"2011-12-10T00:00:00"^^ . . "3"^^ . . "6"^^ . "5"^^ . . "3"^^ . "We loved our stay at the Venetian. Wish we could've stayed longer!!\n\nWhat's to love? \n------------------\n+classy front desk w/ very attentive, informative and friendly staff\n+classy setup w/ beautiful decor ... vaulted ceilings? YES!\n+fairly easy to navigate (to get to your room)\n+security check at the elevators : \n groups will not like this cuz only those w/ keys can enter the guest elevator room areas. it keeps unwanted random people out meandering the guest hallways. but if you have a group of friends coming over, it's a hassle cuz they make your guests wait down stairs, call you and then confirm to let your guests up the elevators\n+guest elevators close to parking lot\n+resort fee includes wi-fi and access to their fab gym\n+ they have bouchon bakery!!! right next to the guest elevators. ;) \n+they have TAO nightclub and The Stupid Factory!\n+ wonderful display and shows during their \"winter in venice\" period.\n+large (but same setup) room as palazzo\n+very clean and updated room (better kept than palazzo i think)\n+hallways were well lit\n+close to the center of vegas ... about .5 miles from Ceaser's and 1 mile from Cosmo.. no need to drive!\n+firm beds with really high thread count bedding -- soo soft. :) \n+tv in bathroom \n\n... and.. their gym.. is to die for. cardio, weight and machine room. plus, a large rock wall, and they have classes.. for free (well, in resort fee)!!! classes are all day and include spinning, kickboxing, yoga, core, pilates etc etc -- so so extensive!! each cardio machine has a tv attached (w/ cable channels). wasn't planning to work out but could not resist!! \n\n... I think palazzo vs. venetian.. I definitely prefer venetian. :)\n\nThe only con were slow wi-fi (but if you use their lan line, it's super fast). \n\nPrice tag for a suite on Fri and Sat night in Dec -- $129/nt. It's regularly $149 based on their \"Winter in Venice\" deal.. but if you are running the Las Vegas half/full marathon .. they give you a discount. :) we checked so many other deal sites and the marathon promo code gave us the best deal still. \n\nwin win."^^ .