A few weeks ago Edible Skinny was lucky enough to spend a
night at the delightful emerald oasis that is the M Resort Spa Casino in Las Vegas. Now I will confess, I had driven
by the M Resort for over a year on our multiple sojourns between Sin City and
the City of Angeles, never stopping to consider it at all. So when I walked into this shelter for Vegas
Locals and those not interested in the craziness of the strip, I was stunned by
its elegance. Infused with originality,
quality, and value in every amenity, this resort is committed to providing a
total guest experience. The M is dedicated
to the art of a well-crafted getaway.
A Forbes Travel Guide Four Star and AAA Four Diamond resort,the M Resort Spa Casino spans more than 90 acres. Driven by an innovative function meets
pleasure aesthetic, progressive architectural style, and a balance of luxurious
offerings, this resort allows guests to experience the South Strip like never
before. The property boasts a premium
location, situated 400 feet higher in elevation than the resort-casinos on the
Strip. It’s a shimmery refuge in the
rough desert wild of Vegas; echoed by their sparkly M Resort pens of which I
now possess almost half a dozen ;-)
After settling into our room, I waltzed down to Spa Mio, the
Forbes Four Star award winning spa at M Resort Spa Casino, to indulge in some
relaxation and rejuvenation. The 23,000
square foot, full service spa and salon features 16 luxurious Men’s and Women’s
treatment rooms and offers a variety of treatments including massage therapy,
facials and body treatments.
I indulged in the Mio Signature Massage with Melissa, which
turned out to be one of the best bodywork experiences of my life. Melissa has amazing healer hands that
transported me to another plane. The
massage table was custom built so it is 25% larger than a normal massage
table. It is also layered Princess and
Pea style with numerous heating pads and memory foams for layer upon layer of
lavishness.
The restful Spa Mio also offers a wet area with two
whirlpool hot tubs, a steam room and sauna (that includes LED rainbow lightings
for a more vibrant experience). As I
relaxed under the kaleidoscope of colors, I delighted in fresh cucumber
available for my puffy eyes while sipping on a cucumber and lemon water
refreshment. Elegant locker areas with
plush robes and slippers and a luxurious vanity stocked with grooming
essentials including Moroccan Oil hair products were also available. Day passes are available for purchase for
Vegas Locals wanting a quick getaway and allow access to the spa and M Pool
fitness center.
After a delightful detox, I headed down to dine at Anthony’s
Prime Steak and Seafood. The restaurant
was a recipient of Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence in 2016, and it
definitely deserved its accolades. This
classic casual steakhouse was hopping for a Monday night, perhaps it’s because
hospitality sits at the head of the table here.
During my dining experience I conversed with multiple locals who noted
this was their favorite steakhouse in Vegas.
I was celebrating a birthday, so my waiter Mario greeted me a glass of
champagne. The bubbles were tiny (the
best kind according to Don Ho and anyone who doesn’t want a hangover).
I commenced my meal with an appetizer of Calamari; Bell
Peppers, Lemon, Remoulade Sauce, and Fried Capers balanced the lightly battered
squid perfectly! I continued with a
glass of the amazing Trilogy Cabernet from the Flora Springs Winery in Napa,
California. This was paired with a Surf
and Turf of a 10oz. Australian Lobster Tail (which my server deboned tableside)
and a 9oz. Wet Aged Filet Mignon. Both
were succulently crafted to perfection.
Even though the restaurant was bustling, manager Anthony came over to
make sure I was having a fantastic dinner.
I reassured him and that the meal and hospitality exceeded my
expectations.
The next day I spent a few hours delighting at the M Pool,
the showstopper of the M Resort Spa Casino’s grounds. The pool is an ideal destination to soak up
the sun, boasting over 100,000 square feet of pool and entertainment space with
a capacity of 6,500. The M Pool is a
luminous oasis featuring two, 5,460 square foot infinity edge pools, whirlpool
hot tubs surrounded by fire torches and luxurious cabanas and day beds that
offer guests a relaxing environment with a variety of unique features and
amenities. Both infinity edge pools are
three and a half feet deep and feature a nine inch wading depth pool on each
side. In the summer this area becomes Tropicalé
on Friday evenings when it transforms into a Tiki Bar imparting beachy vibes
and island libations. It also perfect
for large scale concert events like the upcoming Kesha performance there is on
September 16th.
After hanging a few hours poolside, I slide inside to
Burgers and Brews for a late morning brunch at the countertop. My Southern classic meal of Chicken and
Waffles was comprised of fluffy super sweet waffles, piping hot honey breaded
chicken, whipped butter, and maple syrup.
Balanced with a bottomless cup of coffee, it was the perfect Tuesday morning
hooky playing pleasure food.
And M Resort Spa Casino has new experiences a-coming! Opening in September is their 16th floor bar
that will dispense whiskeys via enomatic wine dispenser machines. This is similar to M Resort’s Hostile Grape
Wine Cellar and Tasting Room which is the largest enomatic wine bar location in
the world. Offering 160 wines by the
glass this way, the space is a popular Vegas watering hole for those looking to
sample many different vinos in a night.
The yet to be named whiskey version of this concept harbors a top floor
terraced patio primed for cigar smoking opportunities.
So whether you’re a Vegas Local or a tourist avoiding the
Strip, The M Resort is the perfect place for those looking for a spot dedicated
to the art of the well-crafted getaway.
It is truly an emerald oasis in the rough desert wild.
Kat Thomas is the
Editor in Chief of Edible Skinny, a site dedicated to making your life postcard
worthy. She is also the CEO of the creative media company This Way Adventures.
You can find more about both brands at http://www.thiswayadventures.com
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