The Venetian
- Price Range: $$$
- Good for Kids: No
306 Reviews for The Venetian
Please build, like, another three banks of elevators. The damn thing stopped one very floor.
Thanks for the pullout bed, though. And the blackout shades.
I'm sad your poker room stopped spreading 15/30. Have to go to the Wynn.
Also, I hear that the Venetian-Sands is owned by some right-wing nutjob. That makes me unhappy to think that all the money I drop at low-EV table games might have helped Bush win in 2004.
Three nights of luxury.
temperature control? check.
living room? check.
flatscreen for each living room, bedroom, and bathroom? check.
king-sized comfy bed? check.
remote controlled drapes? check.
double-sink bathroom so we can wash up at the same time? check.
huuuuge comfy couch so that we can eat and watch tv not on the bed? check.
customer service answering the phone with my name? check.
separate shower and bath? check.
cafes and restaurants open 24 hours right by the elevators downstairs? check.
two remotes for the bedroom tv so each of you gets one per side of the bed? check.
Honestly. There was nothing missing... I miss my suite!!!
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What an amazing hotel! The pool is nice because i LOVE those lounge chair things in the water! It makes me want to design my master suite like the rooms...haha. The bathrooms were gorgeous and the water pressure in the shower? PERFECT.
Plenty of mirrors for my narcissistic self. Oh but don't touch the sensitive mini-bar.. you wouldnt want to anyway, its dusty...gross lol
Thanks Tiff L. =)
Here's the skinny people- I will never even think about staying anywhere else when i am in Vegas (permitting they let me back in this hotel).
I recently went to Vegas with seventeen people. There were fifteen staying at the Venetian twelve of them in three other adjoining rooms and me and my friend Sean in our own room down the hall. It was a very special young lady's twenty first birthday so needless to say we were partying like no tomorrow.
Upon checking in i slipped Melissa (concierge/check in girl) a twenty dollar bill and asked for a room near my friends with a nice view where we would not disturb anyone. We were placed at the end of the hall on the ninth floor looking out over the pool and the strip...ridiculous.
Once we settled in we called room service for extra ashtrays and glassware...no problem, how many would you like?? The VIP concierge (cowboy) got us all hooked up no line no cover at Tao (that's a huge group), Tao Beach club rocked out, once again show your room key and your in. If your a drunken slob like me and bring your glass down to the pool all loaded up with your favorite beverage do not fret... the super excited to help you, hot girls working the towel mansion will be happy to take your glass and turn it into plastic...full of your original tasty beverage.
It seems like every single review I read on the Venetian is like "O MY GOD I AM SO DUMB THAT I CANT EVEN FIND MY WAY AROUND THIS PLACE CUZ ITS SO BIG" Cmon...really? that's it? your big complaint? Well my only complaint is the Venetian is full of girls and guys too stupid to either
a) read a sign
b)ask directions
or c) remember where your room is(i know this is really hard, but if i can do it it full of drugs, saturated in alcohol with eight grams of pheromones spread across my upper lip...i think most of you stand a chance).
So all in all I cannot wait to go back. I really am thinking about doing it again within the next month....my poor credit card is about to go on strike!!!
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Met my older brother here for his birthday this winter. I had been once before so I already knew the lay of the land. It can be a little disorienting the first time around. It is huge! And ever so beautiful. Ornate doesn't always mean schmaltzy.
There is so much to do here. Shopping, shows, gondola rides - nice to get taken for a different kind of ride in Vegas. Food, food and more food.. Did I mention food? Yes. Good stuff.
We splurged and got a two bedroom suite. Honestly, the master bathroom was almost as big as my apartment. And the view of Las Vegas was breathtaking. The little touches made it all the much better.
And now for a couple of helpful hints: Bring your own water. Unless paying $6 for a bottle of water doesn't frost your cupcake. Get some ice, fill the sink with ice and put the bottles of water in.
Turned out we didn't really need to do that because my dear brother lost six Gs playing blackjack. One of the floor guys came over and said, "Rooms on us kid." So... lose - win. We were also given free passes to Tao. Which wasn't my bag. Had a couple of drinks and hightailed it back to the beautiful bathroom and took a nice long soak and drank a little more. Fell soundly asleep in the big, incredibly comfortable bed.
Next day I had an hour long Swedish massage in the spa. I was a puddle by the time she was finished. (Note: too classy for a happy ending). But it was sweet nonetheless.
