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The Venetian
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3355 Las Vegas Blvd SLas Vegas, NV 89109
Neighborhood: The Strip
(702) 414-1000
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Paid
1227 reviews for The Venetian
Review Highlights
"loved the venezia tower and its cute lil pool."
(in 81 reviews)
"Great bed, sunken living room, awsome bathroom."
(in 70 reviews)
"but you MUST dine @ Grand Lux Cafe."
(in 46 reviews)
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1226 reviews in English
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Review from Meghna S.
Sunnyvale, CA
2/4/2012
We stayed here for a night last December and loved every bit of the "Venetian" experience. Our suite was big- 1600 sq feet, almost like renting an apartment for the night. We were in a room with two queen beds and one bath. Loved the shower stall, Jacuzzi and dressing room. The gold and brass fixtures mixed with warm espresso colors of the furniture gave the effect of royalty!
The restaurants at this hotel are a gourmand's delight! Loved the Taqueria Canonita. This restaurant is right next to the canal and affords a great view for outdoor diners. We went there straight after our gondola ride. I dug into one of the best lip smacking chile rellenos I have eaten so far. The queso fundido was yummmmm too, served with warm flour tortillas. We ordered a plate of wild mushroom enchilladas for our son. He has low spice tolerance and this dish was just perfect for him.
We also got a coupon during our stay to use at the Grill Restaurant. We tucked into some delicious Italian food at this place the next day.
The winter celebrations at the Ventian are awesome. There is music by the Christmas tree every evening and performances by people dressed in garb from yore.
Check out the Blue Man's Group while you are here. It is an hour and a half long and my three year old was fascinated enough to sit right through it!!
If nothing else, just wander around the Venetian, taking in the sights, revelling in the murals, sculptures and colors around you. That alone, is worth 5 stars. -
Review from Jackie J.
Castaic, CA
2/9/2012
We stayed at the Ventian November, 2011 for our 13 year anniversay. It was a must-do place for us and we were finally able to swing it. The room was in the Venetian Towers and while it was a neat layout, (sunken livingroom) I wasn't at all impressed wih the furnishings for the cost. The upholstered seating was rock-hard. The pieces seemed to be a hodgepodge of styles - almost as if this was the room that got the leftovers after mate pieces had gotten broken in other rooms. I am well-aware hotel furniture sacrifices the fine-furniture status for sturdiness, but these pieces really didn't speak quality, class or sturdiness to me. One piece was literally standing on it's last leg and would have collapsed altogether if my husband hadn't gingerly touched it. We called housekeeping to let them know of the damage and it was promptly taken away. The view from the room overlooked Las Vegas Blvd AND the unattractive rooftops of the buildings between us and the road. I prefer the view from the Bellagio.
That being said, having a television in the LR and one in the BR portion of the room was nice for when you were tired of sitting on a slab and wanted to watch from the comfort of the bed. And, needing a nice hot soak after a long day of walking around, it was also nice having a small tv in the bathroom as well. The bathroom is gorgeous and had a nice vanity so I could sit and apply makeup and do my hair while my husband used the mirror over the sink. The hallways and public areas were sumptuous and what I would have thought the room would be as well. The staff was efficient and friendly. The vendors were varied and interesting. The eating establishments were varied, interesting and for the most part very good. For the first time, we stayed totally within the Venetian/Pallazio campus for EVERYTHING. That was a nice treat.
Overall, we enjoyed our stay. I was just disappointed with the view, the decor and the comfort of the room. -
Review from Jeremy S.
2/6/2012 3 Check-ins Here
In general the Venetian is pretty nice (as is the Palazzo) but I tend to think it's just a tad overrated. The smell they pump through the place instantly brings to mind the odor of a fresh urinal cake, meant to mask other smells. It cheapens the place in my mind.
The shopping is nothing to write home about, but they have some decent restaurants and good clubs (Tao). I enjoy gambling in the Venetian casino when I happen past.
The rooms are nice and when I book my trips to Las Vegas I always consider the Venetian but end up booking someplace else (next door), even when the prices are comparable. -
Review from Vicky H.
2/2/2012 4 Check-ins Here
Dont get me wrong, but this is a beautiful hotel. They have a great shopping center here, but the not as great as planet hollywood's. We stayed in one of the suites here for an awesome price! The Venetian makes you feel like youre in little italy.
1.amazing views and gorgeous decors
2.service was friendly
3. rooms were spaceous and gorgeous
4. TAO and Lavo are located inside this hotel.
5. its vegas baby! haha -
Review from Diann S.
