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If you are looking for the ultimate in luxury living on the world famous Las Vegas Strip, then The Residences at Mandarin Oriental – Las Vegas, should be your only choice.

The Residences at Mandarin Oriental – Las Vegas is located in the amazing CityCenter. The CityCenter is located on 67 acres, between the Monte Carlo and Bellagio resorts. Crystals is a spectacular 500,000-square-foot retail and entertainment district that just opened in December.

The Residences at Mandarin Oriental takes up the upper portion of the 47-story Mandarin Oriental tower.

The Residences is the first non-gaming property on the famous Las Vegas Strip and certainly lives up to a high level of luxury status. Buyers can find 225 exclusive residences that include luxurious one-, two- and three- bedroom condo units that range in size from approximately 1,110 up to 4,000 square feet!

Tony Dennis is the Executive vice president of the CityCenter Residential Division, and stated, “Our goal for The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas was to set a new benchmark for luxury living in one of the world’s most spectacular cities.”

The Residences at Mandarin Oriental was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox, along with residential interior architect Page + Steele.

The contemporary interior was designed by Kay Lang + Associates, as a consultant to AAI Architects, Inc. In addition to the residences, locations designed included: the Residential lobby, Elevator lobbies, Lounge and billiard room, Boardroom, Tenant elevator foyers and tenant corridors, and Spa floor vestibules / transition corridors to hotel.

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The Residences consists of both the Luxury Collection, as well as the Penthouse Collection. The features and many amenities are simply luxurious. As soon as you enter, you’ll notice the high ceilings that give an openness to the units. The ceiling height ranges between 9’4″ (soffited) and 10’2″ (un-soffited). The expansive picture windows provide not only immense natural light but amazing views of the Las Vegas Strips and surrounding area.

Owners at The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas can choose from three unique finish packages – Majestic Pearl, Sovereign Jade and Imperial Orchid. Residents are provided these interior options to assist with personalizing their own living space.

The stained hardwood flooring brings a rich and sophisticated look to the units. The bedrooms are quite spacious and include separate, roomy his & her walk-in closets.

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The spa-style bathrooms feature a contemporary free-standing tub, as wells as a walk-in shower. There’s a separate powder room which includes an attractive, custom wood vanity.

The upscale kitchens don’t disappoint. It comes with beautiful European-style cabinetry. You’ll notice designer fixtures plus stylish stainless steel appliances (cooktop, oven and microwave from Thermador). The kitchen includes the hardwood flooring in addition to built-in wine storage. The kitchen counters are made of CaesarStone, a quartz surface. CaesarStone offers stain, scratch, and heat-resistant properties that are the ideal choice for today’s care-free countertops.

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For those who want to leave the decorating to somebody else, The Residences at Mandarin Oriental offers a turn-key purchase option, which includes your choice of upscale furnishings.

One of the main benefits of owning a unit at the The Residences is you get to enjoy all the amenities of the Mandarin Oriental hotel.

Located on the 23rd floor, Twist is the ultimate in fine dining. Twist is the first U.S. restaurant opened by world-renowned and three-star Michelin Chef Pierre Gagnaire. For wine connoisseurs, Twist features a fabulous selection of approximately 1,800 bottles.

The Mandarin Bar and Lounge is located on the 23rd floor with spectacular views of the Vegas skyline. Mingle with highrollers and with the rich and famous and try one of their amazing cocktails. The Mandarin Bar and Lounge is quickly becoming “the place to be” in Vegas. Enjoy unforgettable Strip views from the bar’s private room called the “Edge”.

Also on the 23rd floor, relax in the spacious Tea Room. High-tea is served between 2:30 – 5:00pm and the tea recipe is custom just for the hotel.

To get pampered, try the incredible dual-level spa which was inspired by 1930s Shanghai. The Spa at Mandarin Oriental is the “ultimate urban oasis” and was developed to reflect the true glamour and cultural fusion of that era.

The spa’s treatment menu features a blend of both Eastern methodologies and Western applications. You can find 17 different treatment rooms, including seven couples’ suites. There are multiple relaxation and water experiences available. Utilize a co-ed Hammam or a Rhassoul just for women.

The modern and spacious Fitness Center features “Kenesis” Technogym cardiovascular and strength equipment from Italy. If you need extra assistance or a tailored exercise program, the Spa offers experienced, private trainers.

The outdoor pool facility is simply stunning. It features 20 cabanas, equipped with flat-screen TV’s and PS-3 game consoles. The facility has two lap pools which are shaped like long blades. The look represents the blades of the Mandarin’s signature Fan logo. For food and snacks, try the the Pool Café.

