Mandalay Bay 4.5 / 5

Overview

This is a 4-star hotel with elegant rooms and suites all have 42-inch flat-screen TVs, seating areas, floor-to-ceiling windows, and soaking tubs; upgrades include living areas, wet bars, and/or Bose sound systems. A resort fee is charged. In addition to the casino, amenities include an 11-acre beach/pool complex with a lazy river, a wave pool, and a topless optional area. There's also a shark aquarium, upscale shopping, live shows, and destination dining.