I live in Los Angeles, and The Bank at the Bellagio reminds more of an LA style nightclub in it's look than any other clubs that I have been to in Vegas. It is not a bad thing, it is just that there is nothing too extraordinary about this place. There is a big dance floor in the middle with a bar on the side. There are also lots of stairs, which is never a good thing with women in heels.
The best thing about The Bank was the music and the sound system. I loved what they played, and the system had a good thump to it.
The worst thing about The Bank was getting in. There was no organization in how patrons were asked to line up. It was chaos, and I have never seen anything like it at a nightclub before. People were standing all around the front waiting for the bouncers to choose people to come in at their discretion. For this reason alone I would probably avoid going to The Bank again, although I did enjoy most of the experience here. Simply having a line would have made the experience much better instead of having to wait outside for our group to be selected.
The weird thing about The Bank is that when I was researching what nightclubs to go to, I asked for recommendations on the Las Vegas Yelp talk board. Someone mentioned not to go to The Bank because it is packed with prostitutes who sometimes pretend not to be. Essentially reeling guys in and then demanding money later. I found it amusing that when I was here I saw a lot of super hot women hanging out alone. I figured the obvious, and think that what was suggested is true. Thankfully I came with a few people and didn't even have to be bothered with girls pretending to be into me.
I had a good time at The Bank, but trying to get into this place was such a nightmare. It soured the experience and I don't want to go through that again. I can only see myself going back if I have friends who insist on going here or if I know we will not have to wait to get in.