Mirage Suites vs Bellagio / Aria Deluxe Two Queen

[OmarLittle]

Looking for a bit of advice from anyone who has experienced these room options. We are a group of 4 heading into Vegas in September time. However, want to get something booked up and locked in now. If any better deals arise we can always make use of the free cancellation.

Key factors: on the strip, central location, casino, nice rooms, good vibe.

As context, we have stayed at Encore, MGM, Venetian x2 and most recently Cosmo before. Encore was obviously great as was Cosmo but we are keen to try something new. So our current options are:

Aria - 2x deluxe room with 2 queen beds - $1100 each
Bellagio - 2x deluxe room with 2 queen beds -$1100 each
Mirage -
2 bed hospitality suite - $2000
2 bed tower suite - $2200
2 bed penthouse - $2400
http://www.mirage.com/hotel/penthouse-suite.aspx

We are edging towards the Mirage and the huge suites but the problem we have is:
- hospitality suites are the best options space wise - they have 3 beds (with an attached 2 queen room) but they're on lower floors so shit view
- tower suite - 26-28th floor but only two king beds and a sofa
- penthouse suite - top floors, great views, look great, only 2 beds and a sofa.

Three of us are married, so getting girls back to the room isn't really a concern for us. We can share which isn't a big deal given we rarely sleep at the same time anyway and we can no doubt accommodate the other one if he does manage to get lucky given one room is quite secluded.

What would you do? Anyone have experience of the Mirage or Mirage suites?

[Dannyf510]

Sign up for mlife, Mirage should be cheaper on there.

[OmarLittle]

should have added that those mirage prices include a 20% discount through a code on smartervegas. will check how the mlife compares

[TimWhalen]

Stayed in the Hospitality suite at Mirage last summer. Was a big fan. Lots of space to pre game and relax. View wasn't very good but personally didn't care. Would certainly book that again.

[OmarLittle]

How do you find the hotel generally? good casino, good food options etc? I've passed through the mirage once, and i was steaming after 1 Oak!

[dictator]

Personally, I like the mirage pretty much. The staff is friendly and although some dealers are a bit older than the young and fancy ones, they do know how to set some atmosphere at the tables. It's more a social casino where everyone is allowed to join the game. It't not as strict as the Belaggio is where (in my opinion) comes more "elite" standards instead of "enjoying your vegas" time. The hotel was great while using the 20 dollar trick, which took me up at 23rd floor with strip view. Rooms were decent, casino was good to us and generally enjoyed our stay.

The other time i've went to LV i was in Planet Hollywood. Smaller rooms (still a great view) but still decent. The casino has a smaller overview imo while the dealers were "young and sexy". Still i missed some atmosphere during the entire week. I'm not sure where i will go this october, i am strongly considering the Mirage again, but Vdara/Aria or Cosmo are other decent options.