Yelp's 365 Review Challenge 2014 #140 - #365
The Venetian is one of the older bigger hotels in las Vegas. Built on the former Sands site and opened back in 1999 along with Paris and Bellagio. The theme here is pretty obvious it's Italian just like Bellagio.
The plus side of the Venetian is it's an all suite hotel and the standard rate is at $129 with player's card. Look at it this way, "who spends most of their time in the room while in Vegas?" Unless you're bringing a huge group of 8-10 people and splitting the room bill. The Venetian is just as massive as the Bellagio and the casino is designed to confuse you so you can't find your way out and instead end up spending more money in their tables or slots.
The pluses:
-Replica of the Rialto Bridge
-Grand Canal Shops
-Venetian facade by the entrance
-All Suite hotel
-Location between the Wynn, Palazzo and across from the Mirage.
-Great pool complex
-Walgreens outside by Sephora
-Food Court next to the Grand Canal Shops
-Wifi in the rooms
The cons:
-Huge size
-Smokey Casino
-15 minute walk from the room to the strip.
-Resort Fee
The Venetian has similar room rates compared to Wynn. So I'll just take my pick and stick with Wynn/Encore because they seem more upscale and private compared to the Venetian. Or if I'm looking to book a suite, I will go with the Palazzo because it's newer. I feel the rooms at the Venetian need a major overhaul. It may seem luxurious, it's just feels so outdated and I noticed a lot of dust on the furniture.
It's a nice hotel with great perks it just doesn't compete with Wynn / Encore.