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| - I love Venice, so after staying at the Palms, Hardrock and the Wynn I decided it was time to stay in Italian luxury. I picked New Years Eve to do this......so I'll admit, my review may be a bit off for normal stays.
The boy and I arrived at 10am, jumped in a cab, and pulled up to the splendor that is the Venetian. As we got into the enormous line for check-in, a concierge came up to us and escorted us to the second floor check-in where there was no line, ( I know I like to pretend I'm someone, but I have no idea why we got the star treatment......HUGE bonus points though). Also, what hotel lets you check in this early?
Our room was a bit of a hike through the hotel, because honestly, it is HUGE, but once in our suite, it was like a little villa overlooking a canal. The gorgeous room was not only a sleeping area, like most hotel rooms, but it seemed like you could really live here for awhile. I mean, couch, table,chairs,bed,shower,and most importantly a bathtub!
The beds were comfy,although it had a comforter on it, that I'm sure isn't washed after every guest, (I have comforter issues). Sheets were soft, pillows were fluffy,and it was the perfect bed to pass out in at 8am when we finally got to sleep.
Service was amazing! Normally I plan way in advance for dinner reservations and such, but for once I didn't. I called the concierge, NYE and she was able to get us reservations at 8pm at Postrio, ( talking about service...wow!). I also have to give them bonus points for my 4am drunken rambling, when I decided to extend my stay. The next morning (ok afternoon) I went downstairs I extend my stay, and they kindly informed me I had already done that the night before...uhhh....(wow, go me and the blacked out reservation skills). Huge points for them for even dealing with me.
Overall, the hotel is gorgeous, the service is impeccable, and while the price is on the higher end, it is well worth it. Next time I stay here I'd probably come with a group of like 5 girls, making it way cheap.
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