The $140 a night deal at THEhotel in Las Vegas

Every once in a while, you come across a deal that makes you sit straight up and say, “Holy guacamole! Check out this action!”

That was the reaction in the Travel section when we saw the Exotic Escape, a package offered by THEhotel, the hotel within a hotel that’s part of Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The rooms at THEhotel, which opened in 2003, start at around 725 square feet, which makes them larger than many apartments, and, on a per-night basis, quite a bit more costly, especially when full freight runs $400 or more.

Deal: This promotion, which runs Oct. 29 through Jan. 6, includes a $50 resort credit (you can eat, go to the spa, visit the Shark Reef), 2-for-1 tickets to “Mamma Mia!” and a $300 savings certificate to Mandalay Place shops. Here’s the kicker: Rooms at THEhotel start at $140 a night, pre-tax.

Tested: The website’s calendar shows when you’ll get the least expensive rates. I found the $140 a night deal Nov. 23-26 and Nov. 30; and low rates from Dec. 14 to 25 (some in the $150 range). By contrast, the room on Dec. 31 — not a package day — is $600.

Contact: THEhotel, Mandalay Bay, (877) 632-7800

— Catharine Hamm, Los Angeles Times Travel editor

[Photo: THEhotel, courtesy Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino]

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