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| The standard Bellagio room |
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| Nice sized armoire - plenty of storage |
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| Comfy robes for your use (but don't steal them!) |
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| I love this bathroom sink! |
This is a review of my experience with the Bellagio hotel during my recent stay. I have already written a separate review of the Bellagio Buffet, and I will be posting a separate review of breakfast at the Bellagio Cafe' at a later time.
Check in time for Bellagio is officially 3:00 p.m., but I was in the lobby at 2:00 p.m. and there was no line at the check in desk so I had to give it a try just to see if they had a room ready for me. I walked right up, handed the clerk my confirmation sheet, and I was up in my beautiful room - #11009 - within minutes. I took a video and some photos of everything before it got messed up.
From the marble tile in the entryway and the bathroom to the automatic curtain and lighting controls stationed around the room, this room exudes class on all levels.
The bathroom area has a separate glassed-in marble shower stall with plenty of room to move around in; in fact, you could easily fit four people in there with its size. There is also a deep tub accented with decorator vases if you prefer a soaking bath instead of a shower. A wall-mounted phone is located next to the toilet (in case of emergency?). The towels throughout the bathroom are monogrammed with the Bellagio "B" and are thick and fluffy. The vanity and the mirror above it are both huge and are also accented by wall sconces for extra lighting. There is a lighted makeup mirror next to the large vanity mirror, and a hair dryer is tucked away in a drawer to allow more room for your personal items on the counter top. Underneath the vanity is a digital scale (if you choose to weigh yourself on vacation), but it is kept out of the way and is not even noticeable when you enter the bathroom.
The bath amenities are Gilchrist and Soames and include shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, lotion, and mouthwash. There is also a shower cap, bath soaps, and even a sewing kit in the vanity drawer.
In the bedroom area, you'll find a fully stocked mini bar with the usual ice bucket placed on top of it, as well as a set of two drinking glasses and two champagne glasses for use during your stay (but not to take with you unless you want a charge to show up on your credit card). A full listing of the mini bar prices is also included on top of the mini bar.
The huge wooden armoire would dominate a lesser room, but it is a beautiful accent piece here. A flat screen TV is housed in the middle, and five full-sized drawers open effortlessly below it. Closet areas on either side of the armoire have full-length mirrors inside the doors, as well as plenty of hangers in each. One of the closets contains a digitally locked safe for your valuables, as well as a luggage rack for storing your suitcase; the other contains two Bellagio-monogrammed robes for use during your stay. What a life!
A full-sized desk with a phone and cable/internet hookup is situated near the floor-to-ceiling window, and it is accented by a large, gilded mirror, a lamp with an easy on/off switch at the base, and a comfortably cushioned chair. The drawer in the desk revealed the room service menus and other hotel services available during your stay, as well as some beautiful monogrammed stationery (which I just had to take).
Near the bed is a seating area with two very comfortable wing-back chairs and a side table with another easy on/off switch lamp. These chairs were almost as comfortable as the bed, and they were very nice to have when I invited my mom and cousin up to see the room later in the day. So many times there is only one (or maybe two) chairs in a room, and they are not always comfortable.
The bed itself is heavenly! The mattresses can be purchased for your own home, and I may consider buying one when my husband and I finally decide to replace our current pillow top mattress. I'm not a big sleeper in Vegas, and I usually only get about 4 hours of sleep every night I'm in town because I'm just not usually comfortable in hotel room beds as a rule - and maybe I'm just a little bit excited, too - but I slept almost 7 1/2 hours in that fantastic bed.
The bed is beautifully laid out with five thick and comfortable bed pillows, as well as a great comforter, two decorator accent pillows, and two other king-sized pillows in shams. The bed is framed by a "canopy" and accented by reading lights that are individually controlled from each side of the bed. On either side of the bed is a nightstand and lamp with the on/off switch located at the base. Each of the nightstands has a pull-out writing area for convenience. From the comfort of the bed you can control the lighting in the room, as well as the curtains and sheers at the window. A third phone and an alarm clock are located on one of the nightstands.