Torrance, CA
2/2/2012
Stayed here for my friends 21st. *drool* we stayed on the top floor in the huge suites. we had a huge master bedroom, two bathrooms, a Jacuzzi tub, two shower head shower and three TVs. VERY nice :]
I felt bad for the maids because we kind of trashed the place but at least we didn't break the door like someone down the hall did.
The beds were really comfy and the room was always cleaned whenever we left.
But they treated us like Kings & Queens except when we lost our key card. But i saw Questlove and posse it was really nice. Id definitely stay here again!! -
Review from scott g.
2/7/2012 3 Check-ins Here
The Venetian is one of my top hotels to stay at when I am in vegas. It has a lot to do, has great amenities, very luxurious yet is not huge like some other hotels in vegas. The casino is a great size and does not get super crowded unless there is a big event going on in town (i.e. super bowl). The rooms are very spacious yet they do need a little updating. I probably feel that way because I have stayed at Palazzo many times and it is a pretty much a more up to date version of the Venetian. My only gripe is that the maid service can be extremely slow to get to your room but I can live with that.
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Review from Judy H.
1/31/2012 1 Check-in Here
This hotel is gorgeous! We stayed in the Venetia Tower and we rented out rooms with 2 beds each. Each room had a fold-out sofa bed, so 6 people are able to fit. The room also had 2 flat screen TVs. The bathroom was huge with a vanity mirror, 2 sinks, a bathtub, and shower stall. I could literally live in the bathroom!
Customer service was great! When we needed extra bedsheets and blankets, it was promptly given to us. When we got a little lost, the man working there pointed us in the right direction.
The only problem I had was the ease of getting lost in the hotel. I had to take 3 different elevators to get to my room and we considered this to be the "shortcut." Just make sure you READ the signs!
I did a little gambling inside Venetian's casino. There are a bunch of places to eat as well such as Buchon, Grand Lux Cafe, and a food court that serves sandwiches, pizza, pasta, etc. There are also a lot of restaurants and shops within walking proximity to this hotel along the strip. -
Review from Benjamin L.
Oakland, CA
1/30/2012 5 Check-ins Here
The Venetian has some of the best rooms (basic) in all of the strip. Every single unit in this hotel is a suite. So in the room depending on the # of beds, you could technically sleep up to 6 people. Which is a steal for college kids.
But the suite is huge, has 3 flat screen TV's and comfortable beds.
They have a great poker room and decent games, so i always enjoy myself here.
As for food i'd probably eat elsewhere on the strip because the Venetian is not well known for foodies at least in my opinion. I would rather go to Wynn or Bellagio, and even MGM for that.
But this is hands down one of my favorite hotels on the strip and as a past vegas junky i've seen my fair share of rooms and i'd usually stay here on almost any trip... -
Review from Kate L.
Nashville, TN
2/7/2012
We stayed here with a big group of girls of a bachelorette party, and it was completely perfect. We stayed in 2 Bella Suites, and it was plenty if space for 9 of us. The rooms were giant so we could spread our overstuffed suitcases out, and there was a huge bathroom that made it easy for 4 of us to get ready simultaneously.
However, don't stay here with people you're not close with. The shower is made of clear glass and anyone who comes in to use the toilet is going to have a graphic view of your bathing experience. Luckily we had all lived together before, so it was nothing new.
It was too cold to use the pool, but it looked gorgeous. Also def appreciated that we did not have to brave the cold to go to Tao and Buchon. Well worth the price tag! -
Review from Hazel C.
Orange, CA
Uhh.. Venetian only has the BEST ROOMS IN VEGAS! It was the suite life of Hazel and fambam.
1 room could easily accommodate 8 people: 3 in the bed, 1 in each row of the couch, push the center table off to the side and rent a roll-away bed and voila! The room has 3 areas: the bedroom, bathroom, and living slash dining slash office room. Each area has its own TV, and the one by the neapolitan room has a dvd player. Remote-controlled curtains. Bathroom's like a huge walk-in closet with separate shower stall and bathtub. The toilet is also given its own privacy in one corner so if you had a little too much of Panda Express downstairs, might wanna close the door if you're doing numero dos because the bathroom has no ventilation.
The other thing I liked about our stay there was how easily accessible everything was! You go downstairs and BAM! There are like 2 Coffee Beans within 50 steps of each other, a yogurt place, and variety of eateries in the food court. But I guess you do get kinda tired of having Panda Express for lunch and dinner two days in a row... I guess you'll just have to do some exercise and head over to Chipotle next door by Harrah's. -
Review from Melia S.
1/27/2012 7 Check-ins Here
Can't afford a trip to Venice? Then the Venetian will make an attempt to appease your desire to visit the Italian city, most known for its waterway roads.
