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Bellagio
Las Vegas Strip
Blow by blow:

Fontana Bar was the coolest place to watch the dancing fountains. Probably, because I didn't have a lake view room. Although up-top the faux Effiel Tower was a cool viewing spot for the fountains.

Still in my heart as THE Place to land and enjoy this town and location cannot be bested.

Got to be the best hotel in Vegas......They always treat us very well.........great rooms.........super dining.

I'm a Downtown kinda girl but I do enjoy mingling among the rich folk. This place oozes class. From the conservatory to drinks on Prime patio, everything is top notch.

I know it's getting old, but I can't dislike this place. When it first opened, I thought it was the best casino on the strip, and a part of me still does. I think no matter how much opens around it, I'll always dig this place. The restaurants, the customer service, the classic fountain show - all of it is top notch.

THE best resort in the world. Period. I transformed Steve's four star resort to the five diamond wonder of the world.

The Bellagio is hands down the best place I have stayed in Las Vegas. The buffett is second to none. The O show is unbelievable. It is one of the classiest joints on the strip.

The original class act in Vegas. The conservatory is always amazing, its a floral oasis in the desert. I love the fresh and real floral scent, much better than the piped in smell at the Venetian. The buffet used to be better, it lacks atmosphere. The cafe has tons of atmosphere and slower than slow service, but good food. Gasp at the prices of a glass of OJ! The rooms were much prettier before they decided to give them the brown/beige vibe. The casino could use some newer slots that people like to play.

Now and forever the best joint in the world hands down. Once the "newness" of Wynncore, Cosmo and City Center wears off, everyone will be head'n back to the Bellagio............You'll see!

Not much has changed at Bellagio since my first experience. I still love going to their bars putting in max credits and ordering a Crown Royale Reserve, with crushed ice. It is a Vegas masterpiece.

To me, Bellagio is Vegas. The fountains, the food, the art- it's an icon. And we are always lucky in the casino.

First place to ever stay in Vegas and have stayed here more times than any other Hotel in Vegas.

Ah, Bellagio... The one & only. The Belle of the Ball. The pride & joy of Steve Wynn, and of Las Vegas.
Ah, how times have changed these last 12 years. The rooms are drabby and showing their age. There are numerous cracks in the marble at Via Bellagio. The casino just isn't what it used to be.
But you know what? There's just something about Bellagio that won't let it die. The grandeur remains, no matter how faded it may seem at times. The high-rollers still pack the casino. The gourmands still fall over each other (and rightly so!) for the murderers' row of great restaurants here. And the well-heeled still enjoy the still mighty suites. This carpet joint has real staying power.
Now if only MGM Mirage would FINALLY get to renovating the place...

A great place for couples. Bellagio exudes old world charm. Lake Como, Italy theme. Spectacular dancing fountains. Stunning conservatory. Beautiful lobby capped with a stunning art glass ceiling. The amazing Cirque du Soleil show O is performed here in an indoor lake. Great restaurants including Picasso, Le Cirque, and Olives. Elegant pool. There aren't enough superlatives to describe all of the treasures and temptations of Bellagio.

Shame they botched Fontana for 10 years and then blew it out with some snake oil salesman.

Stayed in a lakeview room. The room was dated in style but still very clean and well maintained.Really liked the size and layout for a regular room. Housekeeping was great. Will definitely stay there again.

I love the Bellagio because it holds a special place in my heart (awwwwww). It is the location where my wife and I were married. It was by far the most special trip I've ever had. Walking through the casino with the photographers in our wedding garb was so much fun. People were clapping, taking photos, stopping and watching. It's the closest you can get to being a celebrity for a day.
We set out to take photos on the terrace of the Fontana in front of the fountains. As we walked out, everyone who was seated stood up and started clapping for us. Really cool feeling. The fountains started going off and the photos started flying.
We've always had amazing stays on this property. Regardless of people saying that "It's showing its age." or "It's not like how Steve used to run it." It's always been top notch.
I highly recommend Prime Steakhouse. Easily one of the best fillets I've ever had the please of eating in my life and the service was perfection. Call ahead, request a set on the patio or by the windows at night...drink wine and watch the fountains. Unreal.

