With nouvelle-Vegas institutions like Ditch Fridays at
Palms and Rehab at the
Hard Rock coming on the scene in the last couple of years, it’s no surprise that someone set out to own the poolside party scene with a dedicated, “daylife” atmosphere. After all, what nightclub-hopping Vegas vacationer doesn’t want to sleep off their hangover by baking in the hot, desert sun while dehydrating further courtesy of a frosty pitcher of watermelon mojitos? It’s an obvious win-win for all.
Enter
Wet Republic, the eye-poppingly huge (53,000 square feet), adults-only pool complex at the
MGM Grand., Open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, Wet Republic has two large saltwater pools as well as private dipping pools, cabanas, VIP bungalows and a 2,400-square-foot outdoor ultralounge/dance floor.
In addition to individual cocktails, bottle and pitcher service (for those who want their pre-mixed summer cocktails in bulk – Patron margaritas, anyone?), Wet Republic offers a menu that includes salads, iced seafood platters and finger foods (such as the omnipresent Kobe sliders), and promises you will be served by “gorgeous model servers.” We assume this means gorgeous men and women, yes? Oh. Right. Silly me. We hear there are male bartenders and "hosts," though, but no guarantee they’ll be modelesque.
The exclusive nature of the atmosphere is emphasized, and those willing to spring for a VIP bungalow will surely pay for features like a king-sized daybed, flat-screen TV and Blu-Ray/DVD player, fully stocked mini-fridge and Xbox 360. Wi-Fi is available throughout Wet Republic, presumably because this is exactly the sort of place people will be bringing their laptops so they can remote into the office.
Well, perhaps not. But MGM doesn’t like to be behind the technology curve so there you go. In any event, out-of-town fellas can rejoice in the fact that they’ll likely meet lots of local ladies (they get in free). All others pay a cover, which is subject to change based on the day of the week and which celebrity DJ is spinning. Charges to reserve day beds, cabanas, bungalows or adjustable chaise-lounges also vary. Online reservations can be made
here.
[Photo: MGM Grand]
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