Sort of.
You can take a gondola ride through the mall of the Venetian-not sure of cost-but it's a pretty standard Vegas thing to do. Men in Parisian striped shirts and berets row the boats through the waterways and I think some of them sing to you if you tip them enough.
I would say Venetian is in my top 5 Strip hotels and as a local I think that should count for something (right?). I love a good parking garage and the Venetian has one of the easier ones to access with many levels and distinctly separate entrances for entering and exiting. If you don't use parking garages a lot, that's not something you really think about, but I do and I feel like that's just a straight up safety feature-all garages should be designed like that.
The layout of the hotel itself I don't love. Yeah, I'm directionally challenged, but navigating through the casinos between the Palazzo and Venetian are always stressful for me because the directions don't seem to be very clear. I feel like the directionals aren't very helpful because they tend to be very close to the place you're looking for. Maybe that's just me.
I do like their collection of restaurants, particularly Bouchon and the Bouchon Bakery on the casino floor; you can get a sit down meal at Bouchon and some of Thomas Keller's equally delicious but more portable to-go items at the bakery. The bakery also has excellent coffee. It's also home to a new restaurant called Public House, Aquaknox, Delmonico Steakhouse (Emeril), B&B Ristorante and Carnevino (Mario Batali).
There's a nice collection of shops in the mall on the 2nd level that includes Kenneth Cole, Banana Republic, a pretty high end shoe store as well as more casual dining options. I've also heard the Canyon Ranch Spa is one of the best in the city, but my wallet does not allow such luxuries.
Of course there is the Venetian's golden child: TAO, a nightclub and restaurant in one, more renowned for the nightclub feature. While it can get beyond crazy in there, TAO is the one of the few clubs I reference for a true Vegas experience. The music is always good and I've always had a great time here.
Overall, Venetian is a decent place to check out while in town and while I have never experienced the hotel side of it, I'd be interested to have a staycation. At the very least, I know I'll have access to good restaurants! -
Review from Marcia M.
1/10/2012 1 Check-in Here
The Venetian is just fabulous!
I have had many visits to Vegas but have always stayed at the MGM which is a fantastic spot to party and lay your head too... however, we switched it up this time for a bachelorette party and were not disappointed with all the amenities The Venetian has to offer.
We booked two Luxury Suites on the 16th floor which boasted nearly 700 square feet of space per room. I especially loved the sunken in living room area complete with a comfy sectional couch, dining table and massive television. The oversized and luxurious bathroom was a nice touch for our room of 4 ladies too. Although, we didn't spend a significant time in our rooms, coming back to this was a wonderful incentive after a long day of debauchery.
The grounds of the Venetian offer up spectacular dining options: hello snazzy French Bistro Bouchon, scrumptious Italian feast at Canaletto & casual yet delish Grand Lux Cafe! We had incredible service at Tao nightclub that included being escorted to the front of the line and complimentary bottle service for our gaggle of gals. What a beautiful club! The DJ was solid and so were the dancers and geishas splashing around in the bathtubs throughout the evening.
Gambling was fun and the shopping divine. The Grand Canal Shoppes and The Shoppes at the Palazzo both offered up reasonably priced options such as Banana Republic or Marshall Russo alongside Barneys New York, Chloe, and Armani too! I could literally spend an entire day bopping around these retailers.
Wished I would have had more time to take a gondola ride, visit Canyon Ranch spa, and check out the wax figures at Madame Tussauds. A summertime visit to enjoy the pool parties must be in the mix too!
TIP: When taking a cab from the airport, make sure the driver avoids the freeway! Cost for the ride was $18 on our way to The Venetian but when a cabbie took us back to the airport, he took the freeway and our money too - $30.
No thank you.Listed in: Travelin' (Wo)man, Viva Las Vegas
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Review from Allie P.
Los Angeles, CA
1/22/2012 1 Check-in Here
Had a short stay here w/ one of my friend's and her group. I was a little confused on how to get to the rooms on our own, there are separate towers and elevators. Not gonna lie, but it took us a while to try and find our room. Everything looks the same.
The Room = spacious 2 queen w/ a sunken level where the couch was located. The bathroom was the first room you see upon walking inside. The room was nicely decorated... not too old looking - I usually go for the more modernized rooms.
The Bathroom = The entire room is closed off by a wooden screen door. The toilet is blocked off from the vanity area & shower. The room is bright & had a lot of walking space.
