Great decor with an amazing view! The private rooms are a must see even when you're there. Religious people may find it a bit offensive but I didn't think so. It's a great display of Indian culture in an atmosphere of fun and frolic!
I didn't eat here so I can't comment on that. But I will say that the service was very good. If you find yourself and Mandalay Bay please do yourself a favor and go take a look!
On my recent trip to Vegas, a good friend took us here.  He  was able to get us into this place for no charge, since he is a member ($30 charge normally). First off, I have to say "WHAT A VIEW!"  and second, "WHAT A VIEW" . . wow, unparalleled unrestricted  views of the Las Vegas Strip that cannot be beat. Â
The Foundation Room is kind of hard to find.  You have to take a super secret velvet roped elevator to the top.  When you step off that elevator, you are transported to a very sophisticated  ultra lounge with middle eastern/asian decor. Its dark and serene.  Plush couches/seating surrounds you.  Step up to the bar and get your hands on a drink, then head out the doors behind the bar to the patio to soak in the view.  After enjoying a drink outside, head back in to the five star restaurant for some fantastic dining.
Your waiter will start you off with a complementary bread basket with a broad assortment of breads, even a soft pretzel type of bread which I really enjoyed.
We ordered some appetizers: Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, Oysters on the Half Shell, Cheese and Charcuterie tray.
Now for the entrees, we ordered Osso Bucco, Horseradish Crusted Steak, Lamb, Braised Mushrooms, Truffle Macaroni and Cheese and Grilled Asparagus, all of which were to die for. Â Dessert had some interesting choices: Lemon Olive Oil Cake, Apple Bread Pudding and Molten Chocolate cake.
Strict dress code enforced, so dress nicely!
We were introduced to this place by a good friend during my recent trip to Las Vegas. My friend was able to get my date and I into this place for free ($30 charge normally). Our reservation was scheduled for 7 PM so we arrived at approximately 30 minutes prior to our reservation. This allowed us to hit up the lounge arrange which arguably has the best view towards the Las Vegas strip. For the view alone and the pleasant lounge area, I'd strongly suggest you come here. The day after, my date and I went to Bubba Gumps on the strip. That is where I looked across towards the Mandalay Bay and realized how high this lounge area is. Amazing!
Now, the decor inside was dark (intimate) but I'd say some of the interior furniture and decorations were outdated, thus the dark lighting? Not sure. The service was excellent. Our dinner started off with a complementary bread basket which I can always appreciate. I requested that bread be warmed up and the server complied with the request. My date's Martini was accidentally spilled, the server kindly brought out another Martini for us. Major points for that!
Food: We started off with a Ahi Tuna Snap Pea Salad and an order of their Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes. Personally, not impressed with either dish. The server noted one of the specials of the night which was a 22 oz. Porterhouse steak which we ordered. but yet didn't realize that it was a $72 order once we received the bill. Being that the 16 oz. T-Bone steak was listed at $55, $72 doesn't sound so bad especially since my friend was able to get us a $100 gift card and a bottle of '09 CA Pinot Noir from Sonoma County which was totally was unexpected. Bonus for us. The sides we ordered along with the steak was the Truffle Macaroni and Cheese and the Grilled Asparagus which were excellent and strongly recommend.
Being that Vegas hotels nowadays charge for items such as internet access, club entry, gym and/or pool access, etc., with the view alone, $30 is entry fee is not such a bad deal. I'd say, if you've never been, go and at the very least, enjoy the fantastic and very unique view towards The Strip. $$$-$$$$ for food so be prepared.
It's the House of Blues.
Get passed the velvet roped elevator, sky rocket paste the penthouse and open those doors to the weird east asian looking statues with too many arms etc, and you know its the House, just with lower lighting.
