Buffet review
 

I have frequented almost every buffet in Vegas. Previously, I had found the Spice Market (PH) and Paris buffets to be the best for the money(Wynn, etc buffets are too expensive for a buffet, as I would rather have a traditional sit down for the cost). The M buffet, which I had twice last weekend, blows the all away. My usual tests are to see the quality of the breads and the quality of the beef. There is no question the artisan breads of the M and the quality of the beef, both the steaks and prime rib, are superior to all others. I saw the stations constantly being refreshed, whether the quantity was empty or just low. The salmon, especially the plank salmon (there were three different types, all good) was spectacular. My son, the pizza expert, signed off on the pizzas, saying they were comprable to pizzas found in the better pizza joints ( and I don't mean the chains). Just as an aside, it was the first buffet that offered diet sprite (I know that is an oxymoron when it comes to buffets). The desserts were plentiful in terms of variety and the sugar free desserts were excellent (I particularly enjoyed the lemon maringue). With the free "rewards card", I think we paid around $25/pp. As a side note, the graphics for the slots were magnificent. The television in the sports book were superior to ALL others on the strip. The European pool with the lounge chairs in the pool were inviting. My only question, and perhaps a local could respond is we found the wind to be much greater than on the strip or in town. It reminded me of the winds that come up in the afternoon in Waikaloa....Overall, despite its remoteness, I would certainly stay and eat here...

Studio B Buffet
 

Tried M Resort’s Studio B buffet today. On weekends they have a brunch until 2:30 followed by their seafood dinner buffet at the same time. I was there for about four hours and always saw a line at the buffet. I got in line at 2:15 and the wait was about 25 minutes before I was seated.

The food was mostly asian style foods. There was a small selection of sushi, mostly rolls and some standard nigiri sushi. There was a sashimi salad which was pretty tasty. Other asian food included teriyaki steaks, BBQ pork, stir-fried dishes, jelly fish (that’s a first at a buffet), Korean BBQ short ribs, tempura fried sweet potatoes, and tempura calamari. There was also some Hawaiian dishes such as kalua pork and lomi lomi. The tastiest dish was actually the pad thai, pretty good. There was a seafood paella, looked a bit dry, I didn’t try. Bamboo salmon which was salmon grilled on bamboo (a la cedar plank style), rotissiree chicken, fried chicken, prime rib, and turkey. For seafood, there was peeled shrimp, oysters, and snow crab.

The snow crab was different in that they served both cold and warmed. And instead of the usual individual crab legs you get a whole half crab, that is the four legs (including claw) and the half body.

Dessert was fairly unremarkable, the usual cakes, crème brulee, etc. They had a banana shooter which was pretty good. Banana puree with banana cream and nuts. They have ice cream which was pretty good. About 14 or so different flavors. The dessert line also serves espressos and with only one person behind the counter serving both ice cream and espressos the line can get bogged down.

The weekend brunch is $24.95 and the seafood dinner on weekends is $25.95. You can get $2.00 off if you are an Imagine Rewards member. Supposedly you must have an active Imagine Rewards account to get the $2.00 off. They did swipe my card to register the $2.00 off.

Try to get a table near the windows with a good view of the city.

Went straight from the airport to the M for the lunch buffet and came away really impressed. Everything I sampled was great, and I sampled a lot. Thomas Kemper Root Beer on tap along with the beers, and chocolate souffle offered in the dessert section.

We played blackjack at a $5 table for a couple hours before heading out for the Mirage, which is where we were staying.

Just before dropping off the rental car three days later, returned to the M for some video poker and a great sandwich from their deli, The Vig.

The place is clean and bright, it wasn't too smoky and the self-serve sodas were a nice touch. The next time I'm in town, I'll be staying here.

Another reason to visit:

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I was there mid-September for a conference. Loved the resort, the food, and the staff. It cost a bit to get downtown if shuttle timing wasn't in line with our schedule, but other than that it was great. Highly recommended.