I liked how there was enough space in the room for more than four. The pool area was huge. It was hot the day we went so it was nearly impossible for us to find lounge chairs, but we found this spot near a hedge, lol. I liked how I was able to stand up in the pool and the water level wasn't up to my head, haha. Overall, I had a fun experience, but I would want to try The Palazzo instead. The rooms look nicer, more modern and mature for my taste. -
Review from Judd L.
1/6/2012 1 photo
SPORTS BOOK AT THE VENETIAN IS TOP NOTCH FOR THE SPORTS FANATIC
Watching a NFLand NBA game on their screens in high definition is a sports fan dream. Very comfortable chairs to polished black stone counters trim in red lacquer cabinetry is really top notch. It happens that this sports book is operated not by the Venetian but by Cantor's Sports and Gaming. Drinks are not complimentary. Heard one of the cocktail girls say that even a $500 bet didn't guaranty a free drink from the house. -
Review from Melissa C.
Los Angeles, CA
1/25/2012
The Venetian is my favorite hotel I've stayed at In Vegas so far. IMO, the rooms are the best and biggest you're going to get for the best price on the strip. I love the suites. We've stayed in the Luxury and the Bella. It's only been the husband and I so even that is more than enough room for the two of us. Love the bathrooms and the black out blinds. Flatscreen in the living room area, bedroom area, and bathroom. I like that the watercloset is separate from the shower, bathtub, and sink area. The Venetian has great restaurants, great shopping at The Canal Shoppes, and we've never received anything less than 5 star service.
The only thing really keeping it from getting 5 stars is the fact that the hotel is HUGE. It's a hike from your room to the strip and back. -
Review from Mo A.
Upper Marlboro, MD
1/1/2012
You know how sometimes you may read a review and you're like "why are they being so over the top....no place can be that great"? Well, this is going to be one of those reviews and yes this place is that great.
Gorgeous and immaculate hotel located on the strip. The view of the hotel from the street is breathtaking. When you enter you see how amazing and gigantic the place is. The architectual design is fantastic and it fits the Italian theme they're going for.
Service is prompt and engaging. The price can be kinda high but you're paying for quality and this place certainly delivers on that. Getting a package deal or a individual deal on priceline/hotwire only enhances the value you receive.
I stayed in one of the suites and it was like living a dream. The suite was huge and well appointed with several luxury items ranging from the furniture to the television and toiletries. The view was amazing. The bed was soooooo comfortable; made you want to sleep for days.
There is also an upscale mall downstairs that also offers a gondola ride complete with a gentleman serenading passengers in Italian! In other words, if you're with your significant other and looking for something to set the mood: BINGO!
This hotel is my favorite one of the Vegas group (and overall for that matter) and it's really hard to go wrong with them in my humble yelping opinion -
Review from Eric R.
1/15/2012 1 Check-in Here
Aside from The Hotel at Mandalay Bay, this is my second favorite place to stay of all the places I've stayed in Vegas. The suite with sunken living room and the huge bathrooms with a full bath AND shower definitely give you more breathing room. Again, you're in Vegas so you shouldn't spend that much time hanging out in you room. But if you have work to do the living room comes equipped with a desk and fax machine so the extras here really do make a difference.
The Casino itself is decked out like most other high-end casinos so you can only out-lavish one another so much before everything looks the same. That being said, it is laid out so that I could actually learn the layout and not get lost, even when I was drunk so that's saying something. Definitely a good place to stay in Vegas -
Review from Nina I.
1/6/2012 6 Check-ins Here
Best hotel ever! This is one of the most beautiful places you could stay! The customer service is phenomenal, and once you see the decorations and the inside/casino and restaurants you won't be able to leave it!
You are pretty much smack dab in the middle of the Strip when you stay here, and a cab ride would never cost more than ten bucks [tip included]. But that's if you even ever want to leave it! It features shows like The Jersey Boys, Phantom of the Opera, The Blue Man Group, a wax museum [which I must say has a pretty cool collection], and of course an amazing and spacious Casino. It also has a magnificent mall, two gondola rides throughout it's shopping mall, amazing fine dining restaurants [including one opened by Wolfgang himself!], little complimentary entertainment in a plaza like area, night clubs like Tao [which is an asian bistro restaurant during the day] and many many many more interesting things I could not remember no matter how hard I try simply because you just have to experience it all on your own!
And now for the more technical aspects, the rooms are all suites as a standard. They're split level, come with three TV's, huge bathroom, amazing living room, computer desk, a fax, an extensive mini bar, beautiful big windows, and not to mention all the cute little extras like automatic curtains and amazing interior design [especially the bathrooms, there are a ton of mirrors for every angle, and girls do appreciate that!]
Honestly I probably missed sooo much more but my point here is that this is a beautiful, comfortable, and super cleanly environment. I'm so satisfied I can't wait to come back!
