Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
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| Number of rooms | 3,309 | |
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| Theme | Southeast Asia | |
| Gaming space | 135,000 ft² (12,541.91 m²) | |
| Permanent show(s) | Mamma Mia! | |
| Signature attraction(s) | Shark Reef | |
| Notable restaurant(s) | Aureole Fleur de Lys |
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| Owner | MGM Mirage | |
| Date opened | March 2, 1999 | |
| Casino type | Land-Based | |
| Major renovation(s) | 2002 | |
| Previous name(s) | Hacienda | |
| Casino website | Mandalay Bay | |
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino is a hotel casino on the famed Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is owned by MGM Mirage. Floors 35-39 of the main hotel building are used by the Four Seasons Hotel.[1]
Mandalay Bay has 3,309 hotel rooms and a casino of 135,000 ft² (13,000 m²). The adjacent Mandalay Bay Convention Center has almost one million ft² (93,000 m²) of space. In addition, the Mandalay Bay Events Center hosts events from boxing to concerts.
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[edit] Attractions
As of June, 2006, Mamma Mia! was the long-term stage production at Mandalay Bay. Mandalay Bay features the 11-acre (4.5 ha) Mandalay Beach with two heated pools, a wave pool, topless pool and a lazy river that features a small waterfall. There are also two restaurants at the Beach. The pool area is considered among the best in Las Vegas, winning the 2006 Las Vegas Review Journal's Reader's "Best Pool of Las Vegas" award for the 7th year in a row.[2]
In keeping with the resort's tropical Asia theme, it features the Shark Reef, a saltwater aquarium containing over a million gallons (3.7–million l) of water. Another popular attraction is the House of Blues, a venue for live music and a restaurant, with a capacity of approximately 1,800. On the top floor of the hotel is the House of Blues Foundation Room, featuring a dining room, private dining rooms, and a balcony looking down the Las Vegas Strip.
[edit] History
During construction engineers discovered that one side of the tower had sunk about two feet (600 mm) stopping construction. Construction was delayed while a solution was designed and tested. Eventually they were able to add material below the structure to carry the weight. Since then, there have not been any reports of this problem recurring.
The resort opened on March 2, 1999, and is located on the former grounds of the Hacienda.
The convention center was added in January 2003. When it opened, it was ranked as the fifth largest in the United States. It also offered the largest unobstructed ballroom in the country, at 100,000 ft² (9,000 m²).
In 2004 a new 43-story tower was opened with 1,120 suites, called THEhotel at Mandalay Bay.
The Las Vegas Review Journal states that a condo-hotel called Mandalay Place is planned on land across from the hotel belonging to the Luxor.
[edit] Film History
- Rocky Balboa in 2006
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Mandalay Bay website (plays music)
- Satellite view of the site
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| California: | Golf Courses: Primm Valley Golf Club | ||
| Illinois: | Grand Victoria | ||
| Mississippi: | Gold Strike • Beau Rivage | ||
| Michigan: | MGM Grand Detroit | ||
| New Jersey: | Borgata | ||
| Nevada: | Henderson: Railroad Pass Las Vegas: Bellagio • Circus Circus • Slots-A-Fun • Excalibur • Luxor • Mandalay Bay • MGM Grand • The Mirage • Monte Carlo • New York-New York • Treasure Island Golf Courses: Shadow Creek Golf Course Laughlin: Colorado Belle • Edgewater Jean: Nevada Landing • Gold Strike Primm: Buffalo Bill's • Primm Valley Resort • Whiskey Pete's Reno: Circus Circus • Silver Legacy | ||
| International: | China: MGM Grand Macau | ||
| Annual Revenue: $6.48 billion USD | Employees: 70,000+ | Stock Symbol: NYSE: MGM | Website: www.mgm-mirage.com | |||
