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Where to Stay in Las Vegas: Wynn vs. Aria vs. Mandarin Oriental

January 9, 2017

I was talking to a friend last week about our favorite hotels and where to stay in Las Vegas, so naturally I decided to share my thoughts here, too! I hope that if you’re planning some awesome travel, this will help you make a decision on where to stay in Las Vegas!

where to stay in Las Vegas: Aria vs. Mandarin Oriental vs. Wynn featured by top Boston travel blog, Feathers and Stripes

We’ve now been to Las Vegas a couple of times together, and we have stayed in three different hotels. I’d recommend each of them for something very different.

Where to Stay in Las Vegas

Mandarin Oriental For the Best Service in Las Vegas

Hands down, the Mandarin Oriental is the best of the best for service. It has a very different feel to it compared to the other Las Vegas hotels, which is possibly because it doesn’t have a casino inside. When you’re at the Mandarin, you are away from the hustle and bustle of The Strip. That’s why they call it “Zen City” at the MO.

The bathtub was amazing. I don’t know what kind of tub it was, but I need one. One afternoon T went to the gym and I relaxed in the room, with full on bubble bath – and watching TV from the tub! (It’s built into the mirror.)

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Las Vegas review featured by top Boston travel blog, Feathers and Stripes

The Mandarin Oriental pool is smaller than most other hotels but is very well-staffed. I don’t think I’ve ever had service that quick poolside!

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Las Vegas review featured by top Boston travel blog, Feathers and Stripes

T was thrilled that they had Porsche cars and SUVs on site, so we made sure to make our way to Red Rock Canyon, which we loved so much on our last trip, in our speedy borrowed Cayenne.

test driving the Porsche Cayenne SUV featured by top Boston travel blog, Feathers and Stripes test driving the Porsche Cayenne SUV featured by top Boston travel blog, Feathers and Stripes

Aria to be in the middle of it all

… and also because red velvet pancakes.

We stayed at the Aria a couple of years ago and liked it so much that we said we would definitely be back – but for this trip we wanted to try out a couple of other hotels. We did make our way back for breakfast one morning (the Mandarin is actually right next to the Aria), so I got my red velvet pancakes. SO. GOOD.

the best red velvet pancakes at the Mandarin Oriental hotel Las Vegas, featured by top Boston travel blog, Feathers and StripesPoor photo quality because of the lighting, but I was so happy.

Aria breakfast in Las Vegas featured by top Boston travel blog, Feathers and Stripes

Another bonus about the Aria is Sage, where we had dinner one night. Everything was cooked perfectly, and it’s a place we will return to!

Sage at Aria featured by top Boston travel blog, Feathers and Stripes

One thing I will say about City Center (where Aria and Mandarin both are located) – you feel like you’re much closer to everything than when you’re farther north. Distance wise, it’s not that different from being farther north on The Strip, but when you’re actually walking to places or hopping in an Uber, being in City Center just feels like you’re in a more convenient location. That said, I’m picky about where we stay on trips because I’m a really light sleeper – and being in City Center is convenient but also quiet, which is perfect!

Aria room service in Las Vegas (red velvet pancakes!!!) featured by top Boston travel blog, Feathers and Stripes

And also, there are crepes in City Center. #FAT

crepes in Las Vegas featured by top Boston travel blog, Feathers and Stripes

Wynn for the best views in Las Vegas

AKA where to go for the best Instagrammable shots

The Wynn definitely has one of the coolest pools I’ve seen in Las Vegas. It’s large without being too large (as in, tripping over people trying to get from your chair to the pool). I enjoyed having breakfast poolside in the little cafe, where the staff was constantly making sure we were all set.

Wynn buffet, Las Vegas featured by top Boston travel blog, Feathers and Stripes

Wynn pool Las Vegas hotel featured by top Boston travel blog, Feathers and Stripes

I did think the Wynn felt much farther from everything, and when we would leave the hotel to go somewhere it felt like we were walking forever, which I didn’t feel when we were staying in City Center (where Aria and the Mandarin are located).

As for the rooms, everything was neutral, which I liked. I also fully appreciated the vanity area in the bathroom – you can tell they cared about the details when they last did the rooms over.

Wynn hotel Las Vegas bathroom vanity featured by top Boston travel blog, Feathers and Stripes

Wynn Las Vegas featured by top Boston travel blog, Feathers and StripesWynn Las Vegas neutral hotel rooms featured by top Boston travel blog, Feathers and Stripes

Wynn pool Las Vegas featured by top Boston travel blog, Feathers and Stripes

I’d stay in any of these hotels in the future, depending on what I was looking for!

To recap:

  • Head to the Mandarin Oriental for quiet nights

  • Check into City Center (Aria) to be in the middle of it all (and seriously… get the red velvet pancakes!)

  • Go to the Wynn for a huge pool and Instagram-worthy floral arrangements

Which hotel is more your speed?

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4 CommentsFiled Under: travel, USA Travel Tagged With: hotel reviews, Las Vegas, where to stay

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  1. Christina says

    January 9, 2017 at 9:46 am

    i’ve never been to vegas, but if i ever go…i’m getting red velvet pancakes!

    Reply
    • Alyssa Loring says

      January 9, 2017 at 11:08 am

      YES! Red velvet pancakes for everyone!

      Reply
  2. Jennifer says

    January 9, 2017 at 11:52 am

    Oh my god…those red velvet pancakes look delicious! I’ve never been to Vegas but I think I’d go just for those pancakes!!

    Jennifer
    http://www.effortlesslysophisticated.com/

    Reply
  3. Rachel says

    January 11, 2017 at 1:00 pm

    I love having a sneaky peek around different hotels so this was ideal! I’ve never been to Vegas but if I did go I’d have a really hard time choosing where to stay. Rentable Porsches sound amazing, quiet location always high on my list, good food essential, and that flower display in The Wynn looks incredible! I think it might score my vote just for that alone.

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