Stay Report - 4/9 to 4/11
Location: The hotel is located at the Aria Complex which as I've long felt is in a weird dead zone in Las Vegas. The area between New York, New York and Caesars feels very strange. Across LV Blvd is a huge cluster of strip mall type shops and fast food restaurants. On the good news department there's a 24 Hour CVS right next door. There used to be a Starbucks and a burger place next door as well but they're currently closed. The good news is that while Las Vegas in generally crowded right now and not always with the kind of people you might not want to be around, the hotel is set back from the strip and has no casino so it's very quiet and exclusive.
Hotel: The hotel itself was the Mandarin Oriental and I believe opened in 2009. It looks very nice from the outside as well as the inside. The entrance is at ground level and their valet and concierge are located here. There are a restaurant and a cafe on the 3rd floor and this is also a transfer point to the guest elevators. The pool, spa and fitness center are on the 8th floor. They are all open though the fitness center and spa keep weird hours so it's best to check ahead of time. Check in and the bar are on the 27th floor.
Guest floor areas look very nice
Adults Only pool
Check In: Excellent service at check in and by everyone else associated with the hotel. I was thanked for being Diamond, given two waters, all the property info I needed and generally treated as one should be at a luxury hotel.
Room: Very nice. About what I've experienced at Asian Conrads. I find it rare I get a true luxury room in the US but this time I felt the hotel delivered. The bed was large and comfortable and the TV also large. There was a work area and desk which I appreciate and an absolutely beautiful bathroom. There is also daily maid service.
Closet areas
Dining: As a Diamond I got a $25 daily property credit. There's a restaurant and cafe on the 3rd floor. The sit down part is by reservations only. I just got grab and go. Do note the restaurants are not open weekdays right now.
Overall, an excellent stay. A rare time I truly have zero complaints.