I'd forgotten all about Bellagio's turn down service, so I was surprised when I opened the door later that night and heard soft jazz music playing. Now THAT'S the way to walk into your hotel room! I almost didn't see my Bellagio chocolates because they placed them on the nightstand instead of the pillows, but I did look around for them because I knew they'd be there somewhere. The drapes were closed, the accent pillows cleverly hidden behind the seating area chairs, and my bed linens were turned down and looked very inviting. It took nothing at all for me to get ready for bed in my Bellagio robe and leave the jazz music turned on as it was - what a relaxing evening!
I'm glad to say that they have 24-hour security at the entrance to the elevator hallway checking room keys. Even when they were asking a couple to see some ID, they were very nice and pleasant. This gave me an added sense of security I haven't found anywhere else.
The offer I was staying on gave me $50 in Free Play, which I activated at the Player's Club desk. I was able to turn my $50 in Free Play into $170 in cash, which was another positive experience for me. Some areas of the casino were a little cooler than others, but I didn't feel overly chilly anywhere. In addition, some quick cocktail waitresses were always able to provide me with my alternating sodas or Bailey's and hot chocolate drinks, so I was very happy to stay in my seat and gamble for an entire evening.
I was also given a VIP line pass for use at the Bellagio Buffet and the Bellagio Cafe'. I used it for the buffet because there were about 40-50 people in line at 6:30 p.m., but I didn't need it for breakfast at the Cafe' the next morning because there was no line at all at 8:00 a.m.
I stored my bags at the outdoor Bell Desk when I checked out at noon the next day, and they were quickly retrieved for me when I came back to get them at around 5:45 p.m. to head for the airport. A little added touch: when I left my bags with the bellman, he asked me how I would be leaving and for my name. He indicated "taxi" and my last name on my slip so that they didn't have to ask me again when I picked up my bags later. Nice!
I have to say that the Bellagio has been my favorite hotel in Vegas to date. I hope I get the opportunity to stay there again, because it was by far the best top-to-bottom hotel experience I've ever had. The hotel itself, the people, and the service were all top-notch. A beautiful property with a lot to offer, I didn't even begin to scratch the surface of all the available services for its guests.
On a scale of 1 to 10, the Bellagio hotel deserves a solid 10. A fantastic place to stay and play!
Check in time for Bellagio is officially 3:00 p.m., but I was in the lobby at 2:00 p.m. and there was no line at the check in desk so I had to give it a try just to see if they had a room ready for me. I walked right up, handed the clerk my confirmation sheet, and I was up in my beautiful room - #11009 - within minutes. I took a video and some photos of everything before it got messed up.
From the marble tile in the entryway and the bathroom to the automatic curtain and lighting controls stationed around the room, this room exudes class on all levels.
The bathroom area has a separate glassed-in marble shower stall with plenty of room to move around in; in fact, you could easily fit four people in there with its size. There is also a deep tub accented with decorator vases if you prefer a soaking bath instead of a shower. A wall-mounted phone is located next to the toilet (in case of emergency?). The towels throughout the bathroom are monogrammed with the Bellagio "B" and are thick and fluffy. The vanity and the mirror above it are both huge and are also accented by wall sconces for extra lighting. There is a lighted makeup mirror next to the large vanity mirror, and a hair dryer is tucked away in a drawer to allow more room for your personal items on the counter top. Underneath the vanity is a digital scale (if you choose to weigh yourself on vacation), but it is kept out of the way and is not even noticeable when you enter the bathroom.
The bath amenities are Gilchrist and Soames and include shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, lotion, and mouthwash. There is also a shower cap, bath soaps, and even a sewing kit in the vanity drawer.
In the bedroom area, you'll find a fully stocked mini bar with the usual ice bucket placed on top of it, as well as a set of two drinking glasses and two champagne glasses for use during your stay (but not to take with you unless you want a charge to show up on your credit card). A full listing of the mini bar prices is also included on top of the mini bar.