$65 ($55 for members) buys you a 35 day dry aged (not in house), CAB (exclusively pre-Prime inspected like), Bone in, 16 oz Rib Eye steak, grilled to your order... Now I don't know what was weirder, the fact that this 16oz, clearly was mostly beef - because the bone was more like my thumb bone than the L or shank bone I'm used to, OR that because the bone was so small, that I was looking at a 16oz cut of meat that was Chicken Fried steak thickness... well I waste my words, the taste and the mouth experience was one of the best from any griller I've ever had.
If you're ordering the naturally slow dry aged meat, request there be no sauce accompanying it - even if their waiter described "better than A1" dressing... or even crusted, even though I love me some blue cheese on some beef... because of this, naturally speaking, grilled correctly, still purplish, that beef's texture is like smooth sashimi, butter knife slicing, only light salt and pepper touched, juicy, invigorating sweetness, to almost pierce your taste buds... and yes that was the meat sections - fat is room temperature butter smooth, taste locked in, the only topping you should have with each bite... I can still taste it.
Don't need support for this experience. Had them, don't remember them because of either the $20 beers per bottle, or the still vivid imagery of that meat. That's what she said.
It's the House of Blues.
The Foundation Room sits at the very top of Mandalay Bay. Â This place doubles as a swanky 5-star restaurant and an ultra lounge. I don't bar to call it a nightclub because it by no means belongs in the same class and caliber as Marquee, Tryst, or XS.
The crowd here tends to be older, I would say 40-something is the median age. Tons of plush seating and the walls are covered in tapestry. Foundation has a very middle eastern feel to it.
What makes Foundation Room stand out to me is that hands down, this place has the most amazing night time views of the Las Vegas Strip. Seated at the very south end of elegant Las Vegas Blvd, you see all of the high rises as well as downtown Las Vegas. The patio is always stuffed with older gentlemen, suited up, and puffing on cigars (it's that snazzy kind of joint).
A little know tip is that Foundation Room used to be ultra exclusive. Invite Only status. Thankfully, it is now open to the general public. There is a cover charge or you can always call ahead (check Twitter or Facebook) and be placed on the guest list. The music varies from night to night depending on the DJ (most, in my experience tend to be Top 40 to 80s genre of music), but I have never heard house or hip-hop dominate a night.
Strict dress code enforced.
Great service and conversation from the bartender. I liked the drinks - Alabama Slammer - and actually thought they were worth their price ($12). The view from the balcony is great. I was recently up in the Stratosphere Tower for dinner and I have to say this view is better. It's closer to the heart of the strip and of course less crowded than at the Stratosphere. The lifts to take you up more than 60 floors are located near the concierge and beach level escalators inside Mandalay Bay. Closest to east valet.
Review Source:Just go for the view.
Right after a work conference at the Mandalay, my husband and I were aimlessly wondering the casino floor when one of the promoters came up to us. I casually began to walk off until 'best view of the Strip' perked my ears. It was nearing sunset, and why not? We didn't have anything to do!
They have an amazing view, and at like 5-6pm it was empty. We got one of the signature cocktails - which tasted OK in terms of craft cocktails, but definitely was full of alcohol so I guess you get what you were paying for (not watered down.) The atmosphere is really comfortable and the outdoor patio is wonderful.
I'll bookmark it as a stop, even if for the photos alone, for my trips to Vegas.
This was my fourth time at Foundation and it's consistently been great. Â Part of the fun is the exclusive elevator ride up and of course the view, but the food isn't anything to sneer at either.
Started off with the chicken lolipops and also the pork belly tacos. Â The lolipops came with a duo of blue cheese and buffalo sauces.
The pork belly tacos came in soft shell corn tortillas (like they should) and had a handful of fixins on them.
I got a New York strip with Foundation steak sauce and the lady got a filet with blue cheese. Â Both were done nicely.
We skipped dessert and hung out on the balcony for a bit.
Another delightful Foundation dinner in the books...