The Bellagio is by far the sexiest place on the strip. Just walking though there i saw some to the most beautiful women ever. Oh yeah the craps tables are pretty fun also. I didn't win that night but it was the experience that made my day

Bellagio is one of the best hotels in Las Vegas/world. The Restaurants are great, 'O' is great, the nightclub is great, love the casino and the shops. Bellagio is a posh place...nuff said

Still the classiest place in town. Wynn peaked with Bellagio and Wynncore is just a sad old mans failed attempt to outdo his masterpiece - Bellagio! Wynn fanboys shit on the way MGM runs the place but it's been #1 for over 13 years & Wynn only ran it for 18months so the MGM folks must be doing something right.

When I built Bellagio in 1998 it was the state of the art in upscale luxury resorts. The gorgeous decor to the expansive and plush rooms put a brand new face on the Las Vegas experience and once again set the standard for a casino resort.

My favorite casino floor to merely walk through. Not too loud and incredibly comfortable. Probably the most attractive sports book. A friend of mine walked by the $1,000 minimum blackjack table and some guy waved him over to bet a $6,000 hand.

Classy, clean, enjoyable. Always fun to visit. Olives is great, "O" is beautiful, Palio has the best capuccino in Vegas, overall a great hotel. Gambling is good, you get a lot of pulls or throws for your bucks here. Rooms are comfortable, large, and quiet - and quiet can be something of an issue in Vegas hotel rooms. The fountains, of course, are a big draw - no matter how many times you've seen them you'll still watch them again.

The grandmaster of Vegas' "Disney period" proved that themed decor, when done well, can be taken seriously. Still the most welcoming environment on the Strip, it's greatness has been worn down by a combination of aging facilities, and managers who don't share the original vision. Have been ignored by hotel staff here before, but F&B and Merchandising workers have been respectful since I can remember.

The heart of the strip and the resort that put luxury on the map. Even though Steve Wynn no longer owns or runs it, there is enough pride in the employees working here that they still deliver consistently good service.

love it but the property is slowly losing it's personality and being replaced with the generic stuff. can't find the words to describe it. kinda like nana with alzheimers. you love her but you know something is missing...

Bellagio is very elegant. The casino is comfortable and fun to play at. The building and grounds are beautiful. I haven't stayed there but a walk around the hotel and around the pool area makes you feel as if you have traveled to a beautiful, tranquil villa in Italy. The murano glass chandelier in the entrance is a marvel to view and not to be missed. The fountains at night, set to music are quite moving and fun to watch.

best piano man (petrossian bar), generally a good vibe, and killer eats. i think i always stop by, though the clientele is getting douchier every year. coincidentally seems like this is the spot to find escorts. noodles is still worth getting in line for (now that i live nowhere near any decent asian food...)

Our stay was top notched from check in to check out. Although the lines were very long we did not mind, what's the rush your on vacation. The check in receptionist gave us a complimenary bottle of bubbly for our anniversay. Stayed in the Salone Suite, with turn down service and chocolates on the pillows. The casino bar made the best Lemon Drop martini that I have had in Vegas. Not every bartenders knows how to make one and just putting Lemon flavored Vodka is not all it takes. Won in the casino:-)

Even though it's being mismanaged, Bellagio is still one of the best casinos in the world. If Wynn still owned it, Bellagio would have remained at the top of everyone's lists.

The grande dame of Vegas casinos is starting to show her age, but she's still a class act.

The Master Piece of the Strip. Timeless architecture, cozy and warm environment, and the most beautiful casino on the strip. Just hope one day MGM realizes they have what can be the best resort/casino in Vegas. All it needs is an interior designer who understand the true conception behind Bellagio.

One of finest places I have seen. Every detail is so intricate, whether its the architecture, pool, the conservatory, and even the check in counter, it's just gorgeous! I imagine it to be a very romantic place to stay at.Won $200 clear here as well on the slots. I NEVER win at slots, so I was thrilled!

The first truly luxury property I stayed at in Las Vegas, Bellagio was once my vision of the epitome of Las Vegas. Then Wynn opened. Previous stays during the height of the Excess Boom were great, but my last visit in July left me with a sour taste in my mouth. Booked room type was unavailable. Told our room was renovated when almost any Vegas aficionado knows that those rooms haven't been updated in almost five years. Frat boys taking boxes of beers to their super cheap rooms. Electronic drapery controls in the room were, by some sort dark magic or electrician incompetence, reversed. In general, service, clientele, and maintenance issues were endemic. What was once the property so exclusive, so luxurious that I couldn't have hoped to enter until my eighteenth birthday is not aging as gracefully as it could and should be under the stewardship of a tinkering, interested owner. I cringe to think what will happen once all of MGM's design and guest attention is taken by ARIA.

