The Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas
Written by VacationIdea.com Travel Editors.
The casino at the Mirage is decorated in lush tropical style. It offers over 100,000 square feet of gaming space and a wide choice of games, including Blackjack, Craps, Baccarat, Roulette, slot machines, video poker and The Race and Sports Book, and others.
The resort's pool area is a series of inter-connected lagoons linking two palm-tree lined islands. Guests can rent a private cabana, and order refreshments at the Paradise Cafe and the Dolphin Bar.
The Spa and Salon at The Mirage features a relaxing atmosphere created by trees, foliage and hanging vines. There are separate men's and women's spa facilities, an exercise room and a full-service beauty salon. The spa is decorated with calm pastel colors, murals, textured stone finishes, and lavish fabrics.
The Street of Shops, the shopping area at the Mirage, features designer boutiques, including La Perla, Moschino and DKNY.
Another unique area at the Mirage is The Siegfried & Roy Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat home to six rare animal breeds, including the White Lions of Timbavati and the Siegfried & Roy Royal White Tigers of Nevada. The 2.5 million-gallon Dolphin Habitat houses a family of nine Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins.
This Las Vegas hotel offers 3,044 guest rooms, including 281 suites, overlooking the pool, the mountains or the Las Vegas Strip.The Mirage also features six opulent lanai bungalows each with a private garden and pool, and eight two- and three-bedroom private residences.
The 1,504-seat Siegfried & Roy Theatre features performances of the internationally renowned illusionists Siegfried & Roy. The magical show features exotic animals, including white tigers and lions. For reservations call 800-963-9634 up to 90 days in advance (tickets cost USD $100.50).
The 1,265-seat Danny Gans Theatre features performances by Danny Gans, a singer, impressionist, comedian and actor. For reservations call 800-963-9634 (tickets from $80).
The Mirage has three distinct lounges. The Lagoon Saloon features live band entertainment in a relaxing, lush tropical rain forest setting. Baccarat Bar & Lounge is the resort's piano bar, while the Onda Lounge presents jazz music.
The Mirage offers a great number of dining options, including specialty restaurants as well as casual cafes and bars. Renoir by Chef Alessandro Stratta serves contemporary French cuisine in a restaurant decorated with original works of art from world-renowned French impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841 – 1919).
Plan this Vacation
Deluxe double rooms cost from USD $79 to $399, suites from $275 to $2,500. For reservations, call 800-627-6667, or visit the hotel's web site to check for specials.
Mirage Hotel, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 800-627-6667, www.mirage.com
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Written By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: Nov 14, 2005