Hands down the best meal I had in years. Ok I might have been stoned and drunk but it's Vegas! We had 9 dudes each one of us got a separate main course some of us shared huge steaks. I shared a 16oz ribeye but we ended up taking small sample bites from each course limb a bunch of different steaks NY tomahawk steak lamb pork belly wrap in bacon (must have) really it melts in your mouth! We got basically got all the sides but asparagus just cause no one like it but I think I would anything this place has to offer! Everything you would normally hate would taste good here unless it could kill u. U probably won't like it. And how did this place get 3 $$$ that's totally false our bill was close to $1000 so you should it here if you have some disposable income to throw around!
Review Source:I don't know what they do to their asparagus, but I wish I could take a couple hundred pounds of it home. Â
The truffle Mac-n-cheese....devine! My  husband and I  took the leftover Mac-n-chesse  back to our room at the Mandalay  and fought over who should get it later that night. Â
The bread basket..soooo good.
Oh yeah they serve entrees too...some of the best steaks my husband and I ever tasted.
The service was exceptional. Be sure to spend some time on the bar patio, the view is great.
I have been to this lounge a couple of times this past year. Once to see a live dub-step show and once again to hang with family and friends.
Upon entering after the elevator ride up you walk through dimly lit halls to get to each room of the floor. It's decorated beautifully in rich wood and classy dark structures. There definitely is great ambiance.
The best part I must say along with other critics is the view! It is an absolutely stunning view of the city. Great place to relax and have a drink. We had free drink coupons, but obviously the drinks aren't the best deals you'd get in town.
The vibe was totally different when I had came here for the dub-step show. Obviously there was a different crowd and the room was a bit small to be having such loud bass playing all night. Other than that, the couches are luscious and the workers I had come across weren't all that bad, but could be a little friendlier in my opinion.
Overall, great lounge to check out.
So, my boyfriend and I came here the week of Christmas...we were pretty disappointed. Â
Maybe it was that it was dead because of said holiday.
Maybe it seemed lame and sad because there were only 2 families out on the balcony and 2 couples there to take pictures against the impressive backdrop. Â
Maybe it was the sad go-go dancer, dancing up a storm while nobody paid attention, or maybe it was that there was nobody really around to pay attention.
I dunno.
I just know that it seemed really desperate and really boring while we were there. Â I'm sure that on nights where it's packed, it's a much better atmosphere, but, damn. Â It wasn't on that night.
Having just spit out all that negativity, I will say that they gave very generous pours, especially for Vegas standards, and that the view from the balcony is worth your time. Â
Maybe I'm just getting old and don't appreciate these places anymore, but I highly doubt it.
We are lucky to have a relative that is a member of the HoB Foundation and we have come to the Las Vegas Foundation Room for dinner and a couple of special shows since 2006. Â Like the Foundation Rooms in New Orleans and Las Angeles - the decor is lots of dark wood and comfy places to lounge. Â What is different is the view. Â They have a wonderful outdoor patio you can access off the lounge or the restaurant. Â The restaurant is very subdued with dark wall panels, high ceilings and large windows. Â It has a very elegant atmosphere.
The lounge has a dark wood bar with comfortable stools and you can look out to the patio and the great view. Â There are several rooms you can relax in, have a private diner, or wander out on the patio to enjoy the view. Â The patios are the one place you are allowed to smoke...which can dampen the enjoyment for non-smokers.
They have a good wine list but fairly limited to what they serve by the glass in the lounge. Â The drinks are tasty and are the price of most upscale lounges in Vegas. Â
We have never gotten a bad meal in the restaurant. Â You can linger over your meal, because they never seem to be trying to hurry you out and I don't remember the restaurant ever being crowded. Â But bring your credit card or winnings from the tables because it is not a cheap meal.
We have also gotten appetizers at the bar. Â Nice spot to start out your evening ...especially during the work week because it won't be packed. Â And you can't beat the view.
If looking for an interesting spot to share drinks and conversation with friends, enjoy a million dollar view of Vegas and maybe catch a live music performance - this is it.
Looking for a "pick up joint" or a trendy hipster lounge....probably will be disappointed.
