My husband and I are retired professionals and long time mLife members who travel frequently to Las Vegas (10-12 times per year). We typically stay at the MGM but have recently begun to explore the other MGM properties. We have enjoyed Mandalay Bay, New York New York, Aria, and The Signature. This year, we booked a penthouse at the Vdara for a 4-day, New Year's Eve stay. While the staff was extremely gracious and helpful and the room was furnished stylishly, we were very disappointed with what we encountered once we settled in. We had to request the basic amenities - washcloths were not provided, the mini-bar was empty (although we never use it, we didn't want to be charged for the missing items), the bathrobes had no belts/ties, the kitchen had no cleaning supplies (dish towels, soap, dishwasher soap). We were provided with wine glasses upon request, but were told there would be a charge for providing champagne flutes. We asked three times for paper towels but could not get them so we had to use the bathroom towels to dry our dishes.  The 2-quart trashcan in the kitchen did not even hold a small take-out containers so trash had to be placed on the floor. Coffee was provided but no sugar/creamer packets were included. A washer and dryer came with the room, but no laundry soap. Although we requested the missing items, we only received the washcloths, dish soap and wine glasses.\n\nThe bathroom has almost no counter space for toiletries. Although we were encouraged to save energy and reuse our bathroom towels, there was only one small hook over the sink (no towel racks at all). The Internet, while \"free\" with the $25-per day resort free, took more than 20 minutes each day to establish he 1Mbs connection. We are not picky people, but were surprised that Vdara chose style without considering the essentials. We certainly would not classify this as a penthouse experience nor a Forbes 4-Star Hotel as the advertising indicated. Needless to say, we will not stay at Vdara again. For those looking for a condo-like experience, we highly recommend the Signature at MGM. All of the basic amenities are provided at check-in (washcloths, kitchen supplies, etc. coffee, creamer, sugar, salt, pepper), the bathroom, living room, kitchen and bedroom are far more spacious and less costly than Vdara.