Brother swore off the blackjack and we went in for a little poker (really hoping your mind doesn't go THERE). This time he didn't drink - hint. Big hand for the little lady. I won his money back. And gave it to him for his birthday.
Love this place.
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This is an actual comment letter I wrote to the Venetian... after completing a survey for them. I do really like the place... it's gorgeous. I'm just nit picking because at these prices... doesn't it deserve to be perfect???
CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR
To Whom It May Concern:
I love the Venetian - the decor, the rooms, the shows, simply beautiful. I caught Blue Man Group the last time we were here and had the opportunity to catch Jersey Boys on this visit. It was amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed it all.
However, I would have to say there were a few things I found lacking... One was the pools. I would imagine that with this level of class and sophistication, we would have more to show for our pool areas. I've stayed at five diamond resorts before and found these small over-crowded pools a bit distasteful. I suppose there is a reason why Venetian doesn't make the best pools in Vegas list.
Second, it would be the "Priority Services". I called priority services for an additional extra large towel, a loofah, and a new ironing board cover(ours was wrinkled and bunchy, leaving imprints into our clothing). A housekeeper arrived 40 minutes later, but not knowing what to bring me. She told me to call again for the ironing board slip but managed to give me the other items. When I called Priority Services for the third time (the 2nd call was to check up on them), they stated that the ironing board cover was not in their records and it would take up to another hour, since they were behind schedule. We couldn't wait as we had plans while in Las Vegas and didn't have the luxury of time to wait hours for basic hotel amenities to arrive.
Since we left before we were able to utilize the second towel, we were surprised to find that upon our return, someone had taken one of the extra large towels when replenishing our towels and exchanging our ironing board. We were yet again let with one extra large towel. There are two guests staying here and we don't think it's too much to ask to have a extra large towel for each of us. I also feel like the hotel should have made note of our preference and upheld it for our entire stay.
Overall, our stay was still very enjoyable, and the potential is definitely there... It's more a matter of being so close to perfection but never quite getting there. I realize that the Palazzo is new, but the Venetian is not. And at this day in the game, I have higher expectations as a whole.
Best Regards,
She Says
Stayed July 3-5th, 2008, Room 28-821
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We had a lovely stay at the Venetian; it's definitely one of the nicest hotels in Vegas. The room was beautiful, the bed comfy, and the service was very accommodating. My only gripe is, what the heck is that pungent smell in the reception and common areas??? We first noticed it when we were checking in. It smells like something floral, like that smell in bathrooms, except that it was absolutely OVERWHELMING. We asked the receptionist what that was about, and even she agreed that it was bad and that other guests had complained about it. Yeow. Maybe the Venetian was overcompensating for the smokers or the sweaty guests who were coming in from over 100 degree heat.
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It's great, but not with toddlers!
I would highly recommend everyone staying here, I had a great experience. Specially staying at the Venetian for 5 days on a Fourth of July weekend!
Yes, 5 days and we explored most of the shop, gondola rides, casino, poker room, and swimming pools. It's great that it is connected to Palazzo, the shops and the pool, it gives you more option on shopping, dining and swimming.
The room had a view of the strip, with a little help from Andrew Jackson! The price was great, again you have to do your own homework of finding the best rate. The service was great too!
Again, I would recommend it to everyone, except for families with toddlers. The snacks and drinks has a sensor that when you lift the food and drink, it will automatically charge your room! Yes, they've found other ways to take your money with this sensor installed under each drink and snack and you can not move it! So if you have a toddler, make sure he/she knows not to play with sodas and snack, but the problem is that they are KIDS and they love those items!
I would have rated them a 3 because we had to call everytime my kids lift the snacks and drinks, but my overall experience was great!
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"Oh, it's so beautiful! They even have a canal with gondola rides!"
Yeah. This place is about as Venice, Italy as Venice Beach. Spend too much time examining the morbidly obese and/or frightfully vacant imbeciles who find joy tottering around in a carbohydrate and cholesterol laden stupor, and the only terms that spring to mind are "tubal ligation" and "vasectomy."
As with the Paris, this is about as close to Italy most of the guests at this ridiculous simulacrum lodging will ever get in their lifetime.
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Probably the best hotel for the penny pinchers to pack 10+ Asians in 1 room! LOL.