I'm a fan for going early in the evening when it's not jam packed with people and you can get a seat on the patio, snuggle with your sweetie and enjoy the gorgeous view of the strip. Later it's just tooooooooo crowded! It used to be members only club back in the day and it was much better then.
If you are new to Vegas this is a great place to grab a drink and enjoy the view! If you like to people watch it can definitely get interesting. You never really know what kind of crowd will be there.
This place is hands down, the BEST lounge I've ever been to. I'm not saying that just in the Vegas vicinity alone....I'm comparing this place to all the other lounges I've been to anywhere else in the world.
Okay..that's subjective, I've only covered three continents out of six. The seventh doesn't count for obvious reasons unless I'm trying to break some sort of record. Top Gear South Pole, anyone?
This lounge knows classy. The management and the founders behind this place know what's tasteful in terms of decor, and they know what kind of crowd they're catering to.
When you walk in right after exiting the elevator to get up here (rooftop of Mandalay Bay. If you watch a lot of music vids, you've seen this place) you'll notice a very impressive looking Buddha statue. Ask any of the hostesses about the story behind it!
The cocktails here are made VERY well. There are go-go dancers in the center room, and you can land a table or a private room with advanced reservations. They also have an awesome cigar menu at lounge prices (a little more expensive than a typical cigar lounge).
Probably the most breathtaking part of this lounge aside the decor and the vibe of the place is the view you get here that you just can't get anywhere else on the strip. Walk outside to the patio where you can see the entire strip and its lights at night from the south end all the way up to the north.
I've made this lounge my go-to spot for all my friends and our Saturday nights.
If you and your friends are tired of the archaic waiting, prices, and crowd of night clubs, and would like to try something new, swing by FR. You can find the entrance next to the elevators at Mandalay Bay.
My friend and I were offered free passes to this over and over till we finally took them in case we needed a back up to the nice looking lounges I had found at other hotels. As it turned out, we did try it and it was definitely not worth the effort. It's a super tiny, cramped, and filthy couple of rooms with a minuscule patio area that is cram packed with whores and their frat boy looking pimps. Yeah, you can see most of the strip, but through curtains and curtains of moths, so if you can palate that, GREAT FOR YOU! I'd prefer to see the view from the ground where a sheet of moths are not obstructing my view. So, go here if you LOVE moths, whores, and sleezy horny mid-west frat boys who clearly couldn't get laid at any other city in the world.
The drinks were rancid and expensive and we left after 25 minutes. NASTY!
Ever wonder what it would be like to party with the Golden Girls?
I recently had some drinks with a few friends at the Foundation Room in Las Vegas. Not that we were on the prowl, but the average woman in this establishment was 55yrs old.
NEWS FLASH: Desperate housewives was fake! Perhaps this was their target audience? I don't know. If it was, mission accomplished!
On the flip side, the place is a trip. I totally dug the layout and style. The vintage interior, high view patio, and velvet walls made the place look like Hugh Hefner's living room. The dim lights and carpeted lounges added to the "Playboy 1979" ambiance.
If someone could teach the doorman how to say "No," they could really turn this place into something special.
There are really only two things you need to know about the Foundation Room:
1. It's on the roof of Mandalay Bay, and has an EXCELLENT view of the Strip.
2. Scantily clad dancers - in bustiers, fishnets, cheekie panties & heels. HEAVENLY.
The drinks were pretty good, too. The bartenders were friendly and quick, and a bit heavy handed.
All in all, it's a pretty place!
If you likd the long lines, steep cover charges, over crowded dance floor, and over priced drinks....well this place isnt for you!
This is a more mellow atmosphere with little or no lines, cover was only $20 for guys on a Friday & Sat night I was their, and chill crowd.
Everyone talks about how amazing the view is at the top, and its just that!...AMAZING! The view alone is worth it.
