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| - BIG fan of this all-suite hotel at the better end of the Las Vegas strip. Let me count the ways:
The rooms - Since it's also the property of The Venetian Hotel & Casino, the suites are similar in design with 2 queen beds, a sunken den with it's own LCD screen, pull-out sofa bed and wrap around couch, double-door entrance to the restroom with LCD screen TV above the mirror, 2 sinks and toilet area with its own door & phone. Very spacious suite. I've seen the bigger suites which have a double door entrance, full bar and separate bedroom and living area. Very nice... These rooms are quite updated from the rooms at The Venetian. They use a darker marble and the suite, in general, looks a little more modern and refined.
The pool - Love the Palazzo pool. Even when staying at the Venetian we find our way to the Palazzo pool. The pool areas of both of these hotels are connected so you can shuttle back and forth. Kids pool, big wading pool, smaller side pools and jacuzzi area. Cafe right at the entrance allows you to order sandwiches and salads to eat nearby. There's a full bar for drinks and there's the Azure pool party if you want to hear music and avoid the craziness at Tao Beach in the summertime. Pool attendants are helpful in securing you a lounge chair and towels.
Grand Lux Cafe - This place is open 24-7. There's a Grand Lux also in the Venetian but it closes around midnight. So if you've ever been in Vegas and are hungry for a decent meal after the club, it's such a luxury to have a restaurant with the consistency of Grand Lux in your hotel. My daytime meal of choice is the kids meal of hand-battered chicken strips. Always hits the spot. And it's by no means a kids sized portion. Good stuff. There's a take-out counter so it's very convenient for ordering food and drinks.
The club - Lavo is always a good time. A roman bathhouse themed nightclub. Sound is great, lights are dope and it's a lot smaller than Tao so it's usually not as crazy. DJ Skratchy is our favorite DJ there. He definitely keeps the crowd movin. And if you wanna have a chill drink, Lavo lounge downstairs has an outdoor patio over looking the Strip and directly across from TI and its pirate show. Always a great option.
Valet parking - Never a long wait. Pickup is underground (with misters to keep you cool) so you're not exposed to the Vegas heat as much in the summertime. There's also an air conditioned waiting room if it gets too hot.
Always a good time staying here, as a whole... Never disappoints. Thank you Palazzo.
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