Riverside Elegance
The south end of the Strip is where you’ll find Riverside Elegance at Mandalay, a sleek and modern resort that combines tropical elegance with hip, swanky vibes. It’s one of the largest and most fully featured hotels in the area with a wide range of entertainment and dining options. It also hosts conventions and events in a full-fledged event center. Guests can swim in the 11-acre pool complex, check out animal attractions, see live shows, and shop at a full-fledged shopping mall.
Riverside Tranquility: Explore Mandalay on the Hudson
Rooms here are designed with bold contemporary aesthetics that play with textures and contrasts. You’ll find nature-inspired murals, wood-paneled accent walls and plush body pillows. The bathrooms are modern with deep tubs, glass showers and double marble vanities. Standard rooms start at 550 square feet and suites go up to 2,000 square feet. All include 42-inch flat-screen TVs and minibars with a variety of snacks and drinks. A daily resort fee covers Wi-Fi and coffee. Some of the rooms have views of the Strip, while others have a view of the convention space or Mandalay Bay beach.
You can dine at restaurants like Lupo, which features authentic Italian cuisine and celebrity chefs. Or, visit Noodle House for authentic Cantonese and Mandarin dishes. You can also try Rhythm and Riffs for a lounge-style atmosphere and light bites. And, there’s the House of Blues Music Hall for live shows from musicians such as Guns N’ Roses and Aretha Franklin.
You can even take a plunge in the Moorea Beach Club pool, which has a cover charge and is for 21-and-up only. Other onsite attractions at the hotel include Shark Reef Aquarium, which lets you surround yourself with saw fish and giant rays. There’s also Michael Jackson One by Cirque du Soleil, a state-of-the-art visual and audio experience that takes you on a journey through the King of Pop’s discography.