The huge wooden armoire would dominate a lesser room, but it is a beautiful accent piece here. A flat screen TV is housed in the middle, and five full-sized drawers open effortlessly below it. Closet areas on either side of the armoire have full-length mirrors inside the doors, as well as plenty of hangers in each. One of the closets contains a digitally locked safe for your valuables, as well as a luggage rack for storing your suitcase; the other contains two Bellagio-monogrammed robes for use during your stay. What a life!
A full-sized desk with a phone and cable/internet hookup is situated near the floor-to-ceiling window, and it is accented by a large, gilded mirror, a lamp with an easy on/off switch at the base, and a comfortably cushioned chair. The drawer in the desk revealed the room service menus and other hotel services available during your stay, as well as some beautiful monogrammed stationery (which I just had to take).
Near the bed is a seating area with two very comfortable wing-back chairs and a side table with another easy on/off switch lamp. These chairs were almost as comfortable as the bed, and they were very nice to have when I invited my mom and cousin up to see the room later in the day. So many times there is only one (or maybe two) chairs in a room, and they are not always comfortable.
The bed itself is heavenly! The mattresses can be purchased for your own home, and I may consider buying one when my husband and I finally decide to replace our current pillow top mattress. I'm not a big sleeper in Vegas, and I usually only get about 4 hours of sleep every night I'm in town because I'm just not usually comfortable in hotel room beds as a rule - and maybe I'm just a little bit excited, too - but I slept almost 7 1/2 hours in that fantastic bed.
The bed is beautifully laid out with five thick and comfortable bed pillows, as well as a great comforter, two decorator accent pillows, and two other king-sized pillows in shams. The bed is framed by a "canopy" and accented by reading lights that are individually controlled from each side of the bed. On either side of the bed is a nightstand and lamp with the on/off switch located at the base. Each of the nightstands has a pull-out writing area for convenience. From the comfort of the bed you can control the lighting in the room, as well as the curtains and sheers at the window. A third phone and an alarm clock are located on one of the nightstands.
I'd forgotten all about Bellagio's turn down service, so I was surprised when I opened the door later that night and heard soft jazz music playing. Now THAT'S the way to walk into your hotel room! I almost didn't see my Bellagio chocolates because they placed them on the nightstand instead of the pillows, but I did look around for them because I knew they'd be there somewhere. The drapes were closed, the accent pillows cleverly hidden behind the seating area chairs, and my bed linens were turned down and looked very inviting. It took nothing at all for me to get ready for bed in my Bellagio robe and leave the jazz music turned on as it was - what a relaxing evening!
I'm glad to say that they have 24-hour security at the entrance to the elevator hallway checking room keys. Even when they were asking a couple to see some ID, they were very nice and pleasant. This gave me an added sense of security I haven't found anywhere else.
The offer I was staying on gave me $50 in Free Play, which I activated at the Player's Club desk. I was able to turn my $50 in Free Play into $170 in cash, which was another positive experience for me. Some areas of the casino were a little cooler than others, but I didn't feel overly chilly anywhere. In addition, some quick cocktail waitresses were always able to provide me with my alternating sodas or Bailey's and hot chocolate drinks, so I was very happy to stay in my seat and gamble for an entire evening.
I was also given a VIP line pass for use at the Bellagio Buffet and the Bellagio Cafe'. I used it for the buffet because there were about 40-50 people in line at 6:30 p.m., but I didn't need it for breakfast at the Cafe' the next morning because there was no line at all at 8:00 a.m.
I stored my bags at the outdoor Bell Desk when I checked out at noon the next day, and they were quickly retrieved for me when I came back to get them at around 5:45 p.m. to head for the airport. A little added touch: when I left my bags with the bellman, he asked me how I would be leaving and for my name. He indicated "taxi" and my last name on my slip so that they didn't have to ask me again when I picked up my bags later. Nice!
I have to say that the Bellagio has been my favorite hotel in Vegas to date. I hope I get the opportunity to stay there again, because it was by far the best top-to-bottom hotel experience I've ever had. The hotel itself, the people, and the service were all top-notch. A beautiful property with a lot to offer, I didn't even begin to scratch the surface of all the available services for its guests.
On a scale of 1 to 10, the Bellagio hotel deserves a solid 10. A fantastic place to stay and play!
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