Frommer's Review
Various mammoth Vegas hotels attempt to position themselves as luxury resorts, insisting that service and fine cotton sheets can be done on a mass scale. But there is only one true luxury resort -- in some people's eyes, the luxury resort -- in town, located on the top five floors of Mandalay Bay, though in many ways, the Four Seasons is light-years away from the vibe of Mandalay. A separate driveway and portico entrance, plus an entire registration area, set you up immediately. This is one fancy hotel in town where you are not greeted, even at a distance, with the clash and clang of slots and the general hubbub that is the soundtrack to Vegas.
Inside the hotel, all is calm and quiet. But it's really the best of both worlds -- all you have to do is walk through a door, and instantly you are in Mandalay Bay, with access to a casino, nightlife, and, yes, general hubbub. The difference is quite shocking, and frankly, once you've experienced Vegas this way, it's kind of hard to go back to the constant sensory overload. So let's scurry quickly back to the womblike comfort of Four Seasons.
The rooms don't look like much at first -- slightly bland but in good taste -- but when you sink down into the furniture, you appreciate the fine quality. Here at last is a Vegas hotel where they really don't care if you ever leave your room, so the beds have feather pillows and down comforters, robes are plush, and amenities (such as pricey L'Occitane products in the lush bathrooms) are really, really nice. Since Four Seasons has the southernmost location on the Strip, its Strip-view rooms (the most expensive units) give you the whole incredible panorama.
Service is superb (if they say 20 min. for room service, you can expect your food in 19 1/2 min.). Your needs are anticipated so quickly that you're tempted to sink to the floor in the lobby because you know someone will have a chair under your rear before you land. Children are encouraged and spoiled with welcome gifts of toys and goodies, rooms are childproofed in advance, and the list of comforts available for the asking is a yard long. Once you factor in all the freebies (gym/spa access and various other amenities), not to mention the service and the blessed peace, the difference in price between Four Seasons and Bellagio (with all its hidden charges) is nothing.
Facilities: 2 restaurants; heated outdoor pool; elegant health club (free to guests); spa; concierge; car-rental desk; courtesy car; business center w/faxing, delivery, and secretarial service daily during business hours; 24-hr. room service; in-room massage; overnight laundry service; overnight dry cleaning; executive-level rooms
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before
planning your trip.
