Vdara Corner Suite June 2024

This was a welcome surprise.  Full kitchen with ice maker, two TVs, washer/dryer, bath and shower, etc.  MGM Resorts has gone to all bulk bathroom amenities, so bring your own soap if you want bar soap.  Vdara pool is open mid-week again, but no concierge lounge since Covid.  Priority check-in with MGM Credit Card.  The walkway is now open to Bellagio and Cosmo, so no need to go outside when it's 100 degrees.  Can walk outside to Aria, or take the Bellagio tram over.  Great location, great amenities.

Cosmo wraparound, Nov 2022

COSMOPOLITAN WRAP AROUND SUITE, GHOST DONKEY, PARK MGM

NOVEMBER 2022

 I was at a conference and decided to use my 1 comp night.  Was sad as I'm no longer Platinum at Cosmo but am Marriott Platinum so I was sure to use my Marriott number to add to the room.  I got to check in at the Platinum Lounge area as such. I was upgraded to the wrap around suite!  Too bad I didn't get to use it much as I was pretty busy, but my roomie got to hang out in it a bunch.

 

Here are some pics from the balcony, Ghost Donkey (speakeasy in back of Cosmo food court), then our view from Park MGM later on in the trip and Best Friend in Park MGM.

How to find Ghost Donkey

Inside Ghost Donkey

Ghost Donkey, known for Tequila and Mezcal

View from only 5th floor of Park MGM was ok.

Strolling through NYNY

More Ghost Donkey

Nachos at Ghost Donkey

View from another balcony wraparound party

Slot Machine in Park MGM outside Best Friend Restaurant (Korean fusion)

Elite 8 in Vegas, finally. NYNY was not scary.

 NEW YORK NEW YORK

VEGAS, MARCH 2023

So, I was totally hesitant to stay here as I consider it a lower end property, but it was right next to T-Mobile Arena and happened to be cheaper than Park MGM that day.  I booked banking on the hopes that Gonzaga would make it to the Elite 8 (which they did!).

I got a new Soho room, and it was nice. It even had a fridge, which you don't see at most MGM properties.  It was pretty basic, like a dorm, but was sufficient.  I'd stay there again for the location. Piano bar was cool, and pizza cheap and good.  Don't eat at the wing place on way to Excalibur, ugh.  Other than that, food was good and location stellar.  Do not fear NYNY!

Normal Kuer MGM Amenities. Nothing to write home about, but better than that new Almond lotion stuff at Delano.

Soho Premier room, here I come!  Skeptical...

View from the room of Roller Coaster and T-Mobile Arena

Dumplings at Chin Chin by elevators.  They were ok, not spicy enough for me but good.  People will like it.

Nomad Atelier Suite was lovely! April 2023

 

 NOMAD!

Atelier Suite  April 4-7

The tub is key.  Get some bubble bath at Lush though, there isn't any provided.  Argan oil amenities. @ comp bottled small water in room.  I'd stay here again.  Way better than Park MGM basic rooms!

Vdara peace.

VDARA-

So BF stayed in Vegas after his conference and booked a Vdara Penthouse Suite for a night to relax.  It was a good price.  There's no casino in Vdara, but it's right next to Aria, which has the Crystals Shops and the Tram to Bellagio/Park MGM.  Gorgeous room, I've seen them in person on another trip.

two bathrooms

Nice views.

The coolest part is where you can order coffee, and a robot brings it to you.  In short, Vdara is pretty cool and a great place to relax.

Michael Mina, Bellagio. Great date night.

Had an exquisite signature tasting menu dinner at Michael Mina at Bellagio!  The caviar add-on is a must do.  This was one of the best meals ever- I couldn't even finish the last dish.  Wow.

The amuse bouche - they crack the "egg thing" for you...

Caviar parfait.  Must add on.  Yummmm

Ahi, they mix it up for you, pine nuts nice touch

One of the best fish I've eaten

Amazing Lobster Pot Pie

Waygu and fois gras.  Be sure to save room....

best root beer float thing I've ever had.

 Ohhh Bellagio.