Venetian or Bellagio??

Hi -- My husband and I are planning our first trip to Las Vegas. I%26#39;m finding similar prices for both the Venetian and Bellagio. Which one would you recommend?

Has anyone stayed at both? Which one do you prefer?

Thanks!!

Venetian or Bellagio??

The Venetian has bigger standard rooms, however, the Bellagio is a much more more luxurious hotel.

Venetian or Bellagio??

I%26#39;m a Bellagio person. I%26#39;d choose it for pool area and location alone. I also prefer their casino over that at the Venetian. However, Venetian is very, very nice, it%26#39;s just a matter of personal taste I think.

I have to vote for the Bellagio (have never stayed at Venetian but have gambled,eaten, shopped there). Love the whole feel of Bellagio....will be there next week for four days.

You%26#39;ll get feedback on both sides of the fence with half saying Bellagio and half saying Venetian. Both are very busy properties with a lot of foot traffic of non hotel guests walking through visiting. I think Bellagio is worse off since everyone is going through that place. But if you don%26#39;t mind crowded lobbies and casino areas, then no problem. Venetian can get quite busy too at times with conventioneers if they are hosting one or the convention center is.

Personally I prefer the Venetian since its usually not as crowded as Bellagio and all the rooms have been renovated in the past year and are a little larger than Bellagio rooms. Both are in good locations, Bellagio is in the center of everything while Venetian is a little further north.. It is nearby to a lot of properties and Fashion Show Mall.

I%26#39;m a die hard Venetian/Palazzo fan, too many stays there to count but for a first time traveler in Vegas, I%26#39;d go with Bellagio for a first trip. Location, Nice Rooms, Great pools and dining choices.

Altough I still prefer the rooms at Venetian over Bellagio, you just can%26#39;t go wrong with either.

Have a great trip.

Either would be a fine choice. Bellagio is a bit more central which would be an advantage for your first trip. I doubt you%26#39;d be disappointed either way.

Thanks everyone for your suggestions! Any tips on where to get the best price? I%26#39;m finding the best price by booking directly with the hotel but wasn%26#39;t sure if there was a website out there that I don%26#39;t know about.

I%26#39;ve looked on priceline, hotels.com, expedia, etc.

Thanks!

For the cheapest rate, go directly to the Bellagio web site. There is a ';rates calendar'; and also ';web specials.'; Click on ';reservations'; and it brings you to the calendars and specials. You can check month by month and it shows the rates for the whole week. Sunday through Thurs is usually the cheapest time to go.

If you can splurge another $50 a night, then opt for the Lakeview rooms.

I would definaly choose the Bellagio. I have been in both hotels and I would highly recommend the Bellagio. Its perfectly located right on the strip, and you also get great views of the water show. I checked and have some great promos going on now. i would check out their website at 鈥tdmt.com/MGM/鈥?/a>

You might be able to get a great price there.

Good luck

Venetian / Palazzo for sure. Their standard rooms are a lot bigger and much more luxurious than Bellagio%26#39;s. Bellagio has bigger pool area but if pools are important to you then I would throw in Mandalay Bay into the mix (though its at far south of the strip which might not be ideal for a first trip). Bellagio is showing signs of aging and customer service is way not as good as it used to be.

In terms of location Bellagio is centrally located but I find that most nice hotels are towards the north end of the hotel anyway (where Venetian / Palazzo are).

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