Once of the proudest achievements of the The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas, was being awarded the coveted LEED®† Gold ratings from the U.S. Green Building Council. The property is firmly commitment to a new, high level of environmental consciousness.

The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas received the highest LEED achievement of any hotel, retail district or residential development in all of Las Vegas.

Residents of the Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas can also enjoy a wide variety of luxury services, such as housekeeping, in-room dining, private catering, concierge services and much more.

In addition, owners can also enjoy the use of a separate residential entrance and valet, plus a private residential elevator for direct access to all of the Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas hotel.

Whether your a world traveler, looking for a second, third or even fourth home, or just want a private residence in the heart of the famous Las Vegas Strip, then The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas should be your only choice.

The Residences at Mandarin Oriental offers its owners a truly first class, residential condo experience.

To learn more, please contact (866) 722-7171 or go to:
The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas

The Club Risque Las Vegas is the most sophisticated and elegant club in the Paris Las Vegas.

The Las Vegas Club Risque is decorated with shades of red and Asian decor, the club stays true with the French desire for beauty and grandeur.

Risque offers patrons breathtaking views of Las Vegas from dramatic private balconies.

There are several sections to the club. The primary one includes the dance floor, a bar, recessed seating areas, couches, ottomans and much more. There is a secluded area off to the side that is suitable for conversation, balconies and a terrace for those wanting a breath of fresh air.

If you’re interested in a V.I.P. package, the Risque Nightclub’s includes a front of the line pass, a table and one bottle of alcohol. The number of front of the line passes is dependent on day of the week and whether any special events are taking place. Please inquire at Risque Nightclub on the number of available V.I.P. passes.

Courtesy of: XS Nightclub

The extravagant XS Nightclub at Encore in Las Vegas, not only offers one of the most luxurious and ultra chic nightclubs anywhere, it serves up one of the most expensive cocktails in the world.

The signature cocktail at the XS Nightclub is simply titled, “Ono“.

The Ono cocktail is a mixture of the rare Charles Heidsieck 1981 Champagne Charlie, as well as Louis XIII de Remy Martin Black Pearl cognac.

You may want to sit down for this one. An Ono will cost you an eye-popping $10,000 !

But it’s not just a drink. Men customers also get an accompanying pair of Mont Blanc cuff links that are made of 18-karat gold and genuine stingray leather featuring the solid gold XS logos.

For the ladies, the Ono comes an 18-karat gold necklace plus a Tahitian black pearl that hangs from a diamond resting beneath a gold XS logo.

This specialty drink at XS is lavishly served in a jewel-encrusted champagne glass and placed on a specially designed tray.

XS Nightclub
3131 Las Vegas Blvd. S
(702) 770-0097

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The Country Club at the Wynn Hotel and Resort, is also known as both the “Country Club Grill” and “A New American Steakhouse.”

This restaurant offers an innovative and uncluttered menu of American cuisine – the traditional dishes from various parts of the country. Chef Rene Lenger pays homage to the classic American steakhouse.

The Country Club Grill offers both indoor and outdoor seating. The scenery is gorgeous and includes the golf course fairways and amazing 18th hole waterfall. About half the seating is on a terrace, and the other half is inside, with air conditioning.

Mainly a steakhouse, the Country Club Grill: A New American Steakhouse has a contemporary accent. Poultry and seafood specialties are also available and very delicious.

As with most upscale steakhouses, the beefy size steaks at The Country Club come with steak and steak alone. The restaurant proudly offers “the best steak in town.”

The wine list is quite long, and is carefully matched to the menu. The impressive wine list features only wines produced in the United States.

The Country Club
The Wynn Hotel and Resort
(702) 248-3463
(888) 352-3463

Bellagio Hotel and Casino Resort

Bellagio is one of the most dramatic and awe-inspiring resorts in all of Las Vegas.

Located on the heart of the famous Las Vegas Strip, the Bellagio luxury hotel includes 3,933 Guest Rooms and Suites. The Bellagio is a AAA Five Diamond award winning hotel and casino resort that first opened on October 15, 1998.

The magnificent Bellagio features an incredible eight-acre lake that is located between the hotel and The Strip. The design of the Bellagio was inspired by the Lake Como resort in Bellagio in Italy.

The Bellagio was built by Las Vegas casino magnate Steve Wynn and sold later on to MGM Mirage. The land the Bellagio was built on was originally the home of the Dunes hotel, on the corner of Las Vegas Blvd. and Flamingo Dr.

When you first walk into the Bellagio, guests will immediately notice the beautiful display of 2000 colorful, glass hand-blown flowers that cover the vaulted ceiling of the lobby. The sight is definitely one to behold.

