Stayed in the SkyLofts for four nights and five days with some close friends for a "guys trip". The folks that run SkyLofts have it together as far as guest service is concerned. From the Butler to the Concierge these folks were on it from minute one to the moment we checked out.

We had a techincal problem with the iPod player in the room and the maintenance guy was there in seconds. The views were incredible. The bathroom made me want to renovate our bathroom back home to model the one at the SkyLofts. Unreal!

If you are looking for five star VIP treatment, then this is IT!

Words alone cannot express the wonderful experience that you will encounter if the SKYLOFTS is your place of residence. From meeting Michilini (the greeter at the airport), to the ride in the Maybach, to the welcome at the hotel, it was totally mind blowing and I would give anything, well almost anything to experience that again. Yes it may be a bit pricey, but hey, you only have but one life and sometimes you just have to live it to the fullest. I would recommend this hotel stay to anyone, you will not be disappointed at all. This is a once in a lifetrime experience, please, if you get an opportunity, stay here! You will not regret it nor will you forget it.

One of the experiences in life that should not be passed up! When the private elevator arrives at the top floor and you are escorted past the AAA Five Diamond award plaque only then do you realize that it seems every employee in the building has been informed of your "arrival." The Skylofts is absolutely, positively over the top, and why not...It's VEGAS!

I was fortunate enough to stay in a 2-bedroom loft during my stay. When I say loft I mean 3000 square feet of the most extravagant, state of the art living known anywhere. If modern is your thing I have not seen a hotel that comes close to this place at any price. The room itself is worth the price of admission, the personal service puts it over the top. From the moment you are picked up in the Maybach limo you start to realize what is to come. Ask the driver to demonstrate how the glass roof magically changes from frosted to transparent, very cool. Pulling into the sea of people and vehicles at the front entrance of the MGM, everything seems to yield to you. A side entrance to a private elevator and a quick ride up to the top floor wisks you from the fast action of the casino floor to the tranquil serenity of the Skylofts commons. A short walk follows to your room where your butler awaits and you are presented with your check-in documents, sitting at your dining room table with a welcome beverage and fresh fruit. I would highly recommend taking the butler's offer of a tour and demonstration of the technology and features of the room.

Don't let the formal appearance of the staff intimidate you. They are very friendly and understanding to guests such as myself that aren't accustomed to this amount of pampering. Don't hesitate to ask questions, they will do whatever is possible to satisfy your request and make you feel comfortable. When I inquired about possibly eating at Craftsteak that night, I was met with a reservation at the time I requested. What I wasn't prepared for was the very large table in the center of the restaurant that had the appearance it was reserved for special guests. Coincidence? Probably not.

Some previous guests complain about the Skylofts being located in the MGM. I disagree, I say take it for all it has to offer. Have the concierge arrange the best seats in the house to KA, eat dinner at the restaurant of your choice. It's all just a short walk. Once you tire of the action downstairs, a quick elevator ride transports you back to your room and the world away from reality.

Tips for the first stay at Skylofts:
- Don't forget your iPod. The room has a docking station/charger that integrates all your songs, controllable through the remote controls, to all the speakers in the room. When I say speakers, I mean the most crystal clear Bang & Olufsen speakers I've ever heard.

- Attend the cocktail hour in the commons area. Apparently most of the celebrities staying at the MGM choose to stay in the Skylofts. You never know who you might bump into.

- Order room service. The prices are reasonable. When I requested breakfast at 7:30, there literally was a knock at the door at 7:30, not a second before or after. Not sure how they managed to be exactly in sync with the watch on my wrist, but I wouldn't be surprised...

The first thing I do now when planning a trip to town is check room rates at the Skylofts, it really is that good!

Spent four days here with my daughters, age 5 and 4. We had a two-bedroom suite. Had a pool table. The kitchen is nice, but no sink. Kim the butler organized a bottle of bourbon and wine. Brought Shirley Temples one night.
The technology in the room is overwhelming, but it is really fascinating. Takes a day or two to get it squared away, but once you've got the hang of it, it's a piece of cake. Wife plugged in her IPOD downstairs and controlled it upstairs and it played throughout. Free movies are cool -- kids watched some and we watched I Am Legend on hangover night. [Porno is free too so even if it isn't your thing, it's LV and it's free!]
The room will not disappoint.

Being at Skylofts may be the best part. Dinner at Picasso. Had the best seat in the house, literally in front of the fountain at Bellagio. Tickets for 4 to Mystere at TI -- fourth row, center. Out with the wife to TABU. Ben, our host, set us up with everything. Came back the next night and he gave us a table (gratis) and a drink.
What I'm getting at, it isn't just the Skylofts themselves, but being in the Skylofts. You've got access to the best of everything. That's hard to quantify. But you aren't slugging it out with the rest of the schmos. You go to the front and have the best seat, just because you're Skylofts.

The only drawback really is that you are at the MGM Grand, which is okay, but certainly not in the class of the LV's nicest hotels. But with children, while the Rainforest Cafe is all kitsch, they loved that and the lions. The pool too is excellent for children. Rented a cabana for three days and while not cheap, $200 each day, ($400 on Friday when Bon Jovi was there), it's good. [Saw Tom Jones in the Skylofts lobby -- all the stars playing MGM Grand are at Skylofts.]

I think I'd do it again. Nightly rate $1,000, but spent double that with babysitters, drinks, dinner and so on.

When making a concierge request, don't make it early in the morning or very late at night -- those are the overnight guys and they don't know anything and aren't that helpful. Hit the day staff who are much more professional.

Problems at Skylofts? I'm broke and it's time to pay my taxes, but more importantly, was it worth it? Yes.