text: How did I miss reviewing The Hotel after our Vegas trip?\n\nThe reasons many people book The  Hotel (the rooftop bar, the connection to Mandalay Bay with its beach and many pools), was not really our reason.  We just wanted a nice hotel, at a good price.  The Hotel surely delivered.\n\nFirst of all, the room was huge.  We had a sitting area, with a TV, huge bedroom with many closets, another TV, and bathroom about the size of the bedroom, also with a TV, separate stalls, and double sinks.  I think the entire suite was larger than a typical Boston or NYC apartment.   If Vegas did not have so many slot machines, we really could have spent a lot of time in the room.  And, it was very clean.  And I love all their spa products.  Mini bar was expensive, and be careful to not use it for your own drinks, they charge you if you do!  We had a misunderstanding about this.. but thankfully a quick phone call and they reversed the charge.\n\nThe location is at the top of the strip- so it can be a hike to the other casinos.  But, there are plenty of walkways through each of the casinos, and lots of slot machines, to make the journey fun.  The Hotel is directly connected to Mandalay Bay, which has a ton of restaurants, shops, and again, more slot machines.  Definitely stop at House of Blues - great happy hour, and fun atmosphere.\n\nThe Hotel is also close the airport, so I think also makes for a cheaper cab ride compared to some of the hotels.  Will definitely be on my 'return to' list.