LOVE ... LOVE ... LOOOOOVE this hotel!
I am a local and we decided to take advantage of the summer discounted rates and finally check out the rooms. Still not cheap by any means, but as God is my witness ... Worth. Every. Penny. I have stayed at the Wynn before, and I think the Venetian has it beat on every level.
I slipped the front desk a $20 and asked if it might be possible to get an upgrade, and he easily accommodated me with a beautiful Strip view suite in the Venezia Tower.
I highly recommend the Venezia Tower for anyone interested in experiencing this hotel. The Venezia has its own registration desk and it is much less crowded than the main front desk. But the BEST part of the Venezia Tower suites is accessibiity to the tower's private garden and pool area. What an elegant and luxurious pool area. I spent some time taking pictures out there with my new wide angle lens and had a blast capturing the beautiful statues and greenery.
Service at this hotel was amazing from start to finish. For example, when it was my turn at the front desk, a smiling young man greeted me in line and escorted me to the next open window. A very classy touch, I thought.
Also, this is the first hotel I have ever stayed in where the temperature inside the room was perfect when I unlocked the door. No waiting for an hour for the room to cool down, because they cranked the air up to 80 after the last guests left.
Gorgeous view from our suite, beautiful decor, and elegant surroundings at every turn. The Venezia Tower lobby even has beautiful gaslight lamps on the walls ... with LIVE flames! Very cool.
Waiting at Valet on the day of our departure felt a little like the day after Christmas ... Kind of a bummer. Can't wait to return!