Can I just say that I have lived in Vegas for almost 4 years now and I have no idea that Foundation Room served food? Sure, I've been to the nightclub before (and it's a good place to take your older friends who just want to chill in a cool, loungy, not super trendy atmosphere) but a restaurant!? Blasphemy (see what I did there?)!
For my birthday this year, my boyfriend wanted to surprise me by taking me out to dinner somewhere special and he would not tell me where. Apparently, after sifting through menus all over town, he settled on Foundation Room.
While I'm told the main course menu is delicious, we just stuck to eating tapas style and ordered a bunch of appetizers to split. Of those, the Fresh Shucked Oysters and the Duck Confit are of particular note. The oysters were fresh and not overpowering. The Duck Confit is pretty much one of the best things I have ever eaten. It was so soft, flavourful and just melted in my mouth.
The service was impeccable and our waiter was one of the best I have ever had in my life. He was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, especially the wine list. I really appreciated how "real" he was with us. Usually when you are torn between two wines, a waiter will upsell you to another more expensive bottle, or try to sway you to choose the pricier of the two. Our didn't. He told us his honest, unbiased opinion of both bottles to help us make a decision without any underlying motive. That is always appreciated.
To top off a fantastic meal, the restaurant gave us a wonderful plate of complimentary desserts for my birthday and even gave us a deal on the check! It was one of the best dining experiences I have had in this city and I will definitely be returning soon!
Am I not remembering this place correctly? The view was spectacular from the outside patio, the drinks were delicious and moderately priced for Vegas, and the bartenders were cute.
But the music, oh the music. Nelly videos don't really seem "high-end club" appropriate. The decor is so beautiful and so zen, and the music is about Bentleys and hos. The juxtaposition is more jarring than welcomed.
The crowd was also very, very strange. There seemed to be a bar crawl of foreigners who's idea of hitting on a girl was to tell her that she's tall. Before that were a group of middle aged couples getting freaky to Missy Elliot on the dance floor. It's an interesting time and worth the visit if you don't have to pay a cover.
I really love the Foundation Room. It's always packed with girls my age and men my dad's age. Oh wait a minute...!
No really. In Vegas, where the average skirt length is 8" and the cup size is a D, I'd say the Foundation Room somehow attracts people who are a TINY bit more conservative, which is all you need, because it IS Vegas after all, not church.
And for those of you who do want a little more sin, they have 2 dancers dancing around in their bikinis, just because.
And we did get really stiff drinks, they didn't cost me a kidney, the view is spectacular. It's almost worth walking to from the other end of the strip! And on hot summer nights, I have a feeling the outdoor area will be even more popular than ever - smokers rejoice and congregate.
I also really love the outside bar with dance area - it's not too big and not too small, and there are sectioned off areas for VIP's. Maybe if your feet get too tired someone will take pity on you and let you rest there, then feed you Moet to cool you off.
Lastly, my absolute favorite thing about the Foundation Room is the fact that there's an elevator to take you up there. No waiting in line, no classless drunk girls puking by your feet, no crowds. Just guys in suits standing by the elevator to take you upstairs to an exclusive feeling club!
Since I moved to Vegas, the appeal Foundation Room has been steadily declining to the point where I no longer have any interest in going. Â The music is stale, the crowd is older, and the vibe is nothing special (and by nothing special, I mean a rip-off of Tao). Even though Foundation Room is no longer a members/invite only establishment, they still like to take advantage of that reputation to bring nightlight novices through the doors. Â This place has also been known to shut down rather unexpectedly at 2am if they are slow, so if you're coming here expecting an all night party, you might end up leaving early and disappointed. Â The highlight is definitely the view, which is one of the better views in Vegas (perhaps second only to Mandarin Bar).
If you're new to the Vegas nightlife scene and can get in for free, you'll probably have plenty of fun here; however, like many of the smaller clubs and lounges in Vegas, you'll most likely be a bit disappointed after experiencing some of the bigger, flashier clubs/lounges that Vegas has to offer.
