Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas
Written by VacationIdea.com Travel Editors.
The Fountains of Bellagio, set on a lake of more than 8.5 acres of water, put on an elaborate show of dancing fountains choreographed to music and lights every 30 minutes. Over one thousand individual fountains span 1,000 feet of water and reach as high as 240 feet into the air. Musical pieces that accompany the show range from classical and operatic pieces to popular music and songs from Broadway shows.
The Conservatory and Botanical Gardens at the Bellagio display flowers, plants and trees, arranged in a theatrical fashion and are maintained by a staff of 130. The display of plants and flowers changes with every season. The lobby of the hotel features an extraordinary glass sculpture, a three-dimensional chandelier called Fiori di Como, composed of flower petals of every color hanging 18 feet above the lobby.
Bellagio's pool area is divided into six distinctive pool courtyard settings reminiscent of the classical setting of a Mediterranean villa. Guests can enjoy the soothing effect of parterre gardens, Italian cypresses, olive trees and climbing vines. Several of the resort pools have a unique hand carved stone fountains in the center. Guests can relax by the pool enjoying a massage in one of the private cabanas.
Spa Bellagio offers a wide array of treatments, including a complete range of massage therapies, facials, body treatments and Vichy showers. The spa also offers separate men's and women's steam rooms, saunas, whirlpools, an exercise room, and a lounge serving refreshments. The Salon Bellagio is located in The Conservatory and Botanical Gardens where guests are surrounded by the beauty of the gardens.
Via Bellagio features a unique collection of boutiques and shops, including Armani, Chanel, Gucci, Tiffany & Co., Yves Saint Laurent, Moschino, Hermès, and Prada.
Guest Rooms and Suites at the Bellagio
The resort offers 3,005 guests rooms, including 403 suites from which guests can enjoy views of the resort's lake, surrounding mountains and Las Vegas skyline. Rooms are decorated with European-style furnishings, and fine art. Bathrooms have Italian marble floors and soaking tubs.Entertainment and Nightlife
Experience the famous Cirque du Soleil Production of "O" featuring circus acts, modern theatrical effects, live music, dance and water. For reservations call 888-488-7111 (tickets from $90 plus tax).The Bellagio has five different bars featuring live music. Fontana Bar, located center stage on Bellagio's Casino Level, offers expansive views of the lake and features a band playing contemporary, Top 40, Swing and R&B music. The lavishly decorated Petrossian Bar serves afternoon tea, champagne, Petrossian caviar and smoked salmon.
Light Nightclub, based on the popular cocktail lounge in New York, is decorated with rich and vibrant fabrics of sateen and velvet. It offers bottle service in a refined and stylish setting.
Dining at the Bellagio
The resort houses 18 different restaurants and cafes, ranging from casual poolside dining to elegant restaurants run by world-famous chefs. The Bellagio Le Cirque, run by the Maccioni family which operates the famous Le Cirque in New York City, serves French food and overlooks Bellagio's dancing fountains.The resort is home to other exquisite dining establishments, including the AAA Five Diamond Picasso; Aqua, famous for its fresh selection of seafood; and Olives, serving Mediterranean cuisine. The Bellagio cafes serve mouthwatering pastries created by famous Pastry Chefs.
Plan this Vacation
Rates for deluxe guest rooms start at USD $159, while suites cost from $325 to $8,000 per night. For reservations call 888-987-6667.
Bellagio Hotel, 3600 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 888-987-6667, www.bellagio.com
Las Vegas Vacation
Written By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: Dec 20, 2003