Bella Suites have 2 queen beds and a queen pull out which is perfect for at least 6 people. I never have anymore than 5-6 in my room though. I don't like waiting to in line to shit or shower. Rooms are very spacious and clean. The hotel itself is right next to the Wynn if you want to club at Tryst. The pool area is huge with a nice bar that has a mist spray. If you book far enough in advance, you can probably get the suites for about $300/night.
The bad:
- $2.50 for a pot of hot water and $4.50 delivery service to the room? BS!
- No coffee maker in the room but I think you can ask the maids for it
- No locks on bathroom door
By the way, staying here gives you guest list for Tao Nightclub. Just tell the front desk when you check in. You get a separate line from the regular line. Same rules apply though. You still need to have a good ratio of girls and guys.
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I don't think you will dislike a nice indoor mall with all the art deco and pretty looking people, and the shiny marble floor. CLASSY!
Super beautiful for Italian Renaissance fetishists especially. The only thing missing for me as I walked the opulent gallerias under the spectacular frescoes was seeing some syphilitic old aristocrats and overworked, under-commissioned tortured artists of the time (rather than plump thighs in bermuda shorts). The clientele in the Venezia is quite diverse culturally though, but probably not economically.
The venezia is wonderfully located - you walk into the front of the hotel, get into the elevator and you're home. I may have had it better since the terrazzo suite is on the first floor. The private patio rocked -- it is right next to the pool deck, but there was a large fountain right next to mine, so the sounds of the shrieking kids are muted. Coffee in the morning and hanging out in the early or late evening are good, and I kept the door open almost all the time so I could hear either the fountain or the crickets (city slicker).
I went to the pool once and there were literally 22 children and four adults. The pool deck is not single adult friendly and the pool is very small, so even with several kids in it it feels like a crowd.
Otherwise all is gorgeous with this place, and I hope to be renting the same suite for years to come if management hasn't nixed me for ranting so much about the wireless issue.
The only major con is that their representation of wireless internet being available in the suite is wrong, wrong, wrong. They did list this as an amenity on the terrazzo suite which since has been altered on their site, and there is a wireless network called "SuiteWiFi" which asks you to authenticate in order to be charged. But at the front desk they say that wireless is only available in the food court and by the pool. The staff are NOT informed about the WiFi. I was able to get to a special authentication screen for the suite WiFi just enough to set myself up to be charged, but I was otherwise unable to make any good consistent use of the network, from anywhere. They should ditch any mention of WiFi as an amenity on their site, seriously, until they work it out.
The only other small issue is that they should set the air systems in the rooms to low. It's just as effective and far less noisy. The constant buzzing drone from the other rooms was annoying, and they'd save huge amounts on power if they did this.
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The ONE and the ONLY place I stay at when I visit Vegas, and I come often. The hotel offers nothing but palatial suites, all of which come with sunken living rooms with plasma TVs and bathrooms to rival the size of a typical NY city apartment. The amenities at the hotel are the best in show. Canyon Ranch has an awesome gym, and every massage I've gotten there has ranked as one of the best ever. The pools there are also some of the best. The luxe tower of the Venetian- as if the regular tower isn't luxe enough- is called the Venezia. The pool at that tower is remarkably phat. You feel like Italian royalty being there. Tao, which is also at the Venetian, is by far one of the most scorching hot spots Vegas has to offer. I've been to Vegas some 10 times, and I can easily spend the whole time at the Venetian.
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This hotel is amazing. The suite I stayed in was fairly nice and we didn't have to worry about having more than 4 in a suite large enough for 10. The bathroom was gigantic enough to accommodate a bunch of high maintenance women getting ready at the same time and we had enough space in the other areas to drink and dance before heading out for the evening. The pool area is huge, but you have to be far too proactive to grab a good chair after a long night of drinking. Although it sounds ridiculous, it can be very easy to get lost in the labyrinth of Venetian hallways, but that could of course also be blamed on the booze.
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Just came back from a nice getaway with the husband. This is the first time we've stayed at the Venetian and va-va-voom...this is definitely the posh way of hoteling! The room is more than spacious and the decor is enough for you to know that you are in paradise. The long corridors and walkways between the sister hotels are confusing but after a day, you'll get the hang of it. The customer service is divine and there's always friendly personnal greeting you. If you have the opportunity, take advantage of the spa. You could spend an entire day there!
