Mandalay Bay

Overview

Mandalay Bay is a 43-story luxury resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Mandalay Bay has 3,209 hotel rooms, 24 elevators and a casino of 135,000 square feet (12,500 m2). Adjacent to the hotel is the 2-million-square-foot (190,000 m2) Mandalay Bay Convention Center and the 12,000-seat Michelob Ultra Arena. The Mandalay Bay Tram connects the resort to its sister properties, Excalibur and Luxor.

The gold coloring of the hotel is a result of gold leaf used on the windows. Levels 40-42 (numbered as floors 60-62) are designed as penthouse suites, with a penthouse lounge on level 62 for guests staying in the penthouses. Level 43 (numbered as 64) is the Foundation Room, a restaurant and bar.

A popular attraction is the House of Blues, a venue for live music and a restaurant, with a capacity of approximately 1,800. On the top floor of the hotel is the House of Blues Foundation Room, featuring a dining room, private dining rooms, and a balcony looking down the Las Vegas Strip.

Mandalay Beach

Mandalay Beach is an 11-acre (4.5 ha) pool area with three heated pools, a wave pool with connecting pool for small children, and a lazy river that features a small waterfall. The wave features 1.6 million gallons of water and waves in 45 to 90 second intervals with heights ranging anywhere from two to four feet. The wave machine can actually produce surfing waves up to 10 ft high but these are only ever used during special events. The European-style pool, called Moorea, features its own private bar as well as the allowance of female guests to bathe topless. As a result, Moorea is separated from the rest of the pool by smoked glass windows and an over-21 requirement. There are also two restaurants at the Beach.

In keeping with the resort's tropical theme, it features a saltwater aquarium, the Shark Reef Aquarium, which contains the third largest tank in North America. Shark Reef Aquarium contains numerous other exhibits, including two tunnel-shaped, walk-through aquariums.

Michelob Ultra Arena

The Michelob Ultra Arena, a 12,000-seat arena, hosts major events including concerts, boxing matches, the Las Vegas Aces of the WNBA and UFC events. It has played host to the Latin Grammy Awards several times, and the Miss Universe pageant.

Mandalay Bay Convention Center

This 1-million-square-foot (93,000 m2) facility is one of the largest privately owned convention centers in the world. It has several ballrooms ranging in size up to 100,000 square feet (9,300 m2), and can support up to 75 breakout sessions.

The Shoppes at Mandalay Place

The Shoppes at Mandalay Place is a 310-foot (94 m)- long retail sky bridge on the north side of the property that connects to the Luxor.

Restaurants

• StripSteak — modern American steakhouse by Michael Mina featuring premium cuts, seafood, and craft cocktails
• Border Grill — vibrant Mexican restaurant offering bold flavors, creative tacos, and sustainable ingredients
• Kumi — stylish Japanese dining with a Korean twist, serving sushi, sashimi, and inventive small plates
• Citizens Kitchen & Bar — casual eatery open 24/7 with comfort food classics and hearty breakfast options
• Libertine Social — contemporary gastropub by Chef Shawn McClain showcasing innovative American cuisine and craft mixology

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