Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
How did it make you feel when you got there?
It seems impossible that this hotel could be in Las Vegas and link to Mandalay Bay when you get to the little circle where the valet is. In the southernmost part of the Strip, there is a place where you can go without playing games. It barely feels connected to the excitement. It’s on floors 35–39 of Mandalay Bay, but it has its own entrance, scene, restaurants, and, best of all, a peaceful pool scene and lovely spa. As with many Four Seasons hotels, you’ll pull up to a porte cochere that is decorated in soft beige and white. Valets, or bellmen, will meet you right away and provide quick and friendly service.
How is the crowd?
A lot of these tourists love Four Seasons. They like that the experience is always the same and are drawn to the power of the brand.
What’s cool: Describe your room.
A few years ago, Four Seasons completely redecorated its rooms. The rooms that were there before were very nice, but they were all cream-colored. The new rooms are classic Art Deco-style with a classy color scheme. I stayed in a one-bedroom apartment that faced west toward the desert and mountains. If you’d rather, you can choose one that faces the Strip. My room felt very lush because it had neutral colors, chrome and shiny surfaces, and fabrics that were a silvery blue or gray. Things like a coffee maker in the room are really nice in a town where nothing is free. As a side note, the rooms are huge. From 800 square feet to 1,100 square feet for a one-bedroom, they range in size.
We really need some deep, healing sleep. They got us?
There were down pillows and a down blanket on my nice, high bed. To get a harder, hypoallergenic pillow instead of the soft one I had, I just called and asked for it to be changed.
What about the little things, like a minibar or shower treats? Do any of those things end up in your bag?
After being remodeled a few years ago, the minibar turned into a beautiful tiered space that makes you want to make a drink like a Fitzgerald character. It totally changes the mini-bar experience from a loveless one where you drink and eat out of desperation to a fancy (though not cheap) one.
Tell us that the bathroom will be good.
Each Four Seasons hotel shower is my favorite in the world. And these are made of marble all the way through and look great. The mirrors have TVs built right in, which is pretty much a must in Las Vegas these days.
Wi-Fi is likely the most important subject of all. What do you call it?
Wi-Fi is fast enough for viewing, and it’s part of the resort fee, which is about $44 per day.
Is room service worth it?
The food on the Four Seasons’ in-room eating menu is pretty good, but I like it best for breakfast. Like most hotels in Las Vegas, it charges tax plus a tip and a service charge. Also, if all you want is a quick breakfast to go, you won’t have many choices. There is a coffee shop called Press in the entrance, but you’ll have to walk a ways to get to Starbucks in Mandalay Bay. So you might as well have breakfast in your room. There are some great healthy options, like shakes, gluten-free options, and delicious pancakes and waffles. This makes sense because Veranda, the restaurant downstairs, has one of the best meals in Las Vegas, if not the best. The menu is pretty much the same.
Staff: Who would get the prize if you could give it to someone?
The people who work at the door always amaze me. They are the first thing that tells you you are no longer in Las Vegas’s huge casinos: the valets aren’t rushed, you’ll never have to open a door yourself, and it’s always a pleasure.
Do any of the other services and benefits stand out to you? It doesn’t matter if it was babysitting, gyms, spas, parking, or something else.
The Four Seasons hotel is not very big, but it is very nice. There are only wild woods around you that look like the desert. The walk-in nail spa is one of the best little things about this Four Seasons. It’s so rare that you can skip the big spa experience at any other hotel if you just want to get your nails done. Most people won’t even notice it. If you don’t have time for the spa, the nail bar at Four Seasons is a great place to do your nails before a meeting or a night out. It’s pricey, though.
What did you remember or find most upsetting about your stay?
Veranda, the Italian restaurant in Four Seasons that is both inside and outside, is one of the best places in Las Vegas to get a big breakfast. Rock stars, movie stars, and people who work for casinos will be there. And the staff knows all of the regulars. The pool area stays small, quiet, and private because only hotel guests can book a cabana. This is different from other pool areas where anyone can book. The lack of a “scene” makes this a great place for people who just want to unwind and chill out.
Is there anything else to say? The Four Seasons Las Vegas pool area is one of the calmest on the Strip because it’s only open to Four Seasons guests and doesn’t have the spring break chaos of other resorts. Families will also love that they can access the Mandalay Bay Pools complex, which has a real beach with 2,700 tons of sand, a lazy river, villas for rent, a 1.6 million-gallon wave pool, and a lazy river.
In the end, is it worth it, and if so, why?
The rooms are huge and fancy, and the recent renovations make them worth the extra money. Plus, you’re in surroundings that are definitely Four Seasons-quality, with a lot fewer guests than at a normal Four Seasons because it only takes up four floors of Mandalay Bay (but has its own entrance).