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wayy nice. when i first walked thru the main entrance, the opulence in the decor was overwhelming. i would imagine it to be just like a nice place in italy. lots of gorgeous women around, just be careful not to look like a slob ;)
the room was amazing and spacious. high thread count sheets adorned way comfy beds, and there was a flat panel hdtv for each side of the room (and the bathroom!) for those bargainers who like to cram the room full (you know who you are) the couch is nice to sleep on and fits 2. the remote control curtains were nice and i think we had double pane windows so our room kept cool.
don't forget to hit up the pool too (truuusstt me)
i want to try the bellagio first, but this stands as my preliminary best hotel in vegas.
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I really do love the Venetian. I have heard some other people complain about it and I don't quite get it. I think the rooms are very nice and very big, and also well-maintained. They are pricey and they do nickel and dime you for everything (namely room upgrades) but I enjoy staying here, even without upgrades.
It is a bit of a factory as far as check in goes. You arrive, have the option of giving bags to the valet, line up to check in, tromp to your room, etc. but they have so many people coming in that I actually appreciate an organized process. The property is big and sprawling and confusing (as all big casinos trying not to let you leave are) but once you spend some time here, you get to know your way around.
They have a lot of restaurant options, most of them quite pricey, and some shopping which is definitely not the best in Las Vegas. But, when it is super hot outside, I do enjoy strolling along the fake canals.
I also enjoy their sports book even though it is not the biggest or best in Las Vegas. The book takers and the bar staff in the sports book are very friendly and helpful. I also think that the dealers at the tables at the Venetian are very friendly. I admit that I have only played craps here but the friendly dealers have been responsible for keeping me at the table even after the minimums have been raised to more than I want to bet.
I also think the decor of this casino is very nice. And, we actually ordered room service once and it was great. I like the big bathrooms with two sinks, the big tub, the toiletries and the bath robes. It's also cool to have three LCD TVs in each room. You can watch TV while taking a shower - I totally did this!
I will definitely stay here again. The only thing I really don't like is that it's pretty pricey for everything here. If it was a little cheaper, I'd be in heaven (and they'd get five stars).
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What can one say that hasn't been said already? Our stay at the Venetian was actually the first few nights of our honeymoon - and was the perfect start at that. The customer service was SINCERE - which is more than I can say for most strip places - and efficient. We felt very safe and taken care of here. The room is full of little perks - like three TV's, robes, slippers, DVD player, roman remote-controlled curtains on the windows, and wine glasses (albeit it no microwave, refrigerator, or coffee maker - a typical Vegas nickel-and-dine tactic). May I recommend the Phantom+2 night-stay deal, which totals to around $500 for two nights at one of their suite rooms and two tickets to the AMAZING Phantom show. This is the kind of hotel that you won't want to leave - as all the shops, décor, and restaurants will keep you busy all the live long day (I am sure the gambling is great, too, I wouldn't know). Actually, spend a whole day at their pool on the 10th floor (much more intimate and shadier than the pool on the 4th floor). So fresh and so clean; that's you, Venetian.
Stay (or even walk through) to the Venetian if: You enjoy class, luxury, and wonderful customer service; you have a few extra dollars to spend (well worth it); you want a quiet, sophisticated, yet enthralling stay on the strip; and even if you want to relive moments n Venice (been to the real place - and the Venetian is a nice replica!).
Don't stay or visit the Venetian if: No reason not to stay here unless you can't dish out the money - which may be the case as it's a bit pricy!
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Before vacation ownership, this was my hotel of choice. It still is, too.
So even though I didn't stay here this time around, I still came here a lot. I saw a show, ate here twice, went shopping, and definitely hit the casino.
And speaking of the casino- I love this one. And even more now that I won a small jackpot that required a supervisor to issue me a W-2G form (for certain gambling winnings). I wasn't happy about the formality, but I was about my payout!
This casino is a really nice one. Great tables and slot machines (especially The Sands slot machine area). The free drinks are always flowing and I got my rewards card ready for some serious slot machine action. The smoking patrons I can do without...but I'm in Vegas right?
I don't think I'll be able to stay anywhere else the next time I am in Vegas. Had an amazing room, with an amazing view that was quiet and very comfortable. The 3 TV's was very appreciated by the boyfriend, so he could watch golf and I could listen to the news while getting ready for a night out.
The staff were very friendly and helpful and check in and out was fairly easy (especially for Vegas in the summer). The pool was great but get there earlier for a good spot. And the Spa was absolutely the best! Canyon Ranch is my new hero!!! The only thing that was annoying was our room was somehow looked over 2 days in a row for cleaning, but once we called housekeeping they were very nice about it and it was cleaned ASAP.