P.S. The gondola steerers sing too! Sooo much fun! Definitely worth it! -
Review from Warren V.
Castro Valley, CA
1/7/2012
By far the best place to stay in Vegas is the Bellagio. Second place is the Venetian, which does have a better Spa, and accommodations and service almost equal to the Bellagio. But the canals don't compare to the Bellagio Gardens.
We've stayed at many Vegas hotels. We will go back to the Venetian for variety, but the Bellagio is better in this class of hotels. -
Review from Keycee D.
1/10/2012 6 photos
This review is long over due...
Stayed here a few times. The first time was for my brother's 21st bday (4th of july weekend in 2009). The first time I stayed, I was disappointed; at least getting to our room; it's like a Maze! but the more and more i stayed at the Venetian, i got used to it and ended up being a fan of the hotel. I;ve always stayed at the Bella suite and it's perfect for 6 people. Yes, six! that's if you get the 2 queen beds, and the sofa bed. It's pretty affordable to stay at the Venetian if you go with a group of friends.
My friends and I always book our room from Book It when they have their "Mystery Suite" Deal! :) -
Review from Jade M.
Updated - 1/9/2012 8 photos
Stayed here for two nights in December 2011 (Fri the 2nd & Sat the 3rd). We were a group of ten ladies this trip and two suites were enough for us.
As with prior trips, we dined at Tao on Saturday night before transitioning to the nightclub after dinner. As long as most of the people in your group order an entree, you should be able to get a stamp to enter the nightclub for free. However, I always use a promoter, so we skip the lines and get free admission. The girls and I were offered free VIP seating throughout the night, along with free drinks - so of course it was a great night.
Our rate for each room (booked via its website) was:
$160.00/per night
$19.04/per night resort fee
$19.20/per night room tax
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5/16/2011
Stayed here for two nights in April (Fri the 8th and Sat the 9th). This was my third stay at the… Read more »
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Review from May P.
1/5/2012
There's 1204 reviews here (and counting), so I don't think I NEED to vouch for this place, but The Venetian is pretty friggin' sweet.
But yeah, it's awesome. It's pretty affordable for the luxury, so go ahead and do it. Treat yo'self! -
Review from remie m.
Newport Beach, CA
1/11/2012
I've stayed @ every hotel on the strip even downtown!
This is the best hotel ever. You have to pay a little extra 4 the best!
I feel like im cheating on the Wynn/Encore. . .but my heart is always in love with this hotel!
I stayed here with a couple of friends 4 nye weekend.
The beds r the BEST!!! super comfy! The suites are a great size!!!
I've stayed here numerous of times. . .
service is AMAZING! Housekeeping was super friendly and was always there when we needed them. . .
the chocolates were yummy also!
being "one of the boys" sometimes doesn't have its perks. . .in that being, I didn't like the shower was all glass. . . being the only female it was time consuming when getting ready if someone was in the shower! :P -
Review from Jackie M.
San Francisco, CA
1/12/2012 1 Check-in Here
How could I give my beloved Venetian anything less than 5 stars?
The Venetian is freaking awesome. Home to one of the most comfortable beds I ever slept in, the spacious bathrooms, the crackin day & night club, and the tasty Bouchon and Grand Luxe. Venetian has it ALL.
I love their huge rooms where you and your 10 friends can knock out practically anywhere in the room and not feel cramped after a long night of boozing and creeping at Tao, which is located right above the casino. Venetian finds a way to accommodate any guest, whether they're young bucks like myself or chronic gamblers. Lol. Basically, just stay here and you'll experience the greatness I've been rambling on about :) -
Review from Holly N.
Austin, TX
1/8/2012
One of my top places to stay in Vegas! The suites are huge, not that it matters I guess since you don't spend that much time in there anyway. Love how there are mirrors EVERYWHERE in the bathroom/entry area. I also think their mirrors make you look skinnier... Ha!
The room service was good (but pricey, of course). Forgot what we ordered but it came out to $50-60 after the late-night fees and gratuity and stuff. Oh the price you pay for drunchies...
I love how it's connected to the Palazzo. So many restaurants and shops that you never have to leave really! But even if you do, it's pretty close to other good hotels/clubs/restaurants/shops, etc. Great location! And it's super pretty inside of course. -
Review from Tanya M.
Los Angeles, CA
12/28/2011
Not top of the line expensive, not cheap and not in the middle. The venetian is in between the top of the line hotels and the medium grade ones...at least thats my interpretation of the venetian...
I personally love this hotel. The room setup is great, nice and spacious, even for the cheapest rooms!