Why would anyone voluntarily visit downtown Vegas? :D

Deep fried Twinkies at the Mardi Gras snack bar. I think that's the place, could be wrong. Need I say more?

You got to love the old school charge of downtown Vegas.

The M resort; Kudos!
 

I was just at the M, which is gorgeous, incredibly well priced, and the only place I ever want to stay when visiting Las Vegas. The pool area is beautiful and relaxing, the casino is huge, modern, and clean (especially the air), and well-attended by floor personnel (the drinks are good, and not in plastic, either!:D)
The rooms are beautiful, with wonderful views on either side.
I never waited more than 5 minutes for the buffet, which really was out of this world; free wine and beer, beautifully prepared and presented food in an unbelievable variety. And I thought the desserts were distressingly good (mousse and tiramisu being my new favorites;))
I hope to visit again soon, before the prices become realistic for what you get!

The drinks are good but at the end of the day the location will slaughter them. I would never stay there if I had to pay for the hotel room. Even when I have my own car, which I frequently do. Besides, you can't enjoy the drinks if you're actually planning to DRIVE anywhere-- and you do have to drive, because it's in what we in the south rudely call East Elvis. Well, we don't say "Elvis" but I'm not in the mood to blaspheme and get another of my posts pulled for my bad behavior.

It's a wonderful resort but the location stinks...they're going to need to continue to be aggressive with free rooms/suites or else they'll end up a backwater IMHO.

I do love those marvelous (and HUGE) Lemon Drop Martinis that they bring right to a video poker machine without any dilly dally but it's just an impractical spot for a casino for anyone who a) drinks and b) wants to see the sights. At the end of the day, a crummy Capri Room at Imperial Palace may not be glamorous but it'll save us a DUI arrest which is probably even more expensive than our little craps hobby...

I did not try the buffet but that wine bar hidden in the M basement after you follow an entire treasure hunt...whew...that was GOOD! I'm still astounded that we stumbled our way through the maze back to our rooms again...

First of all, glad to hear people are agreeing with me about the buffet. Granted, when it first opened it was far cheaper, but even at the current price, it is a deal. Plus, locals are getting 2 for 1 coupons, so the price is really a deal!

Regarding the wind in Las Vegas; ya know, when I first moved here, nobody had warned me about that. We get amazing winds here...back when our house was first built, there was a wind that dented every single garage door on the entire block of new homes! I worked for attorneys back then and got the builder to pay for repairs, and put in stronger garage doors, but that should give you an indication of the kind of winds that are "normal" here. It doesn't happen daily, but let's just say that at least once a month, I expect to see Elmira Gultch and Toto fly by my window.

Wind
 

Last time I was there I noticed the wind to be MUCH stronger =maybe because there is nothing around to act as a buffer?But watching the wall of sand coursing through the desert was interesting-As was wathcing a lightning storm that night.

I am a little dissapointed in the non playfulness of the machines.I was hoping for a bit of history repeating i.e. back when the Marinellos owned the Rio and had set the machines to be very playful.

Has anybody been able to find the M Hotel on any of the major online travel booking sites (Expedia, Hotels.com, Travelworm etc)?

I have been looking to take advantage of a promo offer, and book a discounted room....but booking appears to exclusive to the M's website.

It is hard to believe the M does not participate with the major booking sites. They can't be running at full occupancy in today's Las Vegas economy.

They must be on various web sites, otherwise they wouldn't have a stiff $23 resort fee. The only reason to do that is to snag people who book on the net. Has anybody here encountered the M on PL or HW?

The M has not been reported on the hotel lists at Bidding for Travel and Betterbidding for Priceline and Hotwire.

The hotel has dropped their daily resort fee.

No resort fee-great price on TravelZoo
 

Under $70.
Still high for such a wierd location-but it is a pretty nice place and if one just wants to hang in one place this would be a good choice.