text: My first visit to the Mandarin Oriental, it is my new favorite Vegas hotel. (Sorry, Encore, I do love you, but M.O. is wonderful!). Elegant, first-class service and the perfect hideaway right in the middle of the City Center!\n\nOnce you enter the hotel, you feel \"elevated\" (and not just because you must take an elevator up to the main lobby). I mean \"elevated\" as in \"treated with respect.\" Customer service is top-notch. The hotel interior is dreamy-beautiful and you won;t want to leave!\n\nTruly, you feel as if you have escaped the crazy roller coster ride of Las Vegas for luxe comfort and relaxation.\n\nYou must go to their bar, perched high above the Strip. Commanding views of the lights and the hustle-bustle down on the street. Order an exotic cocktail and dress glamorously! I did not dine in the restaurant as I had other commitments (boo-hoo), but I did have a fabulous massage in their Spa. I scheduled a massage after check-out and then enjoyed a final view of the cityscape from the whirlpool. (It doesn't get any better than this!)\n\nThey knew my flight was taking off shortly, so afterwards  they whisked me down to their town car and off to the airport. Yes, I am now a fan : )