But myfavorite part about the rooms here are the showers! There are two jets that are lower back level in addition to the super strong shower head that makes showering orgasmic! -
Review from Jenny W.
The Venetian is a very beautiful hotel. They are constantly changing things inside to stay modern. I like their restaurants and how they're so easily connected to Palazzo. This review is mainly for their winter theme They currently have a really beautiful Winter in Venice display going on. I really liked what I saw.
They had these two women on stilts in glowing blue LED lights that looked like quadropods with porcelain masks of three different faces on one head. There was a giant Christmas tree made of glass bulbs that look like bubbles, with white Christmas lights, red, blue, green, and yellow and the lights would glow in different orders to create a spectrum of color changing fun. There were kids and their parents ice skating around right over the water. It's a really neat celebration. Enjoy a romantic evening out or a great time with the family. -
Review from Meggie M.
Dallas, TX
1/2/2012
I took my boyfriend here in July to surprise him for his birthday. He had NO idea it was coming and was totally stoked when I told the cab driver to head to the Venetian. The place still has a good name for itself.
The hotel is central to everything on the strip - and if you know Vegas, you know location is vital. We got a great rate on a luxury suite (their most basic room), which was a nicely sized split-level suite with an L-shaped couch and a big comfy king-sized bed. Overall the room was clean, but the furniture was very old and dated.
It can be hard to snag space by the pool, mostly because rude people try to save their chairs with towels, or abandon their seats without picking up after themselves. Just snag one of the pool attendant girls and tell her you're having trouble finding a spot and she'll make it happen while you order a cocktail at the bar. Problem solved. Tip them for the trouble they save you!
You can get pretty yummy and affordable breakfast at Grand Luxe downstairs. They had great coffee!
The Venetian is a pretty solid hotel, and I would recommend it to friends if they found a good rate, but I wouldn't go out of my way to repeat our visit because I prefer more up-to-date decor. The Mirage across the street has some beautifully renovated rooms with plush beds for roughly the same or cheaper rates, so that would be my preference in the future if I wasn't prepared to splurge on the Wynns/Encores/Cosmopolitan hotels of the world. -
Review from Lucia M.
Las Vegas, NV
The hotel itself is beautiful! The rooms are also very nice. The Villas are OUT OF SIGHT amazing. I was at a bondage party here in 2010 after the last night of the AVN Awards.
Few things here.. Security at the elevators is very tight 24/7. It's nearly impossible for a girl to even charisma check her way past them. You WILL need to rendezvous with your provider somewhere on the grounds.
Also the Valet is a total cluster as it runs into the palazzo and meanders under bridges and around faux-venetian canals.
Please note the 3-Star rating is based solely on a man's ability to enjoy himself with a consenting adult who is not staying in the hotel, not on the merits of the hotel itself which is, truthfully, breath-taking. -
Review from Christopher J.
Rowland Heights, CA
12/21/2011
I have never stayed here before but for some reason my expectations were high. There were 4 of us total in the Bella suite.
Overall it was pretty nice, although I did notice that some of the furnishings needed to be touched up.
I did not like the fact that the bathroom doors had no locks and there was no ipod dock in the room.
I'd only stay here again for a bargain deal. -
Review from Angie W.
11/21/2011
This place is GORGEOUS!!!!!! We stayed in the Rialto Suite the last time we were here. It's huge! We fit 7 of us very comfortably. There is a really big bathroom that can fit all of us! That was pretty cool, I didn't have to stop any cat fights. :P
The room itself is impressive. It has a nice big foyer when you walk in, then 2 queen beds, a huge bathroom to the side and a sunken living room that can fit 3 along with 3 tvs. This isn't the biggest room I've stayed in, but very comfortable.
I've also stayed in the regular rooms numerous times and they are very fabulous, they have the same layout as Palazzo with the sunken living room. Sometimes I forget where I'm staying ;)
I would definitely stay again. Love it!!
As for the hotel itself, it is beautiful. Very classy and elegant. They have nice restaurants such as Grand Lux Cafe, CUT and SUSHISAMBA. Top restaurants without driving around.
When your ready to take it off!! Take off your shoes after dancing the night away, go to LAVO, its great! Great music, jump on the tables ;), the table service is awesome!! we NEVER had empty glasses... ahh, that's why I got so drunk... :P
Didn't get to try Canyon Ranch yet. Will update.
Anyway, what a way to spend the weekend! :DListed in: Travels | Vegas, baby!, Pillow Fight! | Las Vegas
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Review from Erin C.
Temecula, CA
12/21/2011
The Venetian hotel is definitely a beautiful hotel. My husband and I stayed here during our most recent trip to Las Vegas and we were pleasantly surprised when we arrived at our hotel room.
