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| - Since its opening nearly 20 years ago (is it really that old?), the Bellagio has been one of, if not the most, iconic hotels on the Strip. Being heavily featured in the Ocean's Eleven remake certainly helped, but it was hardly necessary. Not with the giant lake and the famed fountains sitting in front of such a gorgeous hotel!
While I've wandered through the hotel every time I've been in Vegas (at the very least to see the conservatory), I had never stayed at the Bellagio until this most recent trip. Thanks to a promo code one of my friends found, I ended up splitting a Two Queen room with one of the birthday boys (there were five birthday boys/girls in total) for a pretty good rate that included a resort credit.
Although our room was in their original (read: older) tower, everything had been renovated with an updated look. Just about all of the standard Vegas amenities were present (mini bar, iron, ironing board, iHome, safe, and multi plug outlet board for devices/internet but no hairdryer), but nothing stood out other than the pristine and spacious bathroom. Still a great room to stay in though, and kudos to housekeeping for turning down our beds each night.
-- Beds (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/bellagio-las-vegas-3?select=VUQMLWW7ZKMvn1xGf42F-g#Lzs3ccozaRr7Ho8RuiyswA)
-- TV/Mini Bar (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/bellagio-las-vegas-3?select=VUQMLWW7ZKMvn1xGf42F-g#PYnKIxlfHVCEt3J_uDE9Bg)
-- Bathroom (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/bellagio-las-vegas-3?select=VUQMLWW7ZKMvn1xGf42F-g#yPa3JjpA18c7rs3-wySiQg)
-- Shower (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/bellagio-las-vegas-3?select=VUQMLWW7ZKMvn1xGf42F-g#6ZOxDLMm84JYvWH1iCwewA)
For what the rooms lacked in uniqueness though, the rest of the hotel's signature features made up for in spades - the ceiling at the front desk with the blown glass artwork, the conservatory with ever changing decorations and themes, the wealth of in-house shops and eateries, and the aforementioned Bellagio fountains.
As a place to stay, I still prefer Aria and Cosmopolitan for their more modern and trendy feel, but Bellagio is right there with them as a hotel overall. There's no arguing with the subtle luxury of the hotel and the fact they've maintained that feel for so many years speaks volumes. Plus, they're at the center of it all on the Strip!
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