Bellagio and other Las Vegas, NV Hotel/Accommodation Reviews

It goes without saying that the Bellagio is a luxury hotel. Its opulence is famous worldwide. But there were a few things about it that we felt did not measure up to either its reputation or our expectations. First off, the line to check in was abominable. After 5 hours on a plane we had to drag our luggage through the lobby for over an hour to get our room. Secondly, the ammenities could have been better. For example, if you are paying over $200 a night for a room you should not be charged $2 for an extra mini bottle of shampoo, nor should you have to pay to use the exercise equipment in the gym. Also, and this is a big pet peeve of mine, there were NO BATHROBES. I'm at the Bellagio; I want a damn bathrobe.

Happily, there were also many things about the Bellagio that were great. It is one of the most beautiful and elegant places I have ever stayed. The indoor gardens were stunning and the pool area even more so. Our room was perfect with its cozy king size bed and we loved the bathroom, made entirely of Italian marble complete with whirlpool bath and his and hers sinks.

Unique Qualities: There were several things about the Bellagio that I loved. One of them was the pool area. It is exclusive to guests and the foliage and trees surrounding its 8 pools make privacy easy even among hundreds of people. The pool area cafe was one of my favorites, as there is really something to be said for being served an elegant meal while in your bathing suit surrounded by beautiful things.

The casino here is also exceptional. Though we don't really gamble we found it to be very quiet compared to most. It also has an air filtration system that makes cigarette smoke almost undetectable, which was a big plus for us and a definate advantage over other casinos.

Another favorite of ours was the piano bar located in the casino. Here they serve the famous Bellagio Cocktail, a concoction of champagne and passion fruit that you could drink all day long. I still crave them and have never been able to duplicate the recipe, though I have tried.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: most expensive
Prices: US$180 and up  » Currency Converter
Phone: 888-987-6667
Address: 3600 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Directions: On the strip across from the Paris Hotel and the Aladdin
Website: www.bellagiolasvegas.com

The Westin Casuarina is really my kind of place. It's elegant, yet understated. It is located within close walking distance to the strip, across the street from the rear entrance to Bally's, which makes it both in a great location and free from the hordes of people that seem to invade all of the strip hotels. This really is a fine Vegas hotel where you can sit at the lobby bar and enjoy a cocktail while still being able to hear the people you are with.

The Westin has a small casino in its lobby which is remarkably quiet and fresh-smelling and a very good restaurant which is seldom crowded, yet open 24 hours.

The rooms in the hotel are also very nice; they have those amazing Westin beds, and a great selection of toiletries and cushy towels. The Westin also provides guest bathrobes--oh how I do love that.

The hotel also has a nice spa as well as a pool, which may be its one drawback. The pool and its surrounding area is small and gets very crowded. If you want to sit at the pool all day, get there early.


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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$180 and up  » Currency Converter
Address: 160 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Directions: Across the street from Bally's rear entrance.
Website: www.westin.com