Apparently all of the rooms at the Venetian are considered suites, we got the most inexpensive one. It was still fairly large. The bathroom had a separate tub and shower, two sinks and a separate room for the toilet. The main area had a king sized bed and then a couple of steps down led to a generous living space, with a sectional sofa, desk and fax machine and a small breakfast table. The room also had 3 TVs: One in the bathroom, one facing the bed and one in the living area.
The hotel hasa large shopping area (the Grand Canal Shoppes) and along with its sister hotel Palazzo, has a TON of restaurants. The Venetian also has some of the most popular shows on the strip, including the Blue Man Group and The Phantom of the Opera.
The only thing I have against the Venetian was the location. It's at kind of the northern end of the strip. Since all of our friends were staying at Planet Hollywood, it was a good 15 minute walk to get down there. But I'd say that's a very small negative; even with that, I'd love to stay here again. -
Review from Ritika T.
11/17/2011
Granted I haven't stayed at the Palazzo yet, but this is my new favorite Vegas hotel. I have to mention though that I think we got completely ripped off this past weekend 11/11/11. They hike up the price just because of that date or whatever reason. It's ridiculous, the price was about double. The reason why I think it was the date was because I know someone who also paid double on 10/10/10.
I went for a bachelorette party and there were 10 girls, but the rooms were ridiculously expensive with 2 rooms. I'd recommend a lower-key weekend if you're gonna stay at the Venetian. Because, honestly, the price was high but the experience was the same as any other weekend. The only difference I saw in the crowd at the Strip between 11/11/11 and a normal weekend was that we spotted a total of 17 brides. But there's really no reason why it should be expensive.
We got to see the Venetian Penthouse Suite because we knew some guys who opted for that room. Honestly, it was a lot like Planet Hollywood Penthouse, but just more classic. There's a piano at the Penthouse and the couches are beyond comfy, but I peeked into the rooms and they are just standard. The Planet Hollywood Penthouse view was 10 fold better than the Venetian Penthouse view.
Our view was of another building, and we were on the 8th floor. It is nice though that all the rooms are suites, which means more space to get ready and hang, compared to Planet Hollywood or Vdora, etc.
Overall a good experience. -
Review from Jaire Q.
12/7/2011 7 Check-ins Here
I really liked the Venetian. We stayed there for a few nights while in Vegas and really couldn't complain about much. My only complaint is that it may be too big for its own good! I got lost a few times just trying to find the elevators! On the other hand, the rooms are very nice and spacious. We had a suite on the 21st floor and loved it. Very nicely decorated and TVs everywhere: bathroom, bedroom and sitting area! Loved that.
The lines to check in and out were pretty long, but they do give you other options... too bad none worked for us. They hold your luggage until your room is ready or until you leave for the airport, the concierge was very helpful. There is a Grand Lux downstairs in the lobby and we ate there a few times. Overall a great hotel to stay at. I didn't even leave the hotel for like two days!! Only to go shopping, which I was able to do by walking to the Palazzo and the 2nd floor. Definitely recommend this place! -
Review from Beverly T.
Emeryville, CA
12/1/2011
The Venetian is always a great place to stay. They have large rooms (love the extra little living room), comfy beds and FANTASTIC bathrooms. They haven't updated their look in a while but it works for them and everything is super clean and well kept.
The casino is massive so there's something for every type of gambler. There's also tons of food which I love cause I'm a fattie. If you have a large group hit up the Grand Lux Cafe. Their menu is insane. They have everrrrything so it's a great place to grab some relatively quick and cheap food when you have no idea what you want to eat.
Side note: Lavo sucks. Small and crappy. Crowd is hideous. -
Review from karen g.
Paramount, CA
12/5/2011 3 Check-ins Here
So my boyfriend and I stayed at this hotel Friday and Saturday and checked out Sunday.
The hotel itself looks classy, sophisticated, something you def want to check out when your on the strip because of their incredible paintings and shops.
It's elegant none the less but I honestly thought the rooms were going to be a lot more elegant. The amenities like the soap, lotion, shampoo etc smell great! I took extra home with me :) We had room 27 on floor 18.
As soon as we got there, we were lost. I guess they're rebuilding inside so we had to walk sooooooooooo much just to find parking, find the elevators and wait about 10 mins because so many darn people are trying to get on the elevators, then we had to go downstairs and walk a couple more minutes until we found the check in, then we waited to check in, walked a couple more minutes to find the escalators to go back up the stairs, find the elevators to take us to our room, go down this long hall until FINALLY we get to our room.