I'm a vegas veteran and honestly this was the best time I have ever spent in Vegas, much of that was due to the Venetian.
And P.S. the shopping was amazing!!
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING
this is the place to take someone to give them the one tow knock out Vegas punch! If your looking to be overwhelmed with outrageously beautiful decor in the middle of the desert than visit Venice, i mean the Venetian. It is beautiful and now that they have opened their enormous sister property the Palazzo next door....this is untouchable as the mega resort of Las Vegas...It has successfully become the most fabulous of all the strip's properties.
Be sure to book on the Venetians own website, it will be your lowest rate.
By far, the Venetian and the Palazzo are the best hotels on the strip. The Wynn is up there but you just cant beat a suite. The rooms are perfect for any type of party because they're so big.
For all you college kids who still like to pack 10 people in one room....go to the Venetian or Palazzo. Plenty of floor space for your sleeping bags. (come on, who hasnt done this yet?) Just dont look obvious walking to your room with a bunch of sleeping bags and pillows....
The service is the best. They have poker tournaments going on 24hrs, a huge sportsbook, ton of tables (though high limits), and of course some of the best looking waitresses.......drool.....
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Beautiful hotel. Gorgeous pool. Nice room. Very good service. I could have done without the stripper perfume pumped in every air vent in the place, but hey, it's Vegas.
Can't comment on the gambling as I don't gamble. Everyone looked like they were happily losing their money though.
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The Venetian is my favorite casino hotel. For New Years Eve, we reserved several suites in the Venezia Bella towers. They're wonderfully opulent affairs, with amenities like a full bath, soft beds, and lots of space, perfect for pregaming. We were able to walk downstairs to Tao (NOT my favorite place to party). The Venetian is secure, has a friendly concierge staff that's easy to work with, a convenient mini-store with water, booze, and souvenirs, and a shop where you can do office-type things like buy CD-Rs (I actually needed one during my trip, go figure).
Their food court is crap, from the Pizzeria da Enzo to the San Gennaro Grill. Roam the strip for more entertaining and less expensive dining options. Heck, even Denny's is more bang for your buck.
Lodging is expensive, food is expensive, everything is expensive! You can SMELL the money there. Gambling in general is expensive, but here it's a rule. You're in Vegas, so just close your eyes and hand over your credit card. Highly recommended!
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I was excited to stay at the Venetian on our recent trip to Vegas, as on another visit a couple of years ago I had been impressed with the hotel's beauty. (Note to some Yelpers who have commented how pathetic an imitation of Venice the Venetian is--no duh! I agree completely, but did you actually expect it *would* be in any way comparable to the real thing? For Vegas--that is, over-the-top and flashy--I think the Venetian is generally lovely and opulent. Anyone who thinks it will compare to Venezia, Italy, however, is going to be sorely disappointed.)
Anyway, the rooms are huge and generally comfortable, although the bed is nothing special, and I even thought the sheets were a bit rough--certainly not 5-star quality. The pillows, too, were sub-par, even a bit on the hard side.
The bathroom was what my husband and I appreciated the most; it was pretty (prettier than the room, frankly, whose decor was nothing special), and while the toiletries were not luxurious, they did have a wonderful scent akin to orange pekoe tea. That might not be to everyone's taste, but I loved it.
I noted many comments by other Yelpers about bad service, but all staff we encountered were nice and helpful. The women working in the business center, which we visited twice to check email and print driving directions for the next part of our trip, were especially helpful and very sweet.
The only service problem occurred when one woman at the front desk directed us to the wrong place--and I mean WAY in the wrong direction--to catch the airport shuttle the morning we left, which I thought would have been pretty basic knowledge for anyone at the front desk to have. Fortunately, we were only going to the airport to pick up a rental car for the next leg of our trip, so missing the shuttle was not a disaster, and we got a taxi. (FYI if you're trying to save money on taxis--their airport shuttle runs only once an hour, on the hour.)
What we both disliked about the Venetian was feeling nickled and dimed at every turn. Call me naive--or cheap, even!--but $35 A DAY to work out in the fitness center? Yes, I know it's Canyon Ranch, but I just wanted to use a treadmill for 30-45 minutes. I could see paying something--though not $35--for a fitness class, maybe, but I thought guests could generally use the standard equipment in hotel gyms for free. So, my husband and I just burned calories walking down the Strip and sweating them off (literally!).
