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hoteldesk Grand entrance at Delano Las Vegas. Delano Las Vegas onsitereview deserae del campo here is something special about the new Delano Las Vegas. It could be its dramatic entrance where guests walk in-between a 10-ft.-tall, 126,000-pound divided boulder direct from the Nevada desert. Or maybe it's the hotel's scents: During the day, the lobby is filled with the smells of green tea lemongrass, at night, black tea fig. Wait I know what it is elano as egas is non-smoking and casino-free, so that means no sounds of the nonstop dinging and beeping of slot machines. Delano Las Vegas-connected to Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino and formerly hotel, underwent a $ million renovation and is a collaboration between MGM Resorts International and Morgans Hotel Group, owner of the Delano brand. "Las Vegas visitors want options," says Matthew Chilton, general manager, "and with Delano we've created an experience unique to the market, allowing them to enjoy a sophisticated non-casino environment, but be within steps of the excitement and amenities of Mandalay Bay. It's the best of both worlds. "Since opening the elano, the feedback from guests has been terrific," he adds. " ur repeat guests who previously stayed at hotel appreciate the new, stylish hotel experience we've created, and our first-time guests are mesmeri ed by the chic spaces and understated design elements." hilton's use of the word "mesmeri ed" is spot-on. As the Delano South Beach feeds from its surroundings of the Atlantic cean and the chic South each vibe, the elano as Vegas invites the desert inside, and it does so immaculately. After walking through that 2 , -pound boulder with its own colorful patterns of yellow, orange, and brown, the lobby opens up to reveal columns wrapped in crisp white drapes a plush rug that leads to the check-in desk depicting the route of the Colorado iver and an art installation comprised of hundreds of small rocks suspended from the ceiling. ven the wall behind the check-in 10 november 2014 10-11 HD TT.indd 10 S E P T E M B E R 2 014 desk, which is purposely hidden from view, is designed like sediment layers of a desert rock. in timate s uites & s pac es Delano Las Vegas offers 1,117 luxury guest suites (rates start at $200, based on availability and season), each designed in a modern decor of neutral color tones. In my suite, the living room featured a comfy couch with a leather armchair and 46-inch at-screen , a wet bar, and desk the bathroom was spacious with a shower and deep-soaking tub, and I was impressed with not only how comfortable the bed was but also its enormous headboard that practically covered the wall. he elano also offers Panoramic Suites with 180-degree panoramic views of egas and from oors to 2, the 1,642-sq.-ft. Penthouse Suites radiate elegance and luxury. he dining and social spaces are also co y and inviting. uests can savor specialty cocktails, delicious appeti ers, and choose from two do en craft beers at ranklin grab a freshly s uee ed juice, roasted cup of coffee, or bigger-than-your-hand scone at 9 offee ea order the must-have blue crab and smoked pork enedict at ella's itchen take in a spa treatment at the 14,000-sq.-ft. BATHHOUSE Spa (the falling rain water feature is perfect after a soak in the pool-length hot tub) or raise a complimentary glass of champagne to toast the sun setting over he Strip at the mi ounge at elano. " elano as egas is all about the personali ed service and intimate energy," says hilton. " he brand is built around creating a sophisticated hotel experience for the savvy traveler, one who wants direct access to the excitement of he Strip, but the ability to escape to their own oasis at the end of the day." ● c o n tac t in fo r matio n Delano Las Vegas: (8 ) 2- delanolasvegas.com recommend.com 10/29/14 2:43 PM http://www.delanolasvegas.com http://www.recommend.com

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Editor’s Notes
Hotel Desk: Delano Las Vegas
Tour Talk: New USTOA Members, New Experiences
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Martinique
The Saint Lucia Travel Agent Specialist Program
Germany: A Cultural Tour of its Cities Along the Rhine
Namibia: Southern Africa’s New Hot Ticket
Bella Bolivia
Papua New Guinea
Exploring North America’s Waterways
Mexico’s Sun Triangle

Recommend November 2014