Still a wonder to behold, even if she is beginning to show some signs of aging. Service can be a bit spotty at times, and I have never had much luck in the casino, but it is hard to beat Bellagio for it's combination of luxury, location, and amenities.

Without a doubt, this is the nicest hotel I've stayed at in Las Vegas. I love everything about it--the restaurants, the Fontana Lounge, the lakeview rooms, the conservatory, the fountain show, you name it.

She's a beaut, Clark. I've never stayed here, and I have no idea why. I love the fountains, the conservatory, the Chihuly flower sculpture...classy place. Great restaurants. Hmm, maybe it's because MGM never seems to throw me anything approaching a decent comp for this place. Bummer.

Bellagio has always been one of my favorite hotels. The fountains are amazing and soothing...... Unfortunately MGM doesn't seem to take as good care as Wynn did.

A Vegas Institution; always popular and crowded but for understandable reason. It feels a bit "social-climbey" ("see and be seen") but in spite of that the place has great food, drink, atmosphere and gaming. Had my best winning streak of the trip here! The baccarat bar is great, the pit crew were very polite and welcoming of this rambling drunken tourist, and Olives is very very tasty. Some may find this place pretentious, but no one can deny its quality.

Bellagio was once the best hotel in town.
Now anno 2010, Bellagio lost much of its
glory under the bad management of MGM
Resorts International.

To really experience Las Vegas, it's imperative that you visit the Bellagio--and stay there, if you can. In a lot of ways, it's a Las Vegas institution. Rooms are nice, though a bit long in the tooth and in need of some renovations.
It's a great place to walk around and people watch. Can't beat its location--center strip. The property, itself, is huge. Taking a cab (or limo) from the airport to the entrance of Bellagio is a really neat experience.

Bellagio is everything a great resort should be. Excellent food, nice new rooms and perfect service. Although, even though I don't gamble, I dislike the casino.

Big fan of the Sports Book and excellent cocktail service. Good to hear that the rooms are finally being slowly updated

Love that it's a nice joint with affordable gaming. Now that they are upgrading the low-tier rooms, I'll have to stay here again.

Always love the architecture. The buffet is the second best buffet in town on my list. The Wynn being The best.

Bellagio is a real classic - the blown-glass in the lobby will undoubtedly make this the nicest hotel lobby ever, the conservatory is a wonderful feature, and of course the lake is inimitable. The casino is only okay though, the nightclub is awful, food isn't as good as it should be (Cafe Bellagio has declined and most of the fine restaurants are overrated, especially Picasso) and then there's the hotel. These rooms simply have nothing to recommend them at their price point. Its a pity, this place deserves to be pulling down the full 6.

Still a classic casino.. Showing it's age much better than even the almost three year old Encore. There is just something about that place.
but about those guest rooms.....

It's very beautiful and the fountain and the chandelier are so whimsical, yet so beautiful.

High falutin' top of the Vegas world. This place has it all. Watch Bond-like action in the Baccarat room or play next to some of the kindest snobs you'll meet at the tables. Catch the fountain show and the conservatory display and remind yourself of what made Steve Wynn great to begin with. The rooms need a makeover though, nice and roomy but the only place without standard flat panel TVs. The lakeview rooms make up for it with a HiDef view of the Fountains.

Nice casino, always seem busy, nice lake and best restaurant in vegas "picasso"

Rooms are a little bit long in the tooth, but the casino is superb. Solid drink service.

They have freaking gondolas. Does your fave spot have gondolas. I thought so.

The rooms are nice not great and there is a lot of snobby people but the pool was great ...
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Venetian
Las Vegas Strip
Blow by blow:

Best and largest rooms on the strip. I rank it a little lower than Encore and Wynn because the gambling atmosphere is a little "uptight" and "warehouse" feel. I like a more party and loud gambling atmosphere.

My new favorite, getting comped will do that for a casino. Great restaurants and best club, Tao and Tao beach. Service is excellent and location is good. Looking forward to going back.

Stayed here over Halloween a year ago loved it. Went and ate at some new restaurants this last trip. Bouchon is a delicious breakfast!