My favorite hangout in Sin City! A restaurant and lounge with the best view of the city. Once a private club, which you needed to know someone or be a member to get on the list to get access to the 43rd floor of Mandalay Bay Casino and Hotel. However, now it is open to the public.
I've been here a handful of times and each time I am impressed with the view. I also had a wonderful dinner here one night with a small group of friends in a private room. I got a tour of the place and was able to see other private rooms, which I recall some had hidden doors to enter them. It's impossible to have a bad time here and I would recommend this to anyone visiting LV.
Our friends reserved a VIP space which happened to be the only VIP space on the balcony (In the center with 3 couches and a table). While I felt a bit bad that others couldn't get the best view from the balcony, I was very impressed with the atmosphere and service provided. I would definitely recommend this space to others looking for a memorable night with friends.
The only issue I had was when we were trying to enter and gave our names at the door, it took them 3 times to check the list before they finally found the names. For a higher end place, you'd expect better service, but one slip up on the night is understandable.
My favorite spot of the whole trip, and completely unexpected. A group of us made a reservation for dinner up here and I didn't know what was coming. We were waiting for the whole group and checked out the view - wowsa. Probably my favorite view of the whole town. Great angle because of where it is on the strip and how high this place is. Just absolutely gorgeous, ahh.
Dinner is on the other side of the floor, so we made our way over through the smell of incense into a dark room made light with the huge windows. Very quiet, very relaxed. We ordered a ton of food, meats and cheeses and such for appetizers and then wonderful different foods for the main course. Huge dishes of sides like mac and mushrooms to share. Beautiful dessert. Wow. I have to raise my glass for the steak though. Ordered it rare and it was probably the most perfect steak I've ever had. I could eat that every single day of my life.
There's a lot of expensive places to eat in Vegas. Make it count and come here, no regrets. No idea what they mean by members only since none of us were members of anything, but I guess you just have to be willing to come in a group and pay. Totally worth it.
This place is very nice. It's not crazy crowded and the people who get up there are not ghetto at all. The riff raff seems to be weeded out. You can sit outside and enjoy this incredible view of the strip or hang out inside. Plenty of good drinks everywhere. I love making it a point to visit this room whenever I'm in Vegas.
If you have a Platinum MLife card, you automatically get to enter for free.
This is one of my favorite places in Las Vegas. Here are a few reasons:
1. Spectacular view of the strip
2. Great atmosphere
3. More mature crowd... No fist pumping here.
4. Love the people that work here, a great staff! Especially the security team.
5. The outdoor patio... I could stand out there all night just taking in the city view
6. Solid sound system and great resident DJs like DJ GIRL 6.
7. A fun spot to bring Vegas newbies
All in all this is a great place to start, finish, or continue your night. I have not had dinner here yet but I hear it's delicious. You will find me here often so don't be afraid to come buy me a drink :-)
As a frequent visitor of Vegas, I never really visit the Mandalay Bay due to its far location at the end of the Strip. This past Valentine my boyfriend and I went to dine and hang at Mandalays on a Sunday evening, a change from the typical Cosmo/Aria scene. The promoter from the Foundation room stopped us and handed us drink/entry passes in the casino. Another guy walked us into the lounge/club located all the way near the top of the hotel (but below MIX) I think? Don't really know which floor.. I was buzzed.
Anyway, it was a pleasant surprise! The antique furniture gave a very classy/vintage vibe. Bar had a good variety of specialty drinks and wine selection. Bartender had excellent etiquette, came over and lit me up when she saw me pull out my Mild 7s :)
DJ was spinning old school hip hop with top 40 mix. Surprisingly, I was not bored. Most likely I was amused by the spectacular view of the Strip from the balcony and the drunk gay guy prancing/cat-walkin' around the dancefloor all night to every single song.
I would definitely take my friends here on future Vegas trips.
I got really lucky on Friday night. Â I was with 2 male friends, and they had asked if we could go to a club. Â I told them most places would charge us a hefty cover, and we'd have to wait in a big line. Â Walking into the Mandalay Bay, we were headed for a bar and got intercepted by a host. Â He offered us some 2-for-1 drink passes at Foundation Room. Â When I inquired about cover, he hemmed and hawed and eventually said he could walk us in. Â It was a few moments of confusion at the door, as I don't think he was supposed to walk in 3 guys, but it worked!
We made it up to the bar with minutes before 10pm, when the 2-for-1's stopped working, and we got a round of drinks. Â $18 for 2 rum & cokes and 2 beers. Â OK prices, but we wouldn't be sticking around for a full priced round.
I've been there before but they hadn't . Obviously the view is amazing, though I prefer the view from Moon at the Palms better as you get to see the whole strip. Â Clientele was mostly older guys and their girlfriends/wives, but there were a few single people there as well. Â Great vibe in the place. Â Wish we would have gone back later in the night since had our hands stamped.
Through some good fortune I am a Foundation Gold member this year which has allowed me the opportunity to eat at the restaurant and hang out at the club more often.
Restaurant:
They changed their menu from the last time I dined here. It is now based around small plates and appetizer size foods. A la carte meats and cheeses, oysters, and other treats. They have a few large items that I have not tried yet. My wife and my dining plan is usually to try a bunch of small stuff and share.
In an age where restaurants seem to be cutting back on the size and diversity of bread baskets, this one is wonderful. Four types of bread and a trio of butter. The short rib with spicy kimchi is unique and tasty, and spicy. The chicken lollypops are chicken wings elevated with two delicious sauces. The pork and prawns which lacks any discription on the menu is two large bacon wrapped shrimp and a slaw. Can't really go wrong with something wrapped in bacon.
My only real problem is that my oysters seemed to be shucked with a hammer. They were very fresh and tasty, but there were substantial shell bits in most of them. On a related note, I was at a party in the lounge that was serving food and the shrimp pot pie I had (although very good, and in the cutest little cast iron skillet you've ever seen) was also full of shell. Keep an eye on the prep work guys and I'll be happy.
The Club:
I'm kind of like an old person here. I don't go here late very often when the DJ is going and it has more of a club feel. It is a great place for the view and it's nice to bring people from out of town up here for a little bit different experience. Most of the time the bartenders are very cold and not too worried about you. The drinks are a couple dollars more than downstairs at Mandalay Bay, but the 20% off member discount helps. They also hand out 2-for-1 coupons in the casino that are good for well drinks and domestic beers that help out with the cost as well.
"GET READY, SHAVE!" was the gentle message I received on a Tueday night. '"Why?" I whine.....
" it's the Vegasinc Women to Watch 2012 awards" says Wifee.
Women to watch I muse, Julia Roberts?, Madonna ? Who? .....surely not a Kardashian I hope. But this is Vegas it's probably a Hilton?
Alas, none of the above, it was a ceremony honoring local business women, usual suspects including Dawn Gibbons ex wife of some ex- someone.
So arriving at Mandalay Bay, I'm disappointed the Valet guys are grumpy and don't seem to really want to park your car. " Where is The Foundation Room?" I politely ask the grumpy munchkin, "There's a sign by the elevator".
Inside, no obvious elevator so we wander around an almost empty gaming floor until we find the correct one. Front door, turn left towards the shops.
Private lift to a very high floor, unusual room, decorated like I picture Genghis Khans private boudoir. Fancy carpets, Buddhas, cool art.
More grumpy staff behind the bar, is it because everything is comped? Don't know but grumpy no less. Outside there is a cool large balcony with a view worthy of the price of admission.
Because it was an early award thingamabob there was little in the way of food, some cheese and chocolate covered strawberries but free Martinis , that's ok!
A maze of a place and after spending a couple of hours there I am still not sure whether The Foundation Room is a restaurant, club, lounge, combo or merely HQ for grumpy staff. But looks very cool, a little different, awesome views and one day I'll return and figure out its true identity.
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