Room service was also stratospherically priced, and I have been fortunate enough to have room service in other 5-star hotels not only here but in Europe. I think room service in the real Venice might actually have been slightly cheaper, but if not, the food would certainly have been better. My husband's lamb chops cost $42, and he said they were good but not great. My bowl of minestrone was so salty it could have been Campbell's. (At least it cost only $8.) We were also charged several dollars for my pitcher of TAP water. (No, "TAP" is not the latest luxury H2O brand.) The cheesecake we split was good, however, as was my husband's glass of Merlot. I'll just say that the total room service bill, NOT including the extra tip we gave, cost more than the two nights' accommodation, including breakfast, we paid for later in the week for a simple but perfectly nice motel in southern Utah. Yes, I know it was the Venetian, but that's why the quality of the food should have been in line with the prices.
Also, as many others here have noted, they do try to pressure you to upgrade to a larger, more expensive suite upon check-in, but I didn't think the woman who was checking us in overdid it. I politely made it clear we were fine with what we'd booked, and she left it at that.
Bouchon, their Thomas Keller restaurant, was a big disappointment (check out my review if you're interested) and definitely not worth the money, but their Grand Lux Cafe was surprisingly reasonably priced and had pretty good food and friendly service. We had both breakfast and dinner there one day.
At least one Yelper commented unfavorably on the large number of kids. I concur. If you are going to bring children, why the Venetian? Try Circus Circus or someplace else kids will enjoy (and where you won't blow your family's monthly food budget on one night's room service). While I did not see many kids behaving badly, I could hear some children shouting in their rooms--the walls are pretty thin--and in the hallways. Since I doubt the average American parent is going to teach his or her children good manners anytime soon, that's one more thing you may want to take into consideration if you're thinking of staying at the Venetian.
It's a very pretty hotel, but it does not deserve 5 stars, all-suite rooms and some impressive faux-Italian decor notwithstanding.
I have stayed in many hotels around the country and this one is by far in my top 3. Four friends and myself decided to take a long weekend trip to Vegas in March 2007. When we arrived to our room we were in love. 2 big beds and then step down 2 steps into a nice sized living room. We had so much room for 5 people (and it was a good idea since the room was so damn expensive). They have ok slots, card games and roulette. But I prefer other casinos for games. The gelato is delicious in the lobby area and they have tons of restaurants,shows and activities to keep you busy 24 hours a day.
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Large suites with living room, beds, and a huge bathroom. Very nice clean decor. It has a lot of shops, and things to do within the hotel, from nightclubs to eating, shopping, gambling, shows, etc. all in a very venice style setting with sky and gondola rides. The gondola rides are fun, its cheaper outside, but inside you get to have everyone watch you from the bridges while they sing!
This place is nice...the gaudiest on the strip though.
The rooms are the best part of the Venetian because they are at least 600+ square feet. The beds are comfy and the bathroom is huge.
I came here with my Dad, who was on a business trip. So I got to stay here on his company's dime, which was pretty sweet.
Oddly, I've never gambled here before. The Canal Shops are nothing short of tacky, but kinda cool I guess...in a Disneyland sort of way.
The on;y thing I don't like about this place is that it's a little too big, and it can get crowded with gawkers...I hate gawkers...
I'd rather stay at The Wynn, but I'd come back if there was a good deal on rooms.
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This place is SUITE!!! All they have is suites! Very spacious. Second time staying here and it's still my all time favorite Vegas hotel. The last time I stayed here I found out the sofa turns into a bed...! Just a hint for those of you looking to save some cash and still have all the frills.
The casino is great and I especially liked their video roulette with live wheel. $5 minimum w/o having to share a table with everyone else. I was constantly asked for my ID and I didn't have not one cocktail waitress ask me if I wanted anything though...the hell
Grand Lux Cafe (upscale Cheesecake Factory) is open 24hrs and has a large menu. No buffets here but Thomas Keller's Bouchon IS here.
The pool was pretty cool and hosts Tao Beach - a beach club. There's also Tao Asian Bistro and Tao Nightclub. The bistro turns into the nightclub. Didn't go but it looked nice.