If there is one must-see show in Las Vegas, it would be “O”, by Cirque Du Solei. The entertaining show performs twice a night (7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.) from Wednesday through Sunday.

“O” translates to “water” in Italian. The Bellagio show centers around an incredible 1.5 million gallon water tank and includes an international cast of about 85 world-class acrobats, synchronized swimmers, divers and characters. They gracefully perform both in the water and above it.

Anybody who walks along the Las Vegas Strip can’t resist stopping to watch the famous Fountains of Bellagio water show. The Fountains of Bellagio is a display of water fountains and cannons choreographed to various pieces of modern and traditional music.

Back inside, the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art features art from several of the most prominent artists of all time (e.g. Van Gogh, Picasso, and Monet). The masterful exhibit is a must for art lovers.

Two other popular amenities are the Conservatory and Botanical Garden. The Conservatory is an enormous, climate-controlled glass dome that showcases various exhibits throughout the year. The garden is a sanctuary to more than 7,500 flowers, and maintained by an army of talented horticulturists. The garden is an amazing and colorful display of flowers, bridges, water fountains, ponds, and gazebos.

The Bellagio also offers gamblers a world-class casino to try your Lady Luck. The casino includes a wide variety of games and betting limits.

Other amenities to enjoy include: luxury shopping at Via Bellagio and Via Fiore, more than 20 fine dining restaurants such as Jasmine, Circo, Le Cirque, Michael Mina, Picasso and the Prime Steakhouse.

Guests can also treat themselves to a world class spa, a spectacular pool, and popular nightclubs like The Bank, Caramel and Fontana Bar.

For more information, please visit: Bellagio

Consumers are still reaping the benefits of a price war among the many luxury hotels in Las Vegas.

Visitors can often find deep discounts and package deals on four- and five-star properties.

Las Vegas built many mega-resorts over the last decade and now has a glut of empty rooms. For example in 2008, Sin City added about 9,000 to its already large base of 133,000 rooms.

Say you wanted to live the “life of luxury” in Las Vegas and indulge in a huge luxury suite? How about a nice 900 square feet room, where you can watch a flat-screen TV and talk on the phone while you were in a custom Jacuzzi? Although a high-end room like that may go for $900 per night, that doesn’t mean that’s what you need to pay for it.

How do you get a great discount on a luxury Vegas room? Well just ask ……

Tourism is down all around the world and even ritzy Las Vegas is not immune to the economic recession. Because of that, luxury Vegas hotels & resorts such as the Wynn, Four Seasons, Caesars, Mandalay Bay, Bellagio and more, are heavily discounting rooms to attract visitors to their properties.

Here are a few tips to get the best luxury Vegas hotels, for less.

1) Phone call:
Call the resort directly. Ask them what their best rate is and you may get lucky if they just had a cancellation or are running a special promo. If you have already found a great deal, ask them if the will beat it.

2) Internet:
Go to the resort’s own website where often great deals can be found. Also try one of the many travel sites such as Priceline, Orbitz, Hotels.com, Expedia, etc……

3) Front Desk Walk-Up:
Many people hate this method because they want their reservation in hand before flying to their destination. But you can get great deals by walking up to a resort reservation desk with luggage in hand and see what kind of a great deal you can get.

Not only are the luxury Vegas hotels dying to get your business, so are the numerous, fabulous restaurants and incredible stage shows.

The strategy remains the same. Try to call directly looking for deals, search the Internet and also go directly to the desk and tell them you are looking for the best deal they have.

In addition, be sure to check with the hotel’s concierge desk. Even if they can’t always get you a direct deal, many times they are in the know and can refer you to somebody else. A nice little tip for show tickets and restaurant discounts is Tix4Tonight.

We all know the recession can’t last forever. Before you know it, Las Vegas resorts will once again be packed with tourists and at full occupancy. But until then, enjoy the bargains galore and treat yourself to a little Sin City luxury, for much less.

You’re standing in a crowded line, waiting for up to two hours for the incredible buffet at the Bellagio. It seems every time you glance over, there’s another “VIP” guest walking on in ahead of you. Now learn how to get top perks during your Las Vegas stay.

You can get mad or do something about it. Start cashing in on one of Las Vegas’ best kept secret – the perks.

You hear the stories about preferential treatment at the Las Vegas casinos, and free meals at the many fine dining restaurants. But where do you start to begin receiving your Sin City comps?

The key is to join a specific casino’s players club. Every casino in Las Vegas has a different players club program. Be sure to stop at the casino’s information desk and ask them what they have to offer you.

You’ll be surprised at what you hear and how the top perks very from casino to casino.

Once you have found a particular casino that you enjoy, it’s best to keep playing to maximize your top perks.

