text: Ever since I could remember I made an annual pilgrimage to Sin City, and while I detest loud drunk tourists and crazy crowds, the buffets and shopping sprees keep me coming back - so naturally staying in a hotel that is far enough from all the noisy sights, but close enough to access all the major attractions, is a huge plus - Mandalay Bay you're too good to be true. I can't keep my eyes off of you... Haha I digress... \n\nMandalay Bay is one of those classy, but comfortable hotels that sits at the front of the strip, which has multiple benefits. \n\n1) The strip is notorious for bad drivers and pesky pedestrians who continue to walk even though red hand is flashing - Since this hotel is right at the beginning you can by-pass this part :)\n2) Because it's at pne end of the strip,  you can get a beautiful view of the city of lights without having to hear all the noise pollution\n3) There's a tram that connects to Luxor/Excalibur: The tram runs from 11:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and until 12:30 on Saturday and Sunday nights, so it's very convenient.\n\nThe rooms itself was very nice and accommodating and on this most recent trip I had the opportunity to stay in a suite, which included a large tub and mini tv! Woo! The beds are incredibly comfortable and with a big screen TV I was able to relax and enjoy late night shows after a long day of eating and shopping. \n\nThe only drawback is that the room's mini fridge. They have a motion censor so if you move anything in the fridge they'll charge you for the items. :( I like to bring home leftovers and to keep my own beverages cold, but this doesn't seem to be an option. But other than that, I love staying at Mandalay Bay!