Saw the Venetian on our first trip to Vegas and dreamt of staying there. Well, with the help of websites such as these we discovered promo codes and did on our next trip. The rooms are amazing and the pool area is really nice - a lot of space to relax and not feel crammed in like some other pool areas. We try and stay here a few nights on every trip - promo code permitting ;0)

This was the first place I stayed. The second I stepped foot into that lobby, the obsession began. I was hooked. Great rooms, great restaurants, great service. And the casino's not so bad either.

The rooms are awesome, the casino is confusing, prepare to walk miles to find a bathroom, so plan ahead. ;) The Venetian is always hopping. Some days its full of conventioneers, some days its the night clubbers hanging out. If they would just kick the scent down a notch that they pipe through the public areas and casino, this place could score a darn near perfect. Love the food at the Grand Luxe, portions are ginormous! Everything you want is at the V, from shopping, world class chefs, a good gamble and a great bed at the end of the evening.

stayed in the venezia concierge level. it's a pain in the ass to get to your room but the one great thing about it was that they have complimentary cocktails in the early evening. drank the bar out of jack one day. don't forget though just cuz it's free doesn't mean you don't tip.

This is my favorite strip casino. It's absolutely gorgeous. The detail that has gone into this place is amazing. The rooms are suites and very nice. The gambling, in my opinion, is like most places on the strip, tight. They don't build these big casinos on the backs of winners. It is however, one of the top places to see in this great city.

I like the Venetian even with the huge old lady- like odor. I still love to wonder around and eat a Mario Batali's restaurant at the Grand Canal Shops. For me, the second to third best joint on the strip behind Bellagio BTW: Large and nicely renovated rooms!

Very large, got lost trying to find the check in desk, and casino, and restaurants. Nicely laid out room for special occasions. Higher priced than other locations on the strip, though some times they do have good deals. Very nice atmosphere.

Phenomenal poker room and poker room tournament staff. Best food court food. Fresh baked bread and even thought they aren't the best value, or the best maintained, my favorite standard room floor plan on the strip.

Niiiiiiiiiice rooms, classy place to be of course. But really I stayed here because it was free and all the girls were in the next room.

Probably our favorite Vegas hotel room so far. Love the sunken living room and being able to shower while watching TV in the bathroom mirror. Huge, impressive property to explore ... St. Mark's Square, several great shows and many wonderful dining options. Not a big fan of the casino, however. Higher table limits and IMO some of the tightest slots in Vegas. And it's a Hell of a long walk from the room to the strip.

This place was alright. Only came here to eat and ride the gondola which was way too crowded.

Fantastic restaurants (Delmonico). Rooms are getting a bit worn and not a great place to gamble. Overall a great facility.

Beautiful!! A bit large though. It took a long time to get our bags after check in. They did offer upgrades upon checkin. We chose the 1400 sq ft piazza suite. Boy was that fun. Be sure to call in room dining and inquire about a coffee pot. They will bring it up to you with enough for your entire stay for less than $5 total. Be sure to visit the Buchon bistro. Great treats and snacks. Looking forward to staying here again.

I thought the room was nice. Not amazing, but pretty nice. The biggest downfall of this place is that it is gigantic and maze-like. It's nearly impossible to know your way around in any less than 2 days. Frustrating.

Very nice large well appointed rooms. Great Dining options, Great Location, Overrated Spa with lousy wet facilities, The reason I rate Venetian a 4 while Mandalay Bay, TI and Mirage get 5s is because I take value into consideration.

I have not stayed here but I like the casino and the bloody mary's here are great!

Good sized rooms with a funky design (step down living room), I stayed here for a week during a Convention and got very comfortable here. It’s not as high end as they would like to be, but it’s a solid B .

Too rich for my blood to gamble here. Unless I'm ready to get bled on Pai Gow and there is a $10 table to be found. But a nice place to lay you're head.

They have freaking gondolas. Does your fave spot have gondolas. I thought so.

Sorry, but IMHO this place is a faker. The Venetian claims to be "high-class", but beneath that "classy veneer" is just another aging, tacky, overly "Disney-fied" themed "convention factory" casino.The only reason I ever occasionally stop in here is because it has a few salvageable restaurants... But with David Burke and Charlie Trotter (at Palazzo) gone, I have even fewer reasons to bother with this place. Why do the impostor when I can get the real deal (Mirage, Bellagio, Wynncore) nearby?

I don't count Bouchon, but I do count hearing Music of the Night 1000 times per stay.

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