gambling.... hell, if you are willing to drop 35K on a hotel for a week, I'm certain a 50K to 100K bankroll would be nothing... that being the case, a conservative perfect strategy BJ, craps or Baccarat player could probably get something equivalent comp'ed on an RFB basis... and considering the $ on some of the restaurants at MGM, that RFB could be worth a lot ! :D

i saw the site, i was hoping people had their own pics, as the pics on the site are of course made for the lofts to look their best as always. how good are they with requests, like if i wanted a 1 bedroom with 2 doubles or 2 queens?

i saw the site, i was hoping people had their own pics, as the pics on the site are of course made for the lofts to look their best as always. how good are they with requests, like if i wanted a 1 bedroom with 2 doubles or 2 queens?

IMHO, 1br suites with 2 doubles or queens are QUITE UNUSUAL... as they are meant to be occupied by only 2 people; this is especially the case with LUXURY SUITES. For extra bedding, you usually need to step up to 2 and 3 bedroom suites. Of course, there are exceptions, one notable one is the Waldorf Towers in NYC, which has a number of luxury 1 BR suites with 2 beds in the bedroom.

i saw the site, i was hoping people had their own pics, as the pics on the site are of course made for the lofts to look their best as always. how good are they with requests, like if i wanted a 1 bedroom with 2 doubles or 2 queens?

The Skylofts are all glass upstairs. This is not the place to stay
if you are in double/queen beds. Part of what makes this room so special is the awesome bed. If you are not a "couple". Dont stay here.
The 2 Bdrm suite has the large beds in it as well.

Call the concierge. Maybe they can make arrangements in the 2 Bdrm
But I dont see them doing anything like that in the 1 Bdrm lofts.
Stick to the Ventian/Bellagio for Queens or Doubles.

bltserv

its more like a father son trip...thats why i want the 2 beds.

its more like a father son trip...thats why i want the 2 beds.


I am taking my son for his 21st B-Day celebration at the end of this year.
He has never "done" Vegas before.
Going to book the 2 Bdrm in a few weeks for that special event.

The One bedroom is really just a "couple" type room.
The 2 Bedroom is perfect. Go for it ! Enjoy !

bltserv

I went to a private reception in one of the Skylofts 3 Bedroom Super Suites (the ones at "the end of the hall"). These are pretty amazing. If you are looking for luxury <squared>, the this is where you stay.

I've got photos that will be up on my web site....one of these days.

I've got contacts at MGM, though I'm not sure if they are connected with Skylofts. Feel free to drop me a line. My email address is located here (http://www.biztrip.com/contact.htm).

>4) MGM Skylofts.

we were upgraded to a 2 bedroom using the Centurion package. good deal and amazing rooms. steam room, 2 infinity colour theraphy bath tub, 7 tv ?, audio visual room with 50" plasma, comfortable butler service, free minibar & movies, 24hr private fitness room.

I just noticed, after reading rc3hk's post, that the SkyLofts were part of AmEx's 2006 FHR program. Since the Skylofts 1BR suites don't have several room categories (ie Traditional, Superior, Deluxe, etc), it would seem that the FHR upgrade could be substantial.

Sure enough, I just called AmEx and was told that the 1 category upgrade (if available at check-in*) would be:

from a 1BR ---> 2BR
or from a 2BR ---> 3BR.

*This is for the AmEx Platinum FHR program. The Centurion program may offer an upgrade in advance. I am not sure.

We were asked if we were interested in the upgrades when they were showing us the 1 bedroom. Upgrades should be the same for plat

*the sofas in the room is made of a funny material (not allergic safe) and it gave a very bad rash.

When are you going?

The reason I ask is MGM Grand just announced the Signature at MGM Grand is accepting reservations fo a May opening.

More details here (http://www.biztrip.com/mgm_sig_020606.htm).

I dont think it was the sofa that gave the rash :mad:

When are you going?

The reason I ask is MGM Grand just announced the Signature at MGM Grand is accepting reservations fo a May opening.

More details here (http://www.biztrip.com/mgm_sig_020606.htm).

Where exactly is the Signature tower located? The announcement says they offer 24H valet, bell and room service (just like the rest of the hotel)! Shazam!

*the sofas in the room is made of a funny material (not allergic safe) and it gave a very bad rash.

They are different. We had some "fun" on them and no issues ??

bltserv

Where exactly is the Signature tower located? The announcement says they offer 24H valet, bell and room service (just like the rest of the hotel)! Shazam!

The website: http://www.signaturemgmgrand.com/signature.html

Shows that its off the strip a little on Harmon:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&saddr=las+vegas+airport&daddr=145+E+Harmon+Ave,+las+vegas+nv&btnG=Search

A pic:
http://www.signaturemgmgrand.com/images/map.gif

i dunno the skylofts seem like they are still the best

The website shows that its off the strip a little on Harmon:

Oh. I thought the building was a condo development. The rooms seem OK.

But, "Luxurious in-room spa amenities"? They give out free shampoo? Really?

"Limo service and refrigerator stocking available [at extra cost]"?

How long does room service take to arrive from the main kitchen, two hours instead of one?

Who wants to have to walk hundreds of yards to the casino, restaurants, etc.? I would be tuckered out and sweaty by the time I got there. Give me an elevator ride any day.

so in other words signature towers is a cheaper version of the skylofts?

None of the 1 bedroom skylofts offer 2 beds. You can request a rollaway. All of the 2 bedrooms have 2 queens in one bedroom and 1 king in the other. The best layout/set of features for your buck is by far the 2 bedroom. The one bedroom is nice, but doesn't have all of the amenities of the 2 bedroom, and the 3 bedroom just has larger spaces, an extra bedroom, and a full kitchen. Be sure and request the billiards room option on the two bedroom(otherwise, it is just an extra sitting room).

This is one of my favorite hotels anywhere, and thankfully is nothing like the MGM Grand.