Decided to give Venetian another chance. I was invited back and this time, I requested not to stay in the Venezia tower. At check in, I requested an upgrade. I was offered the Rialto suite (supposedly 1100sqft) for a small price. I decided that this was a special occasion so I bit. Here is my review.
Service: I thought overall, very good. We had the bell guy bring up our luggage. They called to make sure that they had the correct number of pieces. We requested extra towels and blankets and that was brought up in a reasonable amount of time.
Room: One of the biggest pro with this room was its location. We stayed in room 11-102. Short trip up and right next to the elevator. Quite a change from having to walk miles before getting to your room. However, I was a tad underwhelmed with the room itself. It is supposedly 1100sqft but feels smaller. Much of the extra space was used for the foyer and bathroom. We supposedly was getting a great view, it turned out to be a view of the pool area. The room was recently renovated so it looked fresh and new. The beds were very comfy. Bathroom was well appointed. It is a nice room but I would probably not pay for the upgrade in the future.
Amenities: Did not use the pool area. Also, I appreciated the opportunity to decline the resort fee ($25 for wifi and fitness room use, among other things). Lots of restaurants to choose from.
All in all, a better experience than the previous. Great hotel that you can stay in without leaving.