They strictly enforce the display of a room key for entry into the suites
I definitely recommend staying here
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We were really excited to return to the Venetian for the Memorial Day holiday weekend and we're anxious to experience the newly remodeled rooms in the newly awarded AAA five diamond resort (2008). A distinction shared in Las Vegas only by the Wynn, Bellagio, MGM Skylofts and Four Seasons, however, the Venetian combined with the Palazzo makes it the largest Hotel and largest AAA five diamond resort in the world (See the continuation of this review at the end under the Palazzo or in succession under my profile.). In there own words from the Venetian website:
"The newest suites in all of Las Vegas, the suites of The Venetian are nearly twice the size of the average Vegas hotel room, with a sunken living room, marble-adorned bath, and all the extraordinary amenities that its guests have historically enjoyed"
All rooms are suites, so almost any room will make you happy, which allows some flexibility at check in. We originally requested the Rialto but were happy to settle for the Bella with a view (700 square feet instead of 1100 square feet saved us $100 a night). This was fine, because looking at the floor plans in retrospect it appears the majority of the extra space in the Rialto rooms is allocated to an extra large foyer. At $249 a night on a holiday weekend for a large, comfortable suite in what is considered a prime location is hard to criticize, but there are some areas for improvement, which I will get to shortly.
Our room included two queen size beds in the sleeping area, and in the living area there is an L-shaped couch (with pull out sleeper), a large coffee table and ottoman, a small table for eating, and a desk with fax machine. Three flat screen TVs: 42" Plasma in the bedroom area, 32" Plasma in the living area, and a 17" LCD in the bathroom. The beds and pillows were very comfortable. Just keep your AC cranking so you can enjoy that goose down comforter. The bathroom is also very large. Two sinks, separate vanity, soaker tub 'Roman style' and a standup shower all detailed in granite and marble. The actual WC was a bit small (bigger in the Venezia Tower); it was difficult not to knock the phone off the wall - do I really need a phone in there anyways and who wants to use it - gross!
Criticisms:
a - The biggest issue we had was the lack of lighting. The rooms were very dim at night, even with every possible light turned on. This is an area they will have to address. Of note, the rooms in the Venezia Tower are much brighter in comparison (they can do it folks). But in the newly renovated Venetian rooms there are no actual lamps. All sconces (wall lighting), which would be a nice touch if they were simply additions to at least a couple well placed lamps, especially in the living area. To drive this point home, I had to use my iPhone as a flashlight to find an outlet for my laptop. The rooms do boast remote control curtains (Roman shades if you will) which pulled back to reveal very large floor to ceiling windows. This is great during the day, but the lights off the strip were not bright enough to light our room at night.
b - I appreciate Housekeeping coming after noontime, but having a stranger bust through the door at 10PM is a bit unsettling, especially in Vegas (for a number of reasons). This may be related to the extremely busy holiday weekend.
c - Lastly, lose the touch sensitive refreshment-bar-tray. Its as if we were visiting the Smithsonian and the Hope diamond was sitting on that tray. I just bumped the table while grabbing the TV remote and got charged for a bottle of wine. They promptly removed the charge after a phone call was made but I imagine a number of people may not be so meticulous with there bill.
Overall, we still much enjoyed our stay at the Venetian. The above criticism may be minor, but even more reason they should be addressed and I am confident they will be.
However, next time I'm staying at the Palazzo and I highly recommend this as a consideration for those looking at the Venetian. See the continuation of this review under the Palazzo or in succession under my profile.
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Definitely the largest suites in Vegas with comfy beds and fantabulous service, however I must digress from the positives to gripe about a few major pitfalls I discovered during my last stay, which is why I am confiscating the 5th star of my review.
I shared a room with 4 other girls for a Bachelorette party. We were getting ready for our first night out to dinner and I had my handy dandy ipod ready to be docked so we could get the party started but to my dismay, there was no ipod dock in sight. Flat screen TV, yes, but no freaking ipod dock...are you kidding me? In its place, they had a single cd disc player/alarm clock combo. Boo! And the kicker was that it didn't even work, despite the fact that a friend thought to bring CD's, so we ended up playing it on the DVD player in the room and it was kinda weak.
Disappointment #2 was in the restroom. There's a small flatscreen tv above the sinks and we thought, "okay, maybe we can put on some music video channel while we're getting ready." Sure, if the damn thing worked! Aaaah!
Disappointment #3: No coffee maker in the room. WTF! Do NOT come between a girl and her caffeine.
Disappointment #4: El cheapo hair dryer. I initially thought the room didn't come with one, however we found it tucked away in the vanity drawer.
