Full disclosure: I’m a rock boy. I’ve always been a rock boy. I am a travel writer with a graduate degree in Geology. So, walking into the Delano Hotel in Las Vegas and walking between two huge chunks of sandstone is the equivalent of warm flannel pajamas on a winter morning.
Convenience is built in.
That said, the moment you walk down the illuminated corridor of Delano Las Vegas, with pillars to frame your entrance and an atmosphere that combines class, elegance and a touch of luxury, your state of mind is lost in the aura of a boutique. hotel you don’t know is in Las Vegas. Customer service is set at a level that requires you to readjust your expectations. It’s not just about smiling and welcoming, it’s about welcoming and inviting.
In one fell swoop, your first meeting with the Delano Las Vegas staff introduces you to personalized attention, attention to detail, and details about your stay. Learn that as much as you feel like you’ve just walked into a luxury boutique hotel, you really are part of a larger entity. After all, this intimate-feeling 43-story hotel is a full-service property with over 900 rooms and is just steps from the Mandalay Bay Resort.
In a perfect world, you can have all the Las Vegas action you could wish for with a nod to those travelers who expect more. With Delano, that little extra that comes in the form of individual attention, sophistication, and the distinct difference in style make a Las Vegas vacation alter your mindset.
Look at the photos of Delano Las Vegas
The defining factor at Delano Las Vegas
I sit down and have a conversation with a glass of EH Taylor Jr. Small Batch Bourbon in front of me. The residual flavors of the sautéed jerky and the hint of a cigar I had in the Dominican Republic do not distract me from the comfort that is Franklin. The lobby bar that sets the tone for your stay at Delano should be the focal point of your stay. Deep leather sofas for attentive conversations or a bar employing a bartender class that reveals the secrets and nuances of the drinks you want.
If there is one place that exudes what Delano Las Vegas is all about, it is in this space.
While the bartenders are knowledgeable and genuinely attentive, what will impress you are 32 craft beers and 22 wines by the glass. This list, curated by Harley Carbery, director of Wine at Mandalay Bay, is an examination of the palate of the intrigued drinker. This menu consists of wines that you won’t be able to find by the glass in Las Vegas. The beers and wines were selected through a series of tastings and discussions as if they were meant to be served only to the most discerning visitors.
Therein lies the formula for Franklin and Delano Las Vegas. Attention to detail makes the complete package of a different kind of Las Vegas resort possible.
The rooms at Delano Las Vegas
Delano Las Vegas is located in the framework and space of The Hotel at Mandalay Bay. This rebrand led to changes in design and style, but it is still within the parameters of the building’s former tenant. That’s where the similarities really end. Color schemes have been changed and furniture has been updated. The bathrooms look very familiar but are by no means exactly the same. The rooms are still very spacious, with separate sitting and sleeping areas, and the bathrooms are large.
In-room luxury and amenities are exactly what you should expect from a high-end hotel, so grab a robe and slippers and sit in front of that giant flat-screen TV.
The extras
The top floor houses MIX and to see it’s hard to beat. The restaurant will be renovating soon, but for a drink and a lounge it’s hard to beat. Della’s Kitchen is your place for breakfast and lunch and you will have to try their burger. It is one of the best in the city. 3940 Coffee and Tea serves pastries and small bites.
A walkway connects Delano Las Vegas to Mandalay Bay Resort, so everything and anything in Las Vegas is less than 5 minutes away. That means if you need sushi from Kumi, Vodka from Red Square, or a Cirque du Soleil show, you have full access to it. Don’t forget the pool at Mandalay Bay and the Bathhouse spa at Delano or Mandalay Spa.
Delano Las Vegas
3940 Las Vegas Blvd.
Adjacent to Mandalay Bay Resort
