The Mandarin Oriental is part of the City Center Complex that opened in 2009 on the center of the Las Vegas strip. It offers a five star level of service with a style that seamlessly blends oriental and modern style into a sophisticated yet relaxed environment.j Red and gold flairs throughout a minimalist scheme.\n\nAs a fan of afternoon high tea (tea, dessert, and light sandwiches? Sure, why not?), my curiosity was piqued to check out a different style than what I have had in Vegas. This follows my disturbingly disappointing experience at Bellagio, the dreamy experience of Four Seasons, (and many others prior to that outside of Vegas such as Grand Floridian in Walt Disney World, three other Four Seasons, Alice's Tea Cup in NYC, Savannah Tea Room, etc, etc...) \n\nFirst thing's first: The view is dynamic. You must MUST have reservations as there are three different tables next to the window to offer the best view. The rest of the tables aren't far but don't offer what these three do.\n\nSecond: The service was excellent. I only had to nod at a server to have them glide over with a smile and check on the state of our meal. The young ladies were charming - deceptively. They were on the ball, making sure everyone was taken care of while making the whole practice seem effortless. They knew plenty about the Mandarin Oriental, the teas they were offering, as well as their competition. The Conversation was friendly and not to mention they offered complimentary refills on pastries and other sandwiches. SCORE.\n\nNow, the food: The only reason I didn't reward a 5th star was because while this tea was excellent the food was very good but not EXCELLENT. The sandwiches were delicious but the pastries didn't quite hit a home run for me. A little too sweet and didn't contrast well with the tea I was drinking - I wish I was drinking something a little more muted and less sweet. Next time I'm going to drink a heavier, more traditional tea to compliment the sweet factor of my meal. \n\n***This place is currently 2nd on my list of Afternoon Tea's to enjoy in Vegas and within the top ten in the country. I recommend this over the Bellagio Tea and if you have any questions as to why, please check out my review of that location. ***
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