Walking into the Bellagio is like walking into a grand Italian Villa, It has a very spacious entrance with specially commissioned sculptures, check out the reception areas ceiling, it has a sculpture of 2000 hand blown glass flowers which hang down above a ginormous silver and gold horse, there is also a 14ft high chocolate fountain which seemed to get a lot of attention, a must see for all you chocoholics.

The check in desk was extremely busy, but fast and efficient and there is plenty to look at whilst you wait in line.

Rooms:

The Bellagio has 3933 guest rooms and suites, our room was well thought out, it was tastefully decorated and offered all the extras you would expect from a 5 star resort, remote controlled electric curtains, Flat screen TV, 3 phones, a safe, iron and ironing board, bath robes, expensive bedding and a well stocked but over priced mini bar. It had a small desk but unlike its rival hotels, we were missing a sofa in our room,

The bathroom was one of the biggest we’d seen in Vegas, almost the same size as our room and I couldn’t help thinking we could have had a little more living space. It had a separate shower and bath, marble floors and beautiful fittings, but again unlike its rivals at this level no TV.

Gaming:

The Bellagio casino covers 110,000sq ft and has a really great atmosphere, you get two distinct groups of people here, the people watchers and the people who liked being watched, generally rich and beautiful but not always beautiful. The cocktail service is good and the waitresses are attentive as long as the tips keep coming.

They offer every game you’ll want to play in the Bellagio casino, on the tables expect minimums to be $15-$25 at quieter times you may find some $10 tables but you’ll have to hang around for a seat. The slots here are the quietest in town, it’s strange to say the least, there are masses of machines to choose from and you can bet from a penny up.

Dining:

The Bellagio offers a wide variety of restaurants but this is a swanky hotel and most of them are pretty pricey.

Fix has a varied menu serving sushi, Kobe beef burgers and great steaks. There is a great buzz and plenty of customers and beautiful waitresses. Expect a long wait for your table, our reservation was booked for 9pm and it was closer to 10pm before we sat down. My tip is get a seat at the bar, have a few drinks and order and eat there, you’ll get really well looked after by the staff and have some good banter to boot, we even got a few free drinks thrown in.

If you fancy dining with an Asian flavour The Bellagio has two restaurants on offer, Noodles is a traditional noodle bar with Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and Hong Kong style dishes and you and spend a little or a lot. If you want something a bit more up market visit Jasmines it has a romantic atmosphere and serves traditional Hong Kong and Cantonese dishes.

If a steak is your bag, then give the Prime Steakhouse a visit, this 1930’s style chophouse offers speciality dishes from 5pm-10pm

Le Cirque is a real experience, with views over the Bellagio Lake; it has a great contempary French menu.

Sticking with the Mediterranean feel Michael Mina blends it with a Californian twist to offer distinctive seafood dishes and Picasso has outstanding offerings from chef Julian Serrano and has some original Picasso artwork on the walls. You can also taste the delights of home-style rustic Tuscan dishes in Osteria Del Circo. In the spa tower Sensi offers a wide and varied menu with Italian, Asian and seafood specials.

Nightlife:

If you fancy a boogie, pop to Bank, the Bellagio premier nightclub, it caters for a discerning cosmopolitan crowd. Drink prices are about average for Vegas and the music is top. Blag freebie passes from the concierge and you’ll be in there in seconds.

Overall:

A great central location. This place is fancy and has lots to offer, we had loads of fun.

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