Other than the Wynn, I think this is one of the most beautiful hotel/casinos on the strip.  I stayed here for my 21st birthday with three other girls, and I had an absolutely amazing time.  I also stayed here for a friend's birthday, and I had a wonderful time then as well.   Since then, I've made an effort to stop by the Mandalay Bay casino on a couple of occasions when I've stayed at other places because I love it.   \n\nThe only problem with the Mandalay Bay is that it is ALL the way on one side of the strip.  It makes the cab rides a lot longer and a bit more expensive.