My friends and I stayed at the Bellagio for 3 nights and had a good time. The botanical garden near the lobby in lovely. However, to get to the rooms, one must walk through the casino which reeks of smoke. Furthermore, the pool is only 3 feet deep. The first morning of our stay (3/29) the power went out on the right side of the building and was not fixed for 4 hours. Overall it was a pleasant experience. The view from the 36th floor over Vegas was extraordinary.