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Bellagio

Center Strip · Casino Resort

4.5

The Venetian

Center Strip · Casino Resort

4.5

Category Ratings

4.5
Rooms
5.0
4.0
Pool
3.5
5.0
Casino
4.5
4.5
Dining
4.5
5.0
Location
4.5
3.5
Value
4.0
4.0
Walk Score
3.5

Facts

Center Strip
Area
Center Strip
Casino Resort
Type
Casino Resort
1998
Year Opened
1999
MGM Resorts International
Operator
Apollo Global Management / VICI Properties
3,933
Total Rooms
4,049
156,000
Casino Sq Ft
120,000
$52/night + tax
Resort Fee
$45/night + tax
$20 Mon–Thu / $25 Fri–Sun
Self-Parking
$15 Mon–Thu / $20 Fri–Sun
MGM Rewards
Rewards Program
Independent
No direct station — nearest is Horseshoe/Paris (~8 min walk)
Monorail Access
No direct station
Aria Express Tram (Bellagio stop)
Free Tram
—
BetMGM Sportsbook
Sportsbook
Venetian Race & Sports Book
20
Restaurants
30
5 pools (outdoor pool complex) — Seasonal
Pool
3 pools (outdoor) — Seasonal
Spa Bellagio
Spa
Canyon Ranch Spa + Fitness
$$$$
Price Range
$$$

Bellagio — Verdict

"The fountains are the reason Vegas exists. The rest of the resort is trying to live up to them — and mostly succeeding."

The Venetian — Verdict

"All-suite rooms, a world-class casino, and a convention center so big it has its own zip code. The gondolas are a gimmick. The Palazzo next door is the better pick in 2026 — but the Venetian is still excellent."