Now the key is once you obtain your casino players card, you need use it every time you gamble. Whether it’s at a slot machine, poker table or even Keno.

The casino will track and monitor how much you use your player’s card and how much you spend in their casino. You will be give a “rating” depending on what your spend.

It’s not rocket science here. The more money you spend with a particular casino, the better the comps you receive.

It doesn’t take along accumulate some nice casino comps – free restaurant meals, stage show tickets, spa treatments, and even hotel suites.

So be sure to get your players card and start gambling your way to some nice comps.

The Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge is an amazing architectural and engineering feat. The massive 2,000-foot bridge is part of a much larger project – the 3.5-mile corridor that starts in Clark County, Nevada, and ends in Mohave County, Arizona.

The bridge is inching along and moving ever so close to completion. The Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge rises about 900 feet above the mighty Colorado River. The two sides of bridge at the Hoover Dam are slowly take shape.

When completed, the bridge will carry a new section of US Route 93 around the frustrating bottleneck of the old road. The traffic jammed road currently winds around and across awesome Hoover Dam.

Link Nevada and Arizona together, the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge is truly an incredible feat of engineering. The bridge will be supported by the two massive concrete arches which climb out of the canyon rock face.

When complete, the arches will measure greater than 1,000 feet across.

At the moment, the structure looks like a traditional suspension bridge. Once the arches are complete, the suspending cables on each side will be removed. Extra vertical columns will be installed on the arches to carry the bridge road.

Although the bridge is generally called the Hoover Dam bypass, the official name is the Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge. The bridge is named after the former governor of Nevada and an American Football player from the NFL Arizona team who served in the U.S. Army, but was sadly killed in Afghanistan.

Step back into the time when dining was an elegant affair at William B’s, a chophouse appointed in dark, rich colors in the Stardust Hotel.

No other fine dining room in Las Vegas offers such an inviting assortment of steaks, chops, chicken, seafood and pasta as William B’s at the Stardust.

Comfortable furnishings, tasteful decor and matchless service provide a completely satisfying dining experience in this highly acclaimed restaurant, a favorite gathering spot for local residents and visitors since 1987.

Entering William B’s is like stepping into a bygone era, a treasured time that valued gentility, congeniality and sociability, a time when good meals were leisurely savored in the friendly confines of cozy, richly appointed dining rooms.

Guests who enjoy a beverage before dinner can relax in a gracefully appointed sitting room, complete with plush sofas and chairs and decorated with glorious floral arrangements and unique paintings.

Nearby is a fully stocked bar and lounge, the kind of dignified hideaway usually found in the smartest private clubs.

Courtesy of: Hash House A Go Go

If you are looking for huge portions, unique presentation, and unusual combinations, Hash House A Go Go, with their “Twisted Farm Food” is where you want to be!

The fun part of this dining experience is in trying to figure out how and what to eat on your plate. Try to imagine a pork tenderloin sandwich that has a standard sized bun perched under and over a tenderloin the size of a small turkey platter.

Hash House A Go Go, founded over ten years ago by Craig Beardslee and Johnny Rivera, claims to provide excellent service and entertainment while you dine. There is no question that it is very entertaining every time another meal is brought out from the kitchen.

Incredibly stacked plates of foods in strange combination, along with the most original plating this reviewer has ever seen, cause forks to drop, as other diners watch to see how creative you can be in attacking your dinner.

While it is intriguing to see the number of ways they use uncooked wheat pasta and huge lengths of rosemary to decorate a plate, neither are a welcome addition to your dining experience. This menu is not for those who do not love sage and rosemary, the scent of which seems to permeate every dish that is served.

Still, their food is fresh, and they definitely bake the best (and largest) buttermilk biscuit you will ever eat. Their biscuits and gravy are topnotch, and the griddled French toast is to die for…but only if you like thick, Amish style bread that has been dipped in cream flavored with banana and cinnamon, and then drizzled with pecan maple syrup!

This restaurant does not seat guests between 2:30pm and 5:30pm. Regardless of what allergies or preferences you have, they will not make substitutions, nor will they omit an item from a plate. If you are in the mood for a waffle at 9pm, you will have to take it with the sage battered chicken. And if you are allergic to rosemary, it will still be presented, skewered into your hamburger bun.

Breakfast & Lunch 7:30am-2:30pm
Dinner Monday-Thursday 5:30pm-9:00pm
Dinner Friday & Saturday 5:30pm-10:00pm
Closed Sunday Nights

Hash House A Go Go
6800 West Sahara Ave,
Las Vegas NV 89146
(702) 804-4646

Authored by Sandra Oertell