Final disappointment: the mini fridge in the room was stocked to the freaking brim with incidentals that we could barely fit our own stuff in it. I.e. our $1.00 waters instead of taking their $5.00 waters that tempt you when you're in dire need of some thirst quenching.
With all the money you fork over for this otherwise pimped out room, you'd expect all of the basic amenities as mentioned above, and then some.
Hopefully the Venetian staff will take my comment card suggestions to heart and get with the program the next time we visit! I can be forgiving if they make amends.
When I think of Las Vegas, I usually think of a place like the Venetian. Absolutely ridiculous. A King Sized Bed, 3 Flat Panel TVs, a sectional, a view of the strip. Amazing.
The whole place just feels high class. From the casino to the Canal Shops, to the aforementioned rooms, to the awesome selection of high class restaurants. Everything is just great. Room Service comes by twice a day, and leaves the most amazing chocolates.
The view of the strip is great. Not every room has it though, and we got a free upgrade because our room wasn't ready by 3. From the 29th floor we had an amazing view of Treasure Island, Trump Tower, Fashion Mall, and the Mirage. As well as the mountains that I never knew surrounded Las Vegas until we arrived there.
THe hotel has a bunch of pools, they do close a bit early at 8, but there's plenty else to do at night. The casino is ridiculously high table minimums though, usually around $25, but it's really close to IP and some others if you're gambling on the cheap.
Ok, so a couple of complaints:
1) Turn down service is kinda late... like 8-10 PM. Make sure you put up your privacy sign if you're around.
2) Check-in takes forever. Go up to the Venezia checkin as there's hardly ever a line.
3) The TV Checkout crashed on me, and I had to spend 10 minutes in line to have them tell me it actually worked.
4) All the food and such in the minibar is on a sensor. If you touch it or move it, you immediatley get charged. It's also sort of in the way of the TV. Annoying.
I didn't try room service or anything, so no comment there.
All and all, an awesome experience. Almost everything was done perfectly, and the room was probably the nicest I'd ever stayed in.
This review is for the casino portion of the property only.
If you were looking for me in Vegas, this is the first place you should look. Specifically, you should look for me in the poker room.
This is probably the nicest and friendliest poker room I've played in. The room is bright and spacious, the tables and chairs are comfortable, the dealers are social yet professional, the waitresses are efficient and prompt and there are TVs all over the walls to entertain you should you need to focus your eyes somewhere outside the poker table.
The food/drink choices here are top notch. Fiji water (ooh - fancy) is the water of choice here and hell, they'll even bring you out a shake if you ask for it. They don't skimp out on the liquor either but hey - do you seriously want to be drinking at the poker table?
If you're hungry, all the food options available at the property are available to you and they'll even bring your food out to you by the table but again - do you seriously want to be eating at the poker table?
Depending on when you show up, the action is either fast or slow. I noticed that the room starts to fill up around 11am or so on the weekends so if you want to get a seat and don't want to wait, show up before then otherwise expect to wait a bit for your game to open up.
They have a player's card which they offer all players and you earn comp points per the time you play so if you're logging time on a card, make sure you check out when you leave the poker room or you will not be credited any hours for your play.
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Its 100 degrees out in the desert sun and everywhere you turn there is smoke and fake boobs. Aah, what joy then to be transported to Venice when you step into this beautiful hotel.
The little walkway, studded with small shops, carrying interesting shopping options and yummy bits of food. The gondolas swaying in the water and the thoughtful architecture all give the wonderful illusion of a day in Venice.The lady gondolier we saw as we were walking along the Canal had a wonderful voice and it echoed all over. The food at the cafe's looked enticing, but after a huge buffet lunch elsewhere there was no way I was going to give in.
The beautiful paintings in the wall and the Italian marble are just some of the reasons to visit the Venetian.
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The ....
V enice transformed into the desert night,
E xquisite dining and entertainment,
N ightly turn down service - Tremendous.
E asily the finest standard rooms in Las Vegas.
T AO and Tao Beach ............ aaahhh
I nvigorating spa and pool,
A. V.N. comes here once a year.
' N uff said .................................................. ............. nothing else like it ! ! !
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Never been to Italy! Well, just visit the Venetian and take advantage of their Gondola ride inside or outside the hotel. It's very rosemantic and calming.
Do you enjoy looking at art? Well just look above you as you walk through the hotel and you will see art work that will take your breath away. That is if you are into Michael Angelo type paintings.
This is the hotel I will love to stay at when visiting Vegas.
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