The Mirage
 

Thinking of going to Vegas in the summer. How is the Mirage. We like a nice big room, good food, and a nice pool. Are there alot of kids.

The Mirage is not bad. Some kids - but not as many as some of the other places. Caesers is nice - Bellagio is fabulous. The ones that have a ton of kids are: Excaliber, NY/NY, Treasure Island, Aladdin, Circus Circus. Another place that looked nice was Paris (I haven't stayed there, but they have a great spa), but I'm not sure what the pool is like. Check www.lvol.com for alot of reviews on Las Vegas places...

Linda; <BR>Based on your requirements,I would choose Mandalay Bay instead. <BR> <BR>Pro: <BR>*Large rms, nice bathrms <BR>*Excellent pool area - has a wave-making machine for simulated waves <BR>*Excellent spa which includes a gym, whirlpools, saunas, etc. Can get treatments like facials, massages, etc. <BR>*World-class restaurants & lounges within the hotel:Aureole,China grill,Border Grill, red square, RumJungle, House of Blues - just to name a FEW <BR>*Free tram to Luxor & Excaliber <BR>*younger (20's-30's), hipper crowd -less kids <BR>Cons: First hotel on the strip - meaning that it is NOT quite central to the rest of the Strip casinos <BR>

Just back from Vegas last month after staying at the Mirage. Centrally located. Our room (standard) is nice and with a strip view and looking down the volcano. Although many visitors like the Mirage buffet, I prefer other hotels (Bellegio is excellent for both lunch and dinner). Considering the price ($79/night), the Mirage is good. <BR> <BR>If price is not your concern, I suggest staying at Bellegio, with good restaurants, big rooms.

Just a word of caution about Mandalay Bay - there are tons of kids at the pool area. I must agree, though, that it is a very nice hotel. If it is your first time in Las Vegas, though, I would recommend the Mirage,Caesar's Palace, the Venetian, or Bellagio). They are centrally located, whereas the Mandalay Bay is at the far end of the strip.