Valet waiting here is about 10 mins. That's how long we waited. Just park your car, it's a lot faster. Save yourself a couple of bucks.
I liked how the had a tv in the restroom so when I would take a warm bath, I could just flip the tv on :) (The tvs looked kinda old, they really need to upgrade their tvs)
Our toilet for some reason would just keep flushing itself, talk about a waste of water!
Overall it was ok but I think it's a little to highly talked about for what you get. I'd rather stay at the Vdara. :)
The casino itself is pretty awesome, I won $228 on a $1 slot machine, my boyfriend $90 on the Hangover slot and me $30 on the Hangover slot also. Drinks here seem to be better then other casinos we've gone too :) -
Review from Justin L.
11/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
Classic styling with all the pomp you'd expect.
I got a deluxe suite and it's a very impressive room. My one complaint for the suite is that it's not a "real" suite with separate rooms. However, it didn't really affect my experience at all and I rather enjoyed all the extra space being accessible. I love the remote controlled drapes and blinds (I know it's lazy, but in the morning... a necessity!).
I'm going to skip service since all I can say is "the lines were short when I checked in", but I didn't try any room service or call for any special arrangements. However, they do have security available downstairs preventing any wandering souls from entering the suites.
One last note worthy item, ACCESSIBILITY. With easy access to a great poker room, the Phantom of the Opera, Jersey Boys, a great casino, etc... I would definitely consider accessibility one of the Venetian's selling points.
Overall, might be my top choice of hotels in a reasonable price range from now on. -
Review from MaikTsuyo J.
Santa Clara, CA
1/22/2012 1 Check-in Here
Probably the best hotel we've stayed at on the strip. Biggest 'suite' we've stayed at as well. Really nothing bad i could say about the suites...just that the price is probably pretty expensive on peak times. we stayed during monday to wednesday to get the best deal. things we loved: three hd tv's in the room. one for the bed, one for the living room, and one for the bathroom area. what more could you ask for. bed was very comfortable also. not to firm or soft, slept very comfortable. i think most people know this is a awesome hotel...you really get what you pay for ;)
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Review from Sammy B.
11/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
As one of the sophomore classes of casinos recently built, the Venetian is a testament to what meticulous details to high art concept can do.
DECO: 5 stars
Sometimes it's really easy to take for granted how much care is taken into constructing casinos. In a place like the Venetian, you can see the canals, the gondolas, the museum, the shops. Everything you expect in a luxurious hotel and casino in Las Vegas. But from expectation, we forget what those details can add up to. At the Venetian, they take care to build up on the details. You can find sprawling marble columns, well decorated floors, and frescoes on the ceiling. Even the melody of a single accordion player near the check in can ease the stress of long lines and road weariness.
CASINO: 3 stars
Because of the high quality production, it is very easy to forget that a casino is there to take your money, not to give it away. This casino definitely makes it easy to forget this simple point. But the more you linger at the casino, the more you start to realize how easy it is to lose your money. Like a hot model, you start giving qualities to this casino you assume it has because it's so shiny and pretty. But the Venetian is no different than any other casino. In fact, it might be worse because of how high the stakes are.
Yes, they have penny slots like every other casino, but it seems harder to cash out without playing higher stakes. In fact, only when you play do you realize how hard it is to win money without investing lots of money in each bet. So, unless you're baller, you got to be careful of what you choose to bet cause you're going to bet high.
ROOMS: N/A
I haven't stayed here yet as a hotel guest. I'll update this part once I do.
CONCLUSION:
The Venetian knows what detail is and they make sure to show it, whether obviously or subtly. You get invested in how beautiful this place is, and you start seeing yourself staying here, being treated like a celebrity if you just spend a little more and get the comps. But that's the trap: the dream you desire is only created by the money you lose. That's a casino. As beautiful as the Venetian is, you need to remember they want your money, and they'll make you as comfortable as possible to take it. And boy, the Venetian is one shiny place to be.Listed in: The Las Vegas Guide
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Review from Rhonda W.
12/4/2011 1 Check-in Here
I'm a huge fan of the Venetian.... I love that its connected with the
Palazzo. Its a great place to do some shopping and really allows you
to have one stop entertainment. High end stores, casual clothiers and
even some great eats.
The casino has good variety and even though the space is pretty massive
it still has an intimate feel depending on where you're at.
Because of the holiday season they had carolers(sp?) singing familiar
Christmas tunes. It was a great vibe.
I don't often hit up places on the strip, Im more of a Red Rock or Aliante
type girl but I always remember how much I like the Venetian/Palazzo
when I visit.
Next time i'll try not to stay away so long!
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