The casino, which has windows to let in natural light, hums with excitement-a live-action poker room and spacious race and sports book with mobile gaming technology are among the most popular attractions. Relaxation continues by the pool, which is small but feels ultra-exclusive. Downstairs, at Spa Mio, the focus is on personal luxury-therapists offer everything from facials to massages and haircuts. All rooms come with electronic sensors that dim the lights when guests are absent, to conserve energy. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer picture-perfect views of the desert.
Standard rooms are spacious and modern, with chocolate-brown carpet and dark-wood furniture. Sitting at an elevation 400 feet higher than the majority of Strip hotels, The M literally looks down on the rest of Las Vegas. Built by the Marnells, the same family that created the Rio, this resort is 6 miles south of McCarran Airport and is a destination unto itself.
