The Mirage

Compared to other Strip buffets, this one is well priced and worth it. The salad bar was extensive and each of the entries we tried were tasty. The only disappointment were the desserts, which were nothing special. There is nothing new or exotic here, just what a buffet should be.

My wife and I stayed 4 nights here at the Mirage in early August. We chose the property because of it's location, and perceived value for the money. We arrived around 2:30pm. I was not expecting a room to be ready yet but decided to try and see. The MGM app let's you check in up to 24hrs before your arrival. This should let you check in quickly electronically at the hotel, thereby skipping the line for traditional check ins. I did use the app the night before and checked in. An email is generated from the app telling you that when your room is ready a confirmation email will be sent with your room number included, and a barcode to use at the electronic kiosk to obtain the room keys. Well 3pm came and went, and still no email, After 3:30pm I decided to wait in the huge lineup to manually check in. After almost an hour waiting in the line i finally spoke with a front desk attendant who gave me my room. I Still had not gotten the confirmation email. So needless to say that the check in process at the Mirage was not a good experience. I could see many people checking their phones like myself, obviously looking for their code. What is the point of having this service if it is not supported by the hotel. It was working as i did see a precious few utilizing the kiosks, but not many. After our trying ordeal at check in we were happy to get up to our room on the 24th floor for some relaxation. We chose the Tower upgraded King room located on the 24 and 25 floors. These rooms have an elevator dedicated to them so the wait times are usually not that bad. The room itself was nice with dual sinks, a soaker tub, and a walk in shower. The view was excellent, as we were overlooking the pool and dolphin facilities, and a southerly view of the strip. The only two hiccups with the room were: Our shower door did not seal tightly, therefore a lot of water would escape. We had to roll up a couple of towels to coral the water. The other was that our safe was not functioning. We called down to the front desk, and security was there within 20 minutes to reset it for us. The bed was comfortable, but i found the pillows to be a little small. The property itself is nice. We enjoyed the reclusiveness of the general pool area. Plenty of palm trees and waterfalls to give one a sense of being on a Caribbean island. The casino was a little smokey, but that is the nature of all of them in Vegas. I was significantly better then several others that we visited. I liked that the resort was not overly large as with a few others. It was easy to navigate around, and find your way outside which can be a challenge in a few of them such as Ceaser's Palace. We ate in the Cravings buffet. They are charging for unlimited wine and beer now. It was good, not great. The Wynn's is still the best that i have had in Vegas, all be it it is more money. The parking was good at the Mirage, although the tram going next door to Treasure Island was closed as well as the main fourth floor entrance to the resort. Pool drinks are quite good, but also quite expensive. Overall i think that i would return to the Mirage. I would hope though that they can sort